Jammu and Kashmir

Dealing with ongoing agitation is biggest challenge before newly appointed Ladakh LG [details]

Amidst agitation of Ladakh groups Union Government removed Lieutenant Governor Radha Krishna Mathur of UT. Ladakh groups have given a "Delhi Chalo" call on February 15.

Feb 12, 2023

Centre appoints Justice N Kotiswar Singh as Chief Justice of J&K, Ladakh HC [details]

Presently, Justice N Kotiswar Singh is serving as acting Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.

Feb 12, 2023

Accommodation issue in Winter Games: J&K Govt deputes senior officers to solve problems of participants [details]

After some participants highlighted alleged "mismanagement" in providing accommodation to the players, the administration immediately set up helplines to address all issues. Participants are requested to call 99064 26160, and 94190 24133 phone numbers for any assistance.

Feb 11, 2023

P K Pole formally appointed new Chief Electoral Officer of J&K amid impending elections [details]

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday issued a formal order to appoint P K Pole as CEO. The poll panel in J&K is headless since September 2022.

Feb 11, 2023

No accommodation for "Winter Games" participants at Gulmarg amid freezing cold; video goes viral [details]

1650 players from different parts of the country are participating in the third edition of the 'Khelo India Winter Sports Game' . Organizers refute allegations of some participants.

Feb 11, 2023

Prosecuting Officer of J&K's Home Department turned into a drug peddler, dismissed from service [details]

Booked twice with contraband substances, the Jammu and Kashmir Government dismissed Waseem Ahmad Qureshi, Prosecuting Officer, from service and also disqualified him from future employment.

Feb 10, 2023

Massive reshuffle in J&K administration: Vijay Kumar Bidhuri appointed as Divisional Commission Kashmir [details]

Incumbent Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang Kondbarao Pole is appointed as Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir. Pole, shall also be Commissioner/ Secretary to the Government, Election Department.

Feb 10, 2023

5.9 million tonnes of Lithium reserves found first time in J&K's Reasi district [details]

Geological Survey of India finds Lithium and Gold Deposits. 51 mineral blocks including Lithium and Gold were handed over to State Governments

Feb 10, 2023

Picturesque Gulmarg of Kashmir is all set to host India's biggest winter sports extravaganza from Friday [details]

On February 5 Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, launched the game's anthem, mascot, and jersey.

Feb 10, 2023

Politics over anti-encroachment drive in J&K: Mehbooba detained in Delhi, released; Azad cautions govt

Anti-encroachment drive poses a threat to the "return of stone-pelting" culture in J&K, warns Azad.

Feb 8, 2023

Campaign against narco-terrorism intensified in Kashmir; two women among five drug peddlers arrested [details]

Drug mafia devises a new strategy to dodge cops; women involved in selling drugs, many women drug peddlers arrested recently.

Feb 8, 2023

Over 4,100 village defence groups constituted in J&K to foil evil designs of terrorists [details]

A total of 187 terrorists were killed and 111 counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022. During the same period, 24 terrorists were arrested.

Feb 8, 2023

"Land subsidence" in Doda village: Experts allay fear about a repetition of Joshimath in J&K [details]

Authorities pushed the panic button after 22 structures in the Nai Basti village of the Thathri area of the Doda district of J&K developed cracks. Three houses were collapsed after developing cracks.

Feb 8, 2023

In J&K, students will grade teachers; first-of-its-kind govt initiative revolutionary for education sector [see how]

Students will give monthly-based grading to their teachers through a dedicated app launched by the Chief Secretary of J&K Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta.

Feb 8, 2023

Nine products of J&K, Ladakh to get GI tag [details]

Basohli Paintings, Basholi Pashmina Woolen Products, Chikri Wood Craft, Bhaderwah Rajma, Mushkbudji Rice, Kaladi, Sulai Honey, Anardana, and Ladakh Wood Carving to obtain GI tag.

Feb 7, 2023

Indian Army ready to give befitting reply to any adverse aggression by China in Ladakh [details]

GoC-in-C Northern Command Lt General Upendra Dwivedi said that ceasefire violations, infiltration bids, or any other misadventure attempted by the adversary will be dealt with firmly.

Feb 7, 2023

In last three years 115 civilians, 135 security personnel killed in terror attacks in J&K [details]

After twin terror attacks in Dangri village on January 1 and 2, CRPF imparts training to 948 Village Defence Guards in the Rajouri district of J&K.

Feb 7, 2023

War against narco-terrorism in J&K: DCs, SSP directed to identify hotspots in respective districts [details]

While chairing the 4th UT level apex committee meeting of the Narco Coordination Center (NCORD), Chief Secretary of J&K Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta calls for waging war on drugs and focusing on the rehabilitation of victims.

Feb 7, 2023

Anti-encroachment drive in J&K: Srinagar administration lodges FIR against miscreants for circulating fake lists of land-grabbers [details]

After the circulation of forged lists of land-grabbers Omar Abdullah asks the administration to make a genuine list of encroachers of government land.

Feb 6, 2023

Dangri terror attack: NIA team starts questioning of suspects detained by J&K police [details]

During his visit to Jammu on January 13, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the National Investigation Agency will investigate the twin-terror attacks in Dangri village of the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 6, 2023