Dinesh Manhotra

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After Eggs, Now Biscuits: J&K Battles Back-to-Back Food Safety Scares

Sulphite-laced biscuits banned in Anantnag as J&K government orders urgent probe into adulterated eggs reported across Kashmir Valley.

Dec 13, 2025

J&K LG hands over jobs to 82 beneficiaries; says 'terror ecosystem being dismantled' in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 41 next of kin of terror victims, 22 age-relaxation beneficiaries, and 19 wards of J&K Police martyrs, fulfilling long-pending commitments to 82 families.

Dec 12, 2025

J&K Congress disowns SC Dept chief Karan Bhagat amid 'unauthorized' event

A major rift erupted within the J&K Congress after the party disowned SC Department chairperson Karan Bhagat for organizing an "unauthorized" event attended by senior leaders Vikar Rasool Wani and Tina Choudhary. Bhagat hit back at JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra, accusing him of "soft separatism" and lacking understanding of Congress culture.

Dec 11, 2025

Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

Seven trucks of subsidized rice vanish in J&K: Crime Branch exposes major rice theft scam in Kashmir

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir, has unearthed a major rice diversion scam involving officers of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department and the Food Corporation of India. Seven truckloads of subsidized rice meant for poor families were fraudulently shown as delivered and then illegally sold in the market.

Dec 11, 2025

Congress announces 6 candidates in 4th list for Bihar polls

Navjot Kaur Sidhu accuses Congress of 'money-driven CM picks'; party hits back, BJP joins row

Former Congress MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu has sparked a major controversy by alleging that ₹500 crore is needed to become the Congress Chief Ministerial candidate in Punjab. Her remarks—accusing the party of favouring those who "bring a suitcase of money"—have ignited sharp reactions from both Congress and BJP.

Dec 8, 2025

JKAS Age Relaxation Crisis Deepens: Govt–Raj Bhavan Stand-Off Sparks Confusion Before Exam

Amid rising anxiety among aspirants, the LG Office rejects social media claims as "misleading," while the National Conference accuses Raj Bhavan of unnecessary delays over age relaxation.

Dec 6, 2025

Kashmir Crime Branch Busts Major Export Fraud; Shagoo Couple Under Scanner for Duping Citizens

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against habitual offender Zahid Bashir Shagoo and his wife Shugufta in a high-value fraud case involving a forged export business to Dubai.

Dec 6, 2025

J&K Government Employees Dismissed Over Terror Links

J&K CM asserts 'no religion-based quota on government land'; BJP warns unrest may grow if transparency is not ensured

The political storm over MBBS admissions at SMVD Medical College intensified as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the institution must return the free land and discontinue government grants before reserving seats for any particular religion. In Delhi, a BJP delegation briefed Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda about rising public anger.

Dec 3, 2025

J&K Cabinet likely to review reservation rules on Dec 3; Omar weighs open merit quota hike

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened a high-stakes Cabinet meeting on December 3 in Jammu, amid escalating criticism from opposition parties and rebel NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi.

Dec 3, 2025

Over 260 young cadets join Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry in a grand passing-out parade at Dansal

In a powerful display of patriotism, 262 young cadets from Jammu and Kashmir were formally inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) Regiment during an impressive passing-out parade at Dansal.

Dec 1, 2025

Factional clash at Jammu Congress meet; chaos at party restructuring drive

Infighting marred Congress's organisational revamp in Jammu as rival factions clashed, shouted slogans, and exchanged blows during an AICC observer's meeting.

Nov 30, 2025

All VPN services suspended in J&K's Rajouri amid rising terror misuse in border districts

An order was issued under BNSS after police flagged a suspicious surge in encrypted online activity; the move aims to curb communication tools used by terror groups in Poonch–Rajouri.

Nov 30, 2025

19-Year-Old 'White-Collar Terror Operative' Nabbed in Jammu; Cross-Border Plot Foiled

Jammu Police arrested 19-year-old Mohammad Sajid from Bathindi, exposing a dangerous cross-border conspiracy. Investigators say Sajid had been in encrypted online contact with Pakistan-based terror handlers and was being groomed as a "white-collar jihadi" to radicalize local youth and facilitate a possible attack in Jammu.

Nov 29, 2025

J&K Govt Seeks National Expertise as Drug Abuse Crisis Deepens Across UT

Amid an alarming rise in drug addiction across Jammu & Kashmir, the UT administration has initiated a major consultative effort by engaging top national experts from NITI Aayog, AIIMS, and PGIMER, Chandigarh, to frame a comprehensive strategy against substance abuse.

Nov 29, 2025

NC avoids Ruhullah's topic as working committee pushes statehood, condemns targeting of Kashmiris

The NC concluded its two-day Working Committee meeting on Friday, passing seven major resolutions focused on the restoration of statehood, protection of J&K's special constitutional status, and condemnation of recent terror incidents in Delhi and Nowgam.

Nov 28, 2025

Some names have come up, which are verified: LG Kavinder Gupta on foreign interference in Ladakh unrest

Deadline to submit Leh violence evidence to Dec 8 as witnesses seek more time to record statements

After the Leh Apex Body appealed for more time, the Judicial Inquiry Commission probing the September 24 Leh violence has extended the deadline for submitting statements and evidence by ten days, shifting it from November 28 to December 8.

Nov 28, 2025

Ruhullah–NC confrontation peaks as rebel MP excluded from crucial working committee meet

The National Conference's internal divisions widened sharply after MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was excluded from a key Working Committee meeting—an action he says has "never happened since 2002." The outspoken Srinagar leader has repeatedly challenged the party's ambiguity on Article 370, reservations, and post-election decisions.

Nov 28, 2025

J&K Police storm Jamaat-e-Islami bases in major counter-radicalisation drive

J&K Police on Thursday launched an unprecedented offensive against the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, raiding dozens of locations across the Valley in a coordinated crackdown aimed at neutralising underground revival efforts of the outfit. Teams searched homes, business units, religious institutions, madrassas, publications, and trusts linked to JeI ideology, seizing incriminating gadgets and documents.

Nov 27, 2025

J&K govt blacklists LMES IT LLP after ACB exposes massive recruitment scam in fire services

After the Anti-Corruption Bureau unearthed large-scale manipulation in the recruitment of firemen and drivers, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has blacklisted LMES IT LLP and private vendor Maharaj Krishan Wali from all future recruitment bids.

Nov 27, 2025

Ladakh demand draft sparks uproar: Ex-LBA president flags 'public exclusion'

A week after Ladakh's agitating groups submitted a 29-page charter of demands to the Union Government, former LBA president Dr. Tondup Tsewang Chospa has alleged that the draft was prepared without wider public consultation and failed to represent the aspirations of diverse communities.

Nov 26, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

After Eggs, Now Biscuits: J&K Battles Back-to-Back Food Safety Scares

J&K LG hands over jobs to 82 beneficiaries; says 'terror ecosystem being dismantled' in J&K

J&K Congress disowns SC Dept chief Karan Bhagat amid 'unauthorized' event

Seven trucks of subsidized rice vanish in J&K: Crime Branch exposes major rice theft scam in Kashmir

Navjot Kaur Sidhu accuses Congress of 'money-driven CM picks'; party hits back, BJP joins row

JKAS Age Relaxation Crisis Deepens: Govt–Raj Bhavan Stand-Off Sparks Confusion Before Exam

Kashmir Crime Branch Busts Major Export Fraud; Shagoo Couple Under Scanner for Duping Citizens

J&K CM asserts 'no religion-based quota on government land'; BJP warns unrest may grow if transparency is not ensured

J&K Cabinet likely to review reservation rules on Dec 3; Omar weighs open merit quota hike

Over 260 young cadets join Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry in a grand passing-out parade at Dansal

Factional clash at Jammu Congress meet; chaos at party restructuring drive

All VPN services suspended in J&K's Rajouri amid rising terror misuse in border districts

19-Year-Old 'White-Collar Terror Operative' Nabbed in Jammu; Cross-Border Plot Foiled

J&K Govt Seeks National Expertise as Drug Abuse Crisis Deepens Across UT

NC avoids Ruhullah's topic as working committee pushes statehood, condemns targeting of Kashmiris

Deadline to submit Leh violence evidence to Dec 8 as witnesses seek more time to record statements

Ruhullah–NC confrontation peaks as rebel MP excluded from crucial working committee meet

J&K Police storm Jamaat-e-Islami bases in major counter-radicalisation drive

J&K govt blacklists LMES IT LLP after ACB exposes massive recruitment scam in fire services

Ladakh demand draft sparks uproar: Ex-LBA president flags 'public exclusion'

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'