Jammu and Kashmir

PAK stoops to new low, uses innocent school children to gather inputs; J&K schools on alert [details]

Students of different schools in the Jammu region receive WhatsApp calls from two numbers. Callers posing themselves as teachers and try to seek information from students.

Jul 26, 2023

Terror attack foiled in Kashmir; Lashkar terrorists arrested from Baramulla, arms recovered [details]

The arrested terrorists were assigned the job by a Pakistani terrorist to execute targeted killings in different areas of north Kashmir.

Jul 26, 2023

J&K govt serious about lifting decades-old ban on Muharram processions; faces petty politics

Despite Imran Raza Ansari's dramatic walkout, the J&K administration continues to engage in constructive dialogues with all stakeholders, including Shia community leaders, to address concerns and make necessary preparations, which is a clear demonstration of the government's intent to allow Muharram processions in the Valley.

Jul 25, 2023

"If death strikes before I prove my blood, I promise I will kill death": Remembering Kargil Heroes

The narrations of the Kargil war followed by reminiscences of actions by the war heroes themselves, brought to life the bravery, indomitable spirit, and everlasting zeal of Bravehearts.

Jul 25, 2023

Jammu's medical college principal transferred; posted in Health & Medical Education Department [see why]

Already on two weeks interim bail, Principal Government Medical College Jammu was booked by the Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police for allegedly tempering her birth certificate as she possessed two birth dates — April 8, 1964, and April 8, 1965.

Jul 25, 2023

Pak imposing 'Punjab model' in J&K to spoil younger generation, attempt foiled to smuggle narcotics [details]

Director General of J&K Police Dilbag Singh seeks the support of every section of the society to save J&K from becoming another "Udta Punjab".

Jul 25, 2023

Three regional parties of J&K to remain neutral amid NDA, I.N.D.I.A's effort to muster support [details]

Despite having considerable clout in some pockets of J&K, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Altaf Bukhari, and Sajad Lone prefer to maintain a distance from NDA and opposition.

Jul 24, 2023

Amid uncertainty over Assembly polls, opposition focussing on ULB, Panchayat polls in J&K [details]

Elections for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be held after the Amarnath Yatra. Terms of Srinagar and Jammu Municipal Corporations would end in November this year.

Jul 24, 2023

Monsoon misery: After flash-flood massive relief operation starts in Ladakh, many families affected in Jammu [details]

97 families from Jammu and Kashmir's Gharkhal village of Akhnoor sub-division were shifted to safer places after a bundh collapse on the river Chenab

Jul 24, 2023

Jammu to pioneer India's first Cannabis Medicine Project; curbs substance abuse, bolsters medicinal use [details]

Union Minister Dr. Jitedra Singh announces that the 'Cannabis Research Project' of CSIR-IIIM Jammu is a first of its kind in India under PPP with a Canadian firm, has great potential to put the substance of abuse for the good of mankind.

Jul 23, 2023

Monsoon misery: After flash-flood massive relief operation starts in Ladakh, many families affected in Jammu [details]

Nearly a hundred families from Jammu and Kashmir's Gharkhal village of Akhnoor sub-division were shifted to safer places after a bundh collapse on the river Chenab.

Jul 23, 2023

Differences crop up among constituents of I.N.D.I.A in J&K amid call for opposition unity [details]

On the one hand, a faction within National Conference has opposed leaving any Lok Sabha seat for PDP in the coming Lok Sabha elections, Congress on the other hand, initiated an exercise to lure workers of PDP and NC to join the grand-old party.

Jul 23, 2023

No flood threat in Kashmir amid cloudburst, flash floods reports in J&K: MeT [details]

As reports of cloudburst and flash floods continue to pour in from different parts of J&K and Ladakh, the MeT office on Sunday had good news for the people living here.

Jul 23, 2023

NIA raids residence of absconding HM terrorist in J&K's Kishtwar district [details]

Riaz Ahmed, an absconding terrorist of pro-Pakistan Hizbul Mujahideen was involved in training some terrorists in the forest areas of the Kishtwar and assigned them the task to carry out terror attacks in different parts of the country.

Jul 23, 2023

Over 3.15 lakh record-breaking pilgrims performed Amarnath Yatra in 22 days [details]

Braving hostile weather, the number of pilgrims is increasing with every passing day. A woman from Ukrainian performs Yatra.

Jul 22, 2023

Nine employees managed to get jobs in prestigious health institute of Kashmir on forged documents [details]

Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police has intensified its campaign to chargesheet employees involved in getting jobs or promotions on fake documents and degrees.

Jul 22, 2023

Despite Omar attending opposition meetings NC leaders oppose sparing any Lok Sabha seat for PDP [details]

Although Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti attended opposition meetings at Patna and Bengaluru to give a united fight to the BJP, a group of NC leaders are not ready to leave any Parliamentary seats for PDP.

Jul 21, 2023

Teachers produce fake degrees to get promotion in J&K's Rajouri district, chargesheet filed [details]

Eight teachers of the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir procured fake bachelor's degrees in Physical Education to get higher grades.

Jul 20, 2023

Fact check: No stone-pelting on Amarnath pilgrims; J&K administration debunks rumours [truth here]

As some social media groups circulated videos regarding stone pelting, authorities warned action against those involved in sharing videos with malicious intentions to create a divide among communities, spread disharmony, and disturb peaceful Yatra.

Jul 19, 2023

Two infiltrators killed in J&K Macchal sector; arms and ammunition recovered [details]

Two terrorists were killed at the LoC's Macchal sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district early on Wednesday as the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the BSF, in a joint operation, foiled an infiltration attempt.

Jul 19, 2023