Dinesh Manhotra

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J&K LG vows relentless crackdown on terror-friendly employees despite political opposition

Amid a political storm over the termination of two government employees for alleged links with terror groups, LG Manoj Sinha reaffirmed his government's resolve to continue dismantling the terror ecosystem from within the administration. Major political parties—including the NC, Congress, and PDP—have condemned the move, calling it unjust and unconstitutional.

Nov 2, 2025

Uncertainty looms over LAHDC-Leh polls as administration hands council powers to DC

The Ladakh administration has transferred all powers of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, to Deputy Commissioner Romil Singh Donk after the five-year term of the elected body expired on Friday. The move has triggered uncertainty over the conduct of fresh elections.

Nov 2, 2025

J&K Govt axes six more 'terror friendly' employees

Classrooms to Terror Cells: Infiltration of Terrorists in Education Department Rings Alarm Bells

The termination of two more teachers for alleged involvement in terror activities has once again exposed the alarming infiltration of anti-national elements into J&K's Education Department.

Nov 1, 2025

Stop Hiding Behind Statehood: J&K LG Sinha Slams Omar; CM Hits Back Over Security Failures

UT Day celebrations turn political battlefield as LG blames Omar government for "fooling people," while the CM accuses the administration of neglecting J&K's safety.

Nov 1, 2025

Rescue Teams Step Up Operations in Rain-Battered Kishtwar

J&K to officially declare 31 missing cloudburst victims dead amid exhaustive search ops

The J&K administration has begun the legal process to officially declare 31 persons missing since the September 14 Chashoti cloudburst in Kishtwar as dead. SDM Paddar, Dr. Amit Kumar, issued a 30-day public notice inviting objections before the final declaration.

Oct 31, 2025

Political row in J&K over LG's dismissal of two teachers for terror links

Politics flared up in J&K after LG Manoj Sinha dismissed two government teachers for alleged links with the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba outfit. The decision, taken under Article 311 of the Constitution, allowing termination without a formal inquiry, drew sharp criticism from political leaders across party lines.

Oct 31, 2025

LG Manoj Sinha sacks two more govt employees for terror links; 80 dismissed since 2021

In a continued drive to dismantle the terror ecosystem in J&K LG dismissed two more government employees under Article 311 of the Constitution. Both were teachers in the School Education Department, accused of promoting terrorism and secessionism among students while working for the banned LeT outfit.

Oct 30, 2025

Congress yet to join NC's campaign in Nagrota bypoll in J&K; decision expected soon

As the campaign for the Nagrota Assembly by-election gathers pace, Congress finds itself grappling with internal unrest and growing dissatisfaction among its cadre.

Oct 29, 2025

Judicial probe into Leh violence gains momentum: MHA inducts Ladakhi officer, panel to invite public evidence

The judicial panel probing the September 24 Leh violence is set to issue a formal notification inviting people from across Ladakh to submit evidence and information about the incident. The inquiry committee will allow 30 days for public submissions before examining the material in Leh from December 10.

Oct 29, 2025

NC MP Aga Ruhullah's supporters protest against Omar Abdullah over 'disrespectful' remarks

The simmering infighting within the ruling National Conference (NC) escalated when supporters of Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi staged a protest in Bandipora against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his "disrespectful" remarks.

Oct 29, 2025

Eight Locations in Kashmir Valley Searched by Counter Intelligence

Counter-intelligence Kashmir unmasks Pakistan's cyber trap: Two Kashmiri teens saved from terror web

In a major cyber operation, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has foiled a Pakistan-backed online radicalization bid and prevented two Kashmiri teenagers from being recruited into terrorism through social media accounts.

Oct 28, 2025

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

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

J&K LG vows relentless crackdown on terror-friendly employees despite political opposition

Uncertainty looms over LAHDC-Leh polls as administration hands council powers to DC

Classrooms to Terror Cells: Infiltration of Terrorists in Education Department Rings Alarm Bells

Stop Hiding Behind Statehood: J&K LG Sinha Slams Omar; CM Hits Back Over Security Failures

J&K to officially declare 31 missing cloudburst victims dead amid exhaustive search ops

Political row in J&K over LG's dismissal of two teachers for terror links

LG Manoj Sinha sacks two more govt employees for terror links; 80 dismissed since 2021

Congress yet to join NC's campaign in Nagrota bypoll in J&K; decision expected soon

Judicial probe into Leh violence gains momentum: MHA inducts Ladakhi officer, panel to invite public evidence

NC MP Aga Ruhullah's supporters protest against Omar Abdullah over 'disrespectful' remarks

Counter-intelligence Kashmir unmasks Pakistan's cyber trap: Two Kashmiri teens saved from terror web

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

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Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

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