Jammu and Kashmir

After Reasi bus attack, terrorists strike in Hiranagar area of J&K's Kathua district [details]

After attacking a bus carrying devotees on Sunday, terrorists on Tuesday evening opened fire on a village in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district. One terrorist has been eliminated so far.

Jun 12, 2024

History repeats: After defeating Congress candidate, Ladakh Lok Sabha member likely to join INDIA bloc

After defeating the official candidate of the INDIA bloc Tsering Namgyal, the rebel National Conference candidate Haji Haneefa Jan today extends support to the opposition in the Parliament.

Jun 11, 2024

Security agencies redevise strategy for this year's Amarnath Yatra after Reasi terror attack

The revival of terrorism in peaceful areas like Reasi and Udhampur is a matter of concern for the security forces. Over a month after killing a VDG member in Udhampur, terrorists attack a bus of pilgrims in Reasi district on Sunday.

Jun 11, 2024

Omar Abdullah rules out contesting Assembly elections in Union Territory

Observing that entering the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory amounts to humiliation and insult, Omar announced that he would contest elections only after full statehood was restored to J&K.

Jun 10, 2024

Chemist found dead with throat slit in J&K's Hiranagar; massive protests ensue [details]

As this area is considered as the route of infiltrators, locals allege that terrorists were involved in slitting the throat of chemist Amarjeet Sharma of village Mela of Hiranagar Kathua.

Jun 10, 2024

Bus terror attack: NIA team reaches Reasi to start investigations [details]

J&K Government announces ex-gratia for terror victims. J&K LG Manoj Sinha describes the Reasi terror attack as a malicious plan to destabilize the Jammu region.

Jun 10, 2024

Jammu bus terror attack: Four Jaipur victims identified, including toddler

Four out of the ten pilgrims who died in a terrorist attack in Jammu on Sunday were from Jaipur,

Jun 10, 2024

Terrorists attack devotees in J&K's Reasi district, nine pilgrims killed

Initial reports said that terrorists fired at the driver of the bus carrying pilgrims to the cave shrine of Shiv Khori. The driver lost control of the vehicle and fell into a deep gorge.

Jun 9, 2024

After debacle in Lok Sabha elections, dissidents demand removal of J&K Cong chief

In three successive elections, the Congress has lost Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha seats to BJP. Dissidents in the J&K Congress allege that the incumbent party chief failed to encash prevailing anger against the BJP in the Jammu region.

Jun 9, 2024

ECI starts process of Assembly polls in J&K, political parties asked to submit applications for symbols

After the successful conduct of the Lok Sabha elections, the Chief Election Commissioner repeatedly announced that the Election Commission of India would begin the process of conducting the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections soon.

Jun 9, 2024

Two cops among four terror-friendly employees sacked by J&K government

Two constables of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were among those four employees terminated by the administration for their involvement in anti-national activities.

Jun 8, 2024

Lok Sabha election results could impact sixth schedule status, statehood stir in Ladakh [Here's Why]

Leaders of Leh are annoyed with the statement of the Kargil Democratic Alliance leader to reintegrate Ladakh with Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 8, 2024

Nearly 13,000 voters opt NOTA in Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat of J&K

100 candidates were in the fray for five Lok Sabha seats of J&K, of which 68 got votes less than NOTA.

Jun 7, 2024

Mian Altaf, Rashid script new chapter in electoral history of J&K [details]

Apart from defeating two former Chief Ministers both the newly elected Lok Sabha members have won their Parliamentary seats with higher-ever margins.

Jun 7, 2024

Omar's comments on Engineer Rashid's victory trigger fierce debate [details]

Two days after the result of the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat was declared, former chief minister and the National Conference candidate Omar Abdullah cautioned that the victory of Engineer Rashid will empower secessionists.

Jun 6, 2024

Despite retaining both Lok Sabha seats, BJP's vote share plummets from 46% to 24% in J&K

Continuing the winning streak, BJP retains both Lok Sabha seats of Jammu province but its arch-rival Congress retrieved its long ground in most of the assembly segments.

Jun 6, 2024

Omar Abdullah hurt by "big loser" tag after losing Lok Sabha election

Although Omar Abdullah has conceded his defeat amid the counting of the votes on the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat on June 4, now he finds it difficult to digest the "big loser" tag.

Jun 6, 2024

Mysterious fire devastates iconic 'Jai Jai Shiv Shankar' song temple of Gulmarg Kashmir

Omar Abdullah, BJP demand a time-bound inquiry to ascertain the cause of the devastating fire that engulfed a historic temple built by the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh the last ruler of the erstwhile princely state of J&K

Jun 5, 2024

BJP retains two seats in Jammu; NC holds Srinagar, but loses Baramulla to Engineer Rashid

Two former Chief Ministers lose elections on their respective seats. BJP candidates make hat-trick on two seats of Jammu province.

Jun 5, 2024

"Winning, losing part of game": Mehbooba Mufti concedes defeat before declaration of result

Two former Chief Ministers are all set to lose Lok Sabha elections. Omar Abdullah is far behind his nearly rival Independent candidate Abdul Rashid and Mehbooba Mufti is also trailing behind the NC candidate Mian Altaf.

Jun 4, 2024