Jammu and Kashmir

"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

Security forces release sketches, photos of terrorists who carried out Pahalgam attack

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

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra among 6 others arrested for spying for Pakistan [Details]

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

India set to sharpen military edge with Rs 50,000 cr budget surge post 'Operation Sindoor'

No DGMO-Level Meeting Today: Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan Intact, No Expiry Date

Amid rumours about the termination of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, defence officials clarified that the truce, established on May 12 through DGMO-level talks, remains in full effect with no expiry date.

May 18, 2025

Haunted by Sirens, Sound of Drones: Jammu Struggles for Peace a Week After Ceasefire

A week after a ceasefire declaration by the DGMOs of India and Pakistan, the people of Jammu continue to live in fear and psychological distress. For the first time since the 1971 war, residents of Jammu city experienced a war-like situation marked by drone threats, missile alerts, sirens, and blackouts.

May 17, 2025

Nagpur Woman Mysteriously Goes Missing Near LoC in Ladakh; Suspected to Have Crossed into PoJK

A 36-year-old woman from Nagpur, identified as Sunita Bholeshwar Jamgade, has gone missing from Hunderban village near the LoC in Ladakh's Kargil district. Authorities suspect she may have crossed into PoJK, though no official confirmation has been made.

May 17, 2025

Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule among 7 MPs to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack

In a strong diplomatic counteroffensive following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, India has decided to dispatch multiple delegations of Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political spectrum to key countries around the world.

May 17, 2025

Omar-Mehbooba face-off over Indus Water Treaty sparks political storm in J&K

A fresh political clash has erupted in J&K between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti over the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). Omar's remarks on reviving the Tulbul Navigation Project triggered a strong reaction from Mehbooba, who called the comments provocative amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.

May 16, 2025

Six out of 14 terrorists linked to Pahalgam attack killed by security forces; manhunt continues

In a significant breakthrough following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, security forces have neutralized six of the 14 terrorists listed for their involvement in the incident. The terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in the Shopian and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir.

May 16, 2025

Prev 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Next

Jammu and Kashmir

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jammu border schools reopen amid ceasefire; fear keeps attendance low

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

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

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

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

No DGMO-Level Meeting Today: Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan Intact, No Expiry Date

Haunted by Sirens, Sound of Drones: Jammu Struggles for Peace a Week After Ceasefire

Nagpur Woman Mysteriously Goes Missing Near LoC in Ladakh; Suspected to Have Crossed into PoJK

Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule among 7 MPs to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack

Omar-Mehbooba face-off over Indus Water Treaty sparks political storm in J&K

Six out of 14 terrorists linked to Pahalgam attack killed by security forces; manhunt continues

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious