A bike rider, 42-year-old Gangadhar Pathak, died in a collision between a car and a bike at Sandhu Chattha Chowk in Kapurthala on Sunday morning. His colleague Ram Prakash was injured and was discharged after first aid. The deceased was the father of two daughters and a son and worked as a confectioner. The body has been sent for post-mortem and the police have started investigation.
Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said the Union Budget will give a new impetus to roads, infrastructure and tourism in Ladakh. He said that the budget covers all sectors for overall development and encourages the youth to take advantage of skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities. The budget also emphasizes responsible tourism and heritage conservation, enabling Ladakh to actively contribute to building a strong, self-reliant India.
Intellectuals are now the target of Pakistan sponsored terrorist organizations in Jammu and Kashmir. Human rights activist Junaid Qureshi has been threatened with murder by Sajjad Gul, commander of Lashkar's front organization TRF. Qureshi is exposing the atrocities being committed by terrorists in Kashmir on the international platform. He said that he is not afraid of such threats and will continue to expose Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI.
In Rajouri, Jal Shakti Department has expedited the recovery of outstanding water charges of Rs 12 crore. The department has set a target of recovering Rs 2 crore by March 31. For this, water tax collection centers are being set up in various areas, where junior engineers will monitor. Its objective is to provide convenience to the consumers and to maintain the smooth functioning of the water supply system. The department has appealed to the citizens for cooperation.
A Pakistani drone was seen in Ratanpur village of Ramgarh area of Samba district on Friday evening. Local people saw it hovering at 7:30 and informed the police. After this the drone returned towards Pakistan. Police conducted a light search operation and advised people to remain alert. This is not the first time that such drones have been seen in border areas.
Chilekalan ended, but by the way the valley was covered with a thick sheet of snow. Srinagar received 4-5 inches of snowfall, bringing joy to farmers, fruit growers and tourists. The Meteorological Department has predicted fresh snowfall and rain due to another western disturbance on February 1-2. Earlier, the water level had reduced due to drought-like conditions. Now more snowfall is expected along Chilekhurd, due to which the cold will continue.
UAE social media influencer Khalid Al Amiri has been mesmerized by the beauty of Kashmir after the recent snowfall. They enjoyed shikara ride in Dal Lake and snow bath in Gulmarg. Calling Kashmir a snowy paradise, Khalid praised its natural beauty, culture and peace. While sharing his experience on his social media, he gave an indirect invitation to others to come here as well.
Railways has provided major relief to the passengers stranded in Jammu and Kashmir due to heavy snowfall. More than 3,000 passengers traveled in the special train run between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar in two days. This initiative of Northern Railway provided comfortable travel to the passengers despite disruption in road and air connectivity. Adding two additional AC coaches has provided great convenience to the passengers, which will increase confidence in the Railways and promote tourism.
Police have arrested four drug smugglers in Baramulla district of North Kashmir. The suspects were stopped at a checkpoint in Ogamuna, Kunjar, who tried to escape. During the search, a huge quantity of drugs were recovered from them. Those arrested include Mohammad Amin Rather, Furkan Ahmed Lone, Mohammad Salim Lone and Maroof Ahmed Bhat. A case has been registered at Kunjar police station and investigation is ongoing.
After the devastation caused by cloudburst during the Machail Yatra last year in Kishtwar, the administration is taking several precautionary measures this time for the safety of the pilgrims. On the lines of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, RFID cards will be given to Machail pilgrims so that they can be tracked. The Chief Secretary reviewed the preparedness for disaster management and laid emphasis on pre-monsoon measures and technology based warning system.
Jammu Smart City in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation has started a two-day voting festival in Tawi river. Six motor boats were launched on Wednesday, which was enjoyed by more than 100 people free of charge. This historic moment is part of the Tawi River Front project, which came true after a wait of 15 years. There are plans for regular motorboat service here in future, which will boost tourism in Jammu.
A mini bus met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri on Wednesday, leaving 11 people, including an eight-day-old newborn, seriously injured. This accident happened due to loss of balance of the driver in Muradpur Bathuni area. Local people immediately started rescue operations and took the injured to GMC hospital. Police have registered the case and started investigation.
Dozens of sheep and goats were buried under the debris in the landslide near Hasti bridge in Kishtwar, while the shepherds had a narrow escape. This accident happened due to sudden falling of debris from the mountain. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the administration has formed a team to assess the damage and compensate the herders. The incident occurred after recent snowfall and rain in Jammu and Kashmir.
Life has become disrupted due to heavy snowfall in Kashmir Valley. In such a difficult situation, Jammu and Kashmir Police has come forward to help the people. Policemen are risking their lives to take dialysis patients to hospitals, pull out injured people from debris, and take pregnant women and children to safe places. This spirit of service of the police continues even in adverse circumstances, due to which people are getting great relief.
Northern Railway successfully operated special reserved train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar on 27 January. This service, which was started due to heavy crowd and bad weather, brought a lot of relief to the passengers. More than 650 passengers traveled in the train going from Katra to Srinagar, while more than 700 passengers traveled in the train coming from Srinagar to Katra. Passengers appreciated this initiative and described it as an important means of safe travel when road and air routes are disrupted.
Tourists are very happy with the latest snowfall in Srinagar, calling it 'paradise on earth'. Tourists like Siddharth and Ritwik from Delhi enjoyed the snow covered views. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy snowfall for Jammu and Kashmir and Leh. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that despite the Pahalgam attack, 1.61 crore tourists visited by November 2025, which shows the recovery of the tourism sector.
Heavy snowfall continues in Jammu and Kashmir, affecting life in many areas of the valley including Kupwara and Pulwama. 16 flights have been canceled from Srinagar airport, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded. Due to snowfall near Navyug Tunnel, Mughal Road and other routes including Jammu-Srinagar National Highway NH-44 have also been closed, causing traffic to standstill. Passengers have been advised to contact the airlines.
Due to the warning of the Meteorological Department, passengers have been advised not to travel on Jammu-Srinagar NHW tonight. There is a possibility of rockfall and landslides due to snowfall, as well as slipping due to frost. The decision on movement on NH-44 will be taken tomorrow. Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag, SSG and Mughal roads are closed due to snowfall. Confirm with traffic control units before travelling.
Women power was on display at the Republic Day parade, in which Assistant Commandant Simran Bala led the CRPF men's contingent. Simran, a resident of Rajouri, whose father and grandfather were also in the army, became an officer in the country's largest paramilitary force. This is the first time that a woman officer took command of a male squad. She inspired girls to join the armed forces.
The Chadar Track on Zanskar River in Ladakh has been canceled this year. The Leh district administration took this decision as the river water did not freeze even in the second fortnight of January. Climate change is being said to be the main reason due to which snow is not accumulating on time. The administration has instructed tourists and tour operators to cancel trekking activities, causing disappointment among them.