Jammu & Kashmir

Avalanche warning issued for higher reaches of Kashmir valley

16 Apr 2024 10:32 AM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has issued an avalanche warning for the higher reaches of two districts in the Kashmir valley over the next 24 hours, officials reported today. According to the advisory, an avalanche with a “medium danger” level is expected above 2400 meters in the

Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari asserts support for statehood restoration

16 Apr 2024 10:29 AM IST

Altaf Bukhari, President of the Apni Party, declared on Monday that his party would extend support to political entities committed to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In a media interaction in Srinagar, Bukhari emphasized the Apni Party’s stance on backing those advocating truth and the return of statehood. He

Rajnath Singh asks to support BJP candidate in Kathua

16 Apr 2024 10:10 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a spirited address at an election rally in Kathua district of Jammu on Monday, spotlighting India’s robust military capabilities and the strides made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Singh reaffirmed India’s capacity to retaliate against adversaries both domestically and across the Line of Control

Egg Donated by a Woman to a Mosque, Auctioned at a Staggering Amount of Rs 2.2 Lakhs

15 Apr 2024 22:29 PM IST

Srinagar: As the dusky Malpora village in Sopore North Kashmir finally decided to raise donations for the completion of the mosque construction, they moved from door to door during the Muslim month of fasting. There was a poor old aged woman whose identity had not been disclosed by the Masjid

Jammu and Kashmir Students Association Urges Ministry to Ensure Safety of Students Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

14 Apr 2024 22:29 PM IST

Jammu, April 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has sent an urgent letter to Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, calling for immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian students studying in Iran and Israel amidst escalating tensions between the two

Ghulam Nabi Azad Slams NC and Congress for Exploiting Chenab Valley, Emphasizes Development Agenda

14 Apr 2024 22:20 PM IST

Kishtwar, April 14: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chairman of the DPAP, strongly criticized the National Conference (NC) and Congress for their alleged exploitation of the secular vote in the Chenab Valley during a public meeting in Kishtwar. Azad accused the NC and Congress of dividing the secular vote by fielding candidates

J&K judokas to compete at 2nd World Deaf Judo Championship

13 Apr 2024 11:29 AM IST

Rakhshinda Mehak and Vishal Khajuria, two talented judokas from the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council’s Judo Academy, have been chosen to represent India at the 2nd World Deaf Judo Championship in Turkestan, Kazakhstan, scheduled from April 11 to April 15, 2024. This marks the second occasion for the duo from

Security forces recover large cache of arms and ammunition in Kupwara forest

13 Apr 2024 11:28 AM IST

In a significant operation, security forces have reported the recovery of a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and explosive substances from the forest area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to an official statement provided to news agency Kashmir Scroll, the operation was conducted based on specific information from the

BSF Director General reviews operational preparedness along LoC in Kashmir

13 Apr 2024 11:27 AM IST

The Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Nitin Agrawal, conducted a comprehensive review of the operational preparedness of the Force along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir on Friday. Despite challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain, Agrawal applauded the dedication and commitment of the BSF personnel. During

Security forces thwart terror plot, arrest two terror associates in Sopore

13 Apr 2024 11:26 AM IST

In a significant development, security forces have successfully thwarted a terror plot and apprehended two terror associates in Sopore. This action is part of the ongoing crackdown against anti-national elements in the region. The arrested individuals have been identified as Ikhlaq Imtiyaz Sheikh, son of Imtiaz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident

Scuffle between Congress groups in Akhnoor election rally

13 Apr 2024 11:22 AM IST

Tensions within the Congress party escalated dramatically on Thursday as a heated altercation broke out between two prominent leaders during an election campaign in Jammu’s Akhnoor’s Khour Town, adding a fresh twist of discord ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The clash occurred in broad daylight as supporters of former

Omar Abdullah to contest Baramulla seat in J&K Lok Sabha elections

13 Apr 2024 11:21 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah is set to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Baramulla constituency, as announced by his father and party chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday. Farooq Abdullah confirmed that Omar Abdullah will be the NC’s candidate for the