Jammu and Kashmir

Congress won't join Omar's cabinet without statehood in J&K; accuses Centre of "dual control"

Over eight months after Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress Party on Sunday reaffirmed its decision to stay out of the cabinet until full statehood is restored.

Jun 30, 2025

LG Manoj Sinha assures support to terror-affected families in Kashmir

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, during an interaction with families of terror victims in South Kashmir's Anantnag, expressed regret over decades of neglect and denial of justice to those affected by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

Jun 30, 2025

Para-Archer Sheetal Devi Wins Hearts as She Drives Car with Her Feet

Sheetal Devi, India's first armless para-archer and a native of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, stunned the nation once again by sharing a video of herself confidently driving a car using her feet.

Jun 28, 2025

Parliamentary committee to visit Pahalgam terror attack site; meetings scheduled in Jammu

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines, and Steel, chaired by senior BJP MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur, will undertake a broader study tour that includes stops in Mumbai, Coorg, and Srinagar.

Jun 28, 2025

Army Felicitates Brave Civilians of Rajouri, Poonch for Role in Operation Sindoor

In a solemn ceremony held in Rajouri, the Indian Army honoured 25 prominent civilians from the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch for their exceptional courage and cooperation during Operation Sindoor.

Jun 28, 2025

Three terror aides arrested in Sopore for using VPN, VoIP to coordinate with PAK-based handlers

In a significant breakthrough, J&K Police arrested three terror associates in Sopore for their continued involvement in anti-national activities and maintaining contact with Pakistan-based handlers via encrypted VoIP platforms and VPNs.

Jun 27, 2025

Property attachments a crucial weapon against terror, narco terrorism in J&K

Immovable assets of terrorists and drug peddlers have been seized across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to dismantle the financial backbone of illicit networks.

Jun 27, 2025

Hunt for 3 terrorists in J&K's Basantgarh intensified amid elimination of PAK Commander

A top Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Basantgarh area of J&K's Udhampur district on Thursday, while a massive search operation continues to track down three of his associates.

Jun 27, 2025

No chhadar exchange with Pakistan at Baba Chamliyal Mela on IB amid continued border tensions

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Baba Chamliyal shrine in Samba district on the International Border for the annual mela, but for the eighth consecutive year, the traditional exchange of chhadar, shakkar (sacred soil), and sharbat (holy water) with Pakistani Rangers was suspended.

Jun 26, 2025

J&K: One terrorist killed in ongoing Udhampur gunfight

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti said that four terrorists are believed to be trapped in the ongoing encounter.

Jun 26, 2025

Omar Abdullah offers to step aside for BJP CM to Restore J&K Statehood

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said he is willing to step down in favour of a BJP Chief Minister if it ensures the restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory.

Jun 26, 2025

Gunfight erupts between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Udhampur

Officials said that after suspicious movement was reported in the Basantgarh area of the district, security forces started a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) in the area this morning.

Jun 26, 2025

Emergency was darkest chapter in India's democracy: J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha termed the 1975 Emergency as the most inhuman act in India's democratic history, calling it the darkest chapter since independence.

Jun 26, 2025

Suspected thief paraded semi-naked by cops, tied to police vehicle in Jammu

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched an inquiry after a video surfaced showing a semi-naked youth being paraded with slippers around his neck, tied to the bonnet of a police vehicle in Bakshi Nagar.

Jun 25, 2025

Omar Abdullah willing to dissolve Assembly to restore J&K statehood

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he is open to the dissolution of the Assembly and fresh elections if it leads to the restoration of statehood.

Jun 25, 2025

Govt seals Rs 1,982 crore deals for defence hardware to beef up Army's counter-terror capability

Executed through fast-track procedures under the EP mandate, the procurement aims to enhance situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and protection for troops deployed in CT environments. The acquisitions were completed within compressed timelines to ensure rapid capability augmentation, according to the statement.

Jun 24, 2025

Centre approves Rs 10,637 crore road, tunnel projects to boost connectivity in J&K

In a significant boost to infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Government has approved road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore under the 2025–26 National Highways Action Plan.

Jun 23, 2025

NIA gets 5-day custody of two brothers held for sheltering PAK terrorists behind Pahalgam massacre

A local court in Jammu granted the NIA five-day custody of the duo, whose interrogation has shifted the investigation's trajectory and confirmed key identities behind the attack.

Jun 23, 2025

J&K Police attach property of arrested terrorist in Udhampur; crackdown on terrorists continue

In a continued crackdown on terror networks and their supporters, Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached properties belonging to three terror accused in Udhampur and Handwara over the past three days.

Jun 23, 2025

Shauryathon 2025: Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde joins over 25,000 participants ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Sarhad Shauryathon 2025, a high-altitude marathon to honour the valour of Indian soldiers during the Kargil War, was held on Sunday at the historic Kargil War Memorial in Drass. Attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and senior Army officials, the event witnessed the participation of over 25,000 athletes from across the country.

Jun 22, 2025