Dinesh Manhotra

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Drone-dropped heroin worth Rs 35 crore seized near Jammu border

In a major anti-narcotics success, Jammu Police and the 120 Battalion of the BSF recovered two packets of heroin weighing around 5 kg, suspected to have been dropped by a drone from across the border in the R.S. Pura sector of Jammu.

Oct 28, 2025

NC leader Ruhullah attacks own leadership ahead of Budgam bypolls; Omar plays it cool

Amid the heated campaign for the Budgam bypolls, internal discord in the ruling National Conference has come into the open as senior leader and Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of failing the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 27, 2025

Judicial probe in Leh violence to complete initial exercise in three days; public testimonies next

The judicial probe into the September 24 clashes in Leh town, which claimed four lives and left nearly 90 injured, has formally begun. According to Qureshi Tariq Mehmood, Consultant in the Law and Justice Department, the panel will carry out its preliminary exercise between October 25 and 28.

Oct 26, 2025

Lakhs fall for drug addiction in J&K; 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan' in full swing

Over 3.5 lakh people engaged in awareness drives as the government shifts focus from punishment to prevention and rehabilitation.

Oct 26, 2025

Judicial Inquiry Begins into September 24 Leh Violence; Aggrieved Persons Invited to Testify

After the September 24 clashes that left four dead and nearly 90 injured in Leh, a judicial inquiry has commenced at the Alternate Dispute Redressal Centre, Melongthang, on Saturday.

Oct 25, 2025

NC Sweeps Three of Four Rajya Sabha Seats in J&K

In a dramatic outcome of the first-ever Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, the ruling National Conference (NC) won three out of four seats, while the opposition BJP managed to clinch one, defying numerical odds.

Oct 25, 2025

National Lok Adalat to Take Place Today Across Country, Aims to Ease Court Burden

Negligence, Not Nature: Court Seeks Action Report in Vaishno Devi Tragedy That Killed 34 Pilgrims

The Judicial Magistrate First Class, Katra, has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from Reasi police on a complaint accusing officials of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) of criminal negligence in the August 26 landslide that killed 34 devotees.

Oct 25, 2025

RS Elections: Cross-voting exposes rift within INDIA bloc; non-BJP parties exchange accusations

A political storm erupted in J&K after the BJP pulled off a surprise victory on one of the four Rajya Sabha seats, due to cross-voting by four MLAs from the ruling coalition. PC chief Sajad Lone labelled the outcome a "fixed match" between the NC and BJP, while former Congress president Vikar Rasool Wani accused both parties of a secret deal.

Oct 25, 2025

Normalcy returns to Ladakh month after unprecedented violence; stalled dialogue resumes

A month after the September 24 violence that claimed four lives and left 90 injured, Ladakh has returned to normalcy with the Union Government announcing a judicial probe and resuming dialogue with regional groups.

Oct 24, 2025

After Hard-Hitting Letter to Farooq, Cong Extends Support to NC in J&K Rajya Sabha Polls

After days of internal discord and uncertainty, the Congress on Thursday announced its decision to support its coalition partner, the National Conference (NC), in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from J&K

Oct 24, 2025

J&K Assembly zero hour dominated by public issues raised by MLAs

Friday's Rajya Sabha Elections in J&K: NC Poised for Sweep as BJP Pins Hopes on Fourth Seat

With MLAs of J&K set to cast their votes on Friday to elect four Rajya Sabha members, the contest for the fourth seat has become the focal point of political attention. While NC enjoys a clear numerical advantage backed by the Congress, PDP, and several Independents, the BJP remains confident of an upset win through its candidate, state president Sat Pal Sharma.

Oct 24, 2025

Foreign terrorists pose biggest challenge in Jammu region; counter-terrorism grid strengthened

IGP Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, admitted the presence of foreign terrorists remains the biggest hurdle in eliminating terrorism on this side of the Pir Panjal. He said that the counter-terrorism and border protection grids have been strengthened to neutralize foreign terrorists operating in the upper reaches.

Oct 22, 2025

NC's Gurwinder Singh Oberoi richest Rajya Sabha candidate from J&K; BJP's Dar poorest

Gurwinder Singh Oberoi of the National Conference has emerged as the richest candidate among the seven contenders for the four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, elections for which are scheduled on October 24.

Oct 21, 2025

Congress refuses to contest Nagrota seat amid tensions in NC-Congress alliance

Amid growing unease within the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress has decided not to contest the Nagrota by-election as a mark of protest against the National Conference's refusal to offer it a "safe" Rajya Sabha seat.

Oct 21, 2025

Agitating Ladakh Groups to resume talks with Centre after judicial probe announcement

The judicial inquiry ordered by the Union Government into the September 24 Leh violence has paved the way for the resumption of dialogue between Ladakh's agitating groups and the Centre.

Oct 20, 2025

J&K bypolls: Congress still undecided on Nagrota seat

With just hours left for filing of nominations for the Nagrota Assembly by-election, the Congress is still undecided on its candidate, even as the NC has offered its support in this segment.

Oct 20, 2025

Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik to cast Rajya Sabha vote via postal ballot

J&K Government has informed the High Court that jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik will cast his vote in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections through a postal ballot. During a hearing in the High Court, the government stated that all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure the Doda legislator's participation in the October 24 polls.

Oct 18, 2025

Ladakh groups announce silent marches, blackout on Saturday to protest September 24 violence

Following the lifting of restrictions in Leh, Ladakh's agitating groups have announced region-wide silent peace marches and a blackout on October 18 to protest alleged excesses during the September 24 violence.

Oct 17, 2025

Statehood is delayed to J&K for reasons best known to BJP: Omar Abdullah

NC offers Nagrota seat to Congress to save coalition amid growing rift

Amid growing tensions between coalition partners National Conference (NC) and Congress over seat-sharing, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that the NC will contest the Budgam bypoll while supporting a Congress candidate from Nagrota, subject to high command approval.

Oct 17, 2025

Omar Abdullah revives age-old Darbar Move tradition after four years

In a major policy reversal, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the revival of the historic "Darbar Move" — the biannual transfer of the J&K government between Jammu and Srinagar — after a four-year hiatus.

Oct 16, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Drone-dropped heroin worth Rs 35 crore seized near Jammu border

NC leader Ruhullah attacks own leadership ahead of Budgam bypolls; Omar plays it cool

Judicial probe in Leh violence to complete initial exercise in three days; public testimonies next

Lakhs fall for drug addiction in J&K; 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan' in full swing

Judicial Inquiry Begins into September 24 Leh Violence; Aggrieved Persons Invited to Testify

NC Sweeps Three of Four Rajya Sabha Seats in J&K

Negligence, Not Nature: Court Seeks Action Report in Vaishno Devi Tragedy That Killed 34 Pilgrims

RS Elections: Cross-voting exposes rift within INDIA bloc; non-BJP parties exchange accusations

Normalcy returns to Ladakh month after unprecedented violence; stalled dialogue resumes

After Hard-Hitting Letter to Farooq, Cong Extends Support to NC in J&K Rajya Sabha Polls

Friday's Rajya Sabha Elections in J&K: NC Poised for Sweep as BJP Pins Hopes on Fourth Seat

Foreign terrorists pose biggest challenge in Jammu region; counter-terrorism grid strengthened

NC's Gurwinder Singh Oberoi richest Rajya Sabha candidate from J&K; BJP's Dar poorest

Congress refuses to contest Nagrota seat amid tensions in NC-Congress alliance

Agitating Ladakh Groups to resume talks with Centre after judicial probe announcement

J&K bypolls: Congress still undecided on Nagrota seat

Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik to cast Rajya Sabha vote via postal ballot

Ladakh groups announce silent marches, blackout on Saturday to protest September 24 violence

NC offers Nagrota seat to Congress to save coalition amid growing rift

Omar Abdullah revives age-old Darbar Move tradition after four years

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