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J&K: Police bust narco-terror module in Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir Police has busted a narco-terror module operating in the region, a senior official said here on Thursday.... read..

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J-K: CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates, lays e-foundation stones for Rs 100 cr development projects in Budgam

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for a series of major development projects worth nearly Rs 100 crore in Budgam district, marking a significant boost to the region's civic infrastructure... read..

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"Russian President's visit to India will further strengthen our relations": J-K CM Omar Abdullah

Calling India-Russia ties "strong and deep," Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is expected to bolster bilateral relations further.... read..

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Cold wave continues to grip Kashmir Valley, temperature drops to -2 degree Celsius

A biting cold wave continues to grip the Kashmir Valley, with temperatures dropping to sub-zero levels, intensifying winter conditions across the region. In Srinagar, residents stepped out on Thursday morning wrapped in heavy woollens to protect themselve... read..

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"60 appointment letters distributed:" CM Omar Abdullah on SRO-43 scheme implementation in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the government has renamed the SRO-43 scheme as the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) and stated that, under this scheme, orders have been issued for the Kashmir province, and 60 appointme... read..

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"Find value of land, give up govt aid": Omar Abdullah on Mata Vaishno Medical college admission controversy

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that if people are actually interested in having reserved seats in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Katra, then they should consider making it a minority institution... read..

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J-K: Massive fire breaks out in Srinagar's Nowpora, engulfs 4-5 houses in congested neighbourhood

A massive fire broke out in the Nowpora area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, engulfing 4-5 houses in the congested neighbourhood on Wednesday.... read..

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Minister Javed Dar inaugurates Mega Kissan Mela, says 'Jammu-Kashmir to spend Rs 5000 crore on agriculture'

Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javed Ahmed Dar, on Tuesday inaugurated the Mega Kissan Mela at Ghatti in Kathua, calling it the "one of the biggest farmer-centric gatherings... read..

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J-K: Flying Simulator inaugurated at 1 J&K Air Squadron NCC in Udhampur

In a major milestone, the 1 Jammu and Kashmir Air Squadron NCC in Udhampur marked the inauguration of its flying simulator on Wednesday.... read..

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Thousands gather for annual Urs of famous Sufi Saint Sayed Pir Mashoom Shah in Rajouri

Thousands of devotees gathered in the Kotedhara of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, to participate in the annual Urs of renowned Sufi saint Sayed Pir Mashoom Shah on wednesday.... read..

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Brigadier Usman Premier League kicks off in J-K's Rajouri to promote sports, curb drug abuse among youth

The Brigadier Usman Premier League (BUPL) 2025-26, a cricket tournament organised by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavna, has begun in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri.... read..

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J-K forest fire raging along LoC in Gurez valley brought under control

A forest fire that had been raging along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez valley of Bandipore, Jammu and Kashmir, was finally brought under control on Monday evening.... read..

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"We're estimating the damage...": Bandipore DFO says forest fire contained by joint efforts of army, forest dept

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Bandipore, Waseem Farooq Mir, stated that the forest fire was brought under control by collective efforts of the Forest Department, Forest Protection Force, Indian Army, the District Administration's Disaster Management ... read..

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J-K CM raise concerns over poor road conditions in Rajouri, to convey issue to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday, addressed concerns over poor road conditions in Rajouri, attributing them to ongoing widening, 4-laning, and tunnelling projects.... read..

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BSF keeping close watch on 69 LoC launching pads; eight terrorists neutralised in four infiltration attempts in 2025: IG Ashok Yadav

BSF Inspector General (Kashmir Frontier) Ashok Yadav on Monday during the annual press conference said that security along the Line of Control (LoC) remained tight, with the Border Security Force monitoring all 69 active launching pads across the LoC, whe... read..

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"Op Sindoor not over yet... any action by Pakistan will face befitting response": BSF IG Ashok Yadav

Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Ashok Yadav, on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing and any action by Pakistan will be met with a strong response.... read..

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J-K LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation for 341 houses destroyed during natural calamities in Udhampur

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation for 341 houses destroyed during natural calamities in Udhampur, announcing that each house would be rebuilt at an estimated cost of Rs 9.82 lakh.... read..

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J-K: Indian Army Conducts Swift Humanitarian Aid in Gurez Valley

The Indian Army on Saturday carried out a prompt humanitarian assistance operation after a vehicle accident near Khapuri village in the Gurez Valley.... read..

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"This year not good for us when it comes to tourism, be it Pahalgam, Delhi or Nowgam": J-K CM Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the region's tourism sector has faced a challenging year due to low footfall and is now banking heavily on a good spell of snowfall in December to revive arrivals.... read..

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J-K: BSF Jammu marks Diamond Jubilee, showcases major 2025 operational successes along International Border, LOC

The Border Security Force (BSF), proudly commemorating its Diamond Jubilee and 61st Raising Day, highlighted significant operational achievements of Frontier Headquarters Jammu while underscoring its crucial role along both the International Border with P... read..

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Mehra village in Rajouri turns 100% organic as youth lead a sustainable farming shift

In the remote Mehra village of Rajouri, nestled in the Pir Panjal mountain range, more than 50 families have completely transitioned from conventional agriculture to 100% organic farming.... read..

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J-K: SBI Training Institute organises 30-day tailoring programme for women in Udhampur

The SBI Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) has organised a 30-day tailoring training programme in the Kashirah area of Udhampur with the objective of empowering women and helping them achieve financial independence.... read..

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J-K: LG Sinha lays foundation to rebuild 189 flood-hit homes in Ramban

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of 189 homes in Ramban district, announcing that the flood-damaged houses will be rebuilt using resilient prefabricated technology with suppo... read..

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"Restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible...": Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, during a press conference on Friday, expressed frustration over the central government's interference in state matters, saying they're being unfairly targeted. He emphasised that no one has the right to ille... read..

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J-K: 50 families adopt organic farming in Rajouri's Mehra village

Over 50 families of small and marginal farmers in Mehra village of Rajouri district have shifted from conventional methods to 100% organic vegetable farming on their small agricultural plots.... read..

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Artisan Shahnawaz Sofi aims to promote ancestral Kashmiri pashmina weaving with modern calligraphy

Shahnawaz Ahmad Sofi, an artisan from Rathpora Eidgah in Srinagar, has earned widespread recognition for reviving Kashmir's centuries-old Pashmina weaving tradition by integrating modern calligraphic art into handmade carpets.... read..

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J-K: ACB registers disproportionate assets case against Director of State Motor Garages

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets case against Malik Tahir Gani, Director of the State Motor Garages Department, after a secret verification allegedly revealed massive assets raised in his and his ... read..

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J-K: Jamaat-e-Islami-linked locations raided across Kashmir as crackdown intensifies

In a continued crackdown on the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Srinagar Police on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations linked to individuals and organisations allegedly associated with the proscribed group.... read..

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