Woman arrested with pistol at J&K's Mata Vaishno Devi temple

"Fake" Silver Offerings Row: Jammu Court Summons Crime Branch Officer in Rs 550-Crore Mata Vaishno Devi Case

The Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Jammu has directed the Crime Branch Inquiry Officer to appear personally with the relevant records in the alleged Rs 550-crore fake silver offerings case involving the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The order came after the complainant challenged the Crime Branch's status report, alleging that no meaningful action had been taken on his complaint seeking an FIR and investigation into the alleged adulteration and possible misappropriation of devotees' silver offerings. Jul 14, 2026
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BJP Serves Rs 100-Crore Defamation Notice on Omar Over 'MLA Poaching' Charge

The BJP has served a legal notice on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, demanding an unconditional apology and withdrawal of his allegations that the party attempted to lure NC MLAs with offers of Rs 30 crore and ministerial berths. The party has warned of a Rs 100-crore defamation suit and criminal proceedings if he fails to respond within seven days. Jul 13, 2026