Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has rejected Congress leader K.C. Venugopal’s objections to the full rendition of Vande Mataram, asserting that his government will follow the law and central government protocol at official functions. The controversy erupted after the national song was sung in its entirety at the inaugural ceremony of the…
Massive Counter-Terror Crackdown Launched Across South Kashmir Following Fatal Shooting of J&K Police Head Constable Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir demolished the houses of two alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants following the killing of a Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable in a terrorist attack in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The operation was carried out…
What Happened? The Jammu and Kashmir Government has taken over the management of 58 private schools linked to the banned organization Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its educational wing, Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). Where Are These Schools Located? Most of the schools are located in North Kashmir, with a few in the Jammu region.The Falah-e-Aam Trust had previously…
In a significant development highlighting India’s firm stance against separatism, a special court in Delhi has sentenced Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment. The verdict reflects the government’s strict “zero tolerance” approach toward activities considered a threat to national unity and security. Key Highlights of the Verdict The judgment was delivered by a…
New Delhi / Jammu:Just days after a strong warning by the Indian Army Chief, Pakistani drones were once again detected along the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC), prompting Indian troops to open fire in the Samba and Poonch sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, according to defence sources. Indian Army officials said the…
Jammu & Kashmir:The Indian Army detected multiple suspected Pakistani drones along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, prompting troops to open fire and activate counter-drone measures, officials said on Tuesday. The drones were spotted hovering over forward areas before retreating towards Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following swift military action. According to…
Jammu | January 6, 2026 The Union government, acting through the National Medical Commission (NMC), has withdrawn approval for the MBBS programme at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jammu, citing serious deficiencies in infrastructure, faculty strength, and clinical facilities. The decision has triggered political reactions across Jammu and Kashmir…
Srinagar:Iltija Mufti, senior leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, has come out in support of a cricketer who sparked controversy by wearing a helmet bearing the Palestinian flag while playing in a competitive match. The incident drew widespread attention on social media and…
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a chargesheet against 40 residents of the Union Territory, most of them hailing from Pulwama district, for allegedly crossing the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan for illegal arms and terror training and subsequently failing to return to India. Charges and Allegations According to police officials,…
Srinagar, November 29, 2025 — A division bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, headed by Sanjeev Kumar and Sanjay Parihar, has ruled that trade conducted across the Line of Control (LoC) between the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Pakistan‑Occupied Kashmir (PoK) qualifies as intra-state supply under the Central…
