Jammu and Kashmir

Cold wave grips J&K after snowfall in higher reaches; historic Mughal road closed [details]

The Union Territory of J&K is likely to witness light to moderate snowfall; prediction of rains in plains of Jammu.

Dec 23, 2021

Politics Over Proposals Of Delimitation Panel: Estranged Partner Flays Gupkar Alliance For Befooling People [details]

Peoples' Conference chairman Sajad Lone flays PAGD leadership on approaching Supreme Court; asking them to "stop lying through your teeth".

Dec 22, 2021

Nomads Of J&K Elated To Get Political Reservation After 30-Year Struggle [details]

Despite having a 15 percent population, STs were denied political reservations in J&K. That changes.

Dec 22, 2021

India exposes PAK; cracks down on fake news network spreading anti-India propaganda [details]

The Ministry observed that most of the content pertains to subjects sensitive from the perspective of national security and are factually incorrect, and are being mainly posted from Pakistan as a coordinated disinformation network against India.

Dec 21, 2021

J&K reports first Omicron case; Jammu residents test positive [details]

Panic grips Jammu city after first Omicron cases reported; authorities depute teams to intensify testing.

Dec 21, 2021

Politics over proposal of Delimitation Commission: Gupkar Alliance dubs panel's suggestion as 'Divisive'

Constituted in March 2020, Delimitation Commission proposes six more assembly seats for Jammu, one for Kashmir Valley.

Dec 21, 2021

J&K PDD employees call off strike; the stalemate ends, masses rejoice [details]

In what is a huge relief to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Power Development Department have called off the strike after three days.

Dec 21, 2021

Army Takes Control of Grid Stations Across Jammu To Restore Power Supply; Power Reforms Inevitable [details]

Most demands of agitating employees fulfilled; power reforms inevitable in J&K, Govt clarifies after talks failed.

Dec 20, 2021

Power supply snapped in most of J&K amid intense cold wave; authorities seek Army's help [details]

Power outrages worsening in J&K as over 20,000 power employees on indefinite strike.

Dec 19, 2021

Trouble in Gupkar Alliance; differences crop up among constituents amid Delimitation Commission meeting [details]

Ending suspension, NC announces to participate in Delimitation Commission's scheduled meeting at Delhi on December 20.

Dec 19, 2021

Who is Rakesh Balwal; IPS officer who cracked Pulwama case is Srinagar's new SSP [details]

Rakesh Balwal, IPS, was part of the NIA team that presented the 13,800 page chargesheet to the court on the Pulwama terror attack and everything in between, which led to multiple arrests.

Dec 16, 2021

Big initiative to enhance health infrastructure in J&K; two medi-cities approved for Jammu and Kashmir [details]

J&K woos private investment to lessen the burden on the overburdened public health sector in UT. Already J&K has received investment proposals of over Rs 3000 crore in the healthcare and medical education sectors.

Dec 16, 2021

Massive reshuffle in J&K Police; Rakesh Bhalwal is now SSP Srinagar [details]

Instrumental in solving many terror funding cases in J&K, Rakesh Balwal is the officer who brought Pulwama attackers to justice during deputation in NIA.

Dec 16, 2021

Dreaded Hizbul terrorist killed in Pulwama after he refused to surrender [details]

Categorized as 'A+' terrorist, the killed HM terrorist was involved in a series of killings including an attack on security picket of a migrant camp.

Dec 15, 2021

No timeline; statehood to J&K at appropriate time: Election Commission to decide on assembly polls [details]

MoS Home Nityanand Rai informs Rajya Sabha that J&K will get statehood at an appropriate time. Minister claims that there is a decline in terror activities after August 2019.

Dec 15, 2021

Targeted killings of cops a new strategy of terrorists to demoralize J&K Police [details]

Two foreigners, one local terrorist were involved in a pre-planned attack on a bus carrying 25 cops of J&K Police.

Dec 14, 2021

Forces eliminate terrorist in Poonch; encounter erupts after lull of two months [details]

First contact with hiding terrorists was established on October 11 in Poonch's Mendhar area; nine soldiers including two JCOs lost their lives in October encounters.

Dec 14, 2021

Fact check: Old video shared as Srinagar terror attack; goes viral with misleading context

An old video of a terrorist attack on police party in Srinagar, showing injured jawans, is being falsely linked to the recent terrorist attack in Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar.

Dec 14, 2021

Srinagar terror attack: PM Modi seeks details, J&K leaders condemn [details]

Terrorists on Monday evening attacked a police bus at Srinagar's Pantha Chowk, killing two police personnel and injuring 12 others, including four critically.

Dec 13, 2021

Ladakh observes shutdown for statehood, constitutional safeguards; hints at mass movement [details]

Apex Committee of Ladakh demands statehood, separate Lok Sabha seats for Kargil, Leh, constitutional guarantee on the lines of the 6th schedule.

Dec 13, 2021