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Mehbooba placed under ‘house arrest’ ahead of Martyrs’ Day; PDP raises rights concerns

July 12, 2026 admin

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has been placed under house arrest ahead of Martyrs’ Day observance in Srinagar, her daughter Iltija Mufti said on Sunday (July 12, 2026). “We have been placed under house arrest on the…

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PM Modi’s Statehood promise should carry weight: Omar Abdullah

July 12, 2026 admin

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. | Photo Credit: – Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated promise to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday (July 12, 2026) said a commitment made by the country’s highest elected leader should carry weight. “In (Jammu’s) Katra, the Prime Minister talked about…

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Portrayal of pellet-hit victims in Bollywood film Chauhaan sparks anguish in Kashmir

June 28, 2026 admin

Ajay Devgn in Chauhaan. | Photo Credit: The Hindu A teaser of Chauhaan, an upcoming film by Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn, has evoked sharp reactions from locals as well as Jammu and Kashmir’s regional political parties over its representation of pellet-hit victims. The teaser shows a youth hit by pellets in the eyes during protests….

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Sufi saints and scholars learnt the ideals of co-existence from Indian scriptures: J&K L-G

June 27, 2026 admin

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha being presented a memento during a Interfaith Dialogue organised by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language and Inter-Faith Harmony Foundation of India (IFHFI), in Srinagar. Credit: @OfficeOfLGJandK/X Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday (June 27, 2026) said Islam Sufis and scholars — who came to…

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J&K CM raises concern over 15-day closure of Srinagar airport with Defence, Civil Aviation Ministers

June 12, 2026 admin

Travellers walk inside Srinagar International Airport amid snow piled up after heavy snowfall, in Srinagar, on February 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Fearing a negative impact on tourism, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday (June 12, 2026) expressed concern over the proposed closure of Srinagar International Airport from October 1 to…

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Police halt demolition drive in Jammu briefly to retrieve national flag

May 23, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purpose only. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto “Police briefly halted a demolition drive in the outskirts of Jammu city on Saturday (May 23, 2026) to remove two tabletop national flags from the building being pulled down,” officials said. “The police officials stopped the demolition for a brief period and ensured…

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“Can’t Deny Passport For Relatives’ Role In Anti-National Activities”: Court

February 12, 2025 admin

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a person cannot be denied a passport merely because his relatives were involved in anti-national activities. “This court is of the considered opinion that there is no reason to not recommend the case of the petitioner for issuance of passport just for…

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Omar Abdullah Chairs First Cabinet Meet In Jammu, Discusses Reservation, Employment

November 22, 2024 admin

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a cabinet meeting of his government here on Friday during which various issues, including employment, reservation and recruitment processes, were discussed and directions were passed. The cabinet, which discussed the growing demand for revising the reservation limit in government…

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Jammu And Kashmir Sees 70% Drop In Terror Activities, Civilian Casualties Still A Concern

November 13, 2024 admin

Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing a surge in terror attacks and counter-terrorism operations. New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a decline of over 70 per cent in terror-related activities in the past five years but civilian killings continue to remain a major concern amid a surge in such cases in the region this year,…

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2 Jawans Injured During Encounter In Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar

November 10, 2024 admin

Jammu and Kashmir Terrorist Encounter: An officer is among the two injured soldiers. Srinagar: J&K Encounter: Two security personnel are injured as heavy exchange of fire continues with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, the third such encounter that broke out in the past 24 hours. A junior commissioned officer (JCO) is among the two…

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