Dinesh Manhotra

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Operation Sindoor: Amit Shah salutes BSF's bravery, lauds force as India's border shield

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday praised the Border Security Force for its courage and sacrifices during Operation Sindoor, saying the force has always stood as the nation's first line of defence in the most challenging times. He highlighted the destruction of Pakistani posts and terror launch pads, honoured fallen martyrs, and announced major welfare and modernization initiatives for BSF personnel.

Feb 7, 2026

Cracks in Alliance: Coalition Partner Congress Trains Guns on Omar Abdullah Government

Despite being part of the ruling alliance, J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah government in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, flagging the omission of statehood restoration from the Lieutenant Governor's address and raising humanitarian concerns.

Feb 7, 2026

Amit Shah Orders Zero Infiltration, Calls for Elimination of Terrorists in J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu and directed security forces to eliminate all Pakistani terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring zero infiltration across the LoC and International Border.

Feb 7, 2026

No need to demand Article 370 restoration, it still exists in Indian Constitution: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah said there was no need to demand the restoration of Article 370 as the provision continues to exist in the Constitution, though in a "hollowed-out" form. Winding up the debate on the Vote of Thanks to the Lieutenant Governor's address, he reaffirmed that restoring Jammu and Kashmir's special status and statehood remains the top priority of the National Conference-led government.

Feb 6, 2026

After JeM's Adil eliminated, security forces close in on commander Saifullah

The killing of JeM terrorist Adil has given fresh momentum to Operation Trashi, with security agencies intensifying efforts to track down self-styled commander Saifullah, accused of masterminding multiple attacks and reviving terror networks in the Jammu hinterland.

Feb 6, 2026

UK national booked for securing Assistant Professor job at SKIMS Srinagar through fraud

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against Afshan Shabir, a United Kingdom national, for allegedly securing an Assistant Professor's post at SKIMS by misrepresenting her citizenship status and concealing her foreign nationality.

Feb 6, 2026

Amit Shah begins two-day Jammu visit; border security, development on agenda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Jammu on Thursday evening for a two-day visit during which he will review border security, chair a J&K security review meeting, and assess development initiatives in the Union Territory.

Feb 6, 2026

Fake EWS, forged PWD certificates used to bag MBBS seats at SKIMS Srinagar; case registered

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a criminal case against two individuals for allegedly using fake and forged EWS and PWD certificates to secure admission to the MBBS Course–2023 at SKIMS Soura.

Feb 4, 2026

Shivering at traffic lights: CWC orders rescue drive for begging children in Jammu

Moved by complaints highlighting the plight of children begging at traffic signals amid harsh winter conditions, the CWC, Jammu, has ordered immediate rescue and rehabilitation of minors found on city roads.

Feb 4, 2026

She died waiting for her son: Kishtwar mother's final plea to terrorist son goes unanswered

An 86-year-old woman from a remote village in Kishtwar died with an unfulfilled last wish—to see her son return home after abandoning militancy. Janna Begum had repeatedly pleaded with her son, Riyaz Ahmed, a Hizbul Mujahideen militant carrying a ₹10 lakh bounty, to give up violence.

Feb 1, 2026

Budget 2026-27: New income tax act 2025, reduced TCS rates, tax holiday for foreign cloud firms

Centre allocates ₹43,290 crore for J&K in Union Budget 2026–27

The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed an allocation of ₹43,290.29 crore for J&K, nearly ₹2,000 crore more than the current year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a national programme for high-value nut crops to strengthen the UT's orchard-based economy, along with plans for eco-friendly mountain trains and tourism infrastructure.

Feb 1, 2026

Fresh encounter breaks out between security forces and hiding terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar

Contact re-established with terrorists as Operation Trashi enters 13th day in J&K's Kishtwar

Security forces re-established contact with JeM terrorists in the Dolgam area of Kishtwar as Operation Trashi entered its 13th day. A tight cordon has been maintained despite harsh weather, with additional troop deployment, combing operations, and suspension of mobile internet services in select areas to prevent misuse by anti-national elements.

Jan 31, 2026

Cold wave persists in Kashmir after Chillai Kalan ends

Despite the end of Chillai Kalan, cold wave conditions continued across Kashmir with several areas recording sub-zero temperatures, while Ladakh remained under extreme cold. The Meteorological Department has forecast cloudy weather with light to moderate rain or snowfall in higher altitudes and warned of continued cold conditions due to feeble western disturbances.

Jan 31, 2026

Studies hit by Op Sindoor, floods; J&K govt cuts syllabus by 15% for Class 10th, 11th, 12th

The J&K government has announced a 15 per cent syllabus relaxation for Class 10, 11, and 12 students of the summer zone in Jammu division after prolonged school closures caused by Operation Sindoor and unprecedented floods in August 2025.

Jan 29, 2026

Illegal recruiters lured Indian youth with overseas job offers; advisories, awareness drives underway

The Ministry of External Affairs has acknowledged that illegal recruitment agents have been cheating Indian youth with fake overseas job offers and illegally sending some of them to serve in the Russian Army.

Jan 29, 2026

Wife arrested after 112 days in J&K's brutal Kathua murder case

Kathua Police in J&K have solved the blind murder of Bittu Ram, whose mutilated body was found in a nullah in Billawar in October last year, by arresting his wife, Simro Devi. During the investigation, police zeroed in on the victim's spouse, who allegedly confessed to killing her husband following frequent marital disputes arising out of an extramarital relationship.

Jan 29, 2026

Special train runs between Katra and Srinagar as flights, highway remain shut amid heavy snowfall

With flights cancelled and the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway closed due to heavy snowfall, Northern Railway operated special trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar on Tuesday, enabling more than 1,400 stranded passengers, including tourists, to travel safely despite harsh weather conditions.

Jan 28, 2026

Fresh snowfall disrupts normalcy in Kashmir; flights cancelled, highway closed, avalanche alert issued

Fresh snowfall across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday brought road, rail and air traffic to a halt, forcing the closure of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, cancellation of all flights from Srinagar Airport and prompting avalanche warnings in several districts, while the government initiated action against engineers over snow clearance lapses.

Jan 27, 2026

Haryana emerges overall champion of Khelo India Winter Games 2026; Army retains ice-hockey gold

The Indian Army men's team retained their ice hockey gold medal at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, edging past a resilient Chandigarh side 3–2 in a thrilling final at the Nawang Dorjan Stobdan Stadium, as Haryana topped the overall medal standings in the Ladakh phase of the Winter Games.

Jan 27, 2026

J&K's Simran Bala creates history, leads CRPF men's contingent at Republic Day Parade

Twenty-six-year-old Simran Bala from the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir created history by leading the CRPF men's contingent at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The first woman from her district to join the officer ranks of the CRPF, Bala's achievement has become a moment of pride for border communities and an inspiration for young girls.

Jan 27, 2026

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Operation Sindoor: Amit Shah salutes BSF's bravery, lauds force as India's border shield

Cracks in Alliance: Coalition Partner Congress Trains Guns on Omar Abdullah Government

Amit Shah Orders Zero Infiltration, Calls for Elimination of Terrorists in J&K

No need to demand Article 370 restoration, it still exists in Indian Constitution: Omar Abdullah

After JeM's Adil eliminated, security forces close in on commander Saifullah

UK national booked for securing Assistant Professor job at SKIMS Srinagar through fraud

Amit Shah begins two-day Jammu visit; border security, development on agenda

Fake EWS, forged PWD certificates used to bag MBBS seats at SKIMS Srinagar; case registered

Shivering at traffic lights: CWC orders rescue drive for begging children in Jammu

She died waiting for her son: Kishtwar mother's final plea to terrorist son goes unanswered

Centre allocates ₹43,290 crore for J&K in Union Budget 2026–27

Contact re-established with terrorists as Operation Trashi enters 13th day in J&K's Kishtwar

Cold wave persists in Kashmir after Chillai Kalan ends

Studies hit by Op Sindoor, floods; J&K govt cuts syllabus by 15% for Class 10th, 11th, 12th

Illegal recruiters lured Indian youth with overseas job offers; advisories, awareness drives underway

Wife arrested after 112 days in J&K's brutal Kathua murder case

Special train runs between Katra and Srinagar as flights, highway remain shut amid heavy snowfall

Fresh snowfall disrupts normalcy in Kashmir; flights cancelled, highway closed, avalanche alert issued

Haryana emerges overall champion of Khelo India Winter Games 2026; Army retains ice-hockey gold

J&K's Simran Bala creates history, leads CRPF men's contingent at Republic Day Parade

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

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