Jammu and Kashmir

79 cyclists, 79 km on 79th Independence Day: J&K LG felicitates BSF's unique cycle rally

To commemorate the 79th Independence Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) organised a unique cycle rally — 'Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' — in Kashmir, with 79 cyclists covering 79 km. The rally, involving 40 local youth and 39 BSF personnel, aimed to foster patriotism and national unity.

Aug 12, 2025

Historic 1508-metre long Tricolour at mega Tiranga Rally in J&K's Doda

Organised under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, the massive Tricolour, prepared by the district administration, was carried by school students in a striking display of patriotism on Monday.

Aug 12, 2025

J&K L-G can nominate five members to Legislative Assembly: MHA to High Court

The MHA filed the affidavit in response to a plea of Congress leader and party spokesperson, Ravinder Sharma, challenging the constitutional validity of sections 15, 15-A and 15-B of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which made provisions for the L-G to nominate five members of the legislative assembly over and above the sanctioned strength.

Aug 11, 2025

Omar Abdullah cracks the whip as rotten meat scandal unfolds in J&K; directs criminal action

In response to the alarming seizure of large quantities of rotten and substandard meat across J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered strict punitive action against violators and intensified food safety enforcement across the Union Territory.

Aug 11, 2025

Day 2 of J&K's Kishtwar encounter: Hunt intensifies for most wanted Hizbul terrorists

The ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district entered its second day, with security forces intensifying the operation to neutralize the two most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Riyaz Ahmad and Mudassar Hazari.

Aug 11, 2025

Kargil, Leh leaders join forces in hunger strike for statehood; Sonam Wangchuk participates

On the second day of a three-day hunger strike in Kargil, prominent Buddhist leaders and activist Sonam Wangchuk joined hands with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB), presenting a rare united front for Ladakh's constitutional and political rights.

Aug 11, 2025

PM flags off Vande Bharat to connect Golden Temple with Vaishno Devi Shrine

Fourth Vande Bharat gift to J&K set to boost pilgrimage tourism and regional connectivity; LG Manoj Sinha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hail unprecedented infrastructure growth.

Aug 11, 2025

J&K's mega crackdown on rotten meat: 27 quintals of expired frozen chicken, fish seized in Jammu

The Food Safety and Legal Metrology Departments intensified their statewide crackdown on substandard food products, seizing over 27 quintals of rotten fish and chicken in Jammu city and more than two quintals of unfit mutton in Baramulla.

Aug 10, 2025

Indian Railways marks historic milestone on Raksha Bandhan; Anantnag Goods Shed opens for freight movement

In a landmark development, Indian Railways has successfully run the first-ever freight train to J&K's Anantnag district, connecting the region to the national freight network. The move, celebrated by PM Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is expected to reduce transportation costs, boost trade, and ensure uninterrupted supply chains—especially during winters.

Aug 10, 2025

Two Soldiers Lost Their Lives as Kashmir Operation Enters Ninth Day

In one of the longest ongoing anti-terror operations in recent years, two Army soldiers were martyred in an overnight gunfight with terrorists in the dense forests of Kulgam district in south Kashmir.

Aug 9, 2025

J&K Police crackdown on bookstores after ban on 25 'radicalizing' books

A day after the J&K Government banned 25 books for allegedly promoting terrorism, secessionism, and radicalization among youth, police teams across the Union Territory carried out coordinated searches at major bookstores to enforce the ban.

Aug 7, 2025

CRPF vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Udhampur; three jawans killed

In a tragic accident, three CRPF personnel were killed and 15 others injured after their vehicle skidded off a mountainous road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Kandva–Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday.

Aug 7, 2025

Kargil Democratic Alliance to hold hunger strike amid Centre's silence on Ladakh talks

As the Ministry of Home Affairs has yet to schedule the next round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced a three-day hunger strike in Kargil from August 9, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union Territory.

Aug 7, 2025

Anti-terrorist operation enters 7th day in J&K's Kulgam district

The security operation in the Akhal forest area of Kulgam district started last week after joint forces began a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the region following intelligence inputs about the presence of a group of terrorists there.

Aug 7, 2025

B.Tech student Bihar ran arms network for Jammu gangs; arrested in Bihar

In a major breakthrough, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Kaif Ahmed, a B.Tech student from the Central University of Jammu and a native of Siwan, Bihar, for allegedly supplying illegal arms to notorious gangs.

Aug 6, 2025

Masquerading as traders, two held in Delhi for running global terror funding network

In a major breakthrough against the terror financing ecosystem, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two individuals from New Delhi for operating a global terror funding syndicate linked to the proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Aug 6, 2025

J&K: Gorkha community celebrates sixth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

An atmosphere of festivity was visible among the Gorkha community as they described the revocation of special status as the beginning of peace and prosperity in the region, ending decades of discrimination and deprivation. They also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the bold decision six years ago.

Aug 6, 2025

Kashmir gets new Divisional Commissioner; 14 IAS, JKAS officers transferred

Among the notable changes, Naveen S.L. (AGMUT: 2012), previously Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, has been reassigned as Secretary to the Government, Civil Aviation Department. He will also assume the responsibilities of Commissioner, Civil Aviation, relieving Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (AGMUT: 2009) of the additional charge.

Aug 5, 2025

Former outspoken Governor of J&K Satya Pal Malik passes away

Satya Pal Malik, the last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away this morning after battling kidney-related ailments. Known for his outspoken and often controversial remarks, Malik served as Governor during several pivotal moments in J&K's history, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the Pulwama terror attack.

Aug 5, 2025

Congress declares August 5 as Black Day; vows to continue statehood demand

As part of its intensified campaign for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress Party has announced it will observe August 5 as a "Black Day" to mark the revocation of the region's statehood in 2019.

Aug 5, 2025