Dinesh Manhotra

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"I've to deliver results, task is challenging," says Ladakh's new LG Kavinder Gupta

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday described his role as both challenging and deeply significant, emphasizing that performance—not position—will define his tenure.

Jul 16, 2025

Narco-terrorism, not just smuggling of arms, drugs; it's proxy war unleashed by adversaries: J&K HC

In a significant order, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismissed the bail plea of a juvenile accused of participating in a cross-border narco-terror module. Justice Rajesh Sekhri observed that narco-terrorism has evolved into a new front of proxy war, with adversaries across the border using narcotics as terror currency to destabilize India's social and economic fabric.

Jul 16, 2025

High time to restore J&K's statehood: Omar Abdullah thanks Kharge, Rahul for writing to PM

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has welcomed the joint letter by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 16, 2025

Omar Abdullah demands accountability in Pahalgam carnage after LG admits security lapse

The aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 unarmed civilians, continues to reverberate across India. J&K LG Manoj Sinha acknowledged that the massacre stemmed from a grave security lapse. CM Omar Abdullah responded with a strong call for accountability.

Jul 15, 2025

Five dead, 17 injured as passenger vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K's Doda

In a tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, at least five people, including a woman, lost their lives, and 17 others sustained injuries when an overloaded Tempo Traveller skidded off the Doda-Bharth road and fell into a deep gorge near Ponda village.

Jul 15, 2025

Restore July 13, December 5 public holidays: Omar Abdullah govt to L-G

Omar alleges manhandling by forces at Mazar-e-Shuhada; stopped from paying tribute to 1931 martyrs

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that he was manhandled and obstructed by security forces while attempting to offer prayers at the Mazar-e-Shuhada graveyard in Srinagar. A video shared by Abdullah sparked outrage, with the National Conference condemning the incident as a direct assault on democratic rights.

Jul 14, 2025

Who is Kavinder Gupta: J&K's ex-Dy CM appointed Ladakh's new LG

In a significant political development, veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kavinder Bhushan Gupta, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

Jul 14, 2025

Khelo India Water Sports Games: J&K's Bilquis Mir to direct India's first water sports games

In a proud moment for J&K, Bilquis Mir—India's first woman Olympic jury member and a pioneer in water sports—has been appointed as the Competition Director for the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Games, scheduled in Srinagar from August 21 to 23, 2025.

Jul 14, 2025

Omar compares July 13, 1931 incident to Jallianwala Bagh massacre; sparks row

A political storm erupted after J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah equated the July 13, 1931 incident in Srinagar with the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Reacting sharply, the BJP accused Omar of insulting India's freedom fighters by comparing them to what it termed "communal rioters."

Jul 14, 2025

Over 40 appointment letters handed to next of kin of J&K terror victim families in 15 days

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has fulfilled his promise to terror victim families in Jammu and Kashmir by handing over appointment letters to 40 eligible next of kin in Baramulla, just 15 days after meeting them.

Jul 13, 2025

Political Tempers Flare in J&K Over Demand to Restore July 13 Martyrs' Day Holiday

A political storm has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir as regional parties—including the National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Apni Party, and Peoples Conference—have reignited the demand to restore July 13 as an official public holiday in honour of the 1931 "martyrs".

Jul 12, 2025

J&K Police Crack Down on Terror Ecosystem, Attach Properties Worth Over ₹7 Crore

In a major escalation of its campaign against terrorism, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, within 24 hours, have attached properties worth over ₹7 crore belonging to five terrorists in Ganderbal, Sopore, and Bandipora districts. Among them are three operatives based in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Jul 12, 2025

SIA Traces Cryptocurrency Used to Fund Terror in J&K; Second Module Busted Since 2022

In a major breakthrough, the State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir has unearthed a cross-border terror financing network involving the use of cryptocurrency by handlers based in Pakistan.

Jul 11, 2025

Brother-sister duo caught in J&K with heroin worth Rs 70 lakh days after mother's arrest

In a major crackdown, Jammu Police arrested a brother-sister duo from Tanda village in RS Pura while they were transporting heroin worth Rs 70 lakh. The pair was allegedly working with narco-terror networks based in Pakistan and Canada. Shockingly, their mother was recently arrested in Punjab in connection with a 60-kg drug seizure.

Jul 11, 2025

End of DPAP? Azad withdraws from active politics amid mass defections

Former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has effectively withdrawn from active politics without officially disbanding his Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP).

Jul 8, 2025

NIA gets 10-day remand extension for two brothers arrested in Pahalgam terror attack case

A special NIA court in Jammu has granted a 10-day remand extension for Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, two brothers accused of sheltering Pakistani terrorists behind the brutal April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists.

Jul 7, 2025

Army deepens connect with Gujjars, Bakarwals to strengthen security in Poonch, Rajouri

In a strategic outreach effort, the Indian Army interacted with nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities in the remote Kesri Hill village of Rajouri to seek their cooperation in monitoring terrorist movements in the region.

Jul 7, 2025

SIA files chargesheet in cross-border Hizbul funding network; handlers from posh Jammu localities among accused

In a major breakthrough, the SIA of J&K Police has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals involved in a cross-border narco-terror module operated by Pak-based Hizbul Mujahideen. The network, which spanned across Jammu, Srinagar, Poonch, and Rajouri, allegedly funneled narcotics into India to finance terror activities.

Jul 6, 2025

Over 50,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath; brave terror threat, hostile weather

In the face of heavy rainfall and terror threats, more than 50,000 devotees have successfully performed the Amarnath Yatra in just four days. A fresh batch of 7,208 pilgrims left from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday amid tight security.

Jul 6, 2025

Terror Ecosystem Hit in J&K: Srinagar Police Seize Property Worth ₹ 1.5 Crores Under UAPA

In a major offensive against terror and narcotics networks in Jammu and Kashmir, police on Saturday attached immovable properties in Srinagar — one linked to terrorist funding under the UAPA and another belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the NDPS Act.

Jul 5, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

"I've to deliver results, task is challenging," says Ladakh's new LG Kavinder Gupta

Narco-terrorism, not just smuggling of arms, drugs; it's proxy war unleashed by adversaries: J&K HC

High time to restore J&K's statehood: Omar Abdullah thanks Kharge, Rahul for writing to PM

Omar Abdullah demands accountability in Pahalgam carnage after LG admits security lapse

Five dead, 17 injured as passenger vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K's Doda

Omar alleges manhandling by forces at Mazar-e-Shuhada; stopped from paying tribute to 1931 martyrs

Who is Kavinder Gupta: J&K's ex-Dy CM appointed Ladakh's new LG

Khelo India Water Sports Games: J&K's Bilquis Mir to direct India's first water sports games

Omar compares July 13, 1931 incident to Jallianwala Bagh massacre; sparks row

Over 40 appointment letters handed to next of kin of J&K terror victim families in 15 days

Political Tempers Flare in J&K Over Demand to Restore July 13 Martyrs' Day Holiday

J&K Police Crack Down on Terror Ecosystem, Attach Properties Worth Over ₹7 Crore

SIA Traces Cryptocurrency Used to Fund Terror in J&K; Second Module Busted Since 2022

Brother-sister duo caught in J&K with heroin worth Rs 70 lakh days after mother's arrest

End of DPAP? Azad withdraws from active politics amid mass defections

NIA gets 10-day remand extension for two brothers arrested in Pahalgam terror attack case

Army deepens connect with Gujjars, Bakarwals to strengthen security in Poonch, Rajouri

SIA files chargesheet in cross-border Hizbul funding network; handlers from posh Jammu localities among accused

Over 50,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath; brave terror threat, hostile weather

Terror Ecosystem Hit in J&K: Srinagar Police Seize Property Worth ₹ 1.5 Crores Under UAPA

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