Jammu and Kashmir

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Deaths of Two Tribal Youths in Kulgam

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed intense protests over the deaths of two tribal youths in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. Lawmakers from the ruling National Conference, Congress, and opposition PDP, along with an Independent MLA, condemned the police's alleged high-handedness against protesters.

Mar 17, 2025

Most Wanted LeT Terrorist Abu Qatal responsible for Dhangri Terror Attack Killed in Pakistan's Punjab

Zia-ur-Rehman, also known as Abu Qatal, a top operative of the proscribed terror outfit LeT, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Punjab province. Abu Qatal was a high-priority target for Indian security agencies due to his involvement in major terror attacks, including the Dhangri twin attacks in Rajouri and the Reasi bus attack targeting Hindu pilgrims.

Mar 16, 2025

J&K Assembly zero hour dominated by public issues raised by MLAs

48 years on, Kastigarh canal project in J&K still incomplete: BJP MLA calls it Guinness record in delays

The Kastigarh Canal project, launched in 1977 to irrigate over 720 hectares of farmland in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, remains incomplete after 48 years, symbolizing governmental neglect.

Mar 16, 2025

CM Omar Intervenes After Controversy Erupts Over CBC's Timeline on Reservation Rules

A political controversy erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Itoo stated that no timeline had been set for the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) to submit its report on reservation rules.

Mar 15, 2025

From Karnataka to Jammu's Gajansoo Village: Honoring a 1971 War Hero's Legacy

The villagers of Gajansoo, a border village in Jammu and Kashmir, have taken a heartfelt initiative to honor Lieutenant Ashok Prahladrao Mutgikar, a 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, by inviting his family from Karnataka to visit his memorial.

Mar 15, 2025

Sajad Lone clashes with NC MLAs in J&K Assembly over medical college issue

Debate Rekindles Over Existing Reservation Rules in Jammu & Kashmir

The reservation policy in J&K has once again sparked debate after the government clarified that no specific timeline has been set for the CSC tasked with reviewing the existing quota system. Sajad Lone criticized the reservation rules, claiming they disproportionately disadvantage the Kashmiri-speaking population.

Mar 15, 2025

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest amid organization ban

After the Union Ministry of Home Affairs banned the Awami Action Committee (AAC), the Jammu and Kashmir administration placed Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, preventing him from offering Friday congregational prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid.

Mar 14, 2025

Jammu's rising singer stabbed to death over Rs 200; caught on camera

Jammu's music fraternity and residents are in shock after rising singer Garrison Marshal was brutally murdered in the city's Prem Nagar area by three drug addicts, including a girl, over a mere Rs 200.

Mar 14, 2025

J&K LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah over security concerns in UT

Following the recent killings of five civilians in the Billawar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, Leader of the Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the security situation in the Union Territory.

Mar 14, 2025

Arms licence scam: UT administration to resubmit prosecution proposal of three IAS officers

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has returned incomplete prosecution proposals concerning three IAS officers allegedly involved in the fake arms license scam in Jammu & Kashmir. The MHA has directed the Union Territory administration to resubmit the proposals within a week.

Mar 14, 2025

J&K to transfer Rs 2,504.46 crore liabilities to Ladakh post-bifurcation

Following the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the J&K administration is set to transfer financial liabilities amounting to Rs 2,504.46 crore to the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Mar 13, 2025

Thirteen youths from Jammu & Kashmir rescued from cyber-trafficking network in Myanmar

The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully rescued thirteen youths from J&K who were trafficked to Myanmar through a cyber-fraud network.

Mar 13, 2025

J&K government admits encroachment of over 3 lakh kanal of state land across UT

Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged that over 3 lakh kanals of state land, valued at Rs 18,049 crore, have been encroached across the Union Territory. The government has so far retrieved 15,39,662 kanals of illegally occupied land, with eviction proceedings underway for the remaining 3,13,645 kanals.

Mar 13, 2025

Railway Ministry shelves Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail project; focus shifts to Manali-Leh line

The Railway Ministry has shelved the 480-km Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail project due to high costs and low traffic projections. However, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared for the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line, which has been identified as a strategic project by the Ministry of Defence.

Mar 13, 2025

J&K's Gulmarg declared 'Winter Sports Capital of India' as 5th Khelo India Winter Games conclude

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared Gulmarg as India's Winter Sports Capital during the closing ceremony of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games. Omar acknowledged the challenges posed by dry weather conditions leading up to the event and emphasized the need for infrastructure upgrades to maintain Gulmarg's global standing as a premier winter sports destination.

Mar 13, 2025

Political storm erupts over AAC ban: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti clash

A day after the Union Home Ministry banned the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) for alleged anti-national activities, a political war of words broke out between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti.

Mar 12, 2025

Regularization of daily wagers sparks uproar in J&K Assembly; CM announces committee

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated debates over the regularization of daily wagers, with the ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition BJP blaming each other for the crisis of the helpless poor workers.

Mar 12, 2025

After five civilian deaths, forces have new strategy to combat terrorism in J&K's Kathua

Following a series of terror attacks in the Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have devised a fresh strategy to eliminate militants operating in the region. The district has witnessed multiple attacks in its hilly areas, including Bani, Basholi, and Billawar, with five civilian killings reported in the last 20 days.

Mar 12, 2025

Sajad Lone clashes with NC MLAs in J&K Assembly over medical college issue

Sajad Gani Lone of the Peoples Conference (PC) on Tuesday clashed with ruling National Conference (NC) MLAs in J&K Assembly over the establishment of a medical college in Handwara town.

Mar 11, 2025

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Billawar Civilian Killings, Attack on MLA

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated debates over the recent killings of three civilians in Billawar and the alleged assault on Bani MLA by BJP workers.

Mar 11, 2025

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Jammu and Kashmir

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Deaths of Two Tribal Youths in Kulgam

Most Wanted LeT Terrorist Abu Qatal responsible for Dhangri Terror Attack Killed in Pakistan's Punjab

48 years on, Kastigarh canal project in J&K still incomplete: BJP MLA calls it Guinness record in delays

CM Omar Intervenes After Controversy Erupts Over CBC's Timeline on Reservation Rules

From Karnataka to Jammu's Gajansoo Village: Honoring a 1971 War Hero's Legacy

Debate Rekindles Over Existing Reservation Rules in Jammu & Kashmir

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest amid organization ban

Jammu's rising singer stabbed to death over Rs 200; caught on camera

J&K LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah over security concerns in UT

Arms licence scam: UT administration to resubmit prosecution proposal of three IAS officers

J&K to transfer Rs 2,504.46 crore liabilities to Ladakh post-bifurcation

Thirteen youths from Jammu & Kashmir rescued from cyber-trafficking network in Myanmar

J&K government admits encroachment of over 3 lakh kanal of state land across UT

Railway Ministry shelves Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail project; focus shifts to Manali-Leh line

J&K's Gulmarg declared 'Winter Sports Capital of India' as 5th Khelo India Winter Games conclude

Political storm erupts over AAC ban: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti clash

Regularization of daily wagers sparks uproar in J&K Assembly; CM announces committee

After five civilian deaths, forces have new strategy to combat terrorism in J&K's Kathua

Sajad Lone clashes with NC MLAs in J&K Assembly over medical college issue

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Billawar Civilian Killings, Attack on MLA

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