Jammu/ 11 Dec 2025
Chief Minister today chaired a high-level review meeting on CAPEX expenditure, taking a detailed assessment of the progress of ongoing development works across the state. The meeting focused on accelerating execution, strengthening monitoring mechanisms, and ensuring timely utilisation of sanctioned funds.

Reviewing sector-wise performance, the Chief Minister expressed concern over delays in certain key projects and urged departments to expedite implementation. He stressed that timely completion of works is essential so that citizens can witness tangible improvements on the ground.

The Chief Minister directed all departments and executing agencies to ensure regular monitoring, resolve bottlenecks promptly, and maintain better coordination to avoid administrative or technical delays. He reiterated that effective and transparent utilisation of CAPEX funds is critical for sustaining momentum in infrastructure development.
Highlighting the importance of accountability, the Chief Minister instructed departments to submit periodic progress reports and uphold strict quality standards in all ongoing works. He stated that CAPEX projects form the backbone of developmental planning and must be completed within stipulated timelines.

Senior officers presented detailed updates on expenditure status, ongoing works, and challenges faced during execution. The Chief Minister assured that continuous monitoring will be maintained in the coming months to ensure that the development agenda progresses at the desired pace.
The government, he emphasised, remains committed to delivering fast-paced, people-centric development and ensuring that public welfare projects reach completion without delay.

Budgam | December 11, 2025 During routine inspections of hotels, guest houses, and homestays carried out by the Police Party of Police Post Humhama, Police Station Budgam, a serious violation was detected at Homestay/Guest House Rose Cottage, Friends Enclave, Humhama.

It was found that the management had accommodated a foreign national without mandatory reporting. The management had deliberately failed to submit Form C, which is compulsory for the registration of foreign nationals.

Upon verifying the establishment’s details on the Form-C portal under IVFRT, it was further revealed that the said homestay/guest house was not registered with Tourism Department, despite mandatory requirements for hosting foreign guests.

Accordingly, FIR No. 337/2025, under Sections 8 and 23(b) of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, has been registered at Police Station Budgam against the homestay management. Investigation has been set into motion.

Budgam Police advises all hotel, guest house, Individual Houses, and homestay owners to strictly adhere to legal requirements and ensure timely submission of Form C through the designated portal for reporting foreign guests.

ABDUL HAMID
Kulgam, Dec 11: In a major action under the ongoing “Drugs Free Kulgam” campaign, police in Kulgam apprehended two alleged drug peddlers at a checkpoint on Furrah Bypass and recovered a substantial quantity of charas-like contraband from their possession.

In a statement, In this regard, police party headed by Police Post Mirbazar established a checkpoint (Naka) at Furrah Bypass. During checking two persons roaming in suspicious circumstances after noticing police party tried to flee from the spot. However, they were chased and apprehended tactfully.
After checking, officers present were able to recover 115 grams of Charas like contraband substance from their possession. They have been identified as Javaid Gulzar Ganie and Shahid Mushtaq Bhat both residents of Furrah.

Regarding this incident, a Case FIR No. 252/2025 U/S 8/20, 29 of NDPS Act stands registered in Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been set into motion, it reads.
General public is requested to come forward with any information regarding Drug peddling/anti-social activity in their vicinity and extend their cooperation to Police Kulgam in eradicating the drug menace from the society as Drugs are consuming the precious lives and career of our young generation, reads the statement.

Poonch, Dec 11 :  The communication system of Jio and Airtel in Poonch city has deteriorated sharply, pushing several neighbourhoods into a severe connectivity crisis. Residents say the network often vanishes completely, and even when there is signal, the internet speed is so poor that making a simple call or sending a basic message becomes unreliable.

People allege that telecom companies keep revising recharge plans, but the quality of service remains unchanged and deeply disappointing. This widening communication breakdown is directly affecting emergency coordination, official work, and day-to-day life across the city.

Frustrated residents have strongly urged the District Administration Poonch to take immediate and high-priority action, directing telecom operators to restore stable connectivity without delay. Locals stress that leaving a sensitive border district like Poonch in a near-blackout communication condition is unacceptable and demands urgent intervention.

Shopian Dec 11 : A fire broke out late Wednesday night in Tulran, Shopian, destroying an estimated 400 to 500 apple crates owned by Bashir Ahmad Parry, son of Abdul Rehman Parry.

The blaze erupted inside a storage shed and caused significant losses before locals managed to bring it under control. Residents said the fire spread quickly, leaving little time to salvage the stored apples.

Police and fire services reached the site and have begun investigations to determine the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported, but the damage to the apple stock is considerable.

Kashmir Dec 11 : The Kashmir Valley continued to experience intense cold on Wednesday night, with temperatures plunging sharply across the region. The lowest reading was recorded at Zojila Pass, where mercury dropped to a frigid -18.0°C, making it the coldest location in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

In the Valley, Srinagar recorded a minimum of -2.9°C, with the airport area dipping to -4.0°C. Other areas included Qazigund at -3.2°C, Kokernag -1.2°C, Pampore -3.0°C, and Budgam -4.0°C. South Kashmir saw Anantnag at -4.3°C, Bandipora -3.5°C, while Pulwama and Shopian were the coldest inhabited areas at -5.2°C. Pahalgam touched -4.6°C, Sonamarg -2.5°C, and Gulmarg remained at 0.0°C.

In north Kashmir, Kupwara recorded -4.2°C, Baramulla -2.3°C, and Zethan Rafiabad -5.5°C. Kulgam and Ganderbal were slightly milder at -0.4°C and -2.4°C, respectively.

In Jammu, Jammu city recorded 8.6°C, Katra 9.5°C, Udhampur 2.6°C, Bhaderwah 1.4°C, and Rajouri 1.0°C. Banihal and Ramban settled at 2.4°C and 4.4°C, respectively.

Ladakh also saw severe cold, with Leh at -7.0°C, Kargil -6.5°C, Drass -9.9°C, Nyoma -12.8°C, Tangste -10.7°C, and Padum -9.6°C.

Meteorologists have predicted the cold wave to continue, with no major weather system expected to provide relief in the coming days. Residents are advised to take precautions as sub-zero temperatures persist across the region.