Jammu and Kashmir

Supplementary chargesheet filed against BJP leader-turned-LeT terrorist for his involvement in terror acts

Altaf Hussain Shah alias "Talib Hussain", who headed IT cell of the J&K BJP's minority wing, was working on the direction of a dreaded Pakistan-based terror handler.

May 17, 2024

In Ladakh, remotest polling booth is established for just five voters of a single-family

A dedicated polling booth has been established at Warshi-the last village in Nubra Valley of Ladakh for five voters of a single-family living in this remotest area.

May 17, 2024

Amid intense election campaign, Amit Shah wraps up his "non-political" visit to Kashmir

While the BJP called the Union Home Minister's visit non-political, Amit Shah interacted with delegations of Paharis, Gujjar-Bakerwals, and Sikhs.

May 17, 2024

Azad gives new twist to electoral battle in north Kashmir by supporting jailed leader Er Rashid

Lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail, Engineer Rashid was arrested in August 2019 in a terror funding case. Azad extends support after jailed leader's son approach DPAP chief

May 17, 2024

Jammu to Sanji Chhat: Direct chopper service for Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims starting soon

The direct helicopter service from Jammu to Sanji Chhat aims to help pilgrims who want to complete their darshan at the holy cave within a day.

May 16, 2024

Banned Jamaat-e-Islami reposes faith in democracy, ready to contest assembly polls

Jamaat-e-Islami J&K Ghulam Qadir Wani said that their organization is ready for the electoral comeback if the Centre revokes the ban imposed on them in 2019.

May 16, 2024

Established near Jammu city, a citadel of narcoterrorists dismantled in a two-day-long operation

A huge chunk of prime land, allotted to the Industrial Department, was forcibly encroached upon by the drug mafia by developing an illegal colony on the outskirts of Jammu City.

May 15, 2024

Anlay Pho of Ladakh is one of world's highest polling stations

Situated at a height of 15,000 ft Anlay Pho polling station is set for 84 voters of 32 nomadic families of Ladakh. It is also one of the tented Polling Stations in the Ladakh Parliamentary constituency.

May 15, 2024

Another non-local worker killed in J&K; SIA conducts searches at 11 locations in south Kashmir

Raja Shah, a worker from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists in the Bijbehara area of the poll-bound Anantnag district on April 17.

May 14, 2024

Devotees will experience better tracks, more safety measures during this year's Amarnath Yatra

This year's Amarnath Yatra will commence on June 29 and conclude on August 19 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Over 2.5 lakh devotees have already registered themselves through online and offline modes.

May 14, 2024

BRO achieves major milestone on strategically important Akhnoor-Poonch highway in J&K

Known as "Golden Arc Road", the widening of this 200-kilometre will help to enhance defence preparedness in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri

May 14, 2024

Srinagar Lok Sabha records 36.58% voter turnout at 8 pm, highest after 1996

Chadoora, Chah-i-Sharief, Ganderbal, Kangan, Khansahib and Shopian Assembly segments recorded more than 45% voter turnout.

May 14, 2024

"Triumph of democracy": How J&K CEO PK Pole successfully managed Srinagar's historic polling

The highest polling percentage by assembly segment was observed in Kangan at 58.80%, while the lowest was in Habbakadal at 14.05%. Overall, around 17,47,810 electors exercised their constitutional right. A remarkable feat.

May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Over 35 percent voter turnout in Srinagar till 5PM [details inside]

In 2019 only 14.43 percent of voters had cast their votes on this Parliamentary seat. This time at 1 PM over 23.57 percent exercised their right to franchise. Within hours after polling over-enthusiastic voters of the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat breached the voting record of the 2019 elections

May 13, 2024

As voting begins for Srinagar seat, Farooq, Omar charge authorities with harassing NC workers

For the first time in the last 30 years, polling is being held in Kashmir Valley without a boycott call from separatists and terror groups.

May 13, 2024

All arrangements are in place for voting on Srinagar Lok Sabha seat on Monday

Due to terror threats and boycott calls by the separatist groups, the Srinagar Parliamentary constituency recorded low turnout in successive elections.

May 13, 2024

Agitating groups of Ladakh divided over supporting Lok Sabha election candidate; political slugfest erupts

While various social and political organizations of Leh are supporting Congress candidate Tsering Namgyal, Kargil is united in favour of Independent candidate Haji Hanifa Jan.

May 13, 2024

Breakthrough in Basantgarh terror attack: One arrested for providing support to Pakistani terrorists

After interrogating the suspect involved in providing logistics, J&K Police released sketches of terrorists involved in the Basantgarh terror attack.

May 11, 2024

Mehbooba charges authorities with 'fixing' elections in Kashmir after imposition of Section 144 in Pulwama

Smelling foul play in imposing restrictions in the Pulwama district, which is part of the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, Mehbooba alleges that authorities trying to help BJP's proxies in Kashmir Valley.

May 11, 2024

Srinagar all set for fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections; administration fully prepared

Nearly 17.50 lakh people are going to decide the fate of the 24 candidates in the fray for the Lok Sabha polls in Srinagar. Among these, over two lakh are first-time voters, who are in the age group of 18-20.

May 11, 2024