Jammu and Kashmir

Agitating Ladakh groups divided over Supreme Court's verdict on Art 370 [details]

Despite presenting a united face on the demand for statehood and sixth schedule, differences cropped up between LAB and KDA over the verdict of the Supreme Court.

Dec 17, 2023

Drunk on power, Kathua Municipal official destroys fruit vendor's cart; probe ordered amid public outcry

After public outcry, higher-ups in the Kathua district swung into action and ordered an inquiry into the case. The victim vendor was ultimately compensated by the authorities.

Dec 15, 2023

Major threat averted; four arrested in Bandipora, huge cache of arms seized [details]

Bandipora Police, along with the Army, CRPF, and Sopore Police, averted a major terror threat by arresting four individuals and seizing a huge cache of arms and ammunitions.

Dec 12, 2023

SC recommends setting up of Truth & Reconciliation Commission to probe human rights violations in J&K

The Supreme Court on Monday recommended the setting up of an impartial Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate and report on the violations of human rights in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 11, 2023

Fact check: No one under house arrest in J&K amid SC's Article 370 verdict

Contrary to claims by political figures, including Omar Abdullah and the J&K PDP, fact-checking reveals no evidence of house arrests in Jammu and Kashmir following the Supreme Court's Article 370 verdict.

Dec 11, 2023

Amit Shah moves 2 J&K Bills for passage in Rajya Sabha; vows to bring justice after 70 years

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday moved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha.

Dec 11, 2023

SC delivers verdict on Article 370, says J&K does not hold any internal sovereignty after accession to Union of India, it's like any other state [details]

The batch of pleas challenged the Central Government's 2019 move of revoking special status granted to the state of Jammu and Kashmir

Dec 11, 2023

Alert sounded in Kashmir on eve of Supreme Court's verdict on Art 370 [details]

Political parties across J&K anxiously waiting for the Apex Court verdict on the petitions filed against the abrogation of articles 370 and 35-A.

Dec 10, 2023

J&K Police directed to strictly follow SOPs while on leave or on duty [here's why]

Jammu and Kashmir Police and NIA will jointly investigate the gruesome terror attack on off-duty Inspector Masroor Ahmed Wani.

Dec 8, 2023

J&K Holding Breath As Supreme Court To Deliver Verdict On Art 370 On Monday [details]

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on the petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of J&K into two Union Territories. On August 5, 2019, the central government revoked Articles 370 and 35A.

Dec 8, 2023

J&K DGP Vows To Revenge Killing Of Police Inspector [details]

DGP said that the supreme sacrifice of Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani will forever fuel the police's determination to dismantle the bones of terrorism in Kashmir.

Dec 8, 2023

Stop deaths on Jammu roads; J&K HC tells govt to form expert committee [details]

Division Bench of J&K High Court directs UT administration to constitute an expert committee to ascertain reasons for frequent road accidents in the Chenab region and Pir-Panchal range.

Dec 7, 2023

NIA attaches properties of 2 LeT terrorists for 2015 attack on BSF troopers in J&K

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday attached the properties of two key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives for their involvement in the 2015 terror attack on a BSF convoy in Jammu & Kashmir's Udhampur district.

Dec 7, 2023

J&K reshaping legislation: Amit Shah advocates justice and rights in new bills [details]

Union Home Minister Amit Shah passionately defended the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha.

Dec 6, 2023

Bandipora Police attaches property linked to LeT associate in crackdown on terror-funding

This strategic action is part of a larger effort targeted at blocking the funding sources of regional terrorist networks.

Dec 6, 2023

Ladakhi groups are not optimistic about Centre's immediate response to their demands [Here's Why]

To break the deadlock, the High Powered Committee-headed by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, held talks with agitating groups of Ladakh on December 4

Dec 6, 2023

Unpacking J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023: A New Era of Legislative Representation

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, proposes increased assembly seats and nominated members to empower historically marginalized communities, aligning with the Delimitation Commission's recommendations for inclusive governance without additional financial expenditure.

Dec 5, 2023

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

Reacting to the result of assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, Omar Abdullah said that it was all due to the adamant attitude of Congress leadership that the opposition failed to field a joint candidate and BJP managed to win these crucial polls.

Dec 3, 2023

Parents' appeal yields result as Govt drops UAPA charges against seven students of Kashmir Varsity [details]

Parents of the arrested students and some social groups have warned politicians against politicizing the issue and asked them to refrain from issuing provocative statements to reap political benefits.

Dec 2, 2023

BJP seeks feedback from grassroots workers before finalizing candidates in J&K [detail]

To improve its tally of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP is focussing on new areas especially in South Kashmir to win Anantnag Parliamentary seats.

Dec 2, 2023