Jammu and Kashmir

NC's conditions to remain in INDIA Bloc; no sharing of Kashmir's seats with partners

Amid reports that the National Conference is exploring possibilities of rejoining the NDA, Omar Abdullah reiterated his commitment to remain in the INDIA bloc. He, however, said that his party would not share any seat of Kashmir Valley with coalition partners.

Feb 16, 2024

Head Constable Of J&K Police Amasses Huge Wealth Through Illegal Means

After conducting secret verifications of the properties of government officials, the Anti-Corruption Bureau files FIRs against two officials of J&K Police including one Inspector of the same department.

Feb 15, 2024

Non-locals' killing in Srinagar: Search on for accused's cellphone, more evidence

The J&K Police on Thursday launched a massive search operation to gather further evidence against the arrested accused in the murder of two carpenters belonging to Punjab in the Valley.

Feb 15, 2024

Tension Flares Up In Border Areas Of Jammu After Pakistan Violates Ceasefire On IB

Despite the announcement of a fresh ceasefire in 2021, Pakistani Rangers have been restored to violating the truce after repeated intervals.

Feb 15, 2024

Congress supports Farooq Abdullah for "defying" ED's summon in cricket scam; calls it vindictive politics

J&K Congress chief Vikar Rasool Wani said that a summon has been issued to Dr. Farooq Abdullah to intimidate the National Conference president against strengthening the INDIA bloc.

Feb 14, 2024

Fake Gun License Scam: ED Files Prosecution Complaint Against 21 Accused Including Two Ex-DCs Of J&K

Gun dealers, with the connivance of public servants, allegedly got illegal arms licenses issued to ineligible persons who were not residents of the places from where the said arms licenses were issued.

Feb 13, 2024

Result of ST Status To Paharis: Dr. Shahnaz Ganai Joins BJP [details]

After granting ST status to the Pahari ethnic community BJP shifts its focus on prominent Muslim Pahari leaders ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Feb 13, 2024

ED issues fresh summon to Farooq in cricket scam; NC leader likely to skip [details]

Funds released by the BCCI from 2002-03 up to December 2011 to J&K for the promotion of cricket in J&K were allegedly siphoned off by office-bearers of the body when Farooq Abdullah was heading JKCA.

Feb 12, 2024

INDIA Bloc Yet To Evolve Consensus On Fielding Comman Candidates Against BJP In J&K [details]

"Ignored" by the Congress and the National Conference in devising a strategy for opposition unity, PDP is going to convene its crucial meeting on February 17 to discuss the names of candidates.

Feb 12, 2024

NIA Raids Multiple Locations In J&K In Terror Funding Case [details]

Activists of proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami were collecting money for the promotion of health and education but diverting these funds to terror groups.

Feb 10, 2024

Except For A Few, All "Forbidden Zones" In Ladakh Are Now Accessible To Tourists [details]

Keeping in view the security reasons permits for foreigners are still a requirement to visit the restricted areas within the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Feb 9, 2024

Srinagar Terror Attack Toll Rises To Two AS Injured Punjab Resident Succumbs To Injuries [details]

Security forces are on high alert as terrorists again started selective killings of non-locals in Kashmir Valley.

Feb 8, 2024

Another selective killing in Kashmir: Terrorists shot dead youth from Punjab in Srinagar [details]

Terrorists fired at two non-local boys from point-blank range at Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar. One of them succumbed to injuries while another is battling for life in Srinagar.

Feb 7, 2024

"Historic" bill passed in Lok Sabha to grant ST status to J&K's "Pahari Ethnic Group" [details]

Paharis became the first linguistic group to get Scheduled Tribe status in the country. After the inclusion of four more communities, now 16 tribes are incorporated in the ST list of J&K.

Feb 6, 2024

Ladakh home to over 85% black-necked cranes; total population in India just over 80 [details]

Considered to be an endangered species due to habitat loss, hunting, and climate change, the Black-necked Crane was declared a "State Bird" of Ladakh

Feb 6, 2024

Key Conspirator Of Kupwara Cross-border LeT Terror Module Of Arrested From Delhi [details]

Arrested terrorist Riyaz Ahmed was a key conspirator of the Kupwara terror module that was busted by J&K Police recently. He was involved in hatching a conspiracy along with Khursheed Ahmad Rather and Ghulam Sarwar Rather in receiving arms and ammunition smuggled across the LOC by the terrorist handlers.

Feb 6, 2024

Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha To Grant Reservations To OBCs In Panchayats, ULBs In J&K [details]

First time after 75 years of independence Other Backward Classes (OBCs) of Jammu and Kashmir will get justice after passing of the bill.

Feb 6, 2024

J&K's interim budget 2024-25 presented in Parliament; here's a breakdown [details]

Central agrees to provide Rs 41751.44 crores to J&K in this financial year and Rs 37277.74 crores in the next financial year

Feb 5, 2024

Sale of Rohingya Women In India Case: Chargesheet Filed Against Three Myanmar Nationals [details]

The charge-sheeted persons were allegedly involved in the illegal trafficking of Rohingya women into India and selling them into different parts of the country.

Feb 4, 2024

Tragic Accident On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway; Four Family Members Dead [details]

A Jammu-based family was on Patnitop to enjoy snowfall when the ill-fated car trapped between trucks resulted in the spot death of four members of a family

Feb 4, 2024