Dinesh Manhotra

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Lakhanpur Toll Plaza

FASTag Toll Collections Cross Record Rs 70,278 Crore in FY2025-26; Centre Expands Barrier-Free Tolling

FASTag-based toll collection on National Highways reached a record ₹70,278.18 crore in 2025-26, marking a steady rise over the past three years, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha. The Centre said it has reviewed the toll pricing mechanism to reduce the burden on commuters through measures such as an annual pass, rationalised toll charges and lower penalties for UPI payments. Jul 30, 2026
Black-necked crane

Ladakh Gears Up for India's First Black-necked Crane Festival Across Leh, Tso Kar and Hanle

The Union Territory of Ladakh will host India's first-ever Global Black-necked Crane Festival from August 10 to 14 across Leh, Tso Kar and Hanle to promote wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism and community participation. Dedicated to the Black-necked Crane, Ladakh's state bird and the world's only alpine crane, the festival aims to showcase the ecological and cultural significance of the Changthang wetlands. Jul 26, 2026
Rajnath Singh

No Talks with Pakistan Except on PoJK, Says Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas; Hails Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday declared that India would hold no talks with Pakistan except on PoJK, asserting that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the country's resolve to respond decisively to terrorism and cross-border aggression. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Ladakh, he criticised Pakistan for promoting terrorism as state policy, and highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening national security, border infrastructure, and self-reliance in defence production. Jul 26, 2026
Notice

Pak-Based Terrorist Qasim, Carrying Rs 10-Lakh Reward, Ordered to Appear Before Jammu Court

Jammu and Kashmir Police has executed a court proclamation against Pakistan-based designated terrorist Mohammad Qasim alias Sulliman, directing him to appear before a designated court in Jammu by August 21. Qasim, who carries a Rs 10 lakh reward, is accused of involvement in the Katra and Narwal blasts and of operating a terror network in Rajouri and Poonch. Jul 26, 2026
NIA

No Interim Bail for ex-DySP Davinder Singh: NIA Court Allows Only 5 Days to Attend Father's Funeral Rituals

The NIA Special Court in Jammu rejected the 20-day interim bail plea of former DySP Davinder Singh, accused in a high-profile terror-linked case, but granted him five days of custody parole on humanitarian grounds to attend his late father's religious rituals in Srinagar. The court held that with his regular bail already rejected and an appeal pending in the High Court, there was no ground for interim bail. Jul 25, 2026
Amarnath Yatra

After Six-Day Suspension, Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras Resume Amid Weather Improvement

The Shri Amarnath and Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimages resumed on Saturday after a nearly week-long suspension caused by adverse weather and security concerns. Over 6,200 Amarnath pilgrims left Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for Kashmir, while around 2,000 devotees registered for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Katra as authorities closely monitored weather and safety conditions. Jul 25, 2026
Omar Abdullah

Omar Unveils Vision for First International Film Festival in J&K, Aims to Restore Kashmir's Cinematic Glory

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) would herald a new era in the Union Territory's partnership with the film industry and help restore Kashmir's historic status as a preferred filmmaking destination. Speaking at the curtain-raiser event, he outlined the government's vision to create a filmmaker-friendly ecosystem, promote local talent, and position IFFJK as a globally recognised annual film festival. Jul 25, 2026
National Girl Child Day: PM Modi says empowering daughters strengthens the nation; Amit Shah adds girls are not merely our responsibilities but sheer strength

Amit Shah Speaks to Martyr Cop's Son, Assures Government Support; LG Reaffirms Anti-Terror Resolve

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the family of martyred Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi of the government's full support after speaking to his son over the phone. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the bereaved family in Budgam, paid tributes to the fallen policeman, promised continued assistance, and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to dismantling the terror ecosystem and eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir. Jul 24, 2026
enforcement directorate

ED Conducts Raids in J&K, Punjab; Uncovers Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network

The sleuths of the ED conducted raids at nine locations in J&K and Punjab as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged Pakistan-linked narco-terror funding network. The probe revealed a cross-border heroin smuggling racket with suspected links to Hizbul Mujahideen, leading to the seizure of incriminating documents and the freezing of bank accounts containing approximately ₹49.9 lakh. Jul 24, 2026
Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath, Mata Vaishno Devi Yatras Remain Suspended for Sixth Day; Over 15,000 Pilgrims Stranded

The Shri Amarnath and Mata Vaishno Devi yatras remained suspended for the sixth consecutive day due to adverse weather conditions, leaving more than 15,000 pilgrims stranded at various locations across Jammu and Kashmir. The Shiv Khori and Machail Mata pilgrimages also remained suspended as authorities continued to monitor the weather and assess the safety of the routes before allowing the yatras to resume. So far, over 3.9 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. Jul 24, 2026
Ashiq Hussain Qureshi

Security Crackdown After Anantnag Cop's Killing Sparks Political Controversy in J&K

A political controversy erupted in J&K after security forces demolished the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists following the targeted killing of Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti criticised the action as unconstitutional and counterproductive, while security agencies intensified anti-terror operations and detained thousands of suspects across the Kashmir Valley. Jul 23, 2026
Mehbooba Mufti

At Jantar Mantar Protest, Mehbooba Mufti Links Students' Movement to Article 370

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti joined protesting students at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, backing their demands while reviving the debate over the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A. Calling the August 5, 2019 decision unconstitutional, she accused the Centre of undermining democracy, demanded the resignation of the minister concerned, and said India's youth would play a decisive role in safeguarding the Constitution. Jul 23, 2026
Ashiq Hussain Qureshi

Targeted Killing of J&K Policeman After 33 Months Puts Security Forces on High Alert

The killing of Police Head Constable Aashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag has triggered one of the largest anti-terror operations in Kashmir in recent years. Security forces have detained over 2,000 terror associates, intensified surveillance across the Valley, and demolished the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists as investigations point to possible cross-border involvement. Jul 23, 2026
River Chenab

1,017 Flood-Prone Locations Identified Across J&K; Over 10 Lakh People at Risk

Amid incessant rains and the threat of flash floods and landslides, the Jammu and Kashmir government has identified 1,017 vulnerable locations with over 10 lakh people at risk. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directed officials to strengthen rescue and relief measures, restore essential services on priority and maintain round-the-clock preparedness across the Union Territory. Jul 22, 2026
Tempo

Boulder Crushes Tempo in Ramban, Killing Two; Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Closed

Two passengers were killed and three others injured after a massive boulder crashed onto a moving tempo in Ramban amid heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The tragedy came as fresh landslides forced the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, while the rain-related death toll in Jammu province climbed to 25 over the past four days. DyCM Surinder Choudhary and MP Mian Altaf Ahmad also had narrow escapes after separate landslides struck along the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch highway. Jul 22, 2026
NIA takes over Pahalgam terror attack case

J&K Police Head Constable Martyred in Terrorists' Firing in Anantnag

A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable, Ashiq Hussain, was martyred after terrorists opened fire on security forces during a cordon and search operation in Anantnag district on Tuesday. The operation, launched on specific intelligence inputs, remains underway as security forces have intensified the cordon to prevent the terrorists from escaping. Unconfirmed reports suggest that The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack. Jul 22, 2026
Jammu floods

J&K Rain Havoc: Death Toll Crosses 23 as Poonch Families Face Unimaginable Tragedy

Nature's fury continued across the Jammu division as three more people died in rain-related incidents, pushing the death toll beyond 23 in three days. Poonch witnessed the worst devastation, with three families nearly wiped out in separate cloudburst and landslide tragedies, while Rajouri issued a flood advisory amid forecasts of more heavy rainfall and ongoing rescue operations. Jul 21, 2026
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