Jammu and Kashmir

Congress plans bold reforms after humiliating J&K Assembly defeat

Following its worst-ever electoral performance in the J&K Assembly elections, the Congress faces growing internal dissent. Party leaders are under pressure to remove non-performing seniors and usher in younger, more dynamic leadership to restore its lost glory.

Nov 23, 2024

J&K Panchayat elections 2025: Congress, BJP, NC, PDP begin preparations [details]

The political scene in J&K is abuzz with activity as preparations for the upcoming Panchayat elections, scheduled for next year, intensify. Political parties, including the NC and the PDP, which boycotted the 2018 elections, are now actively engaging with voters.

Nov 22, 2024

Demolition drive in Jammu for construction of flats for economically weaker sections

Cleared encroachments in Jammu to be used for construction of flats for economically weaker sections

The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) said on Friday that the demolition drive conducted by it on November 20 against encroachment at Jammu's Lower Roop Nagar and other prime land patches are meant for construction of infrastructure projects and development of colonies, an official statement said.

Nov 22, 2024

NIA raids multiple locations in Jammu in terrorist infiltration case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday was conducting raids at multiple places in the Jammu division of J&K, said officials here, adding that the action is being taken as part of probe in fresh cases registered by the agency.

Nov 21, 2024

J&K: Sajad Lone voices concern over steep hike in electricity bills

President of Peoples Conference (PC) Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday voiced serious concern over a steep hike in electricity bills across J&K pushing an increase of nearly 50 per cent over the previous bills.

Nov 19, 2024

MP Shocker: Man slits 8-yr-old daughter's throat, throws in bushes assuming her dead, girl survives

Man goes on rampage, kills mother-in-law, injures wife and sister-in-law in J&K's Udhampur

In a shocking act, a man in J&K's Udhampur went on a rampage in his in-laws' house, allegedly killing his mother-in-law and injuring his wife and his sister-in-law, police said on Monday.

Nov 18, 2024

War Against Terror: Eight terrorists killed in nine operations in Kashmir Valley in November, five of them Pakistani

Nine major anti-terror operations were conducted in November in which security forces neutralized eight terrorists, five identified as foreign nationals. These operations were started after high-level meetings empowered security forces to execute independent operations.

Nov 18, 2024

National capital should be shifted out of Delhi: Farooq Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Dr Farooq Abdullah said on Sunday that as long as the national capital is not shifted from New Delhi to somewhere else, the choking pollution in the city is not going to go away.

Nov 17, 2024

J&K LG chairs high-level security review meet amid recent terrorist attacks

J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha is chairing a high-level security meeting on Sunday in Jammu to review the security scenario in the union territory following the recent attacks by the terrorists.

Nov 17, 2024

Anti-terror crackdown in J&K: Cops attach accused terrorist's Rs 1 crore worth property in Sopore

In a continued effort to dismantle terror networks, the J&K Police have attached property worth Rs 1 crore of a terrorist in the Sopore area. This move comes a day after the NIA seized the property of Adil Manzoor Langoo, a key suspect in the killing of two Punjabi workers in Srinagar.

Nov 14, 2024

Another J&K Cop Arrested for Alleged Role in Narco-Terror Module, Second Within a Week

J&K Police arrested a selection grade constable who was selling drugs near the mortuary of Jammu's hospital. Early last Thursday another cop was arrested along with two wives for running a narco terror module in Jammu city.

Nov 14, 2024

BSF Ensures Border Security Amidst Infiltration Threats, Fortifies Protection Grid

Inspector General of BSF, Jammu Frontier, D K Boora affirmed that the security forces are fully alert to counter any infiltration attempts by terrorists along the border with Pakistan.

Nov 14, 2024

Mehbooba charges Omar with pushing BJP's narrative by raising settled issues with Pakistan

PDP chief criticizes Omar Abdullah for revisiting the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, arguing it aligns with the BJP's nationalist agenda. Mehbooba warns that reopening "settled issues" with Pakistan could destabilize the region and benefit the BJP politically.

Nov 14, 2024

J&K ACB Probes Alleged Financial Misconduct in Mughal Road Project; Chief Engineer, Others Booked

ACB filed a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act following an investigation into irregularities in the construction of the Mughal Road. The case involves alleged collusion between a Chief Engineer and a construction company, leading to financial losses for the government.

Nov 13, 2024

Ruling NC MLA Alleges Conspiracy Behind Surge in Terror Incidents in Srinagar

Following the tragic death of a victim from the recent grenade blast in Srinagar, NC MLA Shamima Ferdous calls for a thorough investigation into the sudden rise in terror incidents, questioning why violence has resurged in Srinagar and nearby areas after years of peace and the recent Assembly elections.

Nov 12, 2024

Woman injured in J&K's Sunday market grenade attack succumbs

The woman injured in the grenade attack by terrorists in Srinagar's Sunday market on November 3, succumbed to critical injuries in the hospital here on Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2024

Resolution on Article 370 triggers intense debate in J&K as BJP, Congress exchange barbs

The J&K Legislative Assembly's recent resolution seeking the restoration of special status has ignited a fierce debate between the BJP and Congress.

Nov 11, 2024

JCO Sacrifices Life in Fierce Encounter with Terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar Forest; 3 Injured

A group of terrorists involved in the killing of two unarmed VDG members are trapped in the ongoing gunbattle in Kishtwar's forest.

Nov 11, 2024

No salaries for Rural Development Department employees in Reasi; poor performance cited

In an exemplary action against laxity in rural development projects, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan has ordered the withholding of salaries for the entire Rural Development Department, including engineering staff, citing unsatisfactory progress on developmental works.

Nov 10, 2024

Fake PMO officer asked to appear before Srinagar's special court on Nov 27

The Enforcement Directorate files a prosecution complaint against a fraudster from Gujrat Kiran Patel. The conman has been asked to appear before a court in Srinagar on November 27.

Nov 9, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir

Congress plans bold reforms after humiliating J&K Assembly defeat

J&K Panchayat elections 2025: Congress, BJP, NC, PDP begin preparations [details]

Cleared encroachments in Jammu to be used for construction of flats for economically weaker sections

NIA raids multiple locations in Jammu in terrorist infiltration case

J&K: Sajad Lone voices concern over steep hike in electricity bills

Man goes on rampage, kills mother-in-law, injures wife and sister-in-law in J&K's Udhampur

War Against Terror: Eight terrorists killed in nine operations in Kashmir Valley in November, five of them Pakistani

National capital should be shifted out of Delhi: Farooq Abdullah

J&K LG chairs high-level security review meet amid recent terrorist attacks

Anti-terror crackdown in J&K: Cops attach accused terrorist's Rs 1 crore worth property in Sopore

Another J&K Cop Arrested for Alleged Role in Narco-Terror Module, Second Within a Week

BSF Ensures Border Security Amidst Infiltration Threats, Fortifies Protection Grid

Mehbooba charges Omar with pushing BJP's narrative by raising settled issues with Pakistan

J&K ACB Probes Alleged Financial Misconduct in Mughal Road Project; Chief Engineer, Others Booked

Ruling NC MLA Alleges Conspiracy Behind Surge in Terror Incidents in Srinagar

Woman injured in J&K's Sunday market grenade attack succumbs

Resolution on Article 370 triggers intense debate in J&K as BJP, Congress exchange barbs

JCO Sacrifices Life in Fierce Encounter with Terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar Forest; 3 Injured

No salaries for Rural Development Department employees in Reasi; poor performance cited

Fake PMO officer asked to appear before Srinagar's special court on Nov 27

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