Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Panchayat, ULB elections: SEC appointment likely, poll process to resume

The long-pending process for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies elections in Jammu and Kashmir has moved closer to resumption, with the appointment of the State Election Commissioner expected soon.

Dec 14, 2025

Justice after decades: J&K govt restores dignity of terror victim families with jobs

Tears and long-suppressed grief marked an emotional ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Saturday as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to families of terror victims.

Dec 14, 2025

J&K Government Employees Dismissed Over Terror Links

No July 13, No Dec 5: UT Administration Defies Political Push, Keeps 2026 Holiday List Unchanged

Despite pressure from the ruling National Conference and other parties, the UT administration retains the post-2019 holiday list; Omar Abdullah says authority rests with the Centre.

Dec 13, 2025

L-G Manoj Sinha Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Terror Policy, Distributes Jobs to Terror Victims' Families

The Lieutenant Governor handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims from the Kashmir Division at Lok Bhawan. Reiterating the government's commitment, Sinha said the administration is determined to deliver justice, employment and dignity to families devastated by terrorism.

Dec 13, 2025

Arrested Pakistan-trained Terrorist Tasked with Reviving JeM in J&K's Rajouri–Poonch

The BSF foiled an infiltration attempt along the IB in the Pargwal sector of Jammu by arresting a Pakistan-trained JeM terrorist. The accused, Abdul Khaliq of Rajouri, had crossed over to Pakistan in 2021, underwent terror training in PoK, and was tasked with reviving JeM activities in the Rajouri–Poonch belt.

Dec 13, 2025

System Failed Terror Victims Earlier, Justice Now Being Delivered: J&K LG Manoj

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor hands over job letters to terror victims' families in Srinagar, vows dignity, rehabilitation, and strict action against the terror ecosystem.

Dec 13, 2025

J&K Congress Faces Internal Rift Over SC Cell Dispute, AICC In-charge to File Complaint

A fresh storm has hit the J&K Congress after leadership disowned SC Department chairman Karan Bhagat, calling his recent programme "unauthorised." AICC SC incharge Teena Choudhary condemned the move as defamatory and beyond the UT unit's authority, declaring that she will formally take up the issue with the high command.

Dec 13, 2025

After Eggs, Now Biscuits: J&K Battles Back-to-Back Food Safety Scares

Sulphite-laced biscuits banned in Anantnag as J&K government orders urgent probe into adulterated eggs reported across Kashmir Valley.

Dec 13, 2025

J&K LG hands over jobs to 82 beneficiaries; says 'terror ecosystem being dismantled' in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 41 next of kin of terror victims, 22 age-relaxation beneficiaries, and 19 wards of J&K Police martyrs, fulfilling long-pending commitments to 82 families.

Dec 12, 2025

J&K Congress disowns SC Dept chief Karan Bhagat amid 'unauthorized' event

A major rift erupted within the J&K Congress after the party disowned SC Department chairperson Karan Bhagat for organizing an "unauthorized" event attended by senior leaders Vikar Rasool Wani and Tina Choudhary. Bhagat hit back at JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra, accusing him of "soft separatism" and lacking understanding of Congress culture.

Dec 11, 2025

Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

Seven trucks of subsidized rice vanish in J&K: Crime Branch exposes major rice theft scam in Kashmir

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir, has unearthed a major rice diversion scam involving officers of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department and the Food Corporation of India. Seven truckloads of subsidized rice meant for poor families were fraudulently shown as delivered and then illegally sold in the market.

Dec 11, 2025

JKAS Age Relaxation Crisis Deepens: Govt–Raj Bhavan Stand-Off Sparks Confusion Before Exam

Amid rising anxiety among aspirants, the LG Office rejects social media claims as "misleading," while the National Conference accuses Raj Bhavan of unnecessary delays over age relaxation.

Dec 6, 2025

Kashmir Crime Branch Busts Major Export Fraud; Shagoo Couple Under Scanner for Duping Citizens

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against habitual offender Zahid Bashir Shagoo and his wife Shugufta in a high-value fraud case involving a forged export business to Dubai.

Dec 6, 2025

J&K CM asserts 'no religion-based quota on government land'; BJP warns unrest may grow if transparency is not ensured

The political storm over MBBS admissions at SMVD Medical College intensified as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the institution must return the free land and discontinue government grants before reserving seats for any particular religion. In Delhi, a BJP delegation briefed Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda about rising public anger.

Dec 3, 2025

J&K Cabinet likely to review reservation rules on Dec 3; Omar weighs open merit quota hike

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened a high-stakes Cabinet meeting on December 3 in Jammu, amid escalating criticism from opposition parties and rebel NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi.

Dec 3, 2025

Over 260 young cadets join Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry in a grand passing-out parade at Dansal

In a powerful display of patriotism, 262 young cadets from Jammu and Kashmir were formally inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) Regiment during an impressive passing-out parade at Dansal.

Dec 1, 2025

Factional clash at Jammu Congress meet; chaos at party restructuring drive

Infighting marred Congress's organisational revamp in Jammu as rival factions clashed, shouted slogans, and exchanged blows during an AICC observer's meeting.

Nov 30, 2025

All VPN services suspended in J&K's Rajouri amid rising terror misuse in border districts

An order was issued under BNSS after police flagged a suspicious surge in encrypted online activity; the move aims to curb communication tools used by terror groups in Poonch–Rajouri.

Nov 30, 2025

19-Year-Old 'White-Collar Terror Operative' Nabbed in Jammu; Cross-Border Plot Foiled

Jammu Police arrested 19-year-old Mohammad Sajid from Bathindi, exposing a dangerous cross-border conspiracy. Investigators say Sajid had been in encrypted online contact with Pakistan-based terror handlers and was being groomed as a "white-collar jihadi" to radicalize local youth and facilitate a possible attack in Jammu.

Nov 29, 2025

J&K Govt Seeks National Expertise as Drug Abuse Crisis Deepens Across UT

Amid an alarming rise in drug addiction across Jammu & Kashmir, the UT administration has initiated a major consultative effort by engaging top national experts from NITI Aayog, AIIMS, and PGIMER, Chandigarh, to frame a comprehensive strategy against substance abuse.

Nov 29, 2025

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Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Panchayat, ULB elections: SEC appointment likely, poll process to resume

Justice after decades: J&K govt restores dignity of terror victim families with jobs

No July 13, No Dec 5: UT Administration Defies Political Push, Keeps 2026 Holiday List Unchanged

L-G Manoj Sinha Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Terror Policy, Distributes Jobs to Terror Victims' Families

Arrested Pakistan-trained Terrorist Tasked with Reviving JeM in J&K's Rajouri–Poonch

System Failed Terror Victims Earlier, Justice Now Being Delivered: J&K LG Manoj

J&K Congress Faces Internal Rift Over SC Cell Dispute, AICC In-charge to File Complaint

After Eggs, Now Biscuits: J&K Battles Back-to-Back Food Safety Scares

J&K LG hands over jobs to 82 beneficiaries; says 'terror ecosystem being dismantled' in J&K

J&K Congress disowns SC Dept chief Karan Bhagat amid 'unauthorized' event

Seven trucks of subsidized rice vanish in J&K: Crime Branch exposes major rice theft scam in Kashmir

JKAS Age Relaxation Crisis Deepens: Govt–Raj Bhavan Stand-Off Sparks Confusion Before Exam

Kashmir Crime Branch Busts Major Export Fraud; Shagoo Couple Under Scanner for Duping Citizens

J&K CM asserts 'no religion-based quota on government land'; BJP warns unrest may grow if transparency is not ensured

J&K Cabinet likely to review reservation rules on Dec 3; Omar weighs open merit quota hike

Over 260 young cadets join Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry in a grand passing-out parade at Dansal

Factional clash at Jammu Congress meet; chaos at party restructuring drive

All VPN services suspended in J&K's Rajouri amid rising terror misuse in border districts

19-Year-Old 'White-Collar Terror Operative' Nabbed in Jammu; Cross-Border Plot Foiled

J&K Govt Seeks National Expertise as Drug Abuse Crisis Deepens Across UT

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