Jammu and Kashmir

2023 in review: Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370 changed narratives of J&K politics [details]

Before the historic verdict of the Supreme Court on Article 370, politicians of J&K indulged in making a promise of restoring the pre-August 5, 2019 position in J&K.

Dec 31, 2023

Major crackdown on terrorism: House attached for giving shelter to terrorists in Kashmir [details]

Today's action was taken to send out a strong message to sympathizers of terrorists. The Jammu and Kashmir police has made several appeals to the people of Jammu and Kashmir not to harbour terrorists.

Dec 31, 2023

No escape from swift justice: J&K FSL revamps system, backlog no more

J&K's FSL transformed from backlog burden to justice engine, clearing 15,000 cases in 2023 and deterring crime through swift forensics.

Dec 31, 2023

Internet Services Restored In Poonch, Rajouri Districts Of J&K After Eight Days [details]

After terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles on December 21, internet services were suspended in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.

Dec 30, 2023

J&K Panchayati Raj Act amended to allow OBC reservation; what it means

J&K administrative council (AC) headed by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday amended the Panchayati Raj Act to incorporate reservation for OBC.

Dec 28, 2023

Army chief exhorts soldiers to remain steadfast to face new challenges of terror outfits [details]

Four days after the Dera Ki Gali terror attack, additional forces were deployed on ground zero to plug all escape routes of the terrorists involved in this incident.

Dec 25, 2023

Kashmiri Pandit family's battle for justice ends after 30 years; elderly couple elated [details]

After a 30-year battle for justice, Kashmiri Pandit couple from Budgam Sarla and Tej Kishen Koul, who fought against government land encroachment, have finally found relief. Here's a story of how an elderly couple stood against all odds and won in the end.

Dec 25, 2023

Army Chief To Visit Ground Zero To Review Security Situation in Poonch, Rajouri [details]

Within one month nine soldiers including two Captains of the Indian Army lost their lives in two similar terror attacks in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 24, 2023

Poonch Attack: Agencies investigating roles of OGWs in providing support to terrorists [details]

A day after foiling an infiltration attempt, forces seized two drone-dropped packets with arms and cash near the Line of Control in Jammu.

Dec 24, 2023

Selective killings going unabated in Kashmir; retired SP shot dead by terrorists [details]

Retired Superintendent of Police Mohammad Shafi Mir was performing prayer in a mosque when terrorists attacked him at point-blank range.

Dec 24, 2023

Infiltration Attempt Foiled On IB In Jammu, One Terrorist Eliminated [details]

Senior officers camping at Poonch to coordinate ongoing operations to track down terrorists involved in the Dera Ki Gali attack on Thursday in which four soldiers lost their lives in the line of duty.

Dec 23, 2023

J&K's Kishtwar emerges as key habitat for endangered Snow Leopards in India [details]

278 cameras installed across 135 locations revealed the presence of nearly 20 Snow Leopards in the Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 22, 2023

Poonch terror attack: NIA team rushes to ground zero to start investigation [details]

After ambushing two Army vehicles, terrorists brutally mutilated the bodies of soldiers and snatched weapons from them.

Dec 22, 2023

Money-doubling scam: Kashmiri investors duped of crores of rupees; probe underway [details]

In the initial stages of the investigation, Cyber Police Kashmir has frozen several identified accounts operated by the fraud investment company.

Dec 20, 2023

Worries ahead for ex-Dy CM of J&K as High Court directs Govt to verify gift deed of 1987 [details]

In response to the PIL filed against the unauthorized retention of government bungalows by politicians in J&K, it was mentioned that the ex-Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta does not own any house.

Dec 19, 2023

Rohingyas, Bangladeshi manage domicile certificates, illegally living in sensitive districts of J&K [details]

After getting information that a large number of foreign nationals are staying illegally in the mountainous districts of Jammu province, police launched a massive crackdown in different parts of J&K.

Dec 19, 2023

After SC's verdict on Article 370, Congress demands special rights for J&K under Article 371 [details]

Without reacting to the verdict of the Supreme Court on Article 370, Congress demanded that the job and land rights of the people of J&K should be protected under Article 371.

Dec 19, 2023

Despite ideological differences, politicians are unanimous in J&K to "loot" public exchequer [here's how]

From jailed pro-separatist leader Engineer Rashid to "ultranationalist" ex-minister and legislators of the BJP, all are figured in the list of 47 defaulters on housing loans.

Dec 18, 2023

Three back to back earthquakes rock Ladakh & J&K; no casualties [details]

Three back to back earthquakes rocked the Union Territories of Ladakh and J&K on Monday, while no report of casualty or damage to property has been received so far.

Dec 18, 2023

Terror module involved in targeting unarmed cops busted in J&K [details]

Pakistan-based terror handlers assigned the job to the local hybrid terrorists to target unarmed and off-duty cops to create fear among local policemen.

Dec 17, 2023