Jammu And Kashmir: News

25 May 2024

Article 370

Mehbooba Mufti stages sit-in protest, alleges poll rigging in Anantnag-Rajouri

People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti staged a sit-in protest on Saturday, alleging that her party workers and polling agents are being detained "without any reason."

25 May 2024

Atishi

Atishi claims 'slow voting' in opposition territories, governor responds 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi alleged on Friday that Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena held a meeting with Delhi Police to slow down the voting process in areas that are opposition strongholds.

24 May 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Singham Again' Kashmir schedule wraps up; Ajay Devgn's look revealed

Rohit Shetty, the director of the much-awaited film Singham Again, recently announced the completion of the movie's shooting schedule in Kashmir.

19 May 2024

Ganga river

2 farmers missing after boat capsizes in Ganga River

Two farmers are currently missing after a boat capsized in the Ganga River near Mahavir Tola ghat at Maner, Patna district, on Sunday morning.

07 May 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi casts his vote in Ahmedabad, urges record voter turnout

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections early on Tuesday in Ahmedabad.

06 May 2024

Indian Air Force

₹20 lakh reward announced for information on Poonch terrorists

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have released sketches of two Pakistani terrorists who carried out the attack on the Indian Air Force's vehicle in Poonch last week, reports said on Monday.

04 May 2024

Indian Air Force

5 IAF personnel injured in militant attack in J&K's Poonch

Five soldiers of the Indian Air Force (AIF) were injured after militants opened fire on an IAF vehicle convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area on Saturday evening.

02 May 2024

Narendra Modi

Why BJP expelled Poonch leader over 'hate speech' in J&K 

Ravinder Raina, the head of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir, has expelled senior member Satish Bhargav from the party's "primary membership for a period of six years."

26 Apr 2024

India

J&K: 2 terrorists neutralized in Sopore encounter

Two terrorists have been neutralized in an ongoing operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, according to official reports.

24 Apr 2024

Bandipora

J&K: Army personnel injured in clash with terrorists in Bandipora

Two Indian Army personnel were wounded during a clash with terrorists in Bandipora, a district in Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday.

11 Apr 2024

Baramulla

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces neutralize terrorist in Pulwama

A terrorist has been killed in an encounter with security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama area, according to authorities.

07 Apr 2024

Jama Masjid

Srinagar's Grand Mosque locked again; Mehbooba Mufti slams J&K administration  

The Grand Mosque in Srinagar was closed to the public by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on the occasion of Shab-e-Qadr, one of the most auspicious nights of the Islamic calendar.

05 Apr 2024

Mehbooba Mufti

J&K turned into 'open jail' after 2019: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), expressed her concerns about the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

03 Apr 2024

Mehbooba Mufti

No INDIA alliance in J&K? Mufti's PDP to contest alone

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has announced that the party will independently contest the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir.

03 Apr 2024

India

Police officer dies in shootout at J&K hospital

A police officer, who was injured in a gunfight between gangsters and cops in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, died of his injuries on Wednesday.

24 Mar 2024

Ladakh

Pakistan 'seriously' looking to restore trade ties with India: Minister

Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, on Saturday (local time) said the country was "seriously" considering re-establishing trade relations with India, which had been suspended since August 2019, Geo News reported.

J&K government approves 10% quota for Paharis; increases OBC quota

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday approved a 10% job quota for newly added scheduled tribe (ST) communities—Paharis, ethnic tribes, Paddaris, Kolis, and Gadda Brahmins.

08 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

'How did J&K progress under Article 370?': Farooq counters PM

Farooq Abdullah on Thursday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims of dynastic politics in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and said that the erstwhile state made progress while Article 370 was in place.

07 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Congress was 'misguiding' Kashmir over Article 370: Modi in Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed Congress and its allies for "misleading" the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the entire country in the name of Article 370.

07 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi in Srinagar today, 1st visit since Article 370's abrogation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public meeting and launch multiple development projects worth over Rs. 6,400 crore on Thursday in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

04 Mar 2024

Indian Railways

Runaway freight train: Station master, 3 others terminated

Four Indian Railways employees were fired on Monday concerning an incident wherein a 53-wagon freight train traveled unattended for 84 km from Jammu to Punjab on February 25.

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.

22 Feb 2024

Gulmarg

J&K: Russian skier killed in avalanche at Gulmarg 

A Russian skier was killed in an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)'s Gulmarg, a popular ski resort town, on Wednesday.

22 Feb 2024

Satya Pal Malik

Raids at ex-J&K Governor Satyapal Malik's premises in corruption case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting raids in 30 locations, including three premises of former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik in Delhi, Gurugram, and Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat.

20 Feb 2024

Jammu

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).

20 Feb 2024

Farmers Protest

'Delhi Chalo' march to resume on Wednesday after talks fail

Farmers participating in the "Delhi Chalo" protest have turned down the Centre's new five-year plan for minimum support prices (MSP).

19 Feb 2024

Farmers

How Purple Revolution is benefiting farmers in India

In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its agricultural sector, largely propelled by technological innovations and shifting paradigms.

19 Feb 2024

Bollywood

'Article 370: The Prologue' gives historical overview of J&K 

Yami Gautam Dhar is gearing up for the release of the upcoming political thriller Article 370.

13 Feb 2024

Srinagar

'Pakistan-backed' terrorist arrested for killing Punjab workers in Srinagar

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on Tuesday arrested the terrorist behind the killing of two migrant workers from Punjab in J&K's Srinagar last week.

06 Feb 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

Interim budget for J&K more than Pakistan's IMF grant

India has announced an interim Budget of Rs. 1.18 lakh crore for fiscal 2024-25 for the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

05 Feb 2024

Kashmir Valley

Avalanche warning in J&K; rain likely in Delhi 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Delhi and its neighboring states and union territories will receive light rainfall on Monday.

31 Jan 2024

Delhi

Delhi: Over 50 flights, 23 trains delayed amid dense fog

Delhi and its neighboring areas woke up to a dense fog on Wednesday — the third day in a row.

16 Jan 2024

Kashmir Valley

Kashmir's snowless winter raises environmental, livelihood concerns

The Kashmir Valley is facing an unusual snowless winter, with little to no snowfall in popular tourist spots like Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Srinagar.

13 Jan 2024

Pakistan News

Unacceptable: India protests UK high commissioner's visit to PoK

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday expressed its displeasure over the recent visit of the UK High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on January 10.

13 Jan 2024

Indian Army

Army convoy attacked in J&K's Poonch, search operation underway

Massive search operations have been launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after terrorists attacked Indian Army vehicles in the area on Friday evening.

11 Jan 2024

Kashmir Valley

Narrow escape for Mehbooba Mufti in car accident

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had a narrow escape on Thursday when her vehicle met with an accident in South Kashmir's Anantnag district.

10 Jan 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

No elections in J&K before Lok Sabha polls, says report

Elections in Jammu and Kashmir for panchayats, urban local bodies (ULB), and the legislative assembly are expected to be held after the Lok Sabha elections later this year, The Indian Express reported, citing sources.

07 Jan 2024

Rajasthan

J&K: Government leases out power to Rajasthan, prompting political outrage

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government is facing a serious backlash for leasing electricity from an under-construction power project to Rajasthan.

02 Jan 2024

Delhi

Delhi experiences light haze, 26 trains delayed

Delhi and the National Capital Region(NCR) experienced mild fog on Tuesday, causing delays for trains and flights.

01 Jan 2024

Delhi

Dense fog covers North India, IMD forecasts severe cold wave

Delhi and parts of North India, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, continued to witness dense fog and chilly weather on Monday, the first day of the year 2024.