Dinesh Manhotra

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Heavy snowfall disrupts life across J&K; flights cancelled, highway shut

Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir was thrown out of gear after heavy snowfall and incessant rain affected all 20 districts, leading to the cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport and the suspension of traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway.

21 days ago

Encounter breaks out in forests of J&K's Kishtwar after terrorists fire at search party

First terrorist of 2026 killed in J&K's Billawar area of Kathua district during joint operation

Security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district, marking the first terrorist killing of 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir.

21 days ago

Six killed in two road accidents in Andhra Pradesh

Road deaths continue unabated in J&K: 3,688 killed in last 3.5 years, most accidents occur between 3-9PM

At least 3,688 people have lost their lives in more than 20,000 road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir over the last three and a half years, with most crashes occurring between 3 pm and 9 pm due to rash driving and speeding.

21 days ago

Freight train reaches Anantnag: 42-wagon rice rake boosts Kashmir food supply

Indian Railways has achieved a major logistics milestone as the first full-length freight train carrying rice reached Anantnag Goods Terminal in south Kashmir within 24 hours of departure. The 42-BCN wagon rake operated in coordination with the Food Corporation of India.

21 days ago

10 soldiers killed as Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K's Doda

At least 10 Army soldiers were killed and 11 others injured when an armoured vehicle carrying troops for an anti-terror operation skidded off the Bhaderwah–Chamba interstate road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

21 days ago

No fresh MBBS counselling possible in J&K; SMVDIME students face uncertain future

Even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured relocation of SMVDIME medical students to other colleges, JKBOPEE has said it lacks the authority to conduct fresh MBBS counselling beyond the MCC schedule.

23 days ago

LoC tension ahead of Republic Day: Pakistan violates ceasefire, IED recovered in Shopian

Ahead of Republic Day, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in North Kashmir's Keran sector, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian Army. In a major security boost, forces recovered and defused a six-kg IED in Shopian.

23 days ago

Haryana wins big at Khelo India Winter Games; bags two golds in figure skating

Haryana dominated the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, clinching two gold medals in figure skating as the sport made its debut at the event. Ladakh thrilled home crowds by defeating ITBP 3–1 in an action-packed ice hockey encounter, while Haryana moved to the top of the medal standings.

23 days ago

Political storm in J&K over profiling of mosques, madrasas by security agencies

A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after security agencies began profiling mosques and madrasas across the Valley, seeking detailed personal and financial information from religious functionaries, a move strongly opposed by several political parties and civil leaders.

23 days ago

Special intensive revision of electoral rolls likely in J&K, Ladakh from May

The Election Commission of India is likely to begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from May, with Booth Level Officers already conducting door-to-door verification and updating voter photographs.

25 days ago

CBI unearths two international cyber frauds under operation Chakra-II

Elderly couple in Srinagar duped of Rs 48 lakh in 'digital arrest' cyber scam

Fraudsters posing as CBI and TRAI officials kept victims under video surveillance for days; cybercrime officials urge the public to report such calls on helpline 1930. Despite repeated warnings by cybercrime authorities, cyber fraud continues to claim victims across Jammu and Kashmir.

26 days ago

MHA Calls LAB, KDA for Fresh Talks on Ladakh Demands on February 4

Ending weeks of speculation, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has convened a fresh round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups, including the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, on February 4 in New Delhi.

27 days ago

Snowfall, landslides close Srinagar-Jammu, Srinagar-Leh and Mughal Road in J&K

Cold wave grips Jammu; city turns colder than Gulmarg, Pahalgam

Jammu city recorded an unusually cold day, emerging as the coldest place in the Union Territory with a maximum temperature of 7.4°C, even lower than Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

Jan 14, 2026

After 'white-collar terror' bust, J&K begins massive profiling of mosques, madrasas

In the wake of a major crackdown on a "white-collar" terror module involving doctors and students, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have launched an extensive profiling drive of mosques, madrasas, and religious functionaries.

Jan 14, 2026

J&K Government Employees Dismissed Over Terror Links

Five govt employees sacked for terror links; total dismissals reach 87

Action has been taken against a teacher, lab technician, lineman, forest worker, and health department driver following security agency inputs linking them with LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen networks.

Jan 13, 2026

Pak-controlled drones again spotted near Jammu airport

Pakistani drone intrusions trigger tension along IB, LoC in Jammu; villagers on edge

Tension gripped several border areas of the Jammu province after multiple Pakistani drones were spotted intruding into Indian airspace along the International Border and the Line of Control in Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch districts.

Jan 12, 2026

Sextortion scams surge in J&K, police sound high alert

With sextortion cases rising sharply across Jammu and Kashmir, police have issued a high alert, warning people against online blackmail traps using fake social media profiles and video calls. Victims are urged not to panic or pay money, but to immediately report incidents and preserve digital evidence.

Jan 12, 2026

Authorities rush to contain gastroenteritis outbreak in Jammu's Jagti, Nagrota migrant camps

A health alert has been sounded in Jammu after several cases of gastroenteritis were reported from the Jagti and Nagrota migrant camps. The administration has ordered immediate testing of water samples and asked the Health Department to issue preventive advisories.

Jan 11, 2026

Deputy speaker post still vacant in J&K Assembly; BJP targets NC government ahead of Budget session

Over 14 months after taking office, the Omar Abdullah–led NC government has not appointed a Deputy Speaker, prompting the BJP, the principal opposition party, to demand adherence to legislative convention.

Jan 9, 2026

NMC withdraws permission for MBBS course at SMVD Medical College after Jammu protests

The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the Letter of Permission for 50 MBBS seats at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence following protests over admissions in Jammu. The decision brought an end to the agitation led by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, even as the political blame-game continued between the BJP and the Chief Minister.

Jan 8, 2026

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Heavy snowfall disrupts life across J&K; flights cancelled, highway shut

First terrorist of 2026 killed in J&K's Billawar area of Kathua district during joint operation

Road deaths continue unabated in J&K: 3,688 killed in last 3.5 years, most accidents occur between 3-9PM

Freight train reaches Anantnag: 42-wagon rice rake boosts Kashmir food supply

10 soldiers killed as Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K's Doda

No fresh MBBS counselling possible in J&K; SMVDIME students face uncertain future

LoC tension ahead of Republic Day: Pakistan violates ceasefire, IED recovered in Shopian

Haryana wins big at Khelo India Winter Games; bags two golds in figure skating

Political storm in J&K over profiling of mosques, madrasas by security agencies

Special intensive revision of electoral rolls likely in J&K, Ladakh from May

Elderly couple in Srinagar duped of Rs 48 lakh in 'digital arrest' cyber scam

MHA Calls LAB, KDA for Fresh Talks on Ladakh Demands on February 4

Cold wave grips Jammu; city turns colder than Gulmarg, Pahalgam

After 'white-collar terror' bust, J&K begins massive profiling of mosques, madrasas

Five govt employees sacked for terror links; total dismissals reach 87

Pakistani drone intrusions trigger tension along IB, LoC in Jammu; villagers on edge

Sextortion scams surge in J&K, police sound high alert

Authorities rush to contain gastroenteritis outbreak in Jammu's Jagti, Nagrota migrant camps

Deputy speaker post still vacant in J&K Assembly; BJP targets NC government ahead of Budget session

NMC withdraws permission for MBBS course at SMVD Medical College after Jammu protests

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