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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102198) | |
1131. Indian Army launches first freight train on USBRL in Jammu and Kashmir to boost winter stocking, civil-military collaboration
- The Indian Army ran its first dedicated freight train on the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) from Banihal Dry Port to Anantnag on September 12–13, 2025.
- The train carried 753 metric tonnes of winter supplies for Army units in Jammu & Kashmir, marking a major step in its Advance Winter Stocking strategy.
- This rail initiative helps the Army in the Himalayan region and supports local farmers by carrying Kashmiri apples to Indian markets, reducing losses from road blockages.
1132. Indian Navy gets indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship to boost maritime prowess
- The Indian Navy received the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) named Androth on September 13, 2025, in Kolkata.
- The ship was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) with over 80% indigenous content, featuring waterjet propulsion, torpedoes, and anti-submarine rockets.
- Named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep, the vessel strengthens India’s coastal defence, submarine-hunting ability, and supports the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision.
1133. Over 3,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Operational in Jammu and Kashmir.
- In a major push to decentralize primary healthcare, the Government of India launched the Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) initiative under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) scheme.
- Aiming to provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) by upgrading Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the country.
- As of 29 July 2024, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare officially reported that Jammu & Kashmir had 3,104 operational AAMs, and Ladakh had 321, ensuring frontline health access in remote regions. Earlier coverage from December 2024 highlighted 523 functional centres in J&K alone, emphasizing their service reach to rural communities .
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1134. GoI Approves Three New Medical Colleges for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
- The Indian government has greenlit the establishment of three new medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, marking a significant step in expanding medical education and healthcare access in underserved regions, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
- Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), Jammu & Kashmir will see new medical colleges in Udhampur and Handwara in Kupwara district, while Ladakh will get its inaugural medical college in Leh. The initiative aligns with New Delhi’s broader push to establish 157 medical colleges nationwide, prioritizing aspirational districts.
- Jammu & Kashmir already hosts five medical colleges in Anantnag, Baramulla, Rajouri, Doda, and Kathua, set up under earlier phases of the scheme. The region has also secured approval for 196 postgraduate (PG) seats and 60 MBBS seats across various institutions to bolster medical training opportunities.
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1135. Government sets up 20 dialysis centres under PM-NDP
- The government has established 20 dialysis centres across all of Jammu and Kashmir to promote the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PM-NDP).
- According to health officials, at least five to eight dialysis machines have been installed in each of the dialysis centres in all 20 districts. Over 125 machines have been installed in J&K.
- A total of 62 dialysis machines were provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI, 40 by the World Bank and 22 procured under the National Health Mission in J&K. “Thousands of dialysis sessions have been conducted so far.
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1136. Rural roads built under PMGSY cross 7.83 lakh km mark
- On September 14, 2025,Over 1.83 lakh rural roads totalling 7,83,727 km have been completed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) so far, along with 9,891 bridges leading to far greater connectivity for remote villages.
- 1.91 lakh roads (8,38,611 km) and 12,146 bridges have already been sanctioned under PMGSY. The scheme is increasingly incorporating green technologies with 1,66,694 km of roads sanctioned under such methods and 1,24,688 km already built using eco-friendly or non-conventional construction practices.
- The programme includes targeted work in Left-Wing Extremism affected districts across nine states to improve security and accessibility. The government has also approved Phase IV (since Sept 2024) to connect 25,000 unconnected habitations, especially in special category areas, tribal regions, hill/desert regions, aspirational districts, etc.
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1137. 8 dead as avalanche hits BRO camp in Uttarakhand's Mana
- On 28 February 2025, eight people died after a Border Road Organisation (BRO) camp in Mana was struck by an avalanche. A total of 46 persons had been rescued and were under various stages of treatment.
- On 28th February, 2025 early morning, a BRO camp in Mana was struck by an avalanche. The Indian army immediately swung into action and mounted a search and rescue operation
- The operation was conducted day and night, relentlessly over the last three days in inclement weather. A total of 46 persons have been rescued and are under various stages of treatment.
- The Indian Army concluded the search and rescue operations at the Mana area of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand on 2 March 2025. These operations were part of the relief efforts to rescue the trapped BRO workers after the avalanche on February 28, 2025.
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1138. Operation Jal Rahat 2: Indian Army Launches Massive Relief Ops Amid Rains In Himachal, North East
- As relentless monsoon rains continue to batter parts of Himachal Pradesh and the North Eastern states, the Indian Army has stepped up as the nation's first responder, launching large-scale relief and rescue operations across multiple disaster-hit zones.
- From the flood-ravaged villages of Mandi district in Himachal to submerged localities in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, Army columns are working day and night to deliver critical humanitarian aid and ensure no one is left behind.
- India’s North East, the Army has activated ‘Operation Jal Rahat 2’ following widespread flooding caused by heavy rains. The operation is being spearheaded by Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), with coordinated deployment in Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur.
- As of July 10, 2025 the Army has deployed 40 relief columns across the North East—24 primary columns and 16 in reserve. These teams have already rescued over 3,820 individuals, distributed more than 1,361 food packets, delivered medical assistance to over 2,000 people, and supplied nearly 15,500 bottles of drinking water.
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1139. PM Modi Launches Major Infrastructure and Industrial Development Projects in Assam
- On September 14, 2025, Prime Minister launched projects worth over ₹6,300 crore, including Darrang Medical College, Nursing Colleges, the Narengi-Kuruwa Bridge and the 118.5 km Guwahati Ring Road to boost healthcare and connectivity.
- He inaugurated Assam Bio-Ethanol Pvt Ltd and laid the foundation for a Polypropylene Plant at Numaligarh Refinery to promote clean energy and industrial development.
- PM honored Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary, highlighting his role in Assamese culture and national unity under ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.
1140. Army emerges as lifeline for flood-hit villages in Himachal Pradesh
- In the mist-laden hills of Himachal Pradesh, where breathtaking landscapes have turned into scenes of devastation, the Indian Army has emerged as a vital support system for flood-affected villages grappling with nature’s fury.
- Relentless rain and floods have battered Mandi district, severely impacting remote villages such as Thunag, Degi, Rushad and Chapad. With roads blocked, communication lines disrupted and entire communities cut off, the Army’s relief columns have become a lifeline for hundreds of stranded families.
- Since July 6, 2025, Indian Army personnel have been working round the clock alongside the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local authorities. Despite patchy mobile coverage in the hilly terrain
- Army medics have set up makeshift camps near damaged homes, providing essential medical care and distributing ration kits to affected families. Relief material has already reached isolated villages, with aid supplies delivered to Degi on July 7, Rushad on July 8 and Chapad on July 9, 2025.
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