Dinesh Manhotra

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Ghost students, real scam: Rs 27 lakh tribal scholarship fraud exposed in J&K's Baramulla

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Jammu and Kashmir has unearthed a major scam in the Education Department, where senior officers allegedly embezzled Rs 27 lakh meant for tribal students in Baramulla. The accused fabricated names of non-existent students and inflated beneficiary rolls to siphon off funds.

Apr 29, 2025

Pakistani bride deported from Jammu amid Pahalgam security crackdown

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistani national Minal Khan—who married CRPF constable Munir Ahmed online in July 2024—was deported to her native Sialkot, Pakistan, just two months after arriving at her in-laws' home in Jammu.

Apr 29, 2025

Pakistan evacuates civilians from border areas after Pahalgam terror attack

Border residents in Kathua, Samba, and Jammu districts fear escalation amid heavy Pakistani troop movement and mysterious silence across the International Border.

Apr 29, 2025

Omar Abdullah Says Pahalgam Terror Attack Will Be a Turning Point Against Terrorism

In an emotional address, J&K Chief Minister vows exemplary action, praises public unity, and stresses that the tragedy will not be politicized. J&K Legislative Assembly passes a resolution reaffirming commitment to peace and harmony.

Apr 29, 2025

NIA takes over Pahalgam terror attack case

Chinese satellite phone used during Pahalgam attack; Huawei's name crops up

Nearly a week after the brutal terrorist attack in South Kashmir's Baisaran Valley that claimed 26 lives, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered critical leads suggesting the use of a Huawei satellite phone possibly smuggled from Pakistan.

Apr 28, 2025

Mehbooba, Ruhullah slam anti-terror crackdown after Pahalgam terror attack

While Mehbooba Mufti urges the government to distinguish between terrorists and civilians, Ruhullah said that Kashmir and Kashmiris are punished collectively as security crackdowns intensify across the Kashmir Valley. Both leaders warned that indiscriminate actions risk alienating innocent civilians and could deepen divisions.

Apr 27, 2025

Border tensions spur early wheat harvest along international border in Jammu region

Amid rising tensions along the International Border (IB) after the Pahalgam massacre, farmers across Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts have accelerated the harvesting of their ripened wheat crops. Fearing a sudden escalation of hostilities, local farmers have mobilized all available resources, relying heavily on family members and local labourers instead of the usual seasonal workforce.

Apr 27, 2025

Fearing Backlash TRF Denies Role in Pahalgam Massacre After Initially Claiming Responsibility

In the wake of international outrage over the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, The Resistance Front (TRF)—a proxy group of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba—has retracted its earlier claim of responsibility. Blaming a "coordinated cyber intrusion," TRF denied involvement, alleging a conspiracy to discredit the Kashmiri resistance.

Apr 26, 2025

Omar Abdullah Backs Suspension of Indus Water Treaty, Slams It as Unfair to J&K

After the Cabinet Committee on Security suspended the Indus Water Treaty in response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah labeled the 1960 treaty as "most unfair" to the people of J&K.

Apr 26, 2025

Massive Counter-Terrorism Operations Launched Across Kashmir to Trace Pahalgam Attack Links

After the Pahalgam terror attack, security forces have initiated extensive search operations across the Kashmir Valley to disrupt terrorist networks. Coordinated by the J&K Police, Army, and paramilitary forces, these operations span north, south, and central Kashmir, targeting residences and hideouts of OGWs.

Apr 26, 2025

Rahul Gandhi visits Srinagar, pledges full support to government against terrorism

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday termed the recent Pahalgam terror attack a "terrible tragedy" and extended full support to the government's efforts to combat terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 25, 2025

Crackdown on terror: Houses of LeT terrorists demolished, OGW killed in Kashmir

In a major offensive against terrorist elements in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities on Friday demolished two houses linked to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists suspected of involvement in the recent Pahalgam massacre that left 26 tourists dead.

Apr 25, 2025

J&K Police announce Rs 20 lakh bounty for terrorists behind Pahalgam massacre

J&K Police announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the neutralization of each terrorist involved in the April 22 massacre at Pahalgam, Anantnag, where 26 unarmed civilians were killed.

Apr 25, 2025

Army jawan martyred in Udhampur encounter; LeT terror module dusted in Bandipora

An Indian Army soldier was martyred during a fierce encounter with terrorists in the Dudu area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, conducted jointly by the Army and J&K Police, led to the death of Havaldar Jhantu Ali Shaikh of 6 PARA.

Apr 24, 2025

Pahalgam Massacre: Kashmir Valley Observes Shutdown For First Time; Unites in Protest Against Terrorism

Cross-party solidarity, widespread public outrage, and anti-Pakistan protests mark a historic shutdown across the region after the killing of 26 tourists.

Apr 23, 2025

India mourns: Pahalgam Terror Attack Claims Lives of Tourists from 11 States, Nepal

The victims — mostly tourists — hailed from across 11 Indian states and Nepal. Maharashtra bore the highest toll with six deaths. The deceased include three serving government officers: an Indian Navy lieutenant, an Air Force corporal, and an Intelligence Bureau officer.

Apr 23, 2025

Red Alert Issued Across Jammu and Kashmir After Pahalgam Terror Attack

A red alert has been declared across Jammu and Kashmir following a deadly terror attack on tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, Anantnag. The attackers, dressed in combat uniforms, struck around 2:30 PM on Tuesday, killing 26 tourists.

Apr 23, 2025

UPSC results: 14 candidates from J&K clear exam; topper scores AIR 40 [details]

In a remarkable achievement, fourteen candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024. Leading the cohort is Iram Choudhary from Rajouri, who secured an impressive All India Rank of 40.

Apr 22, 2025

J&K flash flood: Hundreds of vehicles stranded, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to reopen after 5–6 days

Traffic on the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains suspended for the second consecutive day following heavy rains, cloudbursts, and landslides in the Ramban district. Over 20 locations, particularly between Ramban and Ramsoo, have been buried under thick mud, some as deep as 20 feet, hampering clearance efforts.

Apr 21, 2025

First-ever April Shutdown of Schools in Ladakh as Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Daily Life

In an unprecedented move, all government and private schools in the Kargil and Leh districts of Ladakh have been closed from April 21 to 23 due to heavy snowfall and worsening weather conditions.

Apr 20, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Ghost students, real scam: Rs 27 lakh tribal scholarship fraud exposed in J&K's Baramulla

Pakistani bride deported from Jammu amid Pahalgam security crackdown

Pakistan evacuates civilians from border areas after Pahalgam terror attack

Omar Abdullah Says Pahalgam Terror Attack Will Be a Turning Point Against Terrorism

Chinese satellite phone used during Pahalgam attack; Huawei's name crops up

Mehbooba, Ruhullah slam anti-terror crackdown after Pahalgam terror attack

Border tensions spur early wheat harvest along international border in Jammu region

Fearing Backlash TRF Denies Role in Pahalgam Massacre After Initially Claiming Responsibility

Omar Abdullah Backs Suspension of Indus Water Treaty, Slams It as Unfair to J&K

Massive Counter-Terrorism Operations Launched Across Kashmir to Trace Pahalgam Attack Links

Rahul Gandhi visits Srinagar, pledges full support to government against terrorism

Crackdown on terror: Houses of LeT terrorists demolished, OGW killed in Kashmir

J&K Police announce Rs 20 lakh bounty for terrorists behind Pahalgam massacre

Army jawan martyred in Udhampur encounter; LeT terror module dusted in Bandipora

Pahalgam Massacre: Kashmir Valley Observes Shutdown For First Time; Unites in Protest Against Terrorism

India mourns: Pahalgam Terror Attack Claims Lives of Tourists from 11 States, Nepal

Red Alert Issued Across Jammu and Kashmir After Pahalgam Terror Attack

UPSC results: 14 candidates from J&K clear exam; topper scores AIR 40 [details]

J&K flash flood: Hundreds of vehicles stranded, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to reopen after 5–6 days

First-ever April Shutdown of Schools in Ladakh as Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Daily Life

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]

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