Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hit back at Union Minister J.P. Nadda over remarks concerning the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) recruitment examination paper leak, correcting the timeline of the controversy and questioning the status of the investigation ordered into the matter. Abdullah said the paper leak controversy cited by...
A police head constable was killed after terrorists opened fire on a police party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday, marking another deadly attack on security personnel in the Kashmir Valley. The incident took place in the busy Lal Chowk area of Anantnag, prompting an immediate response from security agencies and the launch...
At least 22 people have died in rain-related incidents across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Nagaland as intense monsoon showers triggered landslides, flash floods, lightning strikes and other weather-linked accidents in several parts of the country. The situation remained particularly serious in Jammu and Kashmir, where multiple incidents were reported as heavy rainfall continued to...
Persistent heavy rainfall has significantly slowed rescue and relief operations across several flood-affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir, where the death toll from the recent flash floods and landslides has risen to 12. Emergency response teams continue to battle challenging weather conditions as swollen rivers, damaged roads, and unstable terrain make access to affected villages...
A political divide has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir over the strategy to restore full statehood, with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) deciding not to participate in a protest planned by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the National Conference (NC) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The decision has highlighted differing political approaches among regional...
A security operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district turned violent on Thursday after an alleged attempt to snatch a service rifle from security personnel resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to three members of the Special Operations Group (SOG). The incident has once again highlighted the challenges faced by security forces...
A court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and chief Hafiz Saeed in connection with the investigation into the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, marking a significant legal development in India’s ongoing efforts to bring the alleged masterminds of cross-border terrorism to justice. The warrant was issued during proceedings...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the Central Government of deliberately delaying the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory because the people elected the National Conference (NC) to form the government. His remarks have added fresh momentum to the ongoing political debate over the constitutional and administrative future of Jammu and...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that Kashmir’s future as one of India’s leading tourist destinations depends on preserving its natural environment rather than promoting unchecked commercial development. Stressing that the Valley is not meant to become a “Disneyland,” he said protecting lakes, glaciers, mountains and forests will remain at the heart...
A terrorist affiliated with the Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed during a coordinated counter-terrorism operation carried out by security forces in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The operation, conducted jointly by the Indian Army, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, marks another significant...