Jammu and Kashmir

Crackdown on newly-floated terror outfits: NIA raids multiple locations in J&K [details]

New terror outfits were created by Pakistan-based terror organizations to execute selective and targeted killings in Kashmir Valley.

Jul 11, 2023

Ten ex-terrorists of JKLF & erstwhile separatists arrested for trying to revive terrorism in J&K [details]

Ten persons were arrested in a case related to hatching a conspiracy to revive banned organisations JKLF and Hurriyat, the police said on Monday.

Jul 11, 2023

Centre opposes petitions in Supreme Court challenging abrogation of article 370 [details]

A day before the hearing in Supreme Court Centre says that the move brought peace, prosperity, and stability after three decades of turmoil in J&K.

Jul 10, 2023

J&K Police announces Rs 10L reward for information on Rajouri terror attack perpetrators

Attempt to revive 'agitational terrorism' in Kashmir Valley foiled with timely action of police [details]

Within hours after police detained separatist leaders for reviving banned terror groups, Hurriyat Conference distances itself from the meeting.

Jul 10, 2023

Senior J&K officer, wife, and son killed in accident after car plunges into gorge [details]

A senior J&K government officer, his wife, and son were killed on in a road accident on the Mughal Road on Sunday, police said.

Jul 9, 2023

Red alert sounded in Ladakh after unseasonal snowfall in higher reaches [details]

Higher reaches in Leh and Kargil districts experienced unseasonal snowfall overnight after two days of rainfall.

Jul 9, 2023

Quadcopters, Night Vision Devices, Disaster Response Teams To Secure Amarnath Yatra: Army

Thousands of devotees stranded as Amarnath Yatra remained halted for second consecutive day, fresh registration suspended [details]

Due to inclement weather fresh batch of devotees was not allowed to leave from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp of Jammu. As a precautionary measure authorities suspended Amarnath Yatra for a second consecutive day.

Jul 8, 2023

Influential land grabbers opposing decision to allot land to the landless people of J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

As separatist groups joined with Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah to oppose the historic decision of the government to give land to landless people, LG Manoj Sinha said who had grabbed state land, think that the poor section should not utilize the government resources.

Jul 7, 2023

Fact check: No arrest made for disrespecting national anthem in J&K [truth here]

Fact check: No arrests made for disrespecting national anthem at Srinagar event [truth here]

Unverified reports of policemen or people being arrested or suspended for disrespecting national anthem are "completely false", clarifies Srinagar SSP Rakesh Balwal, IPS.

Jul 6, 2023

J&K Govt rebuts Mehbooba Mufti's "misleading" statement on allotment of land to landless people of J&K [details]

Within minutes after Mehbooba Mufti's statement on allocating land to landless people, the government says that data provided by PDP was factually incorrect as she was unaware of the PMAY scheme.

Jul 6, 2023

For many Kashmiris Article 370 is a thing of the past, says "petitioner" Shah Faesal [details]

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Shah Faesal, who had filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging decision of the BJP-led government to abolish Article 370 said that he has withdrawn the petition a long time back.

Jul 5, 2023

Ramban Viaduct construction completed; major step towards widening of Jammu-Srinagar national highway [details]

A month after completing the crucial Jaiswal bridge over the river Chenab, the construction of this viaduct will speed up ongoing work of the widening of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.

Jul 4, 2023

Income Tax return fraud: Raids conducted at multiple locations across Kashmir [details]

Over 28,000 government employees serving in different departments in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir were identified for committing fraud in filing Income Tax Returns.

Jul 4, 2023

Over 16,000 Amarnath pilgrims perform pooja at holy cave in first two days [details]

While more than 3.5 lakh people have registered themselves online for the pilgrimage so far, many others are registering on the spot at Jammu

Jul 3, 2023

Amarnath Yatra: J&K LG visits Baltal base camp, reviews arrangements

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Amarnath Yatra Base camp at Baltal on Sunday and reviewed the arrangements made for the sacred pilgrimage.

Jul 2, 2023

Amarnath pilgrims cheated by UP-based travel agent; case registered by J&K Police [details]

Muzaffarnagar-based travel agent charged Rs 7000 from each devotee and provided them with fake registration slips. As many as 68 pilgrims were found carrying fake registration in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 30, 2023

First batch of Amarnath devotees starts journey from Jammu; reaches Kashmir [details]

Amid multi-tier security cover, the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims reached Qazigund in Kashmir Valley where they were welcomed by locals and officials.

Jun 30, 2023

Farooq Abdullah cautions Centre against going ahead with Uniform Civil Code [details]

Farooq Abdullah opposes Uniform Civil Code a day after the Aam Aadmi Party extends conditional support to the move of the BJP-led NDA government.

Jun 29, 2023

First batch of pilgrims arrive at Amarnath Yatra base camp at Jammu [details]

Senior officers visit Baltal, Panjtarni, Chandanwari, and Pahalgam to give the final touch to Amarnath Yatra arrangements. This year's Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 1