Jammu and Kashmir

Cold drinks, dosa, pizza among long list of fried and junk foods banned during this year's Amarnath Yatra [Here's Why]

The experts' panel, constituted following the Supreme Court's concern over the large number of pilgrim deaths in 2012, had cautioned against the consumption of cold drinks and fried junk food as there is a shortage of oxygen on both routes of the cave shrine.

May 3, 2023

BJP is delaying assembly polls in J&K; Omar Abdullah alleges, says Saffron Party's defeat imminent [details]

A day after the National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah raised doubt about the intention of the Union Government to hold elections in J&K his son Omar Abdullah said that the defeat of the BJP is imminent.

May 2, 2023

Chargesheet filed against Gujarat conman Kiran Bhai Patel in Srinagar Court [details]

The fake PMO officer was earlier handed over to Gujarat's Crime Branch in other fraud cases in the state. On April 24 Gujarat Police handed over the fraud to J&K Police.

May 2, 2023

Azad finding it difficult to keep his flock together; one more ex-MLA expelled from party [details]

Within months after its formation, Ghulam Nabi Azad has earlier expelled close confidants including former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand from his newly floated party.

May 2, 2023

August 5, 2019 action liberated West Pakistani refugees from worst-ever slavery [details]

The refugees from Pakistani Punjab-tagged as West Pakistani refugees were the worst victims of articles 370 and 35-A. Despite living in J&K since 1947, they were denied basic human rights due to these articles.

May 1, 2023

Farooq Abdullah is doubtful about assembly elections in J&K; takes jibe at BJP [details]

Farooq Abdullah said that there is no alternative to the popular government but his party will not beg for holding assembly elections in J&K.

May 1, 2023

KYARI distributing e-rickshaws to J&K's underprivileged families goes beyond nobility [details]

KYARI, a private research organisation, is setting a prime example of how to uplift underprivileged families with a noble initiative that does more than providing economical solutions.

May 1, 2023

J&K LG seeks people's support to fight PAK-sponsored narco-terrorism [details]

Manoj Sinha said that the youth of Jammu Kashmir have stood up against drug abuse. He exuded confidence that collective efforts will eliminate the narco-terrorism unleashed by neighboring the country.

Apr 30, 2023

NIA links Hurriyat leader Nayeem Khan to selling PAK MBBS seats to fund terror groups in J&K [details]

While opposing the bail application of Nayeem Khan, NIA charged the Hurriyat leader with involving in fueling unrest in different parts of Kashmir Valley.

Apr 30, 2023

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails J&K's Manzoor Ahmed for manifesting power of "vocal for local" [details]

Prime Minister recalled his earlier interaction with Manzoor Ahmed during his 70th episode of Mann Ki Baat in August 2021. Prime Minister hailed Manzoor Ahmed for manifesting tremendous power of 'vocal for local' on the ground.

Apr 30, 2023

Poonch terror attack: Imam detained from Jammu's Bathindi area [details]

Seven persons including a couple have been detained for providing logistics to terrorists involved in ambushing an Army truck in Poonch.

Apr 29, 2023

After repeated attacks, Army seeks people's help to single out terror sympathizers in Poonch, Rajouri [details]

Frustrated after the abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan is trying to disturb peace and harmony in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.

Apr 29, 2023

Azad corners NC, PDP for not opposing abrogation of Art 370 in Parliament [details]

After observing that restoration of Article 370 is not possible in the present political scenario, Azad attacked Kashmir-centric parties for maintaining silence in the Parliament on this issue.

Apr 29, 2023

Terror module involved in Poonch attack busted with arrest of six persons [details]

Director General of J&K Police Dilbag Singh said that terrorists conducted a recce of the area with the help of the locals and selected a spot to ambush the army vehicle.

Apr 28, 2023

Man detained for giving shelter to terrorists involved in Poonch terror attack [details]

Detained man allegedly provided shelter to terrorists for two months in his house to devise a strategy for the attack in which five soldiers lost their lives.

Apr 27, 2023

Bullets used by terrorists in Poonch attack were abandoned by NATO forces in Afghanistan [details]

Abandoned by Americans in Afghanistan, these bullets are capable of piercing through the bulletproof jackets worn by the troops during encounters

Apr 26, 2023

Non-bailable warrant issued against 23 more terrorists of Kishtwar operating from Pak, PoJK [details]

With the help of sleeper cells and over-ground workers, these terrorists are desperately trying to revive terrorism in the Chenab region while sitting across the border.

Apr 26, 2023

Terror outfit releases pictures of Poonch attack; forces yet to track location of hiding terrorists (details]

The People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Pakistan-backed terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) released photos of the Poonch attack on social media.

Apr 25, 2023

National Conference expels rebel leader, ex-MLA Sheikh Jabbar from primary membership of party [details]

Since November 2022 Sheikh Jabbar has been attacking party leadership for encouraging factionalism and patronizing incompetent leaders.

Apr 25, 2023

NIA attaches properties of Salahuddin's two sons; crackdown on terror intensifies in J&K [details]

Three sons of Syed Salahuddin, the self-styled commander of UJC, have already been sacked from government services for their involvement in terror activities.

Apr 24, 2023