The Jammu and Kashmir government has a real Herculean task to perform as it starts one of its most challenging field exercises to free encroached state and 'Kahcharie' (grazing land) lands from encroachers.
Category: Jammu and Kashmir
19 families shifted after houses develop cracks in Doda
The officials said that several houses at Nai Basti village in the Thathri area of Doda district started developing cracks due to a land sink. The situation was accentuated by a landslide triggered by recent rains.
Illegally built shopping complex of Hurriyat leader demolished in J&K
The authorities on Wednesday retrieved 40 Kanals of prime state land in Srinagar which was encroached upon by the owners of Nedous Hotel on the Maulana Azad Road in Srinagar.
Two killed, four rescued after avalanche hits Gulmarg
"After receiving information about the avalanche, a massive rescue operation was launched. Bodies of two persons killed by the avalanche were recovered while four persons were rescued alive.
Oppn united against 'politics of hate' of RSS-BJP: Rahul
The Congress leader along with many fellow marchers started the Bharat Jodo Yatra on September 7 last year and hoisted the National Flag on Sunday at Lal Chowk here after completing the 3,970-km walk.
NIA attaches Hurriyat Conference office in Srinagar
NIA sources said the building where the Hurriyat Conference office is located is partly owned by separatist leader Nayeem Khan, who is presently lodged in Tihar Jail in Delhi in connection with a terror financing case.
J&K Police rescue Norwegian tourist lost in Gulmarg ski resort
The police in Baramulla district said, "A Norwegian tourist named Oeyvind Aamot arrived in Gulmarg today and went for skiing. He lost his way and got stuck in the Khar Nallah forests in Drang area.
Last assault on terror and its ecosystem going on in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha
Official parades and other celebrations connected with the country's 74th Republic Day passed off peacefully throughout J&K on Thursday without any untoward incident being reported from anywhere so far.
Security tightened in J&K for Republic Day
Despite these arrangements, people moved freely in markets and on streets and the ubiquitous presence of the security forces did not evoke any fear among the pedestrians in Srinagar and other places.
Six injured in two blasts in Jammu
Six people were injured in two explosions in Jammu on Saturday. Mukesh Singh, ADGP (Jammu Zone) said six people were injured in two blasts that occurred in two vehicles in Narwal area of Jammu city.
Farooq Abdullah to join Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Yatra
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and president of National Conference, Farooq Abdullah on Thursday travelled to Lakhanpur in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district to receive Rahul Gandhi during the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Two Lashkar terrorists killed in gunfight in J&K's Budgam
The two terrorists, who were killed in a gunfight with the security forces on Tuesday outside district court in Central Kashmir's Budgam district, have been identified, officials said.
Army rescues 172 stranded workers after J&K avalanche
A total of 172 stranded workers were rescued and brought to a safe area in an army avalanche rescue operation at Sarbal in Sonmarg area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, the Army said on Sunday.
JCO among 3 soldiers killed in accident in J&K's Kupwara
Three soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO) were killed on Wednesday after they slipped into a deep gorge in Machil sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Kupwara district.
50 detained for questioning in Rajouri terror attack
"These detained persons are being questioned by police and other agencies. They have made some important disclosures which will help in further progress of the investigation," sources said.
Pakistan pushes narco-terror strategy in Kashmir Valley
During the current year, 85 cases have been registered against 161 persons in the district. 33 people involved in narcotics smuggling have been detained and lodged in different jails under PSA (PIT-NDPS Act).
J&K: In a crackdown on narco-terrorism, admin to now seal assets of drug-peddlers
In a coordinated action, the government is taking stern measures against the drug-peddlers to tackle Pakistan-sponsored narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. After booking them under stringent laws, the authorities have now decided to seize their immovable properties.
Major infiltration bid foiled in LoC's Balakot sector, 2 terrorists killed
A major infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district was foiled by the Indian Army, resulting in the elimination of 2 terrorists, defence officials said on Sunday.
J&K: Amid poll talks, political parties dump old slogans, eager to grab comeback chance
Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have started reappearing on the scene as speculations are rife that Assembly elections are likely to be held in the Union Territory either in April or September.
Authorities begin final crackdown against TRF, its cadre in J&K
Accoding to the MHA, TRF has been recruiting youth into militancy through online media for furtherance of terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The outfit has also been involved in carrying out propaganda on terror activities.
At minus 6.4 Srinagar records coldest night of season
At minus 6.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Srinagar recorded the second lowest winter temperature in the last five years. In 2021, the minimum temperature had dropped to minus 8.8 in Srinagar on January 31.
J&K Police announces Rs 10L reward for information on Rajouri terror attack perpetrators
Police said, "Anybody sharing specific information regarding the terrorists involved in the gruesome terror attack at Dhangri Rajouri shall be rewarded Rs 10 lakhs. "The details of the informer shall be kept secret."
NIA cleans J&K, shatters Pak sponsored terror eco-system
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) since its inception has played a pivotal role in breaking the backbone of terror networks across the country. In 2022 the NIA registered 73 cases and filed 59 charge sheets, and also arrested 456 accused, including 19 absconders.
Year 2022 was more peaceful than previous four years: J&K DGP
In his year-ender media conference on Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh said that 2022 was more peaceful as compared to the previous four years. Addressing mediapersons here, the DGP said that 56 foreigner terrorists were among 186 killed in 2022.
Fire on 4th floor of J&K civil secretariat in Jammu
Fire occurred in the civil secretariat in J&K's Jammu city on Wednesday. Smoke followed by flames came out from the 4th floor of the civil secretariat.