Jammu and Kashmir

18 years later, J&K govt admits 4 Jammu University campuses exist only on paper

February 18, 2026 8:22 pm

The government admitted that lack of infrastructure and inadequate teaching faculty are major challenges at the campuses.

82,000 trees felled, Rs 49 crore unpaid: J&K govt cites 2019 decision to NGT

February 18, 2026 3:45 am

Policy decision taken just days before abrogation of Article 370, says report.

Two from Kashmir charged for ‘anti-national, secessionist, and pro-terrorist content’ on social media

February 17, 2026 10:47 pm

Altaf Hussain Wagay, from Behram, Shopian and Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, originally from Qaimoh, Kulgam, but “currently operating from across the border” have been named in the chargesheet.

Decision on J&K statehood soon, says Union Minister; Omar cautions: ‘Been waiting for a year and a half’

February 18, 2026 4:47 am

Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal made the remark while speaking to reporters in Srinagar

In numbers: How wildlife conflict has dropped across J&K

February 17, 2026 4:21 pm

New data reveals 32% decline in incidents as the government ramps up high-tech mitigation and 24/7 response teams.

From Air Force to JKAS officer: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court’s relief for airman who broke rules to chase dreams

February 17, 2026 1:20 pm

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court News: While noting the officer’s brilliance, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court observed that he had, however, breached service conditions, and directed him to deposit Rs 3 lakh with the IAF.

Haryana’s ‘Dr Morphine’ at centre of Rs 209-crore cyber scam busted in J-K

February 17, 2026 1:40 pm

Special Investigation Team unearths 835 mule accounts used to siphon crores from across India to China.

Skewed Jammu, Kashmir quota data set to sharpen debate

February 16, 2026 4:09 am

Out of the total 11,81,269 reserved category certificates issued in the UT, less than 14% have gone to residents of Kashmir, as per the reply submitted last week.

Rajasthan university suspends 33 Kashmiri students over protest against lack of approval for nursing course

February 13, 2026 7:21 am

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association seeks urgent intervention from CMs Omar Abdullah and Bhajan Lal Sharma, saying 50 students face academic uncertainty at Mewar University

‘Every day, someone’s dignity is tarnished’ — J&K Assembly erupts over ‘fake news and doctored videos’

February 12, 2026 9:55 pm

The issue was raised during Question Hour by BJP MLA R S Pathania, who expressed concern over ‘fake’ social media channels that were ‘damaging to the social fabric’ of J&K.

In pictures: Snowfall in J-K as region enters Chilla-e-Kalan period, tourists flock on New Year

January 02, 2026 5:07 pm

From Bhaderwah to the slopes of Gulmarg, here are visuals of how fresh snowfall transforms Jammu and Kashmir during Chilla-e-Kalan cold wave. Tourists flock the valley to celebrate the New Year as temperatures plunge.

Abrogation of Article 370 upheld, SC orders polls in Jammu and Kashmir by Sep 2024

December 11, 2023 9:34 pm

CJI DY Chandrachud ruled that Article 370 was a temporary provision and the President of India was empowered to revoke it in the absence of the Constituent Assembly of the erstwhile state.

Army officials killed, anti-militancy operation continues: What's happening in J&K?

September 14, 2023 2:45 pm

Two militants have been encircled by security personnel so far, after anti-militancy operation resumed on Thursday.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, J&k LG Manoj Sinha inspect ongoing construction of Zojila tunnel

April 10, 2023 2:32 pm

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inspects Zojila Tunnel, Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel, to establish all-weather connectivity for Ladakh with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha.

World's highest railway bridge over Chenab river to open soon

March 29, 2023 8:10 pm

The Chenab railway bridge will be able to withstand winds with speeds up to 260 kmph and will have a lifespan of 120 years.

Temperatures plummet below zero degrees as Kashmir witnesses 'Chilla-i-Kalan' period

January 04, 2023 8:29 pm

Kashmir is currently under the grip of Chilla-i-Kalan, the 40-day harshest weather period when the chances of snowfall are maximum and most frequent.

J&K police on alert after encounter with 4 militants

December 28, 2022 2:18 pm

An exchange of fire took place between Jammu and Kashmir security forces, police and militants on the Bye Pass road near Sidhra bridge on the outskirts of old Jammu city.

Tragedy strikes Amarnath Yatra camp as cloudburst triggers flash flood

July 09, 2022 12:11 pm

More than a dozen people were killed, while nearly 30 were injured. Some 15,000 people have been rescued. (PTI Photo)

In the pandemic, transgender community in Kashmir looks on with hope, leads with defiance

June 15, 2021 4:59 pm

The heavily-marginalised and ostracised transgender community in Kashmir mouths a grim and cold reality.

Jammu and Kashmir turns white with season's first snowfall

December 15, 2020 9:49 pm

Thick sheets of snow covered Srinagar Saturday morning as Jammu and Kashmir received its first snowfall of the season.

J&K political drama: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

National Conference chief Omar Abdullah said that PDP and NC coming together is not the best idea for mainstream politics in J&K. But today, both he and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation.

'It doesn't help when 14-16 leaders sit on stage and blast PM Modi. It allows him to play victim... Must work at state-level'

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

In this edition of Idea Exchange Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expresses concern over the recent political killings in Jammu and Kashmir and says that the Centre's lack of clarity on J&K is worrying.

India gives a strong response to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's tweet on Kashmir

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Opinion | Why Is BJP's Offer Of Talks With Kashmir Important ?

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

Police Constable Caught Forcing Beggers For Bribe

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Women Celebrate ‘Raksha Bandhan’ With Soldiers At LoC

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

J&K Govt Data Shows Firing Across LoC Has Limited Impact, Fails To Deter Pakistan

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

J&K Terror Funding: No Evidence, NIA Set To Close One Of Two Probes

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Why isn’t BJP-PDP forming govt. in J&K: Omar

February 25, 2016 7:00 am

Srinagar (J&K), Feb 25 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah questioned the delay by the BJP-PDP alliance in forming the government in the state, in spite of having good numbers in the assembly. Talking about the present Governor Rule in the state, Abdullah said the rule is imposed when there is no numbers, which is also called the Breakdown of Constitutional Order, where there is no possibility of the formation of a government.

Last rites of Pampore bravehearts performed with full state honours

February 22, 2016 2:51 pm

Udhampur/Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 22 (ANI): The last rites of Captain Tushar Mahajan, who was martyred while fighting the terrorists at Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, was performed with full military honours in Udhampur on Monday. Captain Mahajan was injured on Friday when he was leading a team to smoke-out the terrorists holed up inside a building near Srinagar. He succumbed to the injuries at 92 Base Hospital last evening. Meanwhile, last rites of Havaldar Raj Kumar Rana were performed by his daughter in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.