Jammu and Kashmir

Border Shelling Claims Lives, Leaves Lingering Trauma in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch District

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

Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K's Rajouri

The security forces have been aggressively carrying out operations against terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs) and their sympathisers.

Jun 15, 2025

Row over Urdu requirement in Naib Tehsildar recruitment deepens regional divide in J&K

The JKSSB decision to mandate working knowledge of Urdu for Naib Tehsildar recruitment has sparked a major political and regional controversy. While the NC and PDP have defended the move, calling Urdu a historical and unifying administrative language of J&K, the BJP and its youth wing, BJYM, have opposed the requirement, terming it discriminatory against Jammu-based aspirants.

Jun 13, 2025

J&K CM, other leaders condemn Israeli strike on Iran; slam western silence

Prominent political leaders from J&K, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, and NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi, strongly condemned Israel's recent military strike on Iran, calling it unjustified and provocative.

Jun 13, 2025

J&K Dy CM slams LG for bureaucratic interference; warns against undermining democracy in UT

A day after the transfer and posting of 24 IAS and JKAS officers by the Lieutenant Governor, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary criticized the bureaucratic system for ignoring elected representatives and undermining the democratic mandate in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 12, 2025

LG Manoj Sinha Performs 'Pratham Puja' to Mark Start of This Year's Amarnath Yatra

On the occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the traditional 'Pratham Puja' at the Amarnath Holy Cave, officially commencing the Amarnath Yatra 2025. The Lieutenant Governor also conducted a review of infrastructure at Baltal and interacted with service providers in Sonamarg.

Jun 11, 2025

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Unity, Urges Smooth Conduct of Amarnath Yatra

Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti appealed to the people of Kashmir to uphold the region's tradition of communal harmony by ensuring the peaceful conduct of the pilgrimage.

Jun 11, 2025

BJP Leader Ravinder Raina plays cricket in Pahalgam to boost public confidence

In the wake of the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that shook Kashmir's tourism sector, BJP leader Ravinder Raina took to the cricket pitch with local youth, while the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) launched a nationwide 'Rally for Valley' campaign.

Jun 10, 2025

NC MP holds anti-reservation protest outside J&K CM's residence

Reservation row in J&K: Sub-committee submits report as deadline expires

As the six-month deadline to review Jammu and Kashmir's reservation policy expired, Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo confirmed that the Cabinet Sub-Committee has completed its task and finalized a report, which will be presented to the Cabinet.

Jun 10, 2025

J&K govt orders reshuffle in middle-rung administration

J&K govt orders reshuffle in middle-rung admn; 134 JKAS officers transferred

In a major reshuffle of the middle-rung civil administration, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered transfers and postings of 134 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers.

Jun 10, 2025

From Hospital ICU, Satya Pal Malik Hits Back at BJP, CBI Charges on Kiru Project

Amid serious health concerns and ICU admission, former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik has publicly rejected allegations of corruption in the Kiru Hydropower Project, days after the CBI filed a chargesheet against him and five others.

Jun 8, 2025

Amid Terror Shadow, Over 3.31 Lakh Register for Amarnath Yatra 2025

Undeterred by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, over 3.31 lakh devotees have already registered for the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025, set to begin on July 3. The 38-day pilgrimage will conclude on Raksha Bandhan, August 9.

Jun 7, 2025

J&K's Poonch Bleeds in Silence: A Month of Pain, Fear, Resilience

Exactly one month after the Pakistani Army launched a devastating artillery attack on the border town of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, fear and trauma still haunt its residents. The shelling on May 7, 2025, claimed 14 civilian lives and left behind a town scarred by destruction, grief, and insecurity.

Jun 7, 2025

Memorable Event: Uttar Pradesh Family Celebrates Son's Birthday on the World's Highest Rail Bridge

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, a family from Varanasi celebrated their six-year-old son's birthday aboard the train as it crossed the iconic Chenab Bridge—the highest railway bridge in the world.

Jun 7, 2025

Inauguration of Kashmir Rail Link: June 6 to Mark a Historic Leap in J&K Connectivity, says PM Modi

On the eve of a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that June 6 would mark a transformative milestone with the inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

Jun 7, 2025

Omar jokes about 'demotion'; hopes for statehood restoration from PM Modi

Amid mounting pressure from political rivals in Kashmir over the statehood issue, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah humorously raised the matter before Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally in Katra. Omar referred to his "demotion" from a state CM to a Union Territory CM and expressed confidence that normalcy and full statehood would return soon.

Jun 7, 2025

Operation Sindoor broke Pakistan's backbone, they'll never forget it: PM Modi in J&K

Addressing a rally in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, after inaugurating the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link and other development projects, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan and its terror proxies never expected such a bold response from India.

Jun 6, 2025

NIA raids 32 locations in J&K; targets hybrid terrorists, OGWs linked to LeT, JeM

In a major counter-terror operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches at 32 locations across Jammu and Kashmir to dismantle the Pakistan-backed terror ecosystem. The raids targeted the residences of hybrid terrorists and overground workers associated with offshoots of proscribed outfits.

Jun 6, 2025

Direct train service to connect Jammu and Srinagar by September; marks historic milestone

Speaking to the reporters, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that work on Jammu Railway Station is going on and is expected to be completed by September. Vande Bharat trains will run between Jammu and Srinagar directly in September, he said.

Jun 5, 2025

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Jammu and Kashmir

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

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

Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K's Rajouri

Row over Urdu requirement in Naib Tehsildar recruitment deepens regional divide in J&K

J&K CM, other leaders condemn Israeli strike on Iran; slam western silence

J&K Dy CM slams LG for bureaucratic interference; warns against undermining democracy in UT

LG Manoj Sinha Performs 'Pratham Puja' to Mark Start of This Year's Amarnath Yatra

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Unity, Urges Smooth Conduct of Amarnath Yatra

BJP Leader Ravinder Raina plays cricket in Pahalgam to boost public confidence

Reservation row in J&K: Sub-committee submits report as deadline expires

J&K govt orders reshuffle in middle-rung admn; 134 JKAS officers transferred

From Hospital ICU, Satya Pal Malik Hits Back at BJP, CBI Charges on Kiru Project

Amid Terror Shadow, Over 3.31 Lakh Register for Amarnath Yatra 2025

J&K's Poonch Bleeds in Silence: A Month of Pain, Fear, Resilience

Memorable Event: Uttar Pradesh Family Celebrates Son's Birthday on the World's Highest Rail Bridge

Inauguration of Kashmir Rail Link: June 6 to Mark a Historic Leap in J&K Connectivity, says PM Modi

Omar jokes about 'demotion'; hopes for statehood restoration from PM Modi

Operation Sindoor broke Pakistan's backbone, they'll never forget it: PM Modi in J&K

NIA raids 32 locations in J&K; targets hybrid terrorists, OGWs linked to LeT, JeM

Direct train service to connect Jammu and Srinagar by September; marks historic milestone

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