Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Govt Constitutes Fact Finding Committee After Repeated Security Breaches In Jails [details]

Despite installing advanced gadgets, terrorists lodged in different jails repeatedly breach security. Recently a mobile was recovered from the possession of a jailed LeT terrorist in Jammu.

Jan 17, 2024

Bickering in INDIA block: NC stakes claim on majority of Lok Sabha seats in J&K, Ladakh [details]

After attending a meeting of the provincial committee of the party at Jammu, general secretary of the National Conference Ali Mohammad Sagar asserted that there is no reason to leave any Lok Sabha seat of Kashmir Valley to alliance partners.

Jan 16, 2024

Panchayat, ULB Elections In J&K Only After Ensuring Reservation Of OBCs [details]

J&K LG Manoj Sinha lambasts political parties of J&K for bulldozing grassroots democratic institutions during their successive regimes.

Jan 16, 2024

Soldier killed, another injured in Poonch road accident

A soldier was killed and another injured in a road accident in J&K's Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said.

Jan 16, 2024

J&K Govt takes steps to check misuse of funds during last quarter of financial year [details]

Higher-ups are directed to specially monitor this aspect in their respective departments in the month of March to check misuse of funds.

Jan 15, 2024

Pahari Ram Bhajan Of Kashmiri Muslim Girl Echoes Sentiments of Millions Across Country [details]

Syeda Batool Zehra, a Muslim teenager from Jammu and Kashmir's Uri tehsil becomes the star after her melodious rendition of a Ram Bhajan in Pahari language goes viral on social media.

Jan 15, 2024

Jammu's day temperature equal to Ladakh's Drass; no relief from extreme cold in sight [details]

With maximum temperature hovered over 15 degrees Celsius, Srinagar recorded the warmest day in 14 years during "Chillai-Kalan" on Saturday.

Jan 14, 2024

Ex-soldiers to be involved in fight against terrorism in J&K [details]

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said terrorism is breathing its last breath in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir due to the efforts of forces.

Jan 14, 2024

Director Hansal Mehta Slams Omar For Criticizing Shooting In J&K Assembly Complex [details]

As Omar Abdullah called the shooting of a web series in the complex of the assembly of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehta asked " Why is it a shame? How is the filming of a drama demeaning democracy or the 'mother of democracy'?

Jan 13, 2024

Search Operation Launched in J&K's Poonch District After Attack On Army Convoy [details]

During the last couple of years, terrorists have been repeatedly targeting security forces in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.

Jan 13, 2024

Mehbooba Mufti's accident snowballs into political controversy; PDP alleges security lapse [details]

Denying the allegation of security lapse, the police made it clear that a team of 34 personnel has already been deployed for Mehbooba's security.

Jan 12, 2024

Strat 24: Comprehensive strategy to make J&K's Pir-Panchal free from terrorism launched [details]

The Army Commander outlines 'Strat 24' for operational focus in the year 2024 to defeat the adverse designs of adversaries and sponsored terrorists in J&K.

Jan 12, 2024

J&K cricket scam: Farooq skips appearance before ED; cites health reasons [details]

On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate issued a summon to Dr. Farooq Abdullah to appear before the agency for questioning in the scam on Thursday.

Jan 12, 2024

Tremors felt in J&K after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan [details]

The tremors were distinctly felt in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), causing a stir among the residents. The earthquake's impact was not limited to Afghanistan and J&K.

Jan 11, 2024

Narrow escape for Mehbooba Mufti as vehicle meets with accident in Anantnag [details]

Former Chief Minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah demands an inquiry into Mehbooba Mufti's accident.

Jan 11, 2024

Tiffen IEDs Recovered, Terror Attack Foiled In J&K's Rajouri District [details]

After getting information about the movement of some suspects in the Manjakot area of Rajouri district, forces started a search operation and recovered IEDs from a forest area.

Jan 11, 2024

Unprecedented dry spell shrinks water bodies in Kashmir

Unprecedented dry spell amid intense cold has resulted in many water bodies hitting the bottom in Kashmir as the weather office forecast generally dry weather till January 25.

Jan 11, 2024

Another Security Breach in J&K's Highly Fortified Jail, Smartphone Recovered From Jailed LeT Terrorist [details]

Arrested in connection with the drone arms drop case, LeT terrorist Habib was coordinating terror activities from inside the highly fortified jail.

Jan 10, 2024

Administrators to take control of Panchayats in J&K amid completion of 5-year tenure of 28,000 reps

As the process of delimitation of Panchayat Halqas is going on, there is uncertainty over holding elections to establish the Panchayat Raj system in the Union Territory.

Jan 10, 2024

NIA files chargesheet against Pak-based mastermind of Dhangri terror attack in J&K's Rajouri [details]

Three Pakistan-based terrorists masterminded the Dhangri terror attack in Rajouri district of J&K in which seven innocent civilians lost their lives.

Jan 9, 2024