Jammu and Kashmir

Rajnath Singh hails Ladakh as India's national capital of courage, bravery; celebrates Holi in Leh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Holi with Army jawans in Leh and lauded them for protecting the country from enemies while braving extreme weather conditions.

Mar 24, 2024

Lal Singh labels Azad "vote cutter"; dares him to enter electoral fray on home turf [details]

Congress candidate Choudhary Lal Singh alleged that Ghulam Nabi Azad fielded a candidate only to cut non-BJP votes to help the Saffron Party instead of himself joining the electoral battle on his home turf.

Mar 24, 2024

Terrorist plot to disrupt elections thwarted: Two terror modules dismantled in Kashmir [details]

On the directions of their mentors sitting across the border, the arrested terrorists were planning to attack politicians of mainstream political parties to create fear among people before the elections.

Mar 24, 2024

ECI announces comprehensive scheme for Kashmiri migrants to vote in Lok Sabha elections [details]

Living in different parts of the country, Kashmiri migrants are deciding players in three Lok Sabha segments of the valley.

Mar 24, 2024

Agitating Ladakhi groups divided over boycotting Lok Sabha elections

As differences cropped up among leaders of the agitating groups over boycotting the parliament election it was decided to convene another meeting soon to take a final decision.

Mar 23, 2024

Cong takes lead within INDIA bloc, finalizes candidates for two Lok Sabha seats of J&K

Despite the finalization of his name for the prestigious Udhampur-Doda-Kathua Lok Sabha seat Congress candidate Choudhary Lal Singh will file his nomination papers on the last date to avoid an inauspicious period.

Mar 23, 2024

J&K High Court issues stern warning to authorities over casual approach to road fatalities

Division Bench of J&K High Court directs the expert panel to visit vulnerable sites in the Chenab region immediately and the Pir-Panchal range to stop deaths on roads.

Mar 23, 2024

Opposition leaders in J&K warn of "threat to democracy" following ED arrest of Kejriwal

Extending full support to Aam Aadmi Party after the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, opposition leaders of J&K asked people to give a befitting reply to BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

Mar 22, 2024

Generational shift: Geelani's granddaughter renounces separatist ideology like Shabir Shah's daughter

Family members of prominent separatist leaders are rejecting secessionism to join the mainstream. This move marks a significant departure from the norm in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 22, 2024

Bickering within India bloc: PDP criticizes "arrogant" NC for ignoring coalition partners

Challenging the claims of the NC as a strong force in Kashmir, the PDP leader said that Farooq Abdullah's party won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections due to a boycott call.

Mar 21, 2024

Shabir Shah's daughter renounces father's separatist politics, affirms loyalty to India

Nearly five years after she was summoned in a money laundering case, Sama Shah said that she is a loyal citizen of India and is not affiliated with any person or any organization that is against the sovereignty of the Union of India.

Mar 21, 2024

Congress joins Ladakh unrest, aiming to unseat BJP in Lok Sabha elections

The top leadership of the Congress comes in support of the agitating groups of Ladakh to retrieve its lost ground in the mountainous region.

Mar 21, 2024

J&K gun license scam: CBI files two chargesheets against 15 accused [details]

Gun dealers, allegedly aided by public servants, reportedly obtained illicit firearms licenses for ineligible individuals who did not reside in the areas where the licenses were issued.

Mar 20, 2024

BJP treads cautiously for Ladakh seat; aims for hat-trick in cold desert [details]

Ladakh became prestigious for the BJP after the Centre granted the Union Territory status to this mountainous region.

Mar 20, 2024

Two-time LS member Choudhary Lal Singh rejoins Congress; makes Udhampur-Doda contest interesting

Choudhary Lal Singh returning to the Congress will give a boost to the grand-old party from the seat where Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh is contesting on BJP's ticket.

Mar 20, 2024

Three prominent political players initiate process to give shape to 'Third Front' in Kashmir

To challenge the hegemony of the NC, PDP, and Congress, efforts are being initiated by the Apni Party, DPAP, and the PC trying to provide an alternative in Kashmir.

Mar 20, 2024

Two principals demoted as teachers due to fake degrees in J&K; there may be more [details]

After getting reports that many teachers have produced fraudulent postgraduate degrees to get promotions, authorities have started re-verification of degrees of higher studies.

Mar 19, 2024

Urgent notice: Deadline for J&K gun license holders to deposit weapons

To uphold the integrity of the electoral process in J&K, authorities have implemented stringent measures to ensure a fair and equitable environment for all political parties participating in the upcoming polls.

Mar 18, 2024

Sonam Wangchuck's "climate fast" for demands of Ladakh enters 12th day amid freezing temperature

The education reformist-cum-innovator Sonam Wangchuk started his 21-day climatic fast on March 7 after the bandh to mount pressure on the Union Government to fulfill the demands of the people of Ladakh.

Mar 17, 2024

Srinagar hosts J&K's first-ever Formula-4 car racing event

To promote tourism and encourage multi-career choices for the local youth, J&K's Srinagar city witnessed its first-ever Formula-4 car racing event on Sunday.

Mar 17, 2024