Jammu-Kashmir

December 19, 2024 10:57 PM

Amit Shah outlines plan for a “terror-free Jammu and Kashmir”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a high-level security review meeting on Thursday, reiterated the government’s objective of making Jammu and Kashmir free from terrorism. He assured that all required resources would be provided to achieve this aim, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "zero tolerance policy" against terrorism. Shah emphasized the need to implement the "area domination plan" and "zero terror plan" with focused efforts to eradicate terrorism from the region. He said that...

November 28, 2024 1:08 PM

Massive crackdown on terror networks in J&K’s Kathua; several suspects arrested

Security forces on Thursday conducted multiple raids on suspected terrorist hideouts in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. The joint operation, led by the J&K Police and CRPF, targeted 17 locations across the district. During the raids, 10 overground workers and suspected terrorists were identified and arrested or detained. Authorities also seized electronic devices as evidence. An FIR has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the BNS Act, and the EMICO Act. ...

October 8, 2024 10:37 AM

Counting Day: Congress workers celebrate with laddoos, jalebis as party leads in early trends in Haryana, JK

As the counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir commenced on Tuesday, early trends indicated a strong lead for Congress candidates in both regions. In response, Congress workers celebrated with traditional sweets, including laddoos and jalebis, accompanied by lively dhol beats and chants of support. By 9:30 AM, Congress was leading in 18 seats in Haryana and 33 in Jammu & Kashmir. Visuals captured Congress worker Jagdish Sharma and others distributing ...

September 25, 2024 8:27 AM

Voting for 2nd phase of Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir begins

Voting for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday morning. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will seal the fate of 239 candidates across 26 constituencies in six districts of the Union Territory. Among the prominent candidates are former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah from both Budgam and Ganderbal seats, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat and Pradesh Congress Committ...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Jammu & Kashmir: Firing between security forces and terrorists stops in Doda’s Kastigarh area

The exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists stopped in the Kastigarh area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Earlier today, an encounter between security forces and terrorists broke out in the Kastigarh area of Doda. This comes days after four army soldiers, including an officer, laid down their lives while battling terrorists in the Doda encounter. The encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Desa Forest area in Doda on Monday evening. ...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

J-K: Railways conduct trial run on world’s highest Chenab rail bridge

Indian Railways conducted a successful trial run on Thursday across the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, marking a significant milestone in connecting Kashmir to the national rail network. The Chenab Rail Bridge, standing at a staggering 359 meters (about 1,178 feet) above the Chenab River, is now the world's highest railway bridge. It surpasses the height of the Eiffel Tower by approximately 35 meters. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the achievement on social media, stating, ...

May 24, 2024 7:28 PM

Lok Sabha Election Phase 6: Voting for 58 seats on May 25, know top candidates & constituencies

Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha election will see contests on 58 seats spread across six states and two union territories including the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency (PC) in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), which was scheduled for Phase 3 but was shifted to Phase 6 due to adverse weather conditions. Haryana will witness elections in all 10 Lok Sabha constituencies in this phase. In the last Lok Sabha election in 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won all ten seats in the state with a 5...