Jammu and Kashmir

Who is Abdul Rahim Rather; seven-time MLA unanimously elected Speaker of J&K Assembly

A seven-time MLA Abdul Rahim Rather served as Finance Minister of the erstwhile state of J&K several times.

Nov 4, 2024

J&K Assembly to begin 5-day session today

The five-day long session of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly will begin at 10.30 a.m. on Monday with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha's address.

Nov 4, 2024

National Conference Yet to Extend Deputy Speaker Post To Principal Opposition BJP

Despite a set precedent of offering the Deputy Speaker's post to the principal opposition party, the National Conference has yet to offer this post to the BJP. The ruling party is thinking to favour Congress or its own candidate for this post.

Nov 3, 2024

BJP chooses Sunil Sharma as J&K Assembly leader, Narender Singh for Dy Speaker

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday elected Sunil Sharma as its Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly and nominated Narender Singh for the post of the Deputy Speaker.

Nov 3, 2024

J&K politicians condemn 'Sunday Market' terrorist attack in Srinagar

Politicians cutting across political lines have condemned the grenade attack by terrorists at 'Sunday Market' in Srinagar on Sunday in which at least 10 people were injured.

Nov 3, 2024

Sat Sharma replaces Ravinder Raina as J&K BJP chief amid defeat in Assembly polls

Outgoing J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina is facing criticism for his defeat in the Assembly elections despite a strong wave in favour of the party in most parts of Jammu province.

Nov 3, 2024

Dreaded Pakistani terrorist Usman killed in Srinagar encounter; four security personnel injured

Top LeT commander among three terrorists killed in twin encounters in different parts of Kashmir Valley.

Nov 3, 2024

Fierce encounter in J&K's Anantnag district underway, two terrorists killed

Two non-locals injured in Friday's terror attack are responding to treatment in the hospital. Political parties worry over a spike in terror incidents.

Nov 2, 2024

PM Modi expresses shock and grief over untimely demise of J&K leader Devender Singh Rana

PM Modi expresses shock and grief over sudden demise of J&K leader Devender Singh Rana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed shock and grief over the demise of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA of Nagrota constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, Devender Singh Rana.

Nov 1, 2024

LG makes veiled attack on Omar for boycotting J&K UT's Foundation Day function

During the J&K UT Foundation Day celebrations in Srinagar, LG Manoj Sinha indirectly criticized the NC and its leader, Omar Abdullah, for their absence from the event. Sinha stressed the need to accept the current UT status of J&K.

Oct 31, 2024

Over a Million Fake Beneficiaries Removed from J&K's Ration Lists After Aadhaar Seeding

In a major reform of J&K's PDS, over one million fake beneficiaries were identified and removed from government-run ration depots following Aadhaar seeding. With 25.11 lakh ration card holders covering nearly 99 lakh individuals, the PDS now benefits from full Aadhaar integration, reducing fraud.

Oct 30, 2024

BJP to elect Leader of Opposition on November 3 in presence of two observers

Two central observers appointed by the central leadership to oversee key appointments as BJP gears up for constructive opposition in Jammu and Kashmir's new Legislative Assembly.

Oct 30, 2024

War-like store, hostage plans recovered in Akhnoor; three terrorists killed, army dog loses life [details]

It was all due to the alertness of the local villagers of Akhnoor that a dangerous plot of three foreign terrorists was foiled with the timely operation of security forces.

Oct 30, 2024

Narco-terror module busted in J&K's Baramulla district; heroin worth Rs 20 crore recovered

Money earned through selling drugs and narcotics is used to finance terror groups active in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 30, 2024

J&K Govt kickstarts process for conducting Panchayat elections in UT; polls likely in January

After the installation of a popular government in J&K, authorities take the initiative to hold Panchayat elections. The last Panchayat elections were held in the erstwhile state of J&K in 2018 on a non-party basis.

Oct 30, 2024

RSS leader Ram Madhav calls Omar's cabinet "Kashmir-centric"; NC reacts sharply

The ruling National Conference took strong exception to Ram Madhav's remarks, in which he termed Omar Abdullah's cabinet as "Kashmir-centric."

Oct 29, 2024

26 nursing students injured in road accident in J&K's Udhampur

At least 26 students of a nursing college were injured on Tuesday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.

Oct 29, 2024

Security Forces Eliminate Three Foreign Terrorists in 28-Hour Gunbattle Near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

A coordinated assault involving special forces, combat vehicles, and surveillance resources successfully ends the terror threat near the Akhnoor sector of the Jammu district of J&K.

Oct 29, 2024

DC Jammu orders probe as accident claims lives of three youth near Nagrota

Fatal road accidents have become a routine affair near Nagrota on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on the outskirts of Jammu city. This stretch on the national highway has become a death trap.

Oct 28, 2024

J&K Dy CM's fake social media account crops up weeks after appointment; Surinder Kumar cautions netizens

Earlier, fraudsters created fake social media accounts for LG Manoj Sinha and ex-DGP R R Swain.

Oct 28, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir

Who is Abdul Rahim Rather; seven-time MLA unanimously elected Speaker of J&K Assembly

J&K Assembly to begin 5-day session today

National Conference Yet to Extend Deputy Speaker Post To Principal Opposition BJP

BJP chooses Sunil Sharma as J&K Assembly leader, Narender Singh for Dy Speaker

J&K politicians condemn 'Sunday Market' terrorist attack in Srinagar

Sat Sharma replaces Ravinder Raina as J&K BJP chief amid defeat in Assembly polls

Dreaded Pakistani terrorist Usman killed in Srinagar encounter; four security personnel injured

Fierce encounter in J&K's Anantnag district underway, two terrorists killed

PM Modi expresses shock and grief over sudden demise of J&K leader Devender Singh Rana

LG makes veiled attack on Omar for boycotting J&K UT's Foundation Day function

Over a Million Fake Beneficiaries Removed from J&K's Ration Lists After Aadhaar Seeding

BJP to elect Leader of Opposition on November 3 in presence of two observers

War-like store, hostage plans recovered in Akhnoor; three terrorists killed, army dog loses life [details]

Narco-terror module busted in J&K's Baramulla district; heroin worth Rs 20 crore recovered

J&K Govt kickstarts process for conducting Panchayat elections in UT; polls likely in January

RSS leader Ram Madhav calls Omar's cabinet "Kashmir-centric"; NC reacts sharply

26 nursing students injured in road accident in J&K's Udhampur

Security Forces Eliminate Three Foreign Terrorists in 28-Hour Gunbattle Near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

DC Jammu orders probe as accident claims lives of three youth near Nagrota

J&K Dy CM's fake social media account crops up weeks after appointment; Surinder Kumar cautions netizens

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