AALMI DUNIA

11/01/2026

Gandhi Global Family J&K had the honour of felicitating Dr. Shakti Gupta, Director, AIIMS Vijaypur, marking a significant and forward-looking step towards strengthening and transforming healthcare in the Jammu region.

AIIMS Vijaypur is set to be a true game-changer, particularly for residents of remote villages across the Jammu Division, by delivering world-class medical facilities at nominal charges. The acceptance of the Ayushman Bharat Card further ensures accessible, affordable and inclusive healthcare for all sections of society.

This meaningful initiative reflects our collective commitment to nation-building, social welfare, and the timeless Gandhian ideals of service, compassion, and humanity.

06/01/2026

CM Omar Abdullah unveils 2026 Tourism, JKCCC Calendars; launches Tourism Kashmir Website, Skiing courses

JAMMU, JANUARY 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the 2026 calendars of the Tourism Department and the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation at the Civil Secretariat.

The calendars highlight prominent tourist destinations and tourism-related infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulating the concerned departments, the Chief Minister observed that such initiatives would contribute significantly to the promotion and wider publicity of Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism potential.

“These calendars are not merely annual publications; they are visual narratives of Jammu and Kashmir’s natural beauty and evolving tourism infrastructure,” he observed.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched the official website of the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir. The portal has been designed to publicise tourism events and destinations, maintain digital archives, and provide comprehensive information related to tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The website also integrates useful links to Jammu Tourism, JKTDC, J&K Cable Car Corporation and other allied organisations, offering all relevant information on a single platform.

The Chief Minister said a modern, dynamic digital presence is crucial for effective outreach. “The new Tourism Kashmir website would be informative and will serve as a comprehensive, single-window platform for tourists and stakeholders alike,” he said.

Also, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Integrated Skiing Course at Gulmarg and Sonamarg, comprising two batches of 32 and 25 trainees respectively. He was informed that the basic skiing course has a duration of 14 days and is aimed for trainees in the age group of 12 to 18 years.

Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Tourism Ashish Chandra Verma, Director Tourism Kashmir Syed Qamar Sajad, who is also MD JKCCC, Director Tourism Jammu Dr Vikas Gupta, Managing Director J&K Tourism Development Corporation Shreya Singhal, and other senior officers were present on the occasion.

05/01/2026

*​ Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir* addressing a joint Press Conference in srinagar,Senior party leaders and spokespersons,
​Shri Altaf Thakur (BJP JK Spokesperson)
​Smt. Rajni Sethi (BJP JK Spokesperson)
​Shri Manzoor Bhat (Party Spokesperson)
​Shri Sahil Bashir (Party Spokespersons
​at Party Headquarters, Jawahar Nagar J53, Srinagar.

04/01/2026

*Altaf Thakur greets Sikh community on Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji*

Srinagar, Jan 04: Senior BJP leader and Jammu & Kashmir BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur today extended warm greetings to the Sikh community of Jammu & Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
In his message, Altaf Thakur paid glowing tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, remembering him as a great spiritual luminary, visionary reformer and an embodiment of courage, sacrifice and compassion. He described the Guru as the eternal “Saint-Soldier”, whose life and teachings continue to inspire humanity to uphold the highest ideals of truth, justice, equality and selfless service.
Altaf Thakur said that the message of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji remains deeply relevant in today’s times, guiding society towards righteousness, unity and fearless resistance against injustice. He prayed that the sacred occasion brings peace, harmony and prosperity to Jammu & Kashmir and strengthens the bonds of brotherhood and mutual respect among all communities.

04/01/2026

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah greets people on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Jayanti

04/01/2026

*POWER MINISTER ON A TWO-DAY VISIT TO JAMMU AND KASHMIR TO REVIEW HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS*

_REVIEWS SALAL, SAWALKOT AND RATLE PROJECTS ON DAY 1_

January 4, 2026, New Delhi

Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, accompanied by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), Ministry of Power, Government of India, arrived in Jammu earlier today to review the NHPC hydroelectric projects in the Union Territory of J&K.

Shri Bhupendra Gupta, CMD, NHPC briefed the Minister on the progress of various NHPC Hydroelectric projects located in Jammu & Kashmir. The two-day visit includes inspections of projects located in Reasi, Ramban and Kishtwar districts.

Today, Sh. Manohar Lal visited NHPC’s Salal Power Project, where he was apprised of the ongoing works. He directed NHPC to expedite the sediment removal operations of the Salal reservoir. It is pertinent to mention that the Salal Power Station, located on the Chenab River in Reasi district, is undertaking sediment removal works following the termination of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), aimed at removing accumulated silt and maximizing optimal utilization of water resources.

During the visit to the Salal Power Station, the Minister also undertook a plantation drive within the power station premises, underscoring the Government’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. He also held discussions with the local administration and senior officials of various concerned departments to ensure coordinated efforts for timely ex*****on of works.

Enroute to Kishtwar, Sh. Manohar Lal conducted an aerial inspection of the Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project (1856 MW).
Upon arrival in Kishtwar, he visited the Ratle Hydroelectric Project, where he laid the foundation stone for the dam concreting works and encouraged the project team to complete the works in an effective and time-bound manner.
PHOTOS: Ratle Hydroelectric Project, Kishtwar

04/01/2026

Satish Sharma greets people, Sikh community on Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

JAMMU, JANUARY 04: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Science & Technology, ARI and Trainings, Satish Sharma today extended warm greetings to the people, especially the Sikh community of Jammu & Kashmir and across the country, on the auspicious occasion of Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

In his message, the Minister paid glowing tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, remembering him as a great spiritual luminary, visionary reformer and an embodiment of courage, sacrifice and compassion. He described the Guru as the eternal “Saint-Soldier” whose life and teachings continue to inspire humanity to uphold truth, justice, equality and selfless service.

“On this sacred occasion, I convey my heartfelt greetings to all Sikh brothers and sisters. The life and legacy of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji guide us to stand firmly against injustice, protect the weak and work tirelessly for the welfare of society with courage and conviction,” the Minister said.

Satish Sharma exhorted the people, especially the youth, to draw inspiration from the noble teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and imbibe the values of discipline, unity, bravery and service to humanity. He emphasized that the Guru’s ideals of righteousness and equality are highly relevant in today’s times and provide a strong foundation for building a progressive and harmonious society.

The Minister also prayed for peace, prosperity and overall development of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation. He expressed hope that the sacred occasion of Prakash Purb would further strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony and motivate people to work together for an inclusive, just and prosperous society.

04/01/2026

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah greets people on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Jayanti

JAMMU, DECEMBER 04: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the Sikh community and all those celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

In his message, the Chief Minister paid rich tributes to the life and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, describing him as a beacon of truth, courage, integrity and unwavering devotion to humanity.

He said that the Guru’s timeless ideals of sacrifice, righteousness and service continue to inspire millions across the world and will remain a guiding light for generations to come.

On the auspicious occasion, the Chief Minister prayed for peace, prosperity and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir, and expressed hope that the spirit of the day would further strengthen the bonds of unity, brotherhood and communal harmony among all sections of society.

04/01/2026

*Centre Transfers 31 IAS, 18 IPS Officers Across UTs, States*

*6 IAS, 3 IPS shifted to J&K; Syed Abid Rashid IAS, Baseer ul Haq IAS, Santosh D Vaidya IAS, SSP Shobit D Saksena IPS transfered out of J&K*

New Delhi, Jan 4 (KNC): The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday ordered a large-scale transfer of IAS and IPS officers belonging to the AGMUT cadre, effecting changes across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi and several other Union Territories and States.

According to an official order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs as per news agency Kashmir News Corner --- KNC, Government of India, with the approval of the competent authority, the transfers have been ordered with immediate effect and until further orders.

Among IAS officers, Ashwani Kumar (1992 batch) has been transferred from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir, while Sanjeev Khirwar (1994) has been moved from Ladakh to Delhi. Santosh D Vaidya (1998) has been shifted from Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi, and Padma Jaiswal (2003) from Puducherry to Delhi.

Shurbir Singh (2004) has been transferred from Delhi to Ladakh, while R Alice Vaz (2005) moves from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir.

Yashpal Garg (2008) from Arunachal Pradesh and Sanjeev Ahuja (2008) from Goa have been posted to Delhi. Niraj Kumar (2010) and Syed Abid Rashid Shah (2012) have been transferred out of Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi and Chandigarh respectively.

While, Baseer Ul Haq Chaudhary IAS 2015 has been shifted from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh.

Several other IAS officers from batches 2012 to 2020 have also been moved across Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar, Ladakh, Goa, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir as part of the reshuffle.

In the IPS cadre, Ajit Kumar Singla (2004) has been transferred from Puducherry to Delhi, while Mangesh Kashyap (2009) moves from Delhi to Arunachal Pradesh. Rajiv Ranjan Singh (2010) has been posted from Delhi to Chandigarh, and Prashant Priya Gautam (2013) from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir while Shobhit D Saksena (2015) has been transferred from Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi.

Several other IPS officers from batches 2013 to 2021 have also been shifted between Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Andaman & Nicobar and Puducherry.

The order, issued under file number No.14020/04/2022-UTS.I, has been signed by Rakesh Kumar Singh, Under Secretary to the Government of India. (KNC)

04/01/2026

Sat Sharma asks BJP MLAs to aggressively raise public issues in Assembly, strengthen public connect
J&K BJP holds meeting of party MLAs at Jammu

Jammu, 04 January 2026:
The Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party, under the leadership of senior party functionaries, held an important meeting of BJP MLAs at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review the forthcoming Assembly Session and discuss key political, organizational, and public issues.
J&K BJP President and MP Sat Sharma chaired the meeting, which was also addressed by General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul. BJP MLAs, led by Surjit Singh Salathia, participated in the meeting, which was attended by all BJP legislators.
While addressing the meeting, Sat Sharma emphasized that the forthcoming Assembly Session holds critical importance for raising the genuine concerns of the people of Jammu & Kashmir. He asked the BJP MLAs to aggressively question the government and ensure that issues affecting common citizens are forcefully and effectively presented on the floor of the House. He also highlighted the need to remain vigilant on recently surfaced socio-political issues in Jammu & Kashmir. He stressed the need for increased pravas by MLAs, urging them to remain constantly among the people, listen to their problems firsthand, and ensure swift redressal.
Sat Sharma also hailed the Centre’s ₹1430 crore relief package announced to address the losses caused by incessant rains and flash floods in multiple districts of the Jammu region, stating that the liberal assistance reflects the Modi government’s deep commitment to healing the wounds of the affected families.
Ashok Koul, while addressing the legislators, focused on organizational strength and discipline. He stressed that BJP MLAs must play an active and continuous role in strengthening the party structure at the grassroots level. He underlined the importance of enhanced coordination between elected representatives and party workers, calling for daily interaction to ensure that the organization remains responsive, united, and people-centric.
Surjit Singh Salathia said that BJP legislators are fully prepared to take up both constituency-specific issues and broader matters concerning the entire Union Territory during the Assembly Session. He added that strong public connect and effective representation are the hallmarks of BJP’s governance philosophy.
During the meeting, MLAs also discussed the issues related to their particular assembly constituencies besides taking up and discussing the broader issues concerning whole of Jammu and Kashmir.
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04/01/2026

04/01/2026

*Narco-Terror Is the New War on Kashmir, Silence and Patronage of "Syeds and Sahibzadas" Are Acts of Betrayal: Altaf Thakur*

*Slams drug-politics nexus, calls visits to homes of released peddlers by politicians a moral collapse*

Srinagar, Jan 03
BJP J&K spokesman Altaf Thakur on Saturday intensified his attack on the growing menace of drug abuse and narco-terrorism in Kashmir, terming it a systematic assault on the Valley’s future, aided not just by traffickers but also by dangerous political silence and patronage.
“When bullets failed to break Kashmir, addiction was introduced as a weapon. Today, drugs are succeeding where guns failed — silently destroying our youth, our families and our social fabric,” Thakur said.
Referring to alarming data, he said nearly 14 lakh youths in Kashmir are estimated to be drug addicts, with addiction having tripled in the last three years.
“This is not a coincidence or a social accident. This is narco-terrorism — drugs pushed into Kashmir, money flowing back to terror handlers, and our young generation paying the price,” he said.
Altaf Thakur expressed grave concern over what he described as a shameful silence of several influential political, social and religious figures.
“Why are the Syeds and Sahibzadas silent on drug abuse and narco-terror? Why does their conscience wake up on political slogans but go into hibernation when our youth are being destroyed by syringes?” he asked.
Taking a sharp dig at political conduct, Thakur said it was deeply shameful and unacceptable that some politicians are seen visiting the homes of released drug peddlers, offering sympathy and legitimacy.
“When politicians go to the houses of drug peddlers after their release, it sends a dangerous message — that crime will be protected if you have the right connections. This is nothing short of moral bankruptcy,” he said.
He warned that such actions weaken the fight against drugs and embolden narco-networks.
“Drug money funds terror. If drugs fund terror, then protecting or glorifying drug peddlers is indirectly strengthening terror. Silence is bad enough — patronage is criminal,” Thakur asserted.
The BJP spokesman said Kashmir today is witnessing a painful contradiction: parents fighting to save their children, rehabilitation centres overflowing, graveyards filling with young victims — while some politicians seek photo-ops instead of solutions.
“Kashmir is losing its future to addiction while politics watches quietly, and at times shamelessly shields the destroyers,” he said.
Altaf Thakur said leaders who cannot openly condemn drug mafias and their enablers have no moral authority to speak for Kashmir.
“History will clearly remember who fought narco-terrorism and who chose silence, appeasement and patronage. This is no longer politics; it is a fight to save an entire generation,” he said.
Calling for an uncompromising war on drug trafficking, Thakur urged strict action against traffickers, their political backers and the entire narco-ecosystem.
“Saving Kashmir today means saving its youth. Anything less is betrayal — of our values and our future,” Altaf Thakur concluded.

EOM