Jammu and Kashmir

Heatwave Leads to Decline in Water Levels Across Kashmir, Concerns Rise Among Residents and Authorities

25 Jul 2024

Kashmir: The current heatwave gripping Kashmir has resulted in a significant reduction in water levels across several key water bodies, sparking concern among environmentalists, local communities, and government officials. The sustained high temperatures are forecasted to persist in the coming days, according to the Meteorological Department. Over recent weeks, the...

Wreath Laying Ceremony Held for Fallen Soldier Subhash Chander

24 Jul 2024

Jammu, July 24: A solemn wreath laying ceremony was held at the technical Air Force Station Jammu on Wednesday to honor Army soldier Lance Naik Subhash Chander, who was Martyred during an encounter with infiltrators in the Battal sector of Poonch on Tuesday. Floral tributes were paid to the brave...

Resurgence of terror in Jammu and Kashmir: Rising concern and the way forward

24 Jul 2024

The increase in the insurgency in the Jammu division and growing terrorist activities in the last three months has been a matter of deep concern for the entire country. Jammu division has been almost free from terrorist activities since 2009 and Pak sponsored terror activities were predominantly visible in the...

Centre Allocates Rs 42,277.74 Crore To J&K In Union Budget 2024-25

23 Jul 2024

New Delhi, July 23: The Centre has allocated Rs 42,277.74 crore to Jammu and Kashmir in the Union Budget for 2024-25, representing a modest 1.2 percent increase from the Rs 41,751.44 crore provided to the Union Territory in the previous fiscal year. In the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala...

Omar Abdullah Raises Budget Concerns and Criticizes Government Actions

23 Jul 2024

Kashmir: Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, has voiced both anticipation and concern regarding the upcoming budget, particularly its provisions for Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah highlighted pressing issues such as high unemployment rates in the region and emphasized the need for concrete measures aimed at...

Big Breaking: Major Infiltration Bid Foiled on LoC in Poonch

23 Jul 2024

In a significant development, alert troops have successfully foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Battal area near Nangi Tekri, Poonch. The infiltrating terrorists were effectively engaged with heavy fire by the vigilant forces. According to sources, alert Army troops deployed on the LoC in...

Surge in terrorism threatens stability in Jammu and Kashmir

23 Jul 2024

Panic has engulfed the citizens of Jammu province and South Kashmir following a recent spate of terrorist violence in Reasi, Kathua, Doda, and South Kashmir. Many innocent civilians, along with army and security personnel, have lost their lives. Pakistan continues to operate a terrorist factory that sends attackers into Jammu...

Jammu And Kashmir: Terrorists Attack Army Camp In Rajouri, Soldier Injured

22 Jul 2024

A soldier was injured on Monday when terrorists fired at a newly established army camp in the remote village of Gundha Khawas in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. The incident has prompted security forces to launch a search operation amid rising violence in the region. Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel...

PM Modi Chairs Cabinet Committee on security meeting amid terror attacks in J&K

18 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Thursday in response to a recent surge in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, according to media reports. The meeting, held this afternoon, was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Sources...

Security forces open fire on suspicious persons in Rajouri

18 Jul 2024

Security forces opened fire on Thursday at two suspicious individuals near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, according to official sources. Border Security Force (BSF) troops first noticed the suspects early Thursday and responded by firing a few rounds. "The troops...

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