Jammu And Kashmir News - Latest Updates & Headlines
New accommodations coming up for J&K in Delhi, Chandigarh, says Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 18: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday told the Assembly that to address the limited accommodation at J&K House in New Delhi's Chanakyapuri, the government has acquired a 3,179.58 square metre plot on perpetual lease from the Delhi Development Authority in the national capital's Dwarka area.
J-K: Indian Army conducts plantation drive with locals in Doda district
Doda, March 18: The Indian Army conducted a plantation drive in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, aiming to promote environmental sustainability and contribute to the region's green cover.
As long as you are in Katra, take care of it: Hotel body after Orry, 7 others booked for for allegedly consuming alcohol at J-K hotel
Katra, March 17: President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association in Katra, Rakesh Wazir has cautioned that alcohol should be avoided as long as one is in Katra to maintain the sanctity of Mata Vaishno Devi.
30 injured in road accident J&K's Reasi district
Jammu, March 16: Thirty passengers were injured on Sunday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday, an official said, adding that the mishap took place after the vehicle went out of the driver's control and turned turtle on the road.
Massive increase in pilgrim donations for Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in five years
Jammu, March 16: Pilgrim donations at Jammu and Kashmir's Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine have increased to Rs 171.90 crore during the current financial year (2024-2025) from Rs 63.85 crore in 2020-21, according to shrine board officials.
J-K: Kulgam Police registers first-ever e-FIR via WhatsApp
Kulgam, March 16: Kulgam Police in Jammu and Kashmir has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp on Sunday, a senior officer said.
J-K: CRPF 121st battalion organizes free medical camp for 400 villagers in Kathua
Kathua, March 16: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 121st Battalion organized a free medical camp in the remote areas of Kathua district, providing essential medical services to over 400 villagers.
J&K Assembly passes grants of PWD, I&C, Mining, Skill Development, Labour & Employment Depts
Jammu, March 15: The J&K Assembly on Saturday passed grants amounting to Rs 7,050.86 lakh for the Mining Department, Rs 108, 603.20 lakh for the Industries and Commerce Department, Rs 528, 374.63 lakh for the Public Works Department, Rs 35,344.46 lakh for the Labour and Employment Department and Rs 22,561.03 lakh for the Skill Development Department.
Jammu and Kashmir: DM directs smooth implementation of 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' in Doda
Doda, March 15: In a review meeting held on Saturday regarding the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, District Magistrate Harvinder Singh directed the authorities to ensure the smooth implementation of the scheme.
Committee formed to rationalise new subjects taught at J&K colleges: Minister
Jammu, March 15: The Jammu and Kashmir government has formed a committee to rationalise new subjects taught in government degree colleges, the Assembly was told on Saturday.
J-K: Forces in sensitive areas on eve of Holi, says DIG Shridhar Patil
Ramban, March 13: Amid the Holi-Jumma row, Police said on Thursday that the members of both communities in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district were assured in a recent meeting that the festivals will be celebrated with harmony.
Tourism promotion in Srinagar city key focus of my govt, says Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 13: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that his government is prioritising the promotion of religious and tourist places in Srinagar city to boost tourism and attract more visitors.
76 terrorists active in J-K, 59 are foreign terrorists: Govt sources
New Delhi, March 13: A total of 76 terrorists, including 59 foreign militants from Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir, government sources said on Thursday.
Power defaulters owe crores; encroachments along water bodies being removed: J&K govt
Jammu, March 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was informed on Thursday that electric power defaulters owe crores of Rupees to the government, and efforts to remove encroachments along water bodies were going on.
52 non-locals got domicile rights through marriage, says J&K govt
Jammu, March 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that 52 non-locals have secured domicile rights through marriage in the Budgam district.
J-K: Tourists flock to Guldanda meadow in Bhaderwah after heavy snowfall
Bhaderwah, March 13: A large number of tourists have thronged Guldanda meadow in Bhaderwah to experience the snowfall.
Omar expresses happiness over successful completion of 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' in J&K's Gulmarg
Gulmarg, March 12: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed delight at the successful completion of the 5th 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' at the Gulmarg ski resort.
J-K: CM Omar Abdullah admits hotel linked with 'obscene' Gulmarg fashion show belongs to his relative
Gulmarg, March 13: Amid the outrage over the fashion show held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday admitted that the hotel where the show was held belongs to his relatives.
CM Omar Abdullah says no new liquor vends allotted by J&K govt
Srinagar, March 13: Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday, reacted to a news report that 200 liquor outlets were being advertised for allotment by the government as part of its excise policy 2025-2026.
J&K govt to invite bids for establishment of more than 200 liquor outlets
Jammu, March 12: The J&K government plans to invite tenders for the opening of more than 200 liquor outlets according to the government's excise policy of 2025-2026 and this comes even as voices seeking a ban on liquor get shriller in the Union Territory.
J&K L-G remits life sentence of three convicts
Jammu, March 12: Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday, ordered remission of life imprisonment for three convicts sentenced under the sections of the old Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), 302, 34 and 201, officials said.
J&K Assembly zero hour dominated by public issues raised by MLAs
Jammu, March 12: The Zero Hour in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday witnessed multiple public issues being raised by various Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), drawing attention to urgent concerns affecting the people in different constituencies.
J&K LoP criticizes Mehbooba Mufti for opposing ban on ACC, JKIM
Jammu, March 12: Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP MLA in J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Wednesday welcomed the Ministry of Home Affairs's decision to ban the Awami Action Committee (ACC) and JK Ittehadul Muslimeen (JKIM) and criticised former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for opposing it.
Indian Army's 'Operation Sadbhavna' empowers girls with digital skills in J&K's Akhnoor
Akhnoor, March 12: In a step towards technological empowerment for students, the Indian Army has successfully conducted 'Operation Sadbhavna,' a 45-day basic computer training course for 20 young girls in Sunail village, located in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector.
Centre bans Awami Action Committee for five years under UAPA
New Delhi, March 11: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday declared the Jammu and Kashmir-based Awami Action Committee (AAC) an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, imposing an immediate ban for the next five years accusing the organization of engaging in activities that threaten the country's sovereignty, integrity, and security.
No plan to create police district for Uri in J-K: Centre tells Parliament
New Delhi, March 11: There is no proposal under consideration to create a new police district for Uri in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha.
Indian Army organize blood donation camp in Doda
Doda, March 11: The Indian Army's 10 Rashtrya Rifles unit on Tuesday organised a blood donation camp at their headquarters in Doda.
J&K CM announces committee to devise roadmap to address issues of daily wagers
Jammu, March 11: J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday, announced the constitution of a committee to work out a roadmap to address the problems of daily wagers in the Union Territory.
Indian Army organises free medical camp in Akhnoor's remote village
Akhnoor, March 11: The Indian Army, in collaboration with government doctors and local authorities, organised a free medical camp at the Primary Health Centre in Dagir village, Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, with the aim of providing essential healthcare services to residents of remote areas, particularly women and the elderly.
J-K: Rajput Regiment veterans, serving soldiers honour 1971 war heroes
Jammu, March 10: Veterans and serving soldiers of the 5th Battalion of Rajput Regiment, gathered at the Pragwal War Memorial (Molu) and Sunderbani, in Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of their comrades who fell during the 1971 India-Pakistan War and OP Vijay, a release said.
There was no govt involvement: J-K CM Omar Abdullah on Gulmarg fashion show
Jammu, March 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday condemned the Gulmarg fashion show, emphasizing that it should not have been conducted, particularly during the month of Ramzan.
We condemn killing of innocent people: J-K CM Omar Abdullah on Kathua killing
Jammu, March 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday strongly condemned the killing of three civilians in Kathua.
J&K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary reacts to Gulmarg controversy and Kathua killings
Jammu, March 10: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has weighed in on two significant issues affecting the region: the controversial Gulmarg fashion show and the recent killings of three civilians in Kathua.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah orders inquiry into fashion show in Gulmarg, calls it offensive
Srinagar, March 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered an inquiry into a controversial fashion show held in Gulmarg, which has sparked criticism for allegedly offending societal sentiments.
J-K: Asha workers promoting institutional deliveries in Doda, receive increment of Rs 1,000 as incentive
Doda, March 10: Asha workers, who are playing an essential role in promoting institutional deliveries in the Bhalesa region of the Doda district, will receive an increment of Rs 1000 as incentive from March.
Home Ministry monitoring situation: J&K LoP on recovery of three bodies in Kathua
Jammu, March 10: Sunil Sharma, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K raised concerns over the growing incidents of crime, particularly referring to the recovery of three dead bodies from Kathua and said that such incidents of crime won't be tolerated at any cost.
Union Home Secretary reviews security in J&K
Jammu, March 10: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Sunday chaired a top-level security review meeting on J&K which was attended by senior officers of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), paramilitary forces, J&K Police and intelligence officials of the Union Territory.
KIWG 2025: Army begins title defence in commanding fashion clinching 7 medals on Day 1
Gulmarg, March 9: Defending champions Indian Army began their Khelo India Winter Games 2025 campaign in a commanding fashion clinching four out of the 12 medals on offer here on Sunday. Army won two gold, two silver and three bronze medals followed by Himachal Pradesh taking one gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
In J-K, Rs 100 crore to be spent to boost inland connectivity over rivers Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi
Srinagar, March 9: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will invest Rs 100 crore in three national waterways in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to boost inland water transport and connectivity in the Union territory, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to kick off in Gulmarg today
Gulmarg, March 9 IANS): The 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' will kick off here on Sunday with the snowclad peaks of Gulmarg providing the perfect backdrop.