Jammu and Kashmir

Exclusive: What made staunch Azad supporters desert DPAP; turncoats finally spill the beans

Loyalists of Azad, who recently joined Congress, said that Democratic Progressive Azad Party failed to connect with grassroots issues. Realizing that their future is bleak in the newly floated party, supporters of Azad returning to Congress for better political prospects.

Aug 9, 2023

Revolt in Ladakh Cong after party decides to ally with NC for Kargil Council elections [details]

A group of Congress leaders from Zanskar strongly object decision of the party leadership to enter into an alliance without consulting grass root level workers.

Aug 8, 2023

Two BSF men, 21 civilians arrested for facilitating infiltrators to cross borders [details]

To check infiltration on the Indo-Pak and Indo-Bangladesh borders, the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy including equipping forces with advanced gadgets.

Aug 8, 2023

Longest surviving "commander" of HM terror outfit killed in Poonch encounter in J&K [details]

Muneer Hussain, the self-styled commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit, went to PoJK in the early 1990s. He was trying to sneak into this side of LoC to revive the terror outfit.

Aug 7, 2023

Another jolt to Azad; three staunch supporters rejoin Congress [details]

Three former legislators who repeatedly owe their loyalty to Ghulam Nabi Azad deserted their political mentor at this crucial juncture and rejoined the Congress party after a short stay in DPAP.

Aug 7, 2023

After fake PMO officer, fraudster couple dupes people in Kashmir by impersonating as IPS, IAS officers [details]

The couple identified as Manmohan Ganjoo, a suspended constable of J&K Police and his wife Ayoush Koul Ganjoo befooled people by impersonating as IPS and IAS officers.

Aug 7, 2023

Who was Waseem Sarwar; Kashmiri soldier killed in action was talented football player of J&K [details]

Thousands of people turned up in north Kashmir's Bandipora district to pay tributes to soldier Waseem Sarwar, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty during an anti-terror operation in the forest of Halan in Kulgam district of south Kashmir.

Aug 6, 2023

Big setback to AAP in J&K; prominent leaders quit party [details]

Ex-minister Yashpal Kundal and DDC member Taranjit Singh who resigned from AAP today were the only mass-based leaders left in the party after the resignations of Harshdev Singh and Balwant Singh Mankotia.

Aug 6, 2023

Terror eco-system dismantled in J&K after abrogation of Art 370, says LG [details]

Pak-backed propaganda has failed on the ground J&K as everyone is enjoying peace. Street protests, closure of schools, stone pelting, and separatism ended.

Aug 5, 2023

Terrorists strike on 4th anniversary of Art 370 abrogation, 3 soldiers lost their lives in J&K Kulgam [details]

An operation that launched on Friday evening is still going on in the forest area of Halan in south Kashmir. Three terrorists are believed to be involved in attacking forces.

Aug 5, 2023

Missing Army jawan found by J&K Police, to be interrogated soon [details]

Although family members of the missing jawan claimed that he was abducted by terrorists, cops never confirmed never denied the "abduction" story.

Aug 4, 2023

Opposition unity in J&K hits roadblock; PDP, NC leaders engage in war of words [details]

Amid efforts by the opposition to bring unity among all non-BJP parties, the statement of the youth wing president of PDP Wahid Parra has triggered a verbal duel between leaders of two J&K-based parties.

Aug 3, 2023

Forces foil attempt of selective killing in Kashmir, two hybrid Lashkar terrorists arrested with arms [details]

Ahead of the forthcoming Independence Day, terrorists were assigned the task to execute selective killing in north Kashmir's Baramulla district to create fear among people.

Aug 2, 2023

A look at abductions and killings of soldiers in Kashmir; how terror outfits create fear psychosis [details]

J&K DGP is confident that the soldier missing since Saturday from south Kashmir's Kulgam district will be traced soon. Here's a look at the abductions and/or killings of soldiers in Kashmir over the years.

Aug 2, 2023

Controversial IPS officer Basant Rath's suspension extended by six more months [details]

Suspended for gross misconduct in 2020 for complaining against DGP J&K, the controversial IPS officer in June 2022 offered to resign from service. He also announced joining BJP after taking voluntary retirement.

Jul 31, 2023

BSF foils another infiltration attempt on IB; PAK intruder killed in Arnia sector [details]

High alert is sounded in border areas of Jammu after BSF foiled a second infiltration attempt on the International Border in a week.

Jul 31, 2023

J&K govt to take final call on auctioning 5.9 mn tonnes of Lithium reserves found in Reasi district [details]

Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi said that 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium reserves are found in Reasi of Jammu and Kashmir. He, however, said that decision regarding auctioning of the reserves will be taken up by the J&K Government.

Jul 31, 2023

No clue of soldier missing from south Kashmir's Kulgam district, family fears abduction by terrorists [details]

Posted in Leh, missing soldier Javed Ahmad Wani went to purchase some grocery items. The family appeals to authorities to trace Wani as he is only breadwinner.

Jul 30, 2023

Rs 230 crore saved in J&K by plugging leakages in subsidized ration distribution [details]

Through e-verification of ration cards, the J&K government has earlier removed 10 lakh bogus beneficiaries getting subsidized ration.

Jul 30, 2023

Narco terrorism case: Multiple raids conducted in J&K's border district of Poonch [details]

Arrested five months ago, a notorious cross-border drug trafficker Rafiq Lala revealed his links and network during interrogation.

Jul 30, 2023