Day: January 1, 2026

Srinagar, Jan 01 (KINS): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday has written to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking urgent intervention into the alarming and systematic harassment, intimidation, and violence faced by Kashmiri shawl sellers and students across India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Maharashtra. In its letter to…

Heart Clinic on Wheels: J&K Bank dedicates cardiac-care unit for the peopleSRINAGAR, JANUARY 01: Marking the first day of the New Year with a meaningful public welfare initiative, J&K Bank dedicated a ‘Heart Clinic on Wheels’ for the people of Jammu & Kashmir under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.Today, the Bank’s Executive Director Sudhir…

DC Budgam Chairs Meeting on Facilitation and Authentication of Hokersar WetlandDirects to expedite authentication process to prevent encroachmentsBUDGAM, JANUARY 1: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat, today chaired a coordination meeting regarding the facilitation and authentication of Hokersar Wetland, a designated Ramsar Site, through Revenue Authorities.The meeting was convened to ensure accurate demarcation,…

Srinagar, Jan 01 (KINS): Anantnag Police carried out a strong anti-drug drive throughout 2025 as part of its zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, achieving major results under the NDPS Act.Police records show that 124 NDPS cases were registered during the year and 149 people involved in drug peddling and trafficking…

Jammu, Dec 31 (KINS): Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people on the eve of New Year 2026, expressing hope for peace, prosperity and inclusive development in the Union Territory. In his New Year message, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conveyed his…

Srinagar, Dec 31 (KINS): The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sustained its vigorous campaign against corruption in 2025, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and integrity in public administration. The Bureau remained steadfast in its mandate to take decisive action against corrupt practices while strengthening public confidence in governance. During 2025, the J&K ACB registered and investigated…

Ishtiyaq Kar Jammu, Dec 31(KINS):Residents of the Sunjwan area of Jammu, particularly those living around Barmani Road near Shiv Mandir and Green Valley, are facing severe inconvenience due to frequent and irregular power breakdowns over the past several days, triggering widespread resentment among the local population. The affected residents told news agency Kashmir Indpeth News…

Jammu, Dec 31 (KINS): The Jammu Crime Branch on Wednesday described 2025 as a landmark year, having registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused persons during the year. An official spokesperson said that the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu Crime Branch achieved record disposal during 2025 by…

Jammu, Dec 31 (KINS): The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is continuously upgrading facilities to ensure a smooth and comfortable pilgrimage, Chief Executive Officer Sachin Kumar Vaishya said on Wednesday. Expressing satisfaction over the heavy New Year rush, Vaishya said adequate arrangements for security, accommodation, and darshan have…

Srinagar, Dec 31 (KINS): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday said that an FIR has been registered in connection with the brutal assault on a Kashmiri shawl seller in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, and that police teams have launched a manhunt to identify and apprehend the accused. The Association welcomed the…