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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

Dedicated portal for J&K terror victim families launched; how does it help?

Within days of handing over appointment letters to 40 terror victim families in Baramulla, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched a centralized web portal to streamline relief and support mechanisms for terrorism-affected families across Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 22, 2025

J&K resident abducted by terrorists in Niger alongisde two Indians' death: rescue efforts underway

Following the abduction of Ranjit Singh, a worker from Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, during a terror attack in Niger's Dosso region, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Niamey is actively pursuing his safe release.

Jul 21, 2025

J&K's government school enrolments drop amid national decline; 51,000+ students left in 2 years

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a decline of over 51,000 students in government school enrollments over the past two academic years, reflecting a broader national pattern.

Jul 21, 2025

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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

Dedicated portal for J&K terror victim families launched; how does it help?

J&K resident abducted by terrorists in Niger alongisde two Indians' death: rescue efforts underway

J&K's government school enrolments drop amid national decline; 51,000+ students left in 2 years

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