Jammu and Kashmir

Army Chief reviews security preparedness in Kashmir ahead of Amarnath Yatra

With the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 set to begin on July 3, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Kashmir region to review the security grid and readiness of forces.

Jun 22, 2025

Business struggles continue for locals two months after Pahalgam carnage

The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians—mostly tourists—was an attempt to incite communal hatred by targeting victims based on their religion.

Jun 22, 2025

J&K Tehsildar Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe to Allow Cutting of Walnut Trees

In a major crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir arrested the Tehsildar of Qaziabad, Ghulam Rasool Bhat, and his associate while accepting the second instalment of a ₹1 lakh bribe in Handwara.

Jun 21, 2025

Quota Row Escalates in J&K: Omar Defends Reservation Report Process, Slams PDP's Double Standards

Amid political controversy over reservation rules in J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified that the Cabinet Subcommittee's report on quotas will be reviewed by the Law Department before any final decision is made.

Jun 21, 2025

Inquiry Ordered into Irregularities in PMGSY Road Projects in J&K's Poonch

The J&K government has initiated an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the execution of several road projects under the PMGSY in Poonch district. A two-member panel has been directed to submit a report within 30 days.

Jun 21, 2025

Omar Opposes Centre's Canal Plan to Divert J&K River Water to Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly opposed the Union Government's proposed plan to construct a 113-kilometre-long canal to divert surplus water from the Chenab River to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Jun 21, 2025

Operation Sindoor a message of strength: Rajnath Singh lauds armed forces in Udhampur

During his interaction with soldiers at Northern Command in Udhampur, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor has sent a clear message to terrorists and their backers that New India will respond to terror with strength and strategy.

Jun 20, 2025

J&K reservation storm: PDP pressures NC govt to make reservation panel report public

Political tensions have escalated in Jammu and Kashmir as the PDP intensifies its demand for the public release of the Cabinet Subcommittee report on reservation policy.

Jun 20, 2025

Newborns swapped at birth: 2022 mix-up confirmed after over two years in Jammu's hospital

A Doda-based family discovered that their newborn daughter had been swapped with another baby at birth. The revelation came two and a half years later, prompting a DNA test that confirmed the mix-up.

Jun 20, 2025

Northern Army Commander reviews operational logistics in J&K; Army intensifies patrolling in Doda

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, visited operational logistics units in Jammu and Kashmir to review transformation efforts aimed at enhancing multi-domain operational readiness.

Jun 19, 2025

Over 100 Indian students evacuated from Iran; 90 from Kashmir return via Armenia

Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, 110 Indian students — including 90 from Jammu and Kashmir — have been successfully evacuated from Iran's conflict-hit regions.

Jun 19, 2025

Kashmiri students safely back to Delhi from Iran, flag poor bus quality to reach home in J&K

Ninety-four students belonging to Jammu and Kashmir were evacuated from Iran and reached Delhi safely. While they thanked the Centre for the help, the students expressed displeasure over the buses provided by the Omar Abdullah government to take them home from the national capital.

Jun 19, 2025

All eyes on Cabinet as CSC submits report on reservation rules in J&K

Omar Abdullah-led government may take a policy call on subcommittee recommendations; ST status extension and quota changes under scrutiny.

Jun 18, 2025

Nearly 100 Kashmiri Students Evacuated from Iran to Armenia Amid Escalating Conflict

Amid rising hostilities between Iran and Israel, nearly 100 students from Kashmir studying in Iran have reached Yerevan, Armenia, and are expected to fly to New Delhi on Wednesday.

Jun 18, 2025

J&K reopens 16 tourist spots closed after Pahalgam terror attack; locals, tourist welcome move

After Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced a phased reopening of tourism infrastructure, the Jammu and Kashmir Government reopened 16 tourist destinations—eight each in Kashmir and Jammu divisions—that were shut down following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.

Jun 17, 2025

Amarnath Yatra routes declared 'no fly zones' from July 1 to August 10; govt ups security

To ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared the entire pilgrimage route a 'No Flying Zone' from July 1 to August 10.

Jun 17, 2025

SIA attaches property of PAK-based terrorist in J&K's Kupwara

In a continued crackdown on terror networks and their support systems, the SIA of Jammu and Kashmir Police attached land owned by Pakistan-based absconding terrorist Abdul Hamid Lone in north Kashmir's Kupwara district. The action was taken under legal sanction from the NIA Court, Kulgam.

Jun 16, 2025

Free hand given to forces to eradicate terrorism from J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

Reaffirming his commitment to eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that security forces have been given complete freedom to act against terrorists and dismantle their ecosystem.

Jun 16, 2025

Border shelling triggers surge in heart ailments across Jammu region; medical interventions launched

Following the recent cross-border shelling by Pakistan in response to Operation Sindoor, border residents are experiencing a significant rise in heart-related illnesses. Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head of Cardiology at GMC Jammu, led a health camp in Mendhar, where acute stress and anxiety were identified as major contributors to cardiovascular conditions.

Jun 15, 2025

NC claims credit after LG Sinha hands job letter to slain Ponywalla's wife

After J&K LG Manoj Sinha handed over a government job appointment letter to the widow of Adil Shah, a Ponywalla killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the ruling NC claimed credit for the move, asserting that the order had already been prepared under the previous elected government.

Jun 15, 2025