Dinesh Manhotra

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Arrested

Shopian Police bust LeT/TRF terror financing module in Kashmir, arrest 10 terrorists

Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted an intra-UT terror financing module linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF) in Shopian, arresting ten alleged terrorist associates. Investigations revealed that the accused were allegedly collecting funds and channelising them through financial networks to facilitate terrorist activities and provide logistical support. Further investigation is underway, with more arrests expected. 2 days ago
LG Manoj Sinha

Sports can inspire positive change, help build drug-free J&K: LG Sinha

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of the 'Pedal Through Paradise' cycling event on Thursday, highlighting the role of sports and community initiatives in empowering youth. He praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for promoting public engagement and called for collective efforts to build a drug-free, peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. 4 days ago
Revolt

Virtual revolt rocks NC after cabinet expansion; Gul's supporters protest, Larvi questions exclusion.

Protests erupted at the National Conference headquarters after veteran leader Mubarak Gul was left out of the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet expansion. His supporters heckled newly inducted minister Ali Mohammad Sagar, prompting party president Farooq Abdullah to appoint Gul as general secretary. Meanwhile, NC MLA Abdul Majeed Larvi also expressed disappointment over his exclusion, questioning the selection of Altaf Ahmad Kalloo and asserting that his seniority and loyalty made him deserving of a ministerial berth. 5 days ago
Ladakh

Ladakh becomes India's first 100% organic Union Territory

Ladakh has been declared India's first 100% organic Union Territory, marking a major milestone in sustainable agriculture. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena credited farmers and the administration for promoting chemical-free farming, conserving the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, and creating opportunities to improve farmers' incomes through better market access for organic produce. 8 days ago
Abdullah family

Farooq Abdullah vows to intensify fight for Article 370, statehood; questions Centre's promises

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah has vowed to intensify the struggle for the restoration of Article 370 and statehood for J&K, accusing the Central Government of failing to honour its promises. Addressing party workers in Baramulla, he called for unity, questioned the questioning of Kashmiris' patriotism, criticised the BJP and the PDP, and urged youth to rise above religious and sectarian differences. 9 days ago
Arrested

Pakistan's new Kashmir plot busted; four women among six arrested in Bandipora

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested six people, including four women, for their alleged involvement in a suspected terror-financing and separatist propaganda network in Bandipora district. The investigation has reportedly uncovered links with a Pakistan-based handler, alleged cross-border funding, and the involvement of a cleric and two suspected couriers who remain at large. 9 days ago
Omar Abdullah

No more biodata, names finalised: Omar signals J&K cabinet reshuffle next week

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has indicated that the long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle and expansion is likely next week, asserting that the names of new ministers have already been finalised. The exercise could fill three vacancies in the nine-member Council of Ministers, with regional representation and the Congress's possible induction among the key political considerations. 9 days ago
Minor Burnt Alive

Son allegedly burns stepmother alive over property dispute in J&K's Udhampur

A 27-year-old man has been detained by Udhampur Police for allegedly setting his stepmother, Sushma Devi, ablaze after pouring diesel on her at their residence in Housing Colony. She suffered 80 per cent burn injuries and later succumbed at GMC Jammu. A suspected family property dispute is being examined as investigators probe the case. 10 days ago
PoJK

JAAC set to resume agitation in PoJK on October 24 amid rising tensions

The JAAC is preparing to resume its agitation in PoJK from October 24 over unresolved demands concerning electricity tariffs, wheat flour prices, civil liberties, political representation, and alleged human rights violations. With plans for rallies, sit-ins and road blockades, the renewed mobilisation is likely to intensify pressure on Pakistan's authorities amid growing public frustration. 10 days ago
Ladakh

Ladakh announces panchayat polls for November 21; Hill council seats increased to 100

Ladakh has announced Panchayat elections for November 21, the first since the Union Territory was carved out of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state in 2019. Meanwhile, the administration has increased the number of Autonomous Hill Development Council constituencies from 52 to 100, paving the way for separate councils in all eight districts, including the newly created Sankoo district. 11 days ago
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