Jammu and Kashmir

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

J&K Police establishes financial trail of women trafficking syndicate [details]

Fighting Pakistan-supported terrorism for the last nearly three decades the Jammu and Kashmir Police is also battling on the front of foiling evil designs of international gangs involved in selling Rohingya girls in Kashmir Valley.

Dec 2, 2023

Bills to replace criminal laws among many others listed for Winter Session of Parliament

The Centre has listed 18 Bills, including three to replace the criminal laws and two to extend the provisions of the Women's Reservation Act to Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry, during the Winter Session of the Parliament starting Monday.

Dec 2, 2023

Uploading offensive content: Srinagar Police takes cognizance against six persons [details]

Cautioning people against circulating the offensive content, DGP J&K R R Swain already announced that a case has been registered and an investigation is on to the take matter to its logical conclusion.

Dec 1, 2023

Newly recruited LeT terrorist killed in J&K's Pulwama district [details]

Recruited recently in the LeT outfit, the terrorist was active in south Kashmir's Shopian district and was involved in several terror incidents.

Dec 1, 2023

Who is Atal Dulloo, new Chief Secretary of Union Territory of J&K [details]

A native of the J&K Atal Dulloo will replace incumbent Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar who is attaining superannuation on November 30.

Nov 29, 2023

J&K Police bust human trafficking racket; arrest mastermind, rescue Rohingya women sold in Kashmir

After busting the racket, Jammu and Kashmir Police also recovered two Rohingya women who were "sold" in the Valley by the kingpin under the pretext of marriage.

Nov 29, 2023

Prosecuting Officer Dismissed In J&K For Taking Bribe From Accused To Weaken Murder Case [details]

The Senior Prosecuting Officer in the Rajouri district of J&K struck a deal with a murder accused to ensure his acquittal in exchange for money. Earlier, another Procesuting Officer was terminated from the services for his involvement in drug trafficking.

Nov 29, 2023

Mehbooba fumes over arresting students for raising pro-Pakistan slogans during cricket World Cup final [details]

Seven students of Kashmir's Agri Varsity were booked under UAPA for raising pro-Pakistan slogans and threatening other students during World Cup final

Nov 28, 2023

Constitution Day: Vice-President says abrogation of Article 370 was real tribute to B R Ambedkar [details]

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar said that the chairman of the drafting committee of the India Constitution Dr. B R Ambedkar had opposed the inclusion of Article 370 during the Constituent Assembly debates.

Nov 27, 2023

Religious leader on radar for sheltering killed Pak terrorists in J&K's Rajouri district [details]

Over half a dozen suspects have been picked up by security agencies after a 78-hour-long gun battle in the Solki area of Rajouri district in which five soldiers lost their lives.

Nov 27, 2023

Forces foil terror attack in north Kashmir, arrest three LeT terrorists [details]

On the direction of their mentors sitting across the Line of Control, the arrested terrorists were planning to target civilians and installations of security forces.

Nov 26, 2023

Cracks widen among I.N.D.I.A constituents as Omar fires fresh salvo at PDP [details]

Omar Abdullah said that it was the result of the PDP's wrong decision to ally with the BJP in 2015 that the J&K is deprived of its special status with the abrogation of articles 370 and 35-A.

Nov 26, 2023