Dinesh Manhotra

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Kishtwar Cloudburst: With Each Passing Hour, Hopes of Tracing Survivors Grow Dimmer

More than 32 hours after a devastating cloudburst struck Chosoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, over 100 people — mostly Machail Mata Yatra pilgrims — remain missing.

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On Independence Day, Omar Launches Statehood Campaign, Questions Delhi's Silence on J&K's Future

In his first Independence Day address from Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium in over a decade, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched a state-wide door-to-door signature campaign demanding restoration of statehood. Citing the erosion of J&K's identity, he vowed to take the movement to all 90 Assembly constituencies over the next eight weeks.

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J&K: 23 bodies recovered; 75 injured in massive cloudburst in Kishtwar

PM Modi reviews Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy with J&K LG, CM; 65 bodies recovered so far

A devastating cloudburst near the Machail Mata Shrine in Kishtwar district has claimed at least 65 lives, with many still missing and widespread destruction reported in Chositi village. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the situation and ongoing rescue operations.

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Death toll rises to 60 in Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy, over 100 injured; PM, HM assure full support

A massive cloudburst in Chositi village, Kishtwar district, has claimed at least 60 lives, including two CISF personnel deployed for the Machail Mata Yatra. Over 100 people have been injured, while many remain missing under the debris

1 day ago

Major terror plot foiled ahead of Independence Day: 3 held in Handwara with arms, incriminating material

In a major success ahead of Independence Day, security forces foiled a terror plot by arresting three terrorists from the Handwara area of north Kashmir.

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Independence Day: Troops display resilience, technological preparedness, community outreach

On the eve of India's 79th Independence Day, security along the Line of Control has been significantly heightened to counter threats from across the border. Equipped with advanced equipment and modern surveillance tools, Indian Army troops continue to uphold operational readiness in the face of hostile terrain and adversities.

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Kishtwar cloudburst strikes Machail yatra route: 12 dead, several missing, rescue underway

At least 12 people lost their lives, and many others are feared missing after a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods in Chosoti, a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The village, a key point on the Machail Mata Yatra route, was hosting a large number of pilgrims when the disaster struck.

1 day ago

Army foils Pakistan's BAT attack in Uri; Two soldiers killed in separate LoC incidents in Kashmir

In a series of incidents along Jammu and Kashmir's volatile borders, the Indian Army thwarted a Border Action Team (BAT) attack in the Uri sector of north Kashmir on the night of August 12-13. Havildar Ankit Kumar was martyred while repelling the infiltration attempt.

2 days ago

79 cyclists, 79 km on 79th Independence Day: J&K LG felicitates BSF's unique cycle rally

To commemorate the 79th Independence Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) organised a unique cycle rally — 'Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' — in Kashmir, with 79 cyclists covering 79 km. The rally, involving 40 local youth and 39 BSF personnel, aimed to foster patriotism and national unity.

3 days ago

Govt withdraws Income Tax Bill 2025 from Lok Sabha, new version to be tabled on Monday

Over 31,000 fake ITC cases worth Rs 1.19 lakh crore unearthed in 3 years; crackdown underway

Input Tax Credit (ITC) scams under the GST regime have witnessed a dramatic surge over the past three years, with authorities detecting fraudulent claims worth ₹1,19,286 crore across 31,704 cases. In 2024–25 alone, over 15,000 cases have been registered.

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Omar Abdullah cracks the whip as rotten meat scandal unfolds in J&K; directs criminal action

In response to the alarming seizure of large quantities of rotten and substandard meat across J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered strict punitive action against violators and intensified food safety enforcement across the Union Territory.

4 days ago

Day 2 of J&K's Kishtwar encounter: Hunt intensifies for most wanted Hizbul terrorists

The ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district entered its second day, with security forces intensifying the operation to neutralize the two most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Riyaz Ahmad and Mudassar Hazari.

4 days ago

Kargil, Leh leaders join forces in hunger strike for statehood; Sonam Wangchuk participates

On the second day of a three-day hunger strike in Kargil, prominent Buddhist leaders and activist Sonam Wangchuk joined hands with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB), presenting a rare united front for Ladakh's constitutional and political rights.

5 days ago

PM flags off Vande Bharat to connect Golden Temple with Vaishno Devi Shrine

Fourth Vande Bharat gift to J&K set to boost pilgrimage tourism and regional connectivity; LG Manoj Sinha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hail unprecedented infrastructure growth.

5 days ago

J&K's mega crackdown on rotten meat: 27 quintals of expired frozen chicken, fish seized in Jammu

The Food Safety and Legal Metrology Departments intensified their statewide crackdown on substandard food products, seizing over 27 quintals of rotten fish and chicken in Jammu city and more than two quintals of unfit mutton in Baramulla.

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Indian Railways marks historic milestone on Raksha Bandhan; Anantnag Goods Shed opens for freight movement

In a landmark development, Indian Railways has successfully run the first-ever freight train to J&K's Anantnag district, connecting the region to the national freight network. The move, celebrated by PM Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is expected to reduce transportation costs, boost trade, and ensure uninterrupted supply chains—especially during winters.

5 days ago

Two Soldiers Lost Their Lives as Kashmir Operation Enters Ninth Day

In one of the longest ongoing anti-terror operations in recent years, two Army soldiers were martyred in an overnight gunfight with terrorists in the dense forests of Kulgam district in south Kashmir.

6 days ago

J&K Police crackdown on bookstores after ban on 25 'radicalizing' books

A day after the J&K Government banned 25 books for allegedly promoting terrorism, secessionism, and radicalization among youth, police teams across the Union Territory carried out coordinated searches at major bookstores to enforce the ban.

8 days ago

CRPF vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Udhampur; three jawans killed

In a tragic accident, three CRPF personnel were killed and 15 others injured after their vehicle skidded off a mountainous road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Kandva–Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday.

8 days ago

Kargil Democratic Alliance to hold hunger strike amid Centre's silence on Ladakh talks

As the Ministry of Home Affairs has yet to schedule the next round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced a three-day hunger strike in Kargil from August 9, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union Territory.

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Kishtwar Cloudburst: With Each Passing Hour, Hopes of Tracing Survivors Grow Dimmer

On Independence Day, Omar Launches Statehood Campaign, Questions Delhi's Silence on J&K's Future

PM Modi reviews Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy with J&K LG, CM; 65 bodies recovered so far

Death toll rises to 60 in Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy, over 100 injured; PM, HM assure full support

Major terror plot foiled ahead of Independence Day: 3 held in Handwara with arms, incriminating material

Independence Day: Troops display resilience, technological preparedness, community outreach

Kishtwar cloudburst strikes Machail yatra route: 12 dead, several missing, rescue underway

Army foils Pakistan's BAT attack in Uri; Two soldiers killed in separate LoC incidents in Kashmir

79 cyclists, 79 km on 79th Independence Day: J&K LG felicitates BSF's unique cycle rally

Over 31,000 fake ITC cases worth Rs 1.19 lakh crore unearthed in 3 years; crackdown underway

Omar Abdullah cracks the whip as rotten meat scandal unfolds in J&K; directs criminal action

Day 2 of J&K's Kishtwar encounter: Hunt intensifies for most wanted Hizbul terrorists

Kargil, Leh leaders join forces in hunger strike for statehood; Sonam Wangchuk participates

PM flags off Vande Bharat to connect Golden Temple with Vaishno Devi Shrine

J&K's mega crackdown on rotten meat: 27 quintals of expired frozen chicken, fish seized in Jammu

Indian Railways marks historic milestone on Raksha Bandhan; Anantnag Goods Shed opens for freight movement

Two Soldiers Lost Their Lives as Kashmir Operation Enters Ninth Day

J&K Police crackdown on bookstores after ban on 25 'radicalizing' books

CRPF vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Udhampur; three jawans killed

Kargil Democratic Alliance to hold hunger strike amid Centre's silence on Ladakh talks

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

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