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Two militants involved in Aug 2 J&K Police post attack arrested
Identifying the arrested militants as Shah Din Padiyar of Ward No. 4 and Mohammad Farooq of Maha Kund, both in Gool tehsil, Ramban SP Mohita Sharma said they have confessed to having carried out the attack
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
23rd Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations | Joint theatre commands for tri-services soon: Rajnath
Speaking during the 23rd Kargil Vijay Divas celebrations, Rajnath Singh referred to India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war and said the country will be victorious in future wars too.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
2002 RSS resolution haunts BJP, as eyeing its base IkkJutt seeks separate Jammu state
In June 2002, the RSS' Akhil Bharatiya Karayakari Mandal had adopted a resolution demanding abrogation of Article 370 and trifurcation of J&K state into the UTs of Ladakh and Kashmir besides a separate Jammu state.
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Jammu: NIA court denies bail to local journalist and Kashmir University scholar
The State Investigation Agency, which is conducting the investigation, in a statement said both have been booked for involvement in unlawful activities to propagate the false narrative of secessionist and terrorist to disintegrate the sovereignty and unity of the Union of India and also to motivate the Kashmiri youth exhilarate subversive activities against a popular government.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Rubaiya Sayeed points out Yasin Malik, three others as her abductors
Rubaiya, daughter of former J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, was abducted from a minibus in Srinagar on December 8, 1989, when she was returning home to Nowgam from the Lal Ded Memorial Women Hospital in Srinagar. She was released in exchange for five jailed militants.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Pay Rs 10L fine for acquiring land without paying compensation: HC to J&K admn+
In 2017, the roads department took possession of Shabir Ahmad Yatoo’s land for construction of a bridge, but without acquiring it in accordance with statutory provisions. He was also paid no compensation, the petitioner said.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case: Yasin Malik seeks physical appearance in trial, threatens indefinite hunger strike
The request came during the recording of the statements of prosecution witnesses in a case related to the killing of IAF personnel when Yasin Malik, who was produced before the court through video conference from Delhi’s Tihar Jail, complained of poor audio quality.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Only 75mm rainfall in three hours, no cloudburst at Amarnath shrine site: MeT
As per the criteria of the Indian Meteorological Department, a 100mm or more rainfall per hour is termed a cloudburst.
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
India to hold G-20 meetings in Ladakh
Indian and Chinese troops have been involved in a border standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 2020, and the government's proposal to hold the meetings in the Union Territory is likely to be seen as a snub to China.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
BJP demands NIA probe into arrested LeT militant’s links
“Talib (Shah) used to visit BJP office in the garb of journalist and used to cover party's press conferences, political rallies and other programmes,” J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina said.
Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Night alert, morning capture: How J&K villagers caught LeT militants
On Sunday, Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Colonel Devender Anand attributed the capture of the two militants to “security forces assisting villagers in organising themselves into Village Defence Committees and giving them training to operate and fire rifles’’.
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
Congress holds protests, Jammu and Kashmir BJP to probe captured militant’s link
The arrest of Shah and another LeT militant Faizal Ahmed Dar after their capture on Sunday also led the J&K Police to more arms, ammunition and explosives at a “hideout” in the border district of Rajouri.
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
J&K villagers capture two LeT militants, one an ‘ex-BJP man’
J&K Police identified the two captured militants as Talib Hussain Shah from Draj village in Rajouri and Faizal Ahmed Dar from Pulwama.
Mon, Jul 04, 2022
Along Amarnath route, scores of langars come up to feed pilgrims
Around 7,000 people, mostly pilgrims, who had converged at the illuminated Lamber ground in Banihal, were served free ethnic cuisines from across the country
Sun, Jul 03, 2022
RFID tags for pilgrims, UAVs to watch routes: Upgraded security as Amarnath Yatra begins
The annual yatra, which was flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Wednesday, is taking place after a gap of two years due to the pandemic – it is the first since the Centre revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status on August 5, 2019.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Rajouri blasts: J&K police arrest two aides, search on for LeT commander
Talib Shah, a self-styled Lashkar-e-Toiba commander for Rajouri district, had ‘I support NaMo’ as his profile picture in Facebook. He masterminded all terror activities in Pir Panjal area in the past 3 years.
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Ladakh makes it must for doctors who studied under its quota to serve for 5 years
Otherwise, they are liable to pay a penalty of Rs 50 lakh, according to an order issued last week by Ladakh’s Health and Medical Education Department.
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, Jammu & Kashmir police warn vehicle users of sticky bombs
For the first time in the Union Territory, fifteen small magnetic IEDs, also known as sticky bombs, were seized by police in Samba district’s Ramban sector in February 2021.
Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Landslides snap road connectivity to Kashmir, schools closed in Ramban
Heavy rains result in landslides and ‘shooting stones’. Nearly 1,600-1,700 vehicles stranded along National Highway in Ramban district, traffic police officials said
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
J&K Grameen Bank manager sacked for ‘inciting’ colleagues against resuming duty in Valley
Identified as Satvinder Singh, Manager at the bank’s Chatha branch in Jammu, the terminated official also happened to be the general secretary of the J&K Grameen Bank Officers' Association, a registered body with the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) both at the Centre and in J&K.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
There’s strong possibility of J&K polls by the end of this year: Rajnath
In August 2019, the State of J&K lost its special status following the abrogation of Article 370 and was downgraded to a Union Territory — the State’s bifurcation led to the creation of a separate UT of Ladakh.
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
Kashmiri Pandit staff who have returned to Jammu after killings demand relocation outside Valley
After a demonstration outside the Jammu press club, they asked the relief and rehabilitation commissioner to make arrangements for them to mark their attendance in Jammu itself—a request he rejected citing lack of government orders, according to sources.
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Communal tension: Curfew continues in J&K’s Kishtwar, Bhaderwah
Internet services in the Chenab Valley remained suspended for the second day. People in Rajouri and Poonch observed a bandh seeking the arrest of those who extended support to former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma who was suspended for her comments against Prophet Mohammed.
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
President hails women Civils toppers: Sign of greater empowerment
Describing education as the “greatest enabler”, he said: “The future of our country depends on good education to our young population.” The National Education Policy seeks to position India as a ‘Knowledge Hub’ in today’s knowledge economy, he said
Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Fear reduces number of Pandit pilgrims for annual mela to a trickle
The annual mela at the revered temple, also known as the Ragnya Devi temple, is among the most significant religious programmes for the Kashmiri Pandit community.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022