Jammu and Kashmir

January 14, 2025 4:10 PM

Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without PoK: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir remains "incomplete" without Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), warning Pakistan against operating terrorist training camps in the region. Speaking at the 9th Armed Forces Veterans' Day event in J&K’s Akhnoor, Singh said, "Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK. For Pakistan, PoK is nothing more than a foreign territory. However, this land is being used for the business of terrorism. Terrorist training camps are oper...

January 7, 2025 4:02 PM

Anji Khad Bridge: Engineering marvel set to revolutionize rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian Railways has unveiled a monumental engineering achievement with the completion of the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. Situated in the challenging terrain of the Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir, this bridge is a key component of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project. Stretching 725.5 meters in length, the Anji Khad Bridge stands as a testament to cutting-edge engineering and innovation. Connecting Katra and Reasi, the bridg...

January 1, 2025 11:23 AM

Vaishno devi shrine welcomes 94.83 lakh devotees in 2024, second-highest footfall in a decade

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant surge in pilgrim footfall in 2024, with 94.83 lakh devotees visiting the sacred site. This marks the second-highest number of visitors recorded in a decade, according to Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). Sharing the milestone, Garg said, "94.83 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in 2024, the second-highest number in a decade." This ...

December 30, 2024 12:03 PM

J-K: Relief for farmers in Udhampur as four-month dry spell ends with rains

Farmers in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, have breathed a sigh of relief as rains finally ended a four-month-long dry spell that had left their crops withering and their fields parched. The prolonged lack of rainfall had caused immense anxiety among farmers, who were unsure of their harvest’s fate. However, the recent showers have revived hopes of a better yield and brought much-needed respite. Sanjeev Kumar, a farmer from Debrah village, shared his relief over the rains arriving just...

November 21, 2024 10:32 AM

J-K: NIA raids 8 locations in terror infiltration case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday launched a series of raids at eight locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a case of terrorist infiltration. The raids were conducted in Reasi, Doda, Udhampur, Ramban, and Kishtwar districts, as part of ongoing efforts to counter terrorism in the region. Earlier, the NIA arrested Muneer Ahmad Banday, a key conspirator in a 2020 narco-terror case. Banday, who had evaded arrest for four years, was linked to a plot orchestrated by...

October 17, 2024 5:56 PM

Omar Abdullah chairs first Cabinet meeting in Srinagar

Just a day after taking oath as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah chaired his maiden cabinet meeting on Thursday at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, marking the beginning of his new tenure. The meeting, attended by senior officials and cabinet members, was a crucial step in laying down the priorities of the new administration. Later in the day, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary led a delegation to meet Omar Abdullah at his residence in ...

October 17, 2024 12:08 AM

“Looking forward to working together”: J&K CM Omar Abdullah thanks PM Modi for congratulations

Omar Abdullah expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday for his congratulatory message after being sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in the day, Abdullah took the oath of office at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a new political chapter for the region following its transition into a Union Territory. In a post in response to the Prime Minister's post on X, Omar Abdull...

October 8, 2024 12:20 PM

NC-Congress alliance leads with 52 seats as per EC data

With the counting currently underway, the updated trends by the Election Commission of India released at 11:40 AM on Tuesday have indicated that in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu Kashmir National Conference and Congress alliance are leading with 52 seats. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading with 26 seats. As per the election commission data between 3-5 rounds of counting has been completed in most of the 90 constituencies in the region. The voting results decide the electoral fate ...

October 8, 2024 8:48 AM

BJP victory in J&K would be historic, says party’s national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari

BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari expressed confidence ahead of the vote counting in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that a BJP win would mark a historic moment for the region. He highlighted that the election results would pave the way for a pro-development government in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to ANI, Bhandari said "The results of the elections would form a pro-development state in Jammu and Kashmir. The win of BJP in Jammu and Kashmir would be a historic win. We are very confident of...

October 8, 2024 8:17 AM

Assembly polls: Counting of votes begins in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana

The counting of votes for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana began on Tuesday at 8 am. The Jammu and Kashmir assembly election for 90 constituencies was held over three phases on September 18, September 25, and October 1. The polling for the 90 seats of the Haryana Assembly ended on October 5. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed confidence in forming the government for a third time in Haryana, saying that the BJP has worked with integrity while accusing Congress of wide...