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...
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction across residential and commercial areas. Houses, shops, vehicles and key road infrastructure suffered extensive damage after torrents of mud, rocks and debris swept through the region. Despite the widespread destruction,...
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has formally urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to intervene in an issue that has become a growing concern for livestock traders and transporters operating between the two regions. The matter revolves around allegations that livestock-carrying vehicles traveling through Punjab are being subjected to unauthorized fee collections...
India has strongly criticized Pakistan for once again raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations forum, asserting that the region remains an integral part of India and rejecting any attempt to internationalize what New Delhi describes as a purely internal matter. The sharp diplomatic exchange underscores the continuing tensions between the...