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Mehbooba urges PM Modi to replace security-first policy with dialogue in J&K

Speaking at the 26th foundation day of the PDP, former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to abandon the Centre's security-centric approach in Jammu and Kashmir and instead initiate a credible political process grounded in dialogue, empathy, and democratic restoration.

Jul 29, 2025

Kashmir's infamous land scam: Tainted female tehsildar accused in two corruption cases, still at large

In a major breakthrough, the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested four individuals in connection with a high-profile land scam involving fake land mutations and tampering of revenue records in Srinagar and Budgam districts.

Jul 28, 2025

Youth killed in police firing triggers political storm in J&K; CM, NC leaders demand probe

The killing of 21-year-old Gujjar youth Parvez Ahmad in police firing during an alleged chase of drug peddlers on the outskirts of Jammu has sparked massive political uproar in Jammu and Kashmir. While police claim he was caught in crossfire, the victim's family calls it a cold-blooded murder.

Jul 27, 2025

Jammu businessman dies after throat slit by banned "Chinese Manja" in Jammu

A 36-year-old steel businessman, Sahil Sharma, lost his life in a horrific incident on the Jammu-Akhnoor flyover when a banned nylon kite string, commonly known as "Chinese Manja," slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle with his wife.

Jul 27, 2025

J&K HC quashes FIR against Bilquis Mir; calls it a witch-hunt

Within days of being nominated as the Competition Director for the first Khelo India Water Sports Games, scheduled in Srinagar this August, India's pioneering canoeist Bilquis Mir secured a major legal victory.

Jul 27, 2025

Congress Demands Special Session of J&K Assembly to Push for Statehood Restoration

After staging a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress unit has demanded a three-day special session of the Legislative Assembly to discuss the restoration of statehood and formulate a joint strategy to pressure the Union Government.

Jul 26, 2025

Solder Killed, Two Others Injured in Landmine Blast Along LoC in J&K's Poonch

Agniveer Lalit Kumar of the 7 JAT Regiment lost his life, and two other Army personnel were injured in a landmine explosion along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Jul 26, 2025

Mutton crisis in Kashmir: Punjab dealers halt livestock imports over illegal toll collection at border

The Kashmir Valley is staring at a potential mutton crisis after local dealers announced a halt in livestock imports from outside the Union Territory, citing rampant extortion by contractors at Punjab's Shambhu and Madhopur checkpoints.

Jul 25, 2025

NE tea planters' body urge Centre, Assam govt to allow oil palm trees planting in tea gardens

J&K's first tea plantation drive launched in Kathua's Billawar; 20,000 saplings to be planted in pilot initiative

In a landmark initiative, the Agriculture Department Kathua, has launched Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever tea plantation drive in the hilly region of Billawar. The drive involves planting over 20,000 tea saplings sourced from Palampur.

Jul 24, 2025

Azad confident PM Modi, Amit Shah will restore statehood in J&K; dimisses VP aspirations

During his visit to Reasi, former Chief Minister and DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah would fulfill their commitment to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 24, 2025

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Ladakh, India's solar capital, fails to generate single unit of solar energy in last five years

Despite being dubbed the "solar capital" of India and having an estimated solar power potential of 13 GW, Ladakh has failed to generate even a single unit of solar energy over the past five years.

Jul 24, 2025

Congress vows to intensify campaign for J&K statehood restoration; cites SC directive, PM Modi's promise

A day after staging a protest in New Delhi, the Congress party announced it will escalate its campaign for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir—an issue mandated by the Supreme Court and repeatedly promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jul 23, 2025

Hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 23.5 crore seized at Chennai airport, 3 held

India wages war on drug trade; hydroponic ganja from Thailand, 4 crore smuggled cigarettes seized

From airborne drug smuggling routes to tobacco tax evasion, the government intensifies enforcement with tech-driven tracking and international cooperation. The Government of India has reported major enforcement actions against the growing menace of illicit trade in narcotics and tobacco.

Jul 23, 2025

Flash flood risk looms over J&K amid heavy rainfall; authorities shut schools, issue public alerts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for several districts across Jammu and Kashmir, including Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Ramban, and Anantnag, forecasting low to moderate risk over the next 24 hours. In response to heavy rainfall and rising river levels, authorities have ordered the closure of schools in Rajouri, Reasi, and Samba.

Jul 23, 2025

"Wheels of Valour" all-women bike expedition reaches Leh; pays tribute to Kargil martyrs, Operation Sindoor

The all-women motorbike expedition 'Wheels of Valour', also known as Shakti Yatra, led by social activist Preeti Choudhary, reached Leh on Tuesday as part of its tribute journey from Jammu to Kargil.

Jul 22, 2025

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Mehbooba urges PM Modi to replace security-first policy with dialogue in J&K

Kashmir's infamous land scam: Tainted female tehsildar accused in two corruption cases, still at large

Youth killed in police firing triggers political storm in J&K; CM, NC leaders demand probe

Jammu businessman dies after throat slit by banned "Chinese Manja" in Jammu

J&K HC quashes FIR against Bilquis Mir; calls it a witch-hunt

Congress Demands Special Session of J&K Assembly to Push for Statehood Restoration

Solder Killed, Two Others Injured in Landmine Blast Along LoC in J&K's Poonch

Mutton crisis in Kashmir: Punjab dealers halt livestock imports over illegal toll collection at border

J&K's first tea plantation drive launched in Kathua's Billawar; 20,000 saplings to be planted in pilot initiative

Azad confident PM Modi, Amit Shah will restore statehood in J&K; dimisses VP aspirations

Ladakh, India's solar capital, fails to generate single unit of solar energy in last five years

Congress vows to intensify campaign for J&K statehood restoration; cites SC directive, PM Modi's promise

India wages war on drug trade; hydroponic ganja from Thailand, 4 crore smuggled cigarettes seized

Flash flood risk looms over J&K amid heavy rainfall; authorities shut schools, issue public alerts

"Wheels of Valour" all-women bike expedition reaches Leh; pays tribute to Kargil martyrs, Operation Sindoor

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh