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Jan 12, 2026

'Dividing Jammu And Kashmir Means Separating The Head From The Body', Farooq Abdullah Angry Over The Demand For A Separate State.

Dr. Farooq Abdullah opposed making Jammu a separate state, calling it like separating Jammu and Kashmir from its head and body. He said that Jammu and Kashmir are one and will remain one, both are complementary to each other. Abdullah called for thwarting communal forces and praised the pro-people work of the National Conference. He also assured of facilities in Narwal Fruit Market.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 12, 2026

Seeing The Increasing Cold, The Jammu And Kashmir Education Directorate Took The Decision, Schools In The Summer Zone Will Remain Closed Till 14.

In view of the increasing cold in Jammu division, the Directorate of Education has extended the winter holidays of schools from January 12 to January 14. This order will be applicable to all government and private schools in the summer zone. Director of Education Dr. Naseem Javed Chaudhary has instructed the officials to ensure strict implementation of the order, which has brought relief to the children and parents.

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Md Amir

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Jan 12, 2026

LoC Visit Of Army Commander Lieutenant General Prateek Sharma Boosts The Morale Of Soldiers; Instructions To Strengthen Anti-infiltration Grid

Northern Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Prateek Sharma is visiting the snowy borders of Jammu and Kashmir. Their objective is to boost the morale of the troops and strengthen the anti-infiltration grid. He directed to strengthen the intelligence system along the Line of Control in North Kashmir. The Commander reviewed anti-terrorism preparedness in Basantgarh and took stock of training activities in Gulmarg. He also reviewed the operational readiness of the Army Aviation Squadrons, which provide support to troops in inaccessible areas.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 11, 2026

Massive Fire In Kupwara: Three Houses And Cow Shed Reduced To Ashes, Four Cattle Killed

Three residential houses and a cow shed were reduced to ashes in a massive fire in Kandi Karnah in North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Four cattle died in this incident. The cause of the fire is said to be electrical short circuit. Fire brigade, police, army and local people from Tangdhar together brought the fire under control. There is also news of fire in Dachigam forest of Srinagar, efforts to control it are underway.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 11, 2026

Theft In Broad Daylight In Gol Gujral, Jammu, Lock Of House Broken, Jewelery And Cash Missing

Theft took place in broad daylight in a house on Ganesh Vihar Camp Road, Gol Gujral, Domana, Jammu. The thieves broke the locks and stole gold jewelery and cash from the cupboard. On the complaint of victim Gunveer Singh, a case has been registered at Domana police station. Police have started investigation and are trying to collect clues from the surrounding area.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 11, 2026

Cold Wave Continues To Wreak Havoc In Jammu, Temperature Reaches 3.6 Degrees; Dense Fog Is Increasing People's Problems

Cold wave and dense fog continues in Jammu, due to which normal life has been affected. The minimum temperature was recorded at 3.6 degrees Celsius, which was the coldest night of this season and 3.4 degrees below normal. The temperature in Kashmir valley is above normal. The Meteorological Department has predicted cold wave and dry weather to continue in the coming days as well, there is no possibility of rain or snowfall.

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Md Amir

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Jan 10, 2026

After All, How Did The Mother Allow Her 'piece Of Liver' To Feel The Cold? The Mother Did Not Cover The Statue Of Her Martyred Son With A Blanket; VIDEO Will Make You Emotional

In the harsh winter, a mother covered the statue of her martyred son Gurnam Singh with a blanket. This emotional scene was seen at Rathana turn of RSpura, where mother Jaswant Kaur recalled her son's childhood habit of cold. Gurnam Singh was martyred while fighting terrorists in Samba sector in 2016. The family expressed grief over the promises made to the government not being fulfilled, while the daughter got a job in the BSF.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 9, 2026

Preparations For The Meeting Going To Be Held In Delhi Intensified, Along With Regional Issues Of Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk's Release Is Also On The Agenda.

A high-level committee of the Home Ministry will meet in Delhi on regional issues of Ladakh and the release of Sonam Wangchuk in late January. Members of Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance will participate in it. The organizations are expecting discussions on other demands including statehood and the Sixth Schedule. This meeting is considered important for the future of Ladakh.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 9, 2026

Waterborne Diseases Wreak Havoc In Jammu And Kashmir, More Than One Lakh Cases Every Year; Know What Is The Reason Behind This?

The cases of water borne diseases in Jammu and Kashmir are exceeding one lakh every year. Corruption in government schemes and indifference of departments are the main reasons for this, due to which people's health is being affected. More than 1.3 lakh cases were reported in 2024, of which diarrhea, typhoid and hepatitis are the major ones. Jammu, Srinagar and Shopian are the most affected districts.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 9, 2026

Haryana Army Jawan And Two Local Porters Martyred In Kashmir Valley, Two Accidents In Baramulla

The Indian Army lost a soldier and two porters in two separate accidents in the Kashmir Valley. Haryana's soldier Heera Lal was martyred after slipping from a height during night patrolling in Sheeri, Baramulla. While going to Anita Post in Gulmarg, two porters Liaqat Ahmed and Ishfaq Ahmed fell into the drain. Their bodies were recovered after an overnight search operation.

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Md Amir

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Jan 9, 2026

Severe Cold Wreaks Havoc In Pahalgam And Gulmarg, Kashmir's Dal Lake Turns Into Ice; The Mercury Dropped To -5.1 Degrees

There is severe cold in Kashmir between Chille Kalan, due to which many reservoirs including Dal Lake of Srinagar have frozen. The mercury dropped to -5.1 degrees Celsius in Srinagar, while Gulmarg was the coldest. The weather department has predicted snowfall in the hilly areas and fog in the plains of Jammu on January 16-17, 20 and 22-23. Daksum-Sinthan road has been closed due to slippery conditions.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 8, 2026

A Massive Fire Broke Out In Pulwama Cold Store, The Fire Was Brought Under Control After An Operation That Lasted For More Than 12 Hours.

The massive fire that broke out at Valley Fresh Cold Chain in Pulwama was brought under control after more than 12 hours of operation. Apple cartons and plastic crates kept in the single-storey cold store were heavily damaged. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Meanwhile, a fire broke out in a residential house in Pinglana due to an electrical short circuit, which was extinguished in time, thereby avoiding loss of life and property.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 7, 2026

Broken Dreams And Shattered Homes...people Extinguishing The Fire With Tears; See Horrifying Pictures Of Fire In Srinagar

A massive fire broke out in Bulbul Bagh area of Barzulla, Srinagar, due to which many shops were burnt to ashes and property worth crores of rupees was damaged. The fire broke out in a junkyard and spread rapidly due to flammable materials. Two firefighters were seriously injured while trying to extinguish the fire and have been admitted to the hospital. The fire department prevented the fire from reaching residential areas.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 7, 2026

Hoardings Of Akali Dal And BJP Put Up In Amritsar, PM Modi-Shah And Sukhbir Badal Seen Together; Political Turmoil Intensifies

Amritsar Municipal Corporation removed new year greeting hoardings of Akali-BJP. These hoardings put up by Manseerat Singh had pictures of PM Modi, Amit Shah, Sukhbir Badal and Harsimrat Kaur Badal. The corporation removed them within an hour, which has created a stir in the political circles. There has been no official statement regarding the alliance.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 6, 2026

Srinagar: Huge Fire Broke Out In Bulbul Bagh Of Barzulla, Fire Brigade Took Charge.

A massive fire broke out in Bulbul Bagh area of Barzulla, Srinagar on Tuesday, creating an atmosphere of panic in the entire area. The flames were so strong that there was panic among the local people. The Fire and Emergency Services Department immediately reached the spot and had to work hard to control the fire.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

Brilliant Performance By Young Players, Jammu And Kashmir Won For The First Time In BCCI Trophy

Jammu and Kashmir Under-16 cricket team has created history by winning the Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group title. They defeated Mizoram by an innings and 182 runs in Surat. Captain Samgya Khajuria 102, Atharva Sharma 92 and Adnan Manzoor 74 batted brilliantly, while Sanil Singh and Jaskaran Singh ensured the victory with sharp bowling. The team won all six matches by an innings margin.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 6, 2026

Severe Cold Continues To Wreak Havoc In Jammu And Kashmir, Minus Nine Degrees In Gulmarg, No Relief For Two Weeks

Severe cold continues in Jammu and Kashmir, minimum temperatures are continuously falling. The mercury reached -8.8 degrees Celsius in Gulmarg, while it was -3.6 degrees in Srinagar. According to the Meteorological Department, there will be no respite from the cold for the next two weeks, although there may be light rain or snowfall in some upper areas. The phase of 'Chille Kalan' continues from 21st December.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 5, 2026

'No Bail To Omar Khalid, Parole To Rapist Ram Rahim'; Mehbooba Mufti Expressed Strong Objection

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has criticized the Supreme Court for not granting bail to Omar Khalid in the Delhi riots case. He called it a mockery of justice, while rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim is getting parole again and again. The Supreme Court rejected the bail pleas of Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, but granted bail to five others.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 5, 2026

Police Strictness In Jammu Before Republic Day, Action Taken Against 9 Landlords For Not Getting Tenants Verified

Jammu Police has tightened security ahead of Republic Day celebrations. South Zone Jammu Police has taken action against 9 landlords for not conducting mandatory police verification of tenants. This campaign was conducted in Narwal, Channi Himmat and Trikuta Nagar. The police have appealed to all the landlords to get the tenants verified and follow the instructions of the administration, so that the functions can be conducted peacefully.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 5, 2026

Jhelum's Tributary Canal Becomes Gutter In Srinagar, Risk Of Diseases Increases Due To Filth; Accusation Of Negligence On Administration

A tributary canal of Jhelum river in Srinagar has become seriously polluted due to the apathy of the administration and dumping of garbage. This canal at Habba Kadal has now become a gutter filled with plastic waste and domestic waste, posing a threat to public health. Local residents have alleged lack of regular maintenance and monitoring. They are demanding immediate cleaning, restoration of natural flow of water and strict action against those dumping garbage.

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Amit Kumar

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