Jammu and Kashmir

High alert as 3 JeM terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal border, police put up posters

According to a senior official of Bihar Police, three suspected terrorists -- Hasnain Ali (Rawalpindi), Adil Hussain (Umerkot) and Mohammad Usman (Bahawalpur) -- allegedly reached Kathmandu in mid-August and crossed into Bihar last week.

18 days ago

PM Modi flags off first 'Made in India' e-Vitara, to be exported to 100 countries

My thoughts are with bereaved families: PM Modi expresses grief over Vaishno Devi landslide

A major tragedy struck on the pilgrimage route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district on Tuesday when a landslide killed 30 pilgrims and injured 14 others, officials said. Rescue teams rushed to evacuate stranded pilgrims near Adhkwari, while the Yatra has been suspended until further orders.

19 days ago

J&K floods: Internet and mobile services disrupted; schools to remain shut in Jammu tomorrow

Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division are flowing above the danger level, throwing normal life out of gear.

19 days ago

Relentless rains wreak havoc across Jammu region; 4 dead, flood threat looms

A deadly cloudburst in the Bhalesa area of Doda district, coupled with incessant rainfall, has led to a major crisis across the Jammu region, leaving at least four people dead and several homes damaged. Rivers including Chenab, Tawi, and Basantar have crossed critical levels, prompting authorities to issue flood alerts in multiple districts.

20 days ago

J&K crime branch busts Rs 2.62 crore job racket in J&K; doctor, teacher, bank manager involved

Amid mounting opposition allegations about the rise of a "recruitment mafia" in Jammu and Kashmir, the Crime Branch has registered four separate FIRs against a government doctor, a suspended teacher, a female fraudster, and a bank manager, among others.

20 days ago

Jammu schools shut, travel curbed, fresh advisory issued amid heavy rain forecast

The Meteorological Department has issued a high alert for all ten districts of Jammu division, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours. In response, the Directorate of School Education has ordered the closure of all schools on Tuesday for the second consecutive day.

20 days ago

J&K govt bans use of pen drives, WhatsApp, online tools for official use to bolster cybersecurity

To enhance cybersecurity and prevent data breaches, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has banned the use of USB pen drives in all official devices, except in select departments at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu and Srinagar and DC offices across districts.

21 days ago

Bad weather blocks RM's Chishoti visit: Rajnath vows unwavering support to cloudburst-hit J&K

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured complete support from the Central Government to the Jammu and Kashmir administration in assisting the victims of the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar's Chishoti village, which claimed 65 lives.

21 days ago

JKSSB cancels JE (Electrical) exam amid paper leak row; Opposition launches scathing attack

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) on Sunday cancelled the written exam for Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts in the Power Development Department following allegations of a question paper leak. Viral videos showing candidates solving papers outside exam centres triggered protests and a political storm.

21 days ago

J&K on high alert amid heavy rains in Jammu; CM Omar Abdullah directs all departments to stay alert

Amid continuous heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday directed all departments to remain on high alert to tackle the worsening flood situation. Several areas, including Jammu city, witnessed severe waterlogging, overflowing rivers, and infrastructure damage.

22 days ago

Political Row Erupts Over Takeover of Jamaat-Run Schools in J&K

A major political controversy has erupted in J&K after the government ordered the takeover of 215 schools affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and its affiliate Falah-e-Aam Trust. While Education Minister Sakina Itoo defended the move, she later clarified that the original proposal only suggested oversight by cluster principals—not Deputy Commissioners as stated in the final order.

23 days ago

Fraudulent Marriage Module Busted in Jammu: With Fake Brides, Gang Targets Vulnerable Bachelors in Rural Areas

J&K Police have arrested five persons, including a woman who posed as a bride, for operating a sophisticated marriage fraud racket that cheated vulnerable individuals across multiple districts. The gang, comprising three outsiders and two locals, used to arrange fake marriages for substantial sums and disappear within days of the ceremony.

23 days ago

Govt taking over 'Jamaat-run' schools to safeguard future of students: J&K Education Minister

In a statement, the minister said these schools did not get recognition from the Education Department, and thousands of students from these schools faced hardships in appearing for the board exams.

23 days ago

J&K Govt axes six more 'terror friendly' employees

Crackdown on Terror Links: Two More Government Employees Dismissed in J&K

In a continued drive to root out terror sympathisers from government ranks, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday terminated two employees from Kupwara district for alleged links with the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.

23 days ago

"Gold for drugs" racket busted in Jammu: Woman arrested with heroin, cash, stolen jewellery

In a major breakthrough in the fight against narco-terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a female drug trafficker, Vani Bibi, from Langotian, R.S. Pura, who was running a "gold for drugs" racket by exploiting drug-addicted youth.

23 days ago

Hurriyat leader raises alarm over rotten meat scandal; urges transparency, strict action

Amid growing public concern over the rotten meat scandal in Jammu and Kashmir, Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday demanded transparency and swift action from the authorities.

23 days ago

J&K government employees dismissed over terror links; LG Sinha intensifies terror crackdown

The announcement, made on August 22, 2025, underscores the region's ongoing battle against terrorism and the government's commitment to eliminating internal threats. The dismissed employees, Khurshid Ahmed Rather and Siyad Ahmad Khan, were reportedly linked to the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

24 days ago

33 missing persons may not be found alive: CM Omar shares update on Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy

J&K CM confirmed that 33 people remain missing following the devastating August 14 cloudburst in Kishtwar district, with the death toll reaching 65. Abdullah acknowledged that the missing persons may not be found alive and emphasized the need for immediate rehabilitation of affected families.

24 days ago

J&K Court Sentences Terrorist After 32 Years

J&K Court sentences Hizbul terrorist to life for murder after 32 years

Eyewitnesses, including Hajam's brothers, testified that Mir led the victim to a nearby graveyard where he shot him point-blank in the forehead. The villagers intervened when Mir attempted to set the body on fire using kerosene.

24 days ago

Pigeon carrying bomb threat note from PAK captured; Jammu railway station on high alert

Security forces captured a pigeon from Pakistan near the RS Pura border carrying a threatening note warning of an IED blast at Jammu railway station. The message, written in Urdu and English, included phrases like "Kashmir Freedom" and "Time has come".

24 days ago

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Jammu and Kashmir

High alert as 3 JeM terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal border, police put up posters

My thoughts are with bereaved families: PM Modi expresses grief over Vaishno Devi landslide

J&K floods: Internet and mobile services disrupted; schools to remain shut in Jammu tomorrow

Relentless rains wreak havoc across Jammu region; 4 dead, flood threat looms

J&K crime branch busts Rs 2.62 crore job racket in J&K; doctor, teacher, bank manager involved

Jammu schools shut, travel curbed, fresh advisory issued amid heavy rain forecast

J&K govt bans use of pen drives, WhatsApp, online tools for official use to bolster cybersecurity

Bad weather blocks RM's Chishoti visit: Rajnath vows unwavering support to cloudburst-hit J&K

JKSSB cancels JE (Electrical) exam amid paper leak row; Opposition launches scathing attack

J&K on high alert amid heavy rains in Jammu; CM Omar Abdullah directs all departments to stay alert

Political Row Erupts Over Takeover of Jamaat-Run Schools in J&K

Fraudulent Marriage Module Busted in Jammu: With Fake Brides, Gang Targets Vulnerable Bachelors in Rural Areas

Govt taking over 'Jamaat-run' schools to safeguard future of students: J&K Education Minister

Crackdown on Terror Links: Two More Government Employees Dismissed in J&K

"Gold for drugs" racket busted in Jammu: Woman arrested with heroin, cash, stolen jewellery

Hurriyat leader raises alarm over rotten meat scandal; urges transparency, strict action

J&K government employees dismissed over terror links; LG Sinha intensifies terror crackdown

33 missing persons may not be found alive: CM Omar shares update on Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy

J&K Court sentences Hizbul terrorist to life for murder after 32 years

Pigeon carrying bomb threat note from PAK captured; Jammu railway station on high alert

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