Dinesh Manhotra

Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

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Police Raid 15 Locations in Sopore in UAPA Case Linked to Banned Jamaat-e-Islami

J&K Police on Saturday conducted extensive searches at more than 15 locations across Sopore in north Kashmir in connection with a UAPA case linked to the banned JeI. Acting on warrants issued by the designated UAPA court, police seized incriminating material, including literature associated with the proscribed organisation. May 16, 2026
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Poppy Menace Threatens J&K's 100-Day Mission to Eradicate Drug Addiction

As the J&K administration intensifies its 100-day mission to make the Union Territory drug-free, the widespread illegal cultivation of opium poppy in several districts of the Kashmir Valley has emerged as a major obstacle. Police, Excise, Revenue, and Agriculture departments have destroyed poppy crops spread over hundreds of kanals and registered multiple cases under the NDPS Act. May 9, 2026
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One year on, Poonch still haunted by night of shelling, loss, and unfulfilled promises

A year after the devastating cross-border shelling in Poonch that claimed 14 civilian lives, including four children, the scars of that tragic night remain fresh. Residents continue to grapple with trauma, loss, and a lingering sense of insecurity, while key promises such as bunker construction and improved medical infrastructure remain unfulfilled. May 7, 2026
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NC–Congress Rift Deepens Over Statehood Push in J&K

A political rift between coalition partners, the National Conference and the Congress, has sharpened over the issue of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Triggered by remarks from NC president Farooq Abdullah criticising Congress's "half-hearted" support,. May 2, 2026
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Bridge Collapse in Jammu Exposes Safety Lapses; Three Workers Dead

The collapse of a bridge in the Thathar area on the outskirts of Jammu has claimed three lives and left one injured, exposing serious safety lapses and administrative negligence. Preliminary investigations point to a long-standing pipeline leak that weakened the soil, coupled with poor adherence to construction safety norms, including a lack of protective gear for workers. May 2, 2026
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