Dinesh Manhotra

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Hurriyat constituents abandon separatism; JKSM patron's family cuts ties with APHC

In a significant development, the family of Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) patron Mohammad Akbar Bhat (Zaffar Akbar Bhat) has publicly distanced itself from the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and any separatist agenda.

Mar 28, 2025

Four cops of J&K Police killed in action during Kathua encounter; three terrorists neutralized

A fierce encounter between security forces and terrorists erupted in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, killing four Jammu and Kashmir Police officers, including three Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel. Three Pakistani terrorists, reportedly linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-affiliated People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), were also neutralized in the intense gunfight.

Mar 28, 2025

To check issuance of health certificates to unfit devotees, J&K to sensitize outside doctors during Amarnath Yatra

The J&K government has instructed various states and Union Territories (UTs) to designate an adequate number of doctors to issue Compulsory Health Certificates to pilgrims participating in the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025. Health certificates to be issued only by designated doctors; states asked to submit lists by April 5

Mar 27, 2025

Modi govt defeated terror in J&K, brought all-round transformation: Amit Shah in RS

Two Hurriyat groups break ties with separatism; Amit Shah declares end of separatism in Kashmir

In a significant political shift, two Hurriyat-affiliated groups—the Jammu Kashmir People's Movement (JKPM) and the Democratic Political Movement (DPM)—have announced their decision to cut ties with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and renounce separatism.

Mar 25, 2025

NC chooses Abdul Rahim Rather as J&K Assembly Speaker

J&K Speaker Forms House Committee to Probe Alleged Rs 13000 Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Scam

Amid allegations of a major scandal in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has announced the formation of a House Committee to investigate the alleged irregularities.

Mar 22, 2025

J&K Police Intensify Crackdown on Terror Networks with Property Demolitions

In a decisive move against terrorism, the Jammu and Kashmir Police demolished an illegally constructed house of a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba handler, Haroon Rashid Ganie, in Anantnag on Saturday, as part of an ongoing campaign to dismantle terror networks.

Mar 22, 2025

J&K Police Crack Down on Narco-Terrorism, Attach Properties of Drug Peddlers Under NDPS Act

Anantnag Police have attached properties belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Two drug peddlers booked under PIT-NDPS Act in Kashmir and shifted to Jammu and Udhampur jails .

Mar 22, 2025

"Unauthorized Absence": A Teacher in Kashmir Evades Classroom Duties for 21 Years

A Rehbar-e-Taleem teacher, Arsullah Habib, appointed in 2004 at a primary school in Bandipora, Kashmir, has allegedly never taught a single student in 21 years. Instead, he secured non-teaching roles in government offices, drawing an annual salary of Rs 13 lakh while leaving students without a teacher.

Mar 22, 2025

J&K health dept suspends staff over viral video of dog in hospital emergency room

The Jammu and Kashmir Health Department has taken strict action against seven employees, including two doctors after a viral video showed a dog sitting inside the Emergency Trauma Room of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Chadoora in Budgam district.

Mar 21, 2025

J&K Reservation row to intensify as pro-quota groups to gherao Legislative Assembly

The controversy over Jammu and Kashmir's reservation rules is escalating as pro-quota groups, under the banner of Bahujan Samaj, have announced plans to gherao the Legislative Assembly on March 24.

Mar 21, 2025

Over 32,000 govt posts vacant in J&K, health dept tops with over 7800 vacancies

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly that 32,474 government posts remain vacant across 38 departments, despite 13,466 non-gazetted vacancies being referred for recruitment over the past two years.

Mar 20, 2025

BJP leader, ex-MLA Faqir Khan's alleged suicide raises questions; probe ordered

Faqir Mohammad Khan, a senior BJP leader and former MLA from Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez Assembly segment, allegedly died by suicide inside the high-security Tulsi Bagh government quarters in Srinagar. The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Mar 20, 2025

17 Mysterious Deaths in J&K's Badhaal Village, Lawmakers Demand CBI Probe

The unexplained deaths of 17 people in Badhaal village, Rajouri, have sparked concerns, with legislators across party lines demanding a CBI investigation. Raising the issue in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, lawmakers suspected a larger conspiracy behind the deaths, which occurred between December 2024 and January 2025.

Mar 20, 2025

Security Reviewed in Border Areas Amid High Alert in Jammu and Kashmir

Amid a high alert in Jammu and Kashmir following recent terror attacks and the killing of a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander, IGP Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti conducted a security review along the International Border.

Mar 20, 2025

Uproar in J&K Assembly as NC MLA seeks talks with Pakistan

J&K Assembly Uproar Over PDP MLA's Allegations of Erased Questions

The J&K Assembly witnessed heated exchanges after PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra alleged that his cut motions were deliberately erased. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather dismissed the claims, emphasizing adherence to procedural rules and urging legislators to refrain from sensationalism.

Mar 20, 2025

J&K reports 8,355 lung cancer cases in 2024 amid rising health concerns

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 8,355 new lung cancer cases in 2024, bringing the five-year total to 50,551. Health experts cite air pollution, smoking, and environmental hazards as major contributing factors.

Mar 18, 2025

Radical social media operator arrested in Kashmir for spreading extremist content

J&K Police arrested a former stone-pelter, Showkat Ahmad Dar, from Srinagar for allegedly running a radical social media handle on Facebook to disseminate extremist content and glorify terrorism.

Mar 18, 2025

Pakistani Terrorist Killed in Handwara Encounter; IED Defused in Kulgam

In a major counter-terror operation, security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist, identified as Saifullah, during an encounter in North Kashmir's Handwara district.

Mar 18, 2025

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Deaths of Two Tribal Youths in Kulgam

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed intense protests over the deaths of two tribal youths in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. Lawmakers from the ruling National Conference, Congress, and opposition PDP, along with an Independent MLA, condemned the police's alleged high-handedness against protesters.

Mar 17, 2025

Most Wanted LeT Terrorist Abu Qatal responsible for Dhangri Terror Attack Killed in Pakistan's Punjab

Zia-ur-Rehman, also known as Abu Qatal, a top operative of the proscribed terror outfit LeT, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Punjab province. Abu Qatal was a high-priority target for Indian security agencies due to his involvement in major terror attacks, including the Dhangri twin attacks in Rajouri and the Reasi bus attack targeting Hindu pilgrims.

Mar 16, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Hurriyat constituents abandon separatism; JKSM patron's family cuts ties with APHC

Four cops of J&K Police killed in action during Kathua encounter; three terrorists neutralized

To check issuance of health certificates to unfit devotees, J&K to sensitize outside doctors during Amarnath Yatra

Two Hurriyat groups break ties with separatism; Amit Shah declares end of separatism in Kashmir

J&K Speaker Forms House Committee to Probe Alleged Rs 13000 Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Scam

J&K Police Intensify Crackdown on Terror Networks with Property Demolitions

J&K Police Crack Down on Narco-Terrorism, Attach Properties of Drug Peddlers Under NDPS Act

"Unauthorized Absence": A Teacher in Kashmir Evades Classroom Duties for 21 Years

J&K health dept suspends staff over viral video of dog in hospital emergency room

J&K Reservation row to intensify as pro-quota groups to gherao Legislative Assembly

Over 32,000 govt posts vacant in J&K, health dept tops with over 7800 vacancies

BJP leader, ex-MLA Faqir Khan's alleged suicide raises questions; probe ordered

17 Mysterious Deaths in J&K's Badhaal Village, Lawmakers Demand CBI Probe

Security Reviewed in Border Areas Amid High Alert in Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Assembly Uproar Over PDP MLA's Allegations of Erased Questions

J&K reports 8,355 lung cancer cases in 2024 amid rising health concerns

Radical social media operator arrested in Kashmir for spreading extremist content

Pakistani Terrorist Killed in Handwara Encounter; IED Defused in Kulgam

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Deaths of Two Tribal Youths in Kulgam

Most Wanted LeT Terrorist Abu Qatal responsible for Dhangri Terror Attack Killed in Pakistan's Punjab

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'