Jammu and Kashmir

Fake students, bogus courses: How crores were looted from ST scholarship funds in J&K

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has uncovered a massive scam involving misappropriation of crores of rupees meant for the post-matric scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.

May 26, 2025

Operation Sindoor a testament to India's scientific, military prowess: LG Manoj Sinha

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the success of Operation Sindoor as a shining example of India's indigenous defence capabilities and scientific excellence. Speaking at the launch of the Physics Bharat Yatra in Udhampur, he emphasized the transformative strides India has made in self-reliance under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

May 26, 2025

Aga Ruhullah's veiled attack on leadership sparks row within National Conference

Tensions surfaced within the National Conference (NC) after Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi posted a veiled critique of the party leadership, urging leaders to "rise or step aside." The post, quoting poet Janbaaz Kishtwari, came a day after reports of a walkout during a working committee meeting.

May 25, 2025

PAK shelling turns Poonch into town of tears, tragedies; Bhargava family loses only son

The border town of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir was devastated by intense Pakistani shelling on the night of May 6–7, leading to the deaths of at least 13–15 civilians and injuries to 59 others. Among the victims were three children, including 12-year-old twins and a 13-year-old boy.

May 25, 2025

Arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra to be taken to Pahalgam; here's why

Jyoti Malhotra, a well-known YouTuber from Haryana, has been arrested on charges of espionage for Pakistan. She is accused of sharing sensitive information with ISI operatives.

May 25, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Visits Shelling-Hit Poonch, Promises to Raise Victims' Grievances Nationally

Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Jammu and Kashmir's border town of Poonch following recent cross-border shelling by Pakistan that killed 13 people and injured over 40.

May 25, 2025

"Badge of Sacrifice" presented to DySP Himayun Bhat's family; what does it signify?

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi presented the 'Badge of Sacrifice' and 'Certificate of Honour' to the families of soldiers and officers who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Among the honoured was DySP Himayun Muzzammil Bhat of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, who was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu a day earlier for his gallantry during a terrorist encounter in Anantnag in September 2023.

May 23, 2025

"Why am I alive?": Jammu's hospital echoes with father's cries who lost twins in PAK shelling

After 15 days in a coma, a Poonch resident, Rameez Khan, awakens to the devastating news of losing his 12-year-old children to Pakistani shelling—a tragedy that shattered an entire family and left a hospital ward in mourning.

May 23, 2025

CBI files chargesheet against ex-J&K Governor Satyapal Malik in Kiru Hydropower scam

After a three-year probe, CBI names Malik and five others in alleged corruption case. The ex-governor says he's unwell, unable to respond to calls.

May 22, 2025

TMC Backs NC's statehood demand amid LoC tensions in J&K

After the National Conference passed a resolution demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) extended its support, calling it a "legitimate aspiration" of the region's people.

May 22, 2025

One month after Pahalgam attack: Six terrorists eliminated, hunt on for remaining

A month after the brutal terror attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of unarmed tourists, Indian security forces have eliminated six of the fourteen terrorists involved. In a strong counter-offensive, the Indian Army carried out targeted strikes on nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and PoJK.

May 22, 2025

J&K govt goes on cyber offense; all departments ordered to go .gov

To safeguard official digital infrastructure, the J&K Government has issued a comprehensive directive mandating all departments to adopt standard cybersecurity practices. All departments are directed to deactivate unauthorized websites hosted on non-government domains, exclusively use official NIC email IDs, and undergo a detailed IT infrastructure audit.

May 21, 2025

Poonch's Christ School in Mourning: Grief Halts Classes After Shelling Tragedy

Although Christ School in the border town of Poonch has reopened after the deadly May 7 shelling by Pakistan, formal classes remain suspended. The tragic loss of twin siblings, Aruba and Ayan Khan, students at the school, has left the community in deep grief

May 21, 2025

Poonch: Epicentre of Operation Sindoor as Indian forces deliver decisive blow to enemy south of Pir Panjal

In the wake of Pakistan's unprovoked shelling that devastated Poonch town and claimed 13 civilian lives, the Indian Army launched a swift and calibrated response under Operation Sindoor. Brigadier Mudit Mahajan, Commander of the Poonch Brigade, revealed that the Army inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and struck key terror hideouts across the LoC.

May 20, 2025

EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch PM Dick Schoof, thanks Netherlands for strong stand against terrorism

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met with the Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague, thanking him for the European nation's unequivocal condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir which had resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.

May 20, 2025

Jammu border schools reopen amid ceasefire; fear keeps attendance low

As schools reopen in the border areas of Jammu following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, attendance remains low due to widespread fear and uncertainty.

May 19, 2025

Pakistan-based terrorists use family links to orchestrate attacks in Poonch

SIA chargesheet reveals cross-border radicalization and recruitment of local youth for grenade attacks on religious sites and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

May 19, 2025

People back Operation Sindoor, Modi govt seen as strongest in tackling terror: Opinion Poll

A nationwide opinion poll conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications has revealed overwhelming public support for the Modi government's military response to the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The covert strike, dubbed Operation Sindoor, has not only received widespread approval but also significantly enhanced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's domestic and international image, according to the findings.

May 19, 2025

Arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Allegedly Conducted Recce in Pahalgam Before Terror Attack

Travel vlogger and YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, known for her channel Travel with Joe, has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. The 33-year-old from Hisar, Haryana, allegedly conducted a reconnaissance of the Pahalgam area just months before a terror attack in April 2025 that killed 26 people.

May 18, 2025

J&K Police Conduct Major Anti-Terror Raids in Poonch; Army Defuses 42 Unexploded Shells

In a significant security operation, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday carried out multiple raids across Poonch district, targeting overground workers (OGWs) and relatives of terrorists operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

May 18, 2025