Jammu and Kashmir

Congress demands judicial probe into mysterious deaths in Kathua rejecting govt's inquiries

Following the mysterious deaths of two men in Kathua district, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incidents. However, the Congress party has demanded a judicial inquiry, citing concerns over transparency.

Feb 23, 2025

NC MLA's private member's bill on alcohol ban stirs row in J&K

For the first time in the Legislative history of Jammu and Kashmir, a ruling party MLA has piloted a bill that will most likely be defeated but has in the meantime created a big controversy.

Feb 23, 2025

Mehbooba Mufti slams J&K speaker for social media gag on Legislative business

A day after Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather warned members against publicizing House business on social media, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti strongly criticized the move, calling it an attempt to stifle elected representatives.

Feb 23, 2025

Kashmir's Handicraft Exports Near Rs 3,000 Crore Despite Global Challenges

Kashmir's world-famous handicraft and handloom exports have reached Rs 2,567 crore in the last two financial years and the first three-quarters of the current fiscal, with expectations to touch Rs 3,000 crore by year-end. However, exports have faced setbacks due to global conflicts

Feb 22, 2025

J&K Witnessing Unprecedented Growth in Startups Post Article 370 Abrogation: Union Minister

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the rapid growth of Jammu & Kashmir's startup ecosystem following the abrogation of Article 370.

Feb 22, 2025

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

India, PAK flag meet on LoC in J&K's Poonch: Agree to uphold ceasefire agreement

Amid heightened tensions following recent skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, India and Pakistan held a flag meeting to restore peace.

Feb 21, 2025

J&K CM warns of looming water crisis in J&K; stresses on climate change awareness

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised alarm over the growing climate change threats, particularly a potential water crisis due to a severe precipitation deficit in the Union Territory.

Feb 21, 2025

All villagers return home; probe into 17 mysterious deaths in J&K's Rajouri remains unclear

All 395 residents of Badhaal village in J&K's Rajouri district have returned home after spending weeks in quarantine. However, concerns persist over the mysterious deaths of 17 villagers, including 13 children, between December and January.

Feb 20, 2025

Former JKCHC MD, revenue officials accused of land grabbing, fraud; booked

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against Bharat Bhushan Sharma, the former Managing Director of J&K Cooperative Housing Corporation (JKCHC), along with several revenue officials, for illegally occupying and allotting 392 kanals of state land.

Feb 19, 2025

J&K Congress Chief Karra Questions NC's Silence on Statehood Campaign

J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra subtly questioned coalition partner National Conference's absence from the Congress-led movement for the restoration of statehood.

Feb 19, 2025

Will make J&K people aware of new criminal laws, says CM Omar Abdullah after HM Shah's review meet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir at a high-level meeting held in Delhi. After attending the meeting, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that although the implementation of the new criminal laws was not the responsibility of the elected government in the union territory, his government would make people aware of the new laws.

Feb 18, 2025

HM Shah reviews implementation of 3 new criminal laws in J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who attended the meeting, later said that some weak areas were pointed out as needing immediate attention.

Feb 18, 2025

J&K government issues notification to 305 liquor shops amid debate over liquor ban

The upcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is set to witness a heated debate over the sale and consumption of liquor, as three MLAs have submitted private members' bills seeking a complete ban.

Feb 17, 2025

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow

The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to be staged in Gulmarg from February 22, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall.

Feb 17, 2025

Two persons found dead with throat slit in J&K's Billawar, locals link terror angle

Tensions escalated in the Billawar sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district after two local villagers, Shamsher Singh, and Roshan Lal, were found dead with their throats slit in a nearby forest.

Feb 17, 2025

PDP chief slams Omar, BJP over Article 370, J&K's political crisis

Former J&K Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has accused NC leader Omar Abdullah of covertly supporting the BJP-led government's decision to revoke Articles 370 and 35-A. She warned that any endorsement of this move would legitimize what she termed an "illegal and unconstitutional" action.

Feb 17, 2025

No smoking in these J&K towns: Gulmarg & Tangmarg declared tobacco free zones

The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Sunday declared the famous ski resort of Gulmarg and the tourist destination of Tangmarg as tobacco-free zones/smoke-free tourist spots.

Feb 16, 2025

J&K Govt Fires Three Employees Over Terror Links, Sparks Political Uproar

The dismissal of three Jammu and Kashmir government employees over alleged terror links has ignited a political debate. While the PDP and Hurriyat strongly opposed the move, calling it unjust and authoritarian, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a cautious stance, emphasizing the need for due process.

Feb 15, 2025

Youth must drive the engine of progress: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said that the country's youth today are living in times where their mind can be without fear because the economy is blossoming due to an ideal ecosystem that was missing in the country for a long time.

Feb 15, 2025

Impact of Worst-ever Defeat: Solanki Removed as J&K In-Charge; Hussain Takes Over Amid Party Overhaul

After suffering a historic defeat in the J&K Assembly polls, the Congress has removed Bharatsinh Solanki as the party's in-charge for the region. Syed Naseer Hussain has been appointed as his replacement in a major leadership reshuffle aimed at revitalizing the party.

Feb 15, 2025

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Jammu and Kashmir

Congress demands judicial probe into mysterious deaths in Kathua rejecting govt's inquiries

NC MLA's private member's bill on alcohol ban stirs row in J&K

Mehbooba Mufti slams J&K speaker for social media gag on Legislative business

Kashmir's Handicraft Exports Near Rs 3,000 Crore Despite Global Challenges

J&K Witnessing Unprecedented Growth in Startups Post Article 370 Abrogation: Union Minister

India, PAK flag meet on LoC in J&K's Poonch: Agree to uphold ceasefire agreement

J&K CM warns of looming water crisis in J&K; stresses on climate change awareness

All villagers return home; probe into 17 mysterious deaths in J&K's Rajouri remains unclear

Former JKCHC MD, revenue officials accused of land grabbing, fraud; booked

J&K Congress Chief Karra Questions NC's Silence on Statehood Campaign

Will make J&K people aware of new criminal laws, says CM Omar Abdullah after HM Shah's review meet

HM Shah reviews implementation of 3 new criminal laws in J&K

J&K government issues notification to 305 liquor shops amid debate over liquor ban

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow

Two persons found dead with throat slit in J&K's Billawar, locals link terror angle

PDP chief slams Omar, BJP over Article 370, J&K's political crisis

No smoking in these J&K towns: Gulmarg & Tangmarg declared tobacco free zones

J&K Govt Fires Three Employees Over Terror Links, Sparks Political Uproar

Youth must drive the engine of progress: VP Dhankhar

Impact of Worst-ever Defeat: Solanki Removed as J&K In-Charge; Hussain Takes Over Amid Party Overhaul

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