Dinesh Manhotra

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Amarnath Yatra

Heavy Rains Force Suspension of Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras

Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts forced authorities to temporarily suspend the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Shiv Khori pilgrimages in Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure. Fourteen people stranded in swollen rivers across Jammu and Rajouri districts were rescued, while officials urged devotees to follow weather advisories until conditions improve. Jul 19, 2026
Flash flood

Heavy Rain Havoc in J&K: 10 Killed in Poonch Flash Floods, Several Missing

At least 10 people have died, and several others are missing after flash floods and cloudbursts triggered by heavy overnight rains in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Surankote tehsil has suffered extensive damage, with houses collapsing and rescue teams from the administration, the Army, police, and SDRF carrying out large-scale relief operations. Jul 19, 2026
Gupkar Alliance

J&K Parties Split Over NC's Jantar Mantar Protest as PDP Seeks Article 370 Agenda

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir remain divided over the National Conference's July 20 Jantar Mantar protest for statehood restoration. While Congress has extended support, the PDP has demanded inclusion of Article 370 restoration and the release of political prisoners, and the JKPC and Apni Party have declined to participate. Jul 18, 2026
Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon

NC Expels LAHDC-Kargil CEC Jaffer Akhoon After He Defies Alliance, Secures BJP Support

The National Conference has expelled LAHDC-Kargil Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon from the party for six years over alleged anti-party activities. The action comes days after Akhoon retained his majority with BJP-backed support, deepening the political crisis over the NC-Congress power-sharing agreement in Kargil. Jul 18, 2026
Firing at function in Jammu, Farooq Abdullah escapes assassination attempt

Jammu Court Refuses Bail to Man Accused of Attempting to Kill Farooq Abdullah

The Principal Sessions Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of Kamal Singh, the accused in the attempted assassination of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah. The court cited the gravity of the offence, public safety concerns, and the possibility of the accused repeating the crime if released. Jul 17, 2026
Tariq Hamid Karra

Cong to Join NC's Jantar Mantar Protest, Asserts It Led Statehood Movement Since 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has announced its participation in the National Conference's July 20 Jantar Mantar protest demanding restoration of statehood, while organising its own march in Jammu on July 19. JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra said Congress has been leading the statehood movement since October 2024 and will intensify its agitation if the Centre delays restoring full statehood. Jul 17, 2026
Faroq-Omar

JKCA Scam: Srinagar Court Issues NoC for Farooq Abdullah's Passport, Imposes Travel Conditions

Former J&K Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah received major relief after a Srinagar court issued a NoC or the renewal of his passport in the alleged JKCA funds misappropriation case. While allowing the passport to be renewed for one year, the court directed that Abdullah cannot travel outside Jammu and Kashmir or abroad without prior permission from the trial court, citing the pending criminal proceedings against him. Jul 16, 2026
Vishal

Jammu Youth Stops Own Funeral After Family Mistakenly Declares Him Dead

In a bizarre case of mistaken identity, a 22-year-old youth from Jammu's Sohanjana village stunned his family by calling home just as they were preparing his last rites after wrongly identifying another man's body as his. The extraordinary incident has raised serious questions over the identification process, while the identity of the actual deceased remains unknown. Jul 16, 2026
Bharirav Yatra

More Than a Festival: Why Rajouri's Bhairav Yatra in J&K Has Earned National Heritage Status?

In a significant cultural milestone for Jammu and Kashmir, Rajouri's historic Bhairav Yatra has been included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the recognition as a proud moment for the Union Territory, saying it would help preserve and promote the region's rich spiritual and cultural legacy. The centuries-old tradition, known for its deep religious significance and message of communal harmony, is only the second cultural heritage from Jammu and Kashmir to receive this national recognition. Jul 15, 2026
Ladakh

Political Twist in Kargil: NC, BJP Join Hands to Defeat Congress Bid to Oust Akhoon

In a significant political development in Ladakh, the National Conference and the BJP joined forces in the Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) to help Chairman Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon retain his position, defeating the Congress's bid to unseat him through a no-confidence motion. The passage of the council's budget with the support of 20 councillors highlighted an unlikely political convergence between the two rivals, even as they remain bitter opponents in neighbouring Jammu and Kashmir. Jul 15, 2026
Mustafa Kamal

National Conference's Stalwart, Farooq's brother, Omar's Uncle Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Passes Away

Senior National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Sheikh Mustafa Kamal passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. A veteran politician and the younger brother of Dr Farooq Abdullah, Kamal played a key role in the party for decades. Political leaders across party lines condoled his demise, describing it as an irreparable loss to Jammu and Kashmir. Jul 15, 2026
Amarnath cave

Amarnath Yatra Creates History, Crosses 3 Lakh Pilgrims in Record 12 Days

The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra has created history by crossing the three-lakh pilgrim mark in just 12 days for the first time since the pilgrimage began. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the achievement as a historic milestone, praising officials, security forces, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, service providers, and volunteers for ensuring a safe, smooth, and memorable pilgrimage despite challenging weather conditions. Jul 14, 2026
Woman arrested with pistol at J&K's Mata Vaishno Devi temple

"Fake" Silver Offerings Row: Jammu Court Summons Crime Branch Officer in Rs 550-Crore Mata Vaishno Devi Case

The Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Jammu has directed the Crime Branch Inquiry Officer to appear personally with the relevant records in the alleged Rs 550-crore fake silver offerings case involving the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The order came after the complainant challenged the Crime Branch's status report, alleging that no meaningful action had been taken on his complaint seeking an FIR and investigation into the alleged adulteration and possible misappropriation of devotees' silver offerings. Jul 14, 2026
Faroq-Omar

BJP Serves Rs 100-Crore Defamation Notice on Omar Over 'MLA Poaching' Charge

The BJP has served a legal notice on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, demanding an unconditional apology and withdrawal of his allegations that the party attempted to lure NC MLAs with offers of Rs 30 crore and ministerial berths. The party has warned of a Rs 100-crore defamation suit and criminal proceedings if he fails to respond within seven days. Jul 13, 2026
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