Jammu and Kashmir

DPAP leaders

Fall of DPAP? Ghulam Nabi Azad's party loses three more loyalists to Congress

What began as a bold political experiment in 2022 has turned into a steady unraveling for Ghulam Nabi Azad's DPAP. One after another, senior leaders have returned to the Congress. The latest Ghar-Wapsi of three prominent leaders adds to a long list of deserters over the past three years, pushing the party to the brink of irrelevance. 11 days ago
Eight Locations in Kashmir Valley Searched by Counter Intelligence

Another Kashmiri doctor, his wife arrested in J&K crackdown against digital radicalisation

The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has detained Dr. Umer Farooq and his wife, Shahzada Akhtar, in a major crackdown across Srinagar, Kulgam, and Anantnag for allegedly using their professional standing to promote online radicalisation and extremist propaganda. Multiple digital devices, SIM cards, and incriminating material were seized during coordinated raids conducted under FIR No. 05/2025. 12 days ago
Troops on LoC

Jammu on high alert amid rising terror threat; security beefed up

In the wake of recent terror-related arrests, Jammu has been placed on high alert with enhanced deployment across sensitive areas. Police are conducting door-to-door outreach, urging installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras, and tightening security at transport hubs and religious sites. 13 days ago
Migratory birds

Migratory birds flock to Gharana wetland on Indo-PAK border

Over 25,000 winter visitors—including bar-headed geese—start arriving near the International Border as the famed wetland transforms into a vibrant avian hub. The first batch of visitors, including around 300 bar-headed geese—among the highest-flying birds in the world—has already arrived. 15 days ago
NC-Congress leaders

Congress hits out at NC after historic Budgam loss amid ongoing conflict

The ruling National Conference suffered a historic setback in the Budgam Assembly by-election, losing the seat for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir's political history. The Congress, visibly displeased with its coalition partner, blamed the defeat on unfulfilled promises and alleged administrative misconduct. 15 days ago
Video Shows Impact Of Blast At J&K Police Station. Bodies Found 300 Metres Away

Video Shows Impact Of Blast At J&K Police Station; Bodies Found 300 Metres Away

CCTV footage from a nearby house showed the impact of the explosion, which left a trail of destruction. Another video showed fire crews battling flames as heavy smoke rose from the blast site. Massive debris was also seen on the ground, with multiple vehicles on fire. Body parts were reportedly thrown in neighbouring houses about 300 metres away. 16 days ago
PDP candidate

Historic Upset: PDP Stuns NC, Wins Budgam Seat for the First Time

In a landmark political upset, the PDP wrested the Budgam Assembly seat from the ruling NC, marking the first-ever NC defeat in the constituency's electoral history. PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi won by 4,478 votes, securing 21,576 against NC's Aga Syed Mehmood, who polled 17,098. 16 days ago
Divyani Rana

BJP retains J&K's Nagrota seat; Divyani Rana wins by 24,647 votes

The BJP scored a major victory in J&K as Divyani Rana won the Nagrota Assembly by-election by a margin of 24,647 votes, retaining the seat held by her late father, Devender Singh Rana. Divyani secured 42,350 votes, defeating Harsh Dev Singh of the Panthers Party, who polled 17,703 votes, while NC's Shamim Begum finished third with 10,872 votes. 17 days ago
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