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Union Home Minister to lead Police Commemoration Day events on 21 October

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 19 October 2026 that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to martyrs at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on 21 October 2026. The event marks Police Commemoration Day, which honors police personnel who died in the line of duty, including those killed in a 1959 ambush in Ladakh.

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Union Secretary reviews trout farming and coldwater fisheries in Uttarakhand

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 18 October 2026 that Union Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi visited Munsyari, Uttarakhand, to review coldwater aquaculture. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the government has invested over ₹2,299 crore in six hilly states and UTs to support infrastructure like hatcheries and feed mills.

Who it affects
coldwater regions in six hilly states and UTs; trout farmers in Uttarakhand
When · Where
Until 31 March 2029: Deadline for establishing infrastructure under Trout Protsahan Yojna (+2 more) · Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
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18 October 2026
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Government expands rail, road, and air infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir

The Press Information Bureau reported on 17 October 2026 that Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a major connectivity transformation through integrated rail, road, and air projects. The Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), built for ₹43,780 crore, now connects the valley to the national rail network, while the Zojila and Sonamarg tunnels provide all-weather road access to Ladakh.

Who it affects
pilgrims and commuters; residents, farmers, and businesses
When · Where
On 1 June 2025: Inauguration of USBRL project, Chenab Rail Bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge (+3 more) · Delhi-Amritsar-Katra corridor
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Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi
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17 October 2026
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