Jammu and Kashmir

Rains wreak havoc in Jammu; mother-daughter washed away in flash flood in Ramban [details]

Authorities issued a warning saying the next 12 hours were crucial; people are asked not to venture out. A flood alert has also been sounded in some parts of Jammu province.

Aug 11, 2022

J&K Govt to revive 117-year-old Asia's second oldest heritage power project; Rs 133cr approved [details]

The J&K administration has set in motion the process for the revival of J&K's first hydroelectric project in the Baramulla district which has been defunct since 1992. This project was built in the year 1905 by Dogra ruler Maharaja Partap Singh.

Aug 11, 2022

Three soldiers killed in action attempting to foil major suicide attack in J&K's Rajouri [details]

Three soldiers including some Subedar lost their lives while foiling a suicide attack in the Darhal area of Rajouri district on early Thursday morning.

Aug 11, 2022

J&K govt declares August 5 as "corruption-free day"; honours abrogation of Article 370 [details]

After the public announcement by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, J&K Government on Thursday issued official order to celebrate August 5 as a "day of resolution for freedom from corruption".

Aug 11, 2022

Two terrorists killed, five soldiers injured in fierce gun-battle in J&K's Rajouri district [details]

Terrorists were trying to sneak into the Army's Post in the Darhal area of Rajouri district.

Aug 11, 2022

Killer of Kashmiri Pandit employee, female singer among three terrorists eliminated in Budgam [details]

The self-styled commander of LeT Lateef Rather killed in an encounter had issued orders of killing Kashmir Pandit employee Rahul Bhat and famous female singer Amreen Bhat.

Aug 10, 2022

Punjab drug peddler had links with Kashmir terror groups; funded terrorism in valley [details]

J&K Police had arrested Jagtar Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran Punjab, with Rs 1.91 crore and 250 grams of heroin. He was travelling in a Scorpio registered in the name of Punjab Police.

Aug 10, 2022

Forces foil attempt to repeat another Pulwama in Kashmir [details]

Major terror strike averted ahead of Independence Day in Pulwama, 30 kg IED recovered in Pulwama; forces on high alert in Kashmir.

Aug 10, 2022

J&K EC extends date of publishing final rolls; encourages youth's participation in electoral process

The earlier date of publishing the final electoral roll was October 31, 2022. Now the date has been extended to November 25 to give chance to youth to enrol as voters for the coming assembly elections.

Aug 9, 2022

J&K Congress launches parallel "Tiranga Yatra" to counter BJP's "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign [details]

Congress blames BJP for creating a false narrative by distorting history. BJP charges Congress with compromising the nation's interests to remain in power.

Aug 9, 2022

Jobs not for sale in J&K; govt assures recruitment on merit basis [details]

The recruitment process of the Sub-Inspectors in J&K Police was cancelled after detecting fraud in written examinations, demonstrating fair and transparent recruitment process.

Aug 9, 2022

Pahari leaders' meeting with Amit Shah intensifies politics in J&K [details]

Opposing ST status to Paharis, Gujjars smell a deep-rooted conspiracy to deprive the deserving tribals of their constitutional rights.

Aug 9, 2022

Shooting stones claim lives of two devotees in Shiv Khori shrine in Reasi; some injured [details]

As today is the last Monday of Sawan month, there was a heavy rush of devotees at the cave shrine situated in the Reasi district of J&K.

Aug 8, 2022

J&K Congress divided over demand to restore Article 370 [details]

Restoration of Article 370 is impossible; Congress leaders appear to be reconciled with reality.

Aug 8, 2022

Terror funding case: NIA conducts raids in residences of members of Jamaat-e-Islami in Jammu, Doda [details]

Despite being declared a banned organization activists of Jamaat-e-Islami are collecting money in the name of charity to fund terror groups active in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 8, 2022

"Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign becomes a mass movement in J&K; sets enthusiastic atmosphere [details]

From Kathua to Kupwara, J&K residents are enthusiastic about the campaign.

Aug 7, 2022

Mob attacks police party during search operation in J&K village; cops severely injured [details]

Cops were searching the Maggar Khad area of Kathua district ahead of Independence Day after getting information about the movement of some suspects.

Aug 7, 2022

Muharram processions held peacefully in Kashmir amid restrictions [details]

After directions of the High Court, the Srinagar administration imposes certain restrictions to ensure the safety and security of devotees and citizens.

Aug 7, 2022

J&K farmers switch to castor crops; overcome monkey menace with govt's help [details]

Thousands of hectares of crops are usually affected every year in the Kandi belts of Jammu province due to monkeys. Some villagers abandon their homes and hearths in the Udhampur district due to the monkey menace.

Aug 7, 2022

Ramban blast case solved; two terrorists arrested by J&K Police [details]

BJP leader-turned-LeT terrorist Talib Hussain was trying to revive terrorism in the Ramban district of Jammu.

Aug 6, 2022