Jammu & Kashmir

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

Election Commission Eases Voting for Kashmiri Migrants in General Elections 2024

12 Apr 2024 22:20 PM IST

Jammu, April 12: In a significant move aimed at simplifying voting procedures for Kashmiri migrants during the ongoing general elections of 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has eliminated the requirement of filling Form-M for displaced individuals from the valley currently residing in Jammu and Udhampur. The ECI has

Security Forces Recover Large Cache of Arms and Ammunition in Kupwara Forest

12 Apr 2024 22:15 PM IST

Kupwara, April 12: 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, the operation was conducted based on specific information from the Border Security Force

BSF Director General Reviews Operational Preparedness Along LoC in Kashmir

12 Apr 2024 22:11 PM 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

Scuffle Between Congress Groups in Akhnoor Election Rally

12 Apr 2024 22:06 PM 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 on 11 april 2024 in broad daylight

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh criticizes Congress’ policies

12 Apr 2024 10:56 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur-Doda-Kathua Lok Sabha constituency, Dr Jitendra Singh, launched a scathing critique against the Congress Party’s appeasement policy during a series of public meetings held as part of his election campaign in Udhampur. Dr Jitendra Singh accused the Congress of obstructing the rights of various

JKPCC working president Raman Bhalla criticizes BJP’s policies

12 Apr 2024 10:55 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) working president Raman Bhalla has launched scathing criticism against the BJP government, alleging that the people of J&K feel betrayed by its policies and governance approach. During a series of public meetings across the Bishnah constituency, including in Sehora, Kanhal, Bishnah town, Salehar,

Police arrests 3 LeT terrorist associates in Baramulla

12 Apr 2024 10:54 AM IST

In a big success, police and security forces have apprehended three associates linked to the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Baramulla. The arrests were made following credible intelligence indicating their involvement in activities aimed at targeting security forces. The identified individuals, Owais Ahmad Waza, Basit Fayaz Kaloo, and Faheem

Udhampur designated ‘No Fly Zone’ ahead of PM Modi’s rally

12 Apr 2024 10:53 AM IST

As preparations intensify for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming public rally in support of BJP candidate Dr Jitendra Singh for the Udhampur-Kathua Parliamentary Constituency, the district administration has declared Udhampur as a ‘No Fly Zone’ in anticipation of the event. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address the ‘Jan Ashirwad

Congress faces major setback as AICC Member Jahanzaib Sirwal joins BJP

12 Apr 2024 10:52 AM IST

In a significant blow to the Congress party ahead of the first phase of parliamentary elections in the Udhampur-Kathua constituency, AICC member Jahanzaib Sirwal joined the BJP in New Delhi on Thursday, criticizing the Congress for its adoption of external agendas and “party vanishing machine” approach. Sirwal, who had been

LeT terrorist eliminated in encounter with security forces in Pulwama

12 Apr 2024 10:41 AM IST

Security forces successfully neutralized a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist during an encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, marking the first such operation in over three months. The operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of terrorists in Fressipora village, Rajpora area of south Kashmir’s

Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of 11-Year-Old Girl in Bandipora, Kashmir

11 Apr 2024 10:49 AM IST

A devastating road accident in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday resulted in the untimely death of an 11-year-old girl and left four others injured. The tragic incident occurred when a three-wheeler load carrier, bearing registration number JK15A 6334, overturned at Churtangoo Ajas area in Bandipora. The vehicle mishap claimed