Dinesh Manhotra

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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.

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Aug 13, 2025

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.

Aug 12, 2025

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.

Aug 11, 2025

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.

Aug 11, 2025

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.

Aug 11, 2025

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.

Aug 11, 2025

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.

Aug 11, 2025

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.

Aug 10, 2025

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.

Aug 10, 2025

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.

Aug 9, 2025

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.

Aug 7, 2025

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.

Aug 7, 2025

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.

Aug 7, 2025

Digital arrest: Cybercriminals dupe Gwalior resident of Rs 7.10 lakh

Centre cracks down on digital arrest scams: Rs 5,489 crore saved through cyber fraud reporting platform

In response to the surge in digital arrest scams and online financial frauds, the Central Government, in collaboration with telecom service providers, has implemented a system to identify and block spoofed international calls posing as Indian numbers.

Aug 6, 2025

B.Tech student Bihar ran arms network for Jammu gangs; arrested in Bihar

In a major breakthrough, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Kaif Ahmed, a B.Tech student from the Central University of Jammu and a native of Siwan, Bihar, for allegedly supplying illegal arms to notorious gangs.

Aug 6, 2025

Masquerading as traders, two held in Delhi for running global terror funding network

In a major breakthrough against the terror financing ecosystem, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two individuals from New Delhi for operating a global terror funding syndicate linked to the proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Aug 6, 2025

Former outspoken Governor of J&K Satya Pal Malik passes away

Satya Pal Malik, the last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away this morning after battling kidney-related ailments. Known for his outspoken and often controversial remarks, Malik served as Governor during several pivotal moments in J&K's history, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the Pulwama terror attack.

Aug 5, 2025

Congress declares August 5 as Black Day; vows to continue statehood demand

As part of its intensified campaign for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress Party has announced it will observe August 5 as a "Black Day" to mark the revocation of the region's statehood in 2019.

Aug 5, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

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

Centre cracks down on digital arrest scams: Rs 5,489 crore saved through cyber fraud reporting platform

B.Tech student Bihar ran arms network for Jammu gangs; arrested in Bihar

Masquerading as traders, two held in Delhi for running global terror funding network

Former outspoken Governor of J&K Satya Pal Malik passes away

Congress declares August 5 as Black Day; vows to continue statehood demand

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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