Jammu and Kashmir

Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat of J&K to witness fierce BJP vs Congress contest

During the first phase Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat, where Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is trying for a hat-trick, polling will be held on April 19.

Apr 18, 2024

J&K: 6 students drown, 5 rescued, 3 missing in Jhelum River as boat capsizes

Six students drowned while five were rescued and three went missing on Tuesday after a boat capsized in the Jhelum River in J&K's Srinagar district.

Apr 16, 2024

UCC is next target of BJP after fulfilling its commitment to Ram Mandir, Article 370: Rajnath Singh

In the 2024 election manifesto, the BJP has clearly stated that within five years, the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the country.

Apr 16, 2024

ECI teams recover Rs 2 crore worth drugs in J&K amid ongoing poll campaign

During the campaign to check black money in the election, teams of the Election Commission of India seized cash, liquor, and drugs worth Rs 4 crore in J&K.

Apr 15, 2024

Amarnath Yatra starts June 29, registration from April 15; see how to register, fees & more [details]

Holy Amarnath Yatra will start on June 29 and will conclude on August 19 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Online and offline registration for the Yatra will begin on April 15.

Apr 14, 2024

Prime Minister promises assembly polls, statehood to J&K

Prime Minister challenges Congress and other political to declare to bring back Article 370 in J&K

Apr 13, 2024

Security forces foil terrorists' attempt to disrupt elections in north Kashmir

Security forces busted a module of the Lashkar-e-Toiba terror outfit in north Kashmir's Baramulla district by arresting three terrorists.

Apr 11, 2024

Ignored by coalition partners, PDP starts aggressive campaign in J&K

Interestingly not even a single Lok Sabha seat has been allotted to the PDP as per seat adjustment but the Congress said that the party (PDP) is still part of the coalition.

Apr 10, 2024

Sub-Inspector Recruitment Scam: Tout's property worth Rs 1 Cr attached by ED

Yadav and other agents leaked the question papers of the Sub-Inspector's written examination at different places against monetary payments ranging from Rs. 15 Lakh to Rs. 30 Lakh.

Apr 6, 2024

Section 144 imposed in Leh ahead of Wangchuk's 'Pashmina March'

While imposing restrictions in Leh, authorities claimed that there are reliable inputs of apprehension of breach of peace and public tranquility in the district.

Apr 5, 2024

Congress manifesto "Nyay Patra" pledges immediate restoration of full statehood to J&K

The erstwhile state of J&K was bifurcated into two Union Territories on October 31, 2019 as per the J&K Reorganization Act 2019.

Apr 5, 2024

Challenges Faced by E-Rickshaw Operators Amid Movement Restrictions In Srinagar

Due to their affordability, e-rickshaws are gradually replacing traditional fuel-powered auto-rickshaws in prominent urban centers such as Srinagar and Jammu and towns throughout the Kashmir Valley and Jammu division.

Apr 4, 2024

Congress is in a fix as Farooq, Mehbooba firmly back INDIA bloc but ready for friendly contest

NC on Monday announced the name of Mian Altaf as a candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri seat on which PDP president Mehbooba Mufti is likely to contest.

Apr 1, 2024

BJP kicks start campaign on Jammu Lok Sabha seat by raking up abrogation of Art 370

Within minutes after party candidate Jugal Kishore Sharma filed his nomination papers for the Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha seat, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the abrogation of Article 370 was the biggest achievement of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

Mar 30, 2024

J&K: Avalanche hits Srinagar-Sonamarg highway, trapped vehicles safely rescued

A snow avalanche hit the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway in the Ganderbal district on Friday, trapping some vehicles, which were safely rescued.

Mar 29, 2024

Despite Home Minister's assurance Omar is not optimistic about AFSPA's withdrawal from J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah gives indications of the phased withdrawal of troops and AFSPA from Kashmir after this year's elections

Mar 27, 2024

ED approaches J&K HC to cancel bail of Congress candidate Lal Singh ahead of polls

Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, Choudhary Lal Singh was granted bail on November 24, 2023.

Mar 27, 2024

Climate activist's 21-day fast ends; agitating Ladakhi groups announce "border march" [details]

Sonam Wangchuk appeals to the Prime Minister to fulfill promises made to the people of Ladakh by the BJP during two successive elections.

Mar 27, 2024

Major fire breaks out in J&K; two firefighters injured while dousing fire in Srinagar

Three fire incidents were reported in different parts of Kashmir Valley during the last 24 hours, causing damage to half a dozen houses including a government school.

Mar 26, 2024

Despite joining BJP, controversial ex-IPS Basant Rath announces to campaign for opposition candidates in J&K

After the Union Home Ministry ordered his premature retirement in August 2023, the controversial IPS officer Basant Rath had joined the ruling BJP and declared to contest the election against Dr. Farooq Abdullah.

Mar 25, 2024