Jammu and Kashmir

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

World Cancer Day: Every Day Deadly Cancer Claims 20 Lives In J&K [details]

There has been a constant rise in mortality of Cancer cases in J&K. In the year 2022, a total of 7,396 cancer patients lost their lives due to Cancer in J&K.

Feb 3, 2024

Stir For Statehood: Protest In Leh, Total Shutdown In Kargil [details]

Despite the announcement of the agitational programme by Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, the Union Home Ministry has invited agitating groups of Ladakh for the second round of talks.

Feb 3, 2024

Avalance Warning Issued For Eight Districts of J&K [details]

Freezing conditions continue in most parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Since Saturday morning J&K has been witnessing snowfall in higher reaches

Feb 3, 2024

Centre invites agitating Ladakhi groups for second round of talks amid "Leh Chalo" protest [details]

Union Home Ministry on Friday invites both Ladakh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance for the second round of talks on February 19.

Feb 3, 2024

Mega crackdown on drug mafia in J&K; DGP directs cops to ensure exemplary punishments to drug lords [details]

Intensifying the campaign against the drug mafia in the Union Territory, authorities have already started seizing properties of notorious peddlers in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 2, 2024

Ladakhi Groups Give "Leh Chalo" Call On Saturday [Here's Why]

After they met with the Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on December 4, leaders of the agitating Ladakh groups submitted a draft of their demands to the Union Government on January 22.

Feb 2, 2024

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine receives first snowfall of season; pilgrimage unaffected [details]

Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway stopped due to shooting stones at several places between Ramban and Banihal.

Feb 1, 2024

Cracks Widen In INDIA Alliance As Cong Prepares Panels Of All Lok Sabha Seats Of J&K [details]

Congress and the National Conference- two main constituents of the INDIA alliance in J&K, are fighting it out for the majority of the Parliamentary seats in the Union Territory.

Feb 1, 2024

BJP starts Lok Sabha elections campaigns in J&K amid infighting among INDIA constituents [details]

Opposition parties in J&K have yet to start a formal dialogue for seat sharing to give a united fight to the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

Jan 30, 2024

Ulfat Khan Of Uri Becomes First-ever Girl Cadet Selected As Parade Commander At PM's Rally [details]

Hailing from the remotest village situated on the Line of Control Ulfat Khan is a shining example of Nari Shakti and serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring cadets across the nation.

Jan 30, 2024