Dinesh Manhotra

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Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest amid organization ban

After the Union Ministry of Home Affairs banned the Awami Action Committee (AAC), the Jammu and Kashmir administration placed Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, preventing him from offering Friday congregational prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid.

Mar 14, 2025

Jammu's rising singer stabbed to death over Rs 200; caught on camera

Jammu's music fraternity and residents are in shock after rising singer Garrison Marshal was brutally murdered in the city's Prem Nagar area by three drug addicts, including a girl, over a mere Rs 200.

Mar 14, 2025

J&K LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah over security concerns in UT

Following the recent killings of five civilians in the Billawar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, Leader of the Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the security situation in the Union Territory.

Mar 14, 2025

Arms licence scam: UT administration to resubmit prosecution proposal of three IAS officers

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has returned incomplete prosecution proposals concerning three IAS officers allegedly involved in the fake arms license scam in Jammu & Kashmir. The MHA has directed the Union Territory administration to resubmit the proposals within a week.

Mar 14, 2025

J&K to transfer Rs 2,504.46 crore liabilities to Ladakh post-bifurcation

Following the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the J&K administration is set to transfer financial liabilities amounting to Rs 2,504.46 crore to the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Mar 13, 2025

Thirteen youths from Jammu & Kashmir rescued from cyber-trafficking network in Myanmar

The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully rescued thirteen youths from J&K who were trafficked to Myanmar through a cyber-fraud network.

Mar 13, 2025

J&K government admits encroachment of over 3 lakh kanal of state land across UT

Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged that over 3 lakh kanals of state land, valued at Rs 18,049 crore, have been encroached across the Union Territory. The government has so far retrieved 15,39,662 kanals of illegally occupied land, with eviction proceedings underway for the remaining 3,13,645 kanals.

Mar 13, 2025

Railway Ministry shelves Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail project; focus shifts to Manali-Leh line

The Railway Ministry has shelved the 480-km Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail project due to high costs and low traffic projections. However, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared for the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line, which has been identified as a strategic project by the Ministry of Defence.

Mar 13, 2025

J&K's Gulmarg declared 'Winter Sports Capital of India' as 5th Khelo India Winter Games conclude

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared Gulmarg as India's Winter Sports Capital during the closing ceremony of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games. Omar acknowledged the challenges posed by dry weather conditions leading up to the event and emphasized the need for infrastructure upgrades to maintain Gulmarg's global standing as a premier winter sports destination.

Mar 13, 2025

Political storm erupts over AAC ban: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti clash

A day after the Union Home Ministry banned the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) for alleged anti-national activities, a political war of words broke out between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti.

Mar 12, 2025

Regularization of daily wagers sparks uproar in J&K Assembly; CM announces committee

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated debates over the regularization of daily wagers, with the ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition BJP blaming each other for the crisis of the helpless poor workers.

Mar 12, 2025

After five civilian deaths, forces have new strategy to combat terrorism in J&K's Kathua

Following a series of terror attacks in the Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have devised a fresh strategy to eliminate militants operating in the region. The district has witnessed multiple attacks in its hilly areas, including Bani, Basholi, and Billawar, with five civilian killings reported in the last 20 days.

Mar 12, 2025

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Billawar Civilian Killings, Attack on MLA

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated debates over the recent killings of three civilians in Billawar and the alleged assault on Bani MLA by BJP workers.

Mar 11, 2025

Historic tourist flow in J&K: 2.3 crore people visited valley in 2024

J&K witnessed an all-time high of 2.36 crore tourists in 2024, including 65,452 foreign visitors, 5.12 lakh Amarnath pilgrims, and 94.56 lakh Vaishno Devi Yatris. According to the Economic Survey Report, promotional campaigns, digital outreach, and landmark events have significantly boosted tourism.

Mar 9, 2025

Tension grips Billawar area of J&K's Kathua amid bodies of 3 missing civilians found

Tension escalated in the Billawar area of the Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, following the recovery of the bodies of three civilians who had been missing since March 6. This marks the second such incident in the region within a month, raising serious security concerns.

Mar 9, 2025

J&K buys power at Rs 7 per unit, collects just Rs 2.5: Urgent reforms on cards

CM Omar Abdullah highlights hydropower potential, announces new projects, and seeks cross-party support for transformative energy reforms.

Mar 7, 2025

Omar Abdullah presents Rs 1.12 lakh crore budget for J&K; announces freebies, fiscal reforms

The J&K Budget 2025-26 focuses on social welfare, fiscal transparency, and economic reforms, with free rations, pension hikes, free bus rides for women, and measures to boost revenue and reduce debt.

Mar 7, 2025

Khelo India Winter Games to begin on March 9 in Kashmir's Winter Wonderland

The second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025 is set to take place in Gulmarg from March 9 to 12 after being rescheduled due to insufficient snowfall in February. The decision to finalize new dates came after fresh snow covered the region, creating ideal conditions for winter sports.

Mar 4, 2025

Statehood restoration legitimate desire, J&K govt fully committed: LG Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reaffirmed the government's commitment to restoring J&K's statehood, calling it a legitimate aspiration of its citizens. Speaking at the first budget session under the National Conference-led government, Sinha highlighted the importance of preserving the region's composite culture and ensuring peace, stability, and progress.

Mar 3, 2025

Budget Session of J&K Assembly Begins on Stormy Notes, MLA Creates Uproar During LG Address

Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad disrupts the Lieutenant Governor's address, raising issues of alleged police harassment, civilian deaths, and Article 370.

Mar 3, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest amid organization ban

Jammu's rising singer stabbed to death over Rs 200; caught on camera

J&K LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah over security concerns in UT

Arms licence scam: UT administration to resubmit prosecution proposal of three IAS officers

J&K to transfer Rs 2,504.46 crore liabilities to Ladakh post-bifurcation

Thirteen youths from Jammu & Kashmir rescued from cyber-trafficking network in Myanmar

J&K government admits encroachment of over 3 lakh kanal of state land across UT

Railway Ministry shelves Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail project; focus shifts to Manali-Leh line

J&K's Gulmarg declared 'Winter Sports Capital of India' as 5th Khelo India Winter Games conclude

Political storm erupts over AAC ban: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti clash

Regularization of daily wagers sparks uproar in J&K Assembly; CM announces committee

After five civilian deaths, forces have new strategy to combat terrorism in J&K's Kathua

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Billawar Civilian Killings, Attack on MLA

Historic tourist flow in J&K: 2.3 crore people visited valley in 2024

Tension grips Billawar area of J&K's Kathua amid bodies of 3 missing civilians found

J&K buys power at Rs 7 per unit, collects just Rs 2.5: Urgent reforms on cards

Omar Abdullah presents Rs 1.12 lakh crore budget for J&K; announces freebies, fiscal reforms

Khelo India Winter Games to begin on March 9 in Kashmir's Winter Wonderland

Statehood restoration legitimate desire, J&K govt fully committed: LG Manoj Sinha

Budget Session of J&K Assembly Begins on Stormy Notes, MLA Creates Uproar During LG Address

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

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'