Jammu: News

J&K: BJP leader names possible nominees to new assembly

Ahead of the declaration of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Assembly election results, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice-President Sofi Yousuf had announced the names of five probable nominees for the assembly.

08 Oct 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: LG's power to nominate 5 MLAs sparks massive row 

The power of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir to nominate five members to the assembly has sparked a major controversy in the Union Territory.

30 Sep 2024

Baramulla

J&K Assembly election phase 3: Polling in 40 seats today

The third and final phase of Jammu and Kashmir's Assembly elections began on Tuesday morning, with voting taking place in 40 constituencies.

19 Sep 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

Modi's public rally in Srinagar today: What to expect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally in Srinagar on Thursday, a day after the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election concluded with a 59% voter turnout.

18 Sep 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K 1st phase polling concludes; Kishtwar records highest voter turnout 

The first phase of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Wednesday, with a voter turnout of 59.19% recorded till 5:00pm.

18 Sep 2024

Article 370

Explained: Why 2024 J&K Assembly polls are significant

The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections is currently underway, marking a significant event in the region's political landscape.

14 Sep 2024

India

Video: Massive landslide at Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway; traffic suspended 

A major landslide on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway has led to a suspension of vehicular traffic.

Doda: Modi to address rally today, first in 42 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a mega rally in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday.

11 Sep 2024

Assembly

Gunfight erupts in J&K's Udhampur, 3 terrorists killed 

A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday.

Jammu: BSF jawan injured in unprovoked firing by Pakistan troops

A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured on Wednesday during an unprovoked firing incident by Pakistani troops in the Akhnoor area of Jammu, violating a ceasefire agreement along the border.

29 Aug 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

300 additional paramilitary companies to be deployed for J&K polls

The government has announced the deployment of over 300 additional companies of paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir.

25 Aug 2024

China

Pakistan invites PM Modi for SCO meet in October

Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting.

CRPF officer killed in terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was killed when terrorists opened fire on a patrol party in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday.

14 Aug 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

Army captain killed during encounter with terrorists in J&K

An Indian Army captain was killed on Wednesday during a confrontation with four terrorists in the Assar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.

ED seizes ₹1cr in crypto scam raids across north India

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated ₹1 crore in cash and several incriminating documents, during raids against a fraudulent cryptocurrency firm.

30 Jul 2024

Fire Brigade

Jammu-Jodhpur Express train halted in Punjab after receiving bomb threat

An express train en route from Jammu to Jodhpur was abruptly halted due to a bomb threat, news agency ANI reported.

22 Jul 2024

Indian Army

Terrorists attack security post in J&K's Rajouri; soldier injured

The Indian Army thwarted a significant attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district this morning.

20 Jul 2024

Indian Army

500 Para commandos deployed in Jammu to hunt down terrorists

The Indian Army has deployed approximately 500 Para Special Forces commandos in the Jammu region to combat the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists.

18 Jul 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

2 soldiers injured in early morning encounter in J&K's Doda

Two soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the early hours of Thursday in Jaddan Bata village, situated in the Kastigarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.

26 Jun 2024

Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra 2024: CRPF strengthens security as offline registrations begin

The annual Amarnath Yatra has started offline registration three days ahead of the beginning of the pilgrimage.

21 Jun 2024

Delhi

Showers in Delhi-NCR bring down temperature, bring respite from heatwave

Delhi and its neighboring regions experienced light rainfall on Friday, offering a break from the intense heatwave that had been affecting the national capital region for over a month.

Kathua attack: 1 CRPF jawan killed, 2 terrorists gunned down

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and two terrorists neutralized in an encounter in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir that broke out on Tuesday evening.

12 Jun 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

Another terror attack: Encounter underway, 6 Jammu security personnel injured

An encounter is currently underway between terrorists and security forces in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir—following an attack on an army base late last night, according to police reports.

30 May 2024

Droupadi Murmu

Jammu: 21 dead, 69 injured after bus falls into gorge 

At least 21 people were killed and 69 injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in Jammu district on Thursday.

20 Mar 2024

Indian Government

Why climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on 'fast unto death'

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a fast unto death in freezing temperatures in Leh, Ladakh.

25 Feb 2024

Indian Railways

Goods train runs driverless for 80km from Jammu to Punjab

A goods train reportedly traveled nearly 80 kilometers without a driver, reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour before being stopped near Unchi Bassi in Punjab's Dasuya on Sunday.

20 Feb 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

PM launches development projects in Jammu; lauds Article 370 abrogation

In a mega-development push ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the groundwork for projects worth Rs. 32,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

27 Dec 2023

Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh addresses Army amid J&K civilian death row

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

IMD forecasts rainfall in Mumbai; Yellow alert in Gujarat, TN

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in Mumbai and other coastal areas of Maharashtra from Saturday.

14 Oct 2023

Indian Army

Indian Army closely studying Israel-Hamas war to improve strategy: Report

The Indian Army is closely studying the recent multi-pronged attacks on Israel by the Hamas group, aiming to learn valuable lessons and improve India's defense strategies, The Hindu reported.

05 Aug 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: 3 soldiers dead in encounter with terrorists in Kulgam

At least three army personnel reportedly lost their lives in an encounter with terrorists in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

02 Jul 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Pakistan using 'guerilla attacks' on security forces in J&K: Report

Pakistan is changing its tactics to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by sending well-equipped and trained terrorists for "guerilla attacks" on security convoys, camps, and patrols, said a recent Hindustan Times report citing sources in the know.

27 Jun 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

'Through the Ages': ICHR to hold exhibition on J&K, Ladakh 

The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is planning an exhibition showcasing the history of Jammu and Kashmir and its links to ancient India, the Hindustan Times reported.

30 May 2023

Vaishno Devi

Vaishno Devi: 10 pilgrims dead as bus falls into gorge

Ten people were killed and 57 others were injured on Tuesday morning when a bus carrying pilgrims to the shrine of Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra from Amritsar fell into a gorge.

20 Apr 2023

Narendra Modi

J&K school gets facelift after girl's viral appeal to Modi

The administration of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has sprung into action to improve a school's facilities after one of its students urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide basic infrastructure, reported the news agency PTI.

20 Feb 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir: Ramban landslide damages 13 houses; geologists called 

Authorities have sought help from the Geological Survey of India to study the massive landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban on Monday that left as many as 13 families homeless.

02 Feb 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu: LeT terrorist held, police recovers 'perfume IED'

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police Director General Dilbag Singh on Thursday confirmed that a school teacher-turned Lashkar-e-Taiba-terrorist was arrested for reportedly carrying out multiple blasts, including one on a bus carrying Vaishno Devi pilgrims.

21 Jan 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Twin blasts rock J&K's Narwal, leave at least 7 injured

At least seven individuals were injured in two separate explosions incidents on Saturday in the Narwal area of Jammu and Kashmir.

02 Jan 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir: 4 persons killed in Rajouri terror attack

Four persons were killed and nine others injured after suspected terrorists stormed into their houses and opened fire in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.

28 Dec 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: 4 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu's Sidhra region

At least four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in the Sidhra area of Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu district on Wednesday morning.

15 Dec 2022

Kashmiri Pandit

These settlements are your graveyards: Terror group threatens Kashmiri Pandits

Targeted violence against Kashmiri Pandits has been a long-standing issue in Kashmir.

30 Oct 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: 4 dead, 6 injured in landslide at power plant

Four people lost their lives and at least six others were injured in back-to-back landslides near an under-construction hydropower plant in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Kishtwar district on Saturday.

13 Oct 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu: Controversial order allowing voters' registration for 'non-locals' withdrawn

The Jammu administration on Wednesday rescinded an order that empowered revenue officials to give certificates of residence to persons who had been living in the district for more than a year in order to register them as voters.

04 Oct 2022

Amit Shah

Amit Shah J&K visit: Mobile internet snapped in Jammu, Rajouri

Union Home Minister Amit Shah began his three-day Jammu and Kashmir visit on Monday evening.

16 Aug 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Terrorists shoot 2 Kashmiri Pandit brothers in orchard; 1 dead

A Kashmiri Pandit was shot dead on Tuesday by terrorists at an apple orchard in Kashmir's Shopian district. His brother was also injured in the shooting.

12 Jul 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu, 3 days after cloudburst

The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Monday from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp after a three-day gap following flash floods allegedly caused by a cloudburst at the cave shrine.

31 May 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: School teacher shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam

In yet another targeted attack in the Kashmir Valley, a school teacher who was shot at by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam died of gunshot wounds on Tuesday.

29 May 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K Police shoots down Pakistani drone carrying explosives in Kathua

According to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police, a drone carrying explosives from Pakistan was shot down in the early hours of Sunday in Kathua district's Hariya Chak village, which is part of the Hiranagar sector.

20 May 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: 13 trapped as part of under-construction tunnel collapses

At least 13 workers were trapped after a part of an under-construction tunnel collapsed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district late on Thursday night.

16 May 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

'Leave or face death': Terrorists threaten Kashmiri Pandits in Pulwama

Terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Islam has issued a threat letter to Kashmiri Pandits living in the Hawal Transit Accommodation in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama district.