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PM Modi to flag off 1st Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19
Katra, April 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19.
Hopeful that J-K will regain status of state: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, April 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that he is hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir will "regain" the status of a state.
Registration begins for Amarnath Yatra 2025, pilgrims queue up at 540 bank branches
Srinagar, April 15: Registration of Yatris for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra began on Tuesday, with pilgrims registering themselves online through the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) website. Offline registrations have also started at over 540 authorized bank branches across the country.
Amarnath Yatra registration process begins at 533 bank branches across country
Jammu, April 15: The registrations for this year's Shri Amarnath Yatra began in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Trial runs of Vande Bharat train conducted on Katra-Sangaldan link of Jammu - Kashmir
Katra, April 15: Trial runs of the Vande Bharat train on the Katra- Sangaldan link were conducted today.
Army's 'Azmat-e-Hind' initiative boosts border tourism in J-K
Kupwara, April 15: The Indian Army's support for the Azmat-e-Hind initative at the Line of Control (LOC) in Teetwal area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir has boosted border tourism in the area, transforming Teetwal from being known for cross-border tensions to now being a "beacon of hope and tourism" with potential, Army officials said on Tuesday.
J-K: Security forces intensify search operations in Poonch's Lasana village after terrorist attack
Poonch, April 15: The Indian Army cordoned off the forested region in the Lasana area in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday after an exchange of fire with terrorists.
J-K: Joint search operations continue after contact made with terrorists in Poonch
Poonch, April 15: The Indian Army has inducted additional troops and ramped up joint search efforts in the Lasana area of Surankote in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after the security personnel made contact with terrorists on Monday night, as per officials.
J-K: PM Modi to inaugurate final section of USRBRL on April 19, world's highest railway arch bridge
Reasi, April 14: A wave of excitement and pride sweeps through the village of Bakkal in Reasi district as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the final section of Katra to Sangaldan stretch of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a 272-kilometre-long project, on April 19, marking a historic milestone in Indian infrastructure development.
Ghulam Nabi Azad dissolves all DPAP committees months after poll debacle in J-K
New Delhi, April 14: The chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, on Monday dissolved all the party's units, including the State, Provincial, Zonal, District, and Block-Level Committees, a release said on Monday.
Ghulam Nabi Azad dissolves all committees of his party in J&K
Srinagar, April 14: Former Chief Minister and Chairman of Democratic Azad Party (DAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday dissolved all state, province, district and block level committees of his party.
J-K: Rajouri Day celebrated with patriotic fervour, LG Manoj Sinha warns of persistent threats
Rajouri, April 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday urged citizens to stay alert amid persistent threats from across the border while speaking at the Rajouri Day celebrations. He said that the threat from the enemy continues to persist and urged citizens to remain vigilant.
Jammu and Kashmir: Baisakhi celebrated with unity, prayers for peace
Srinagar, April 13: Baisakhi was celebrated with unity and religious fervour at Gurdwara Chatti Patshahi in Rainawari, Srinagar, and the historic Gurdwara Nangali Saab in Poonch district on Saturday.
Monitor the growth indicators of children in J&K: Official
Jammu, April 13: J&K Chief Secretary (CS) on Sunday asked the Social Welfare Department (SWD) to monitor the growth indicators of children, while reviewing the impact and reach of several beneficiary-oriented schemes being run by the department.
J-K: Govt announces relief for victims of Handwara bus accident
Kupwara, April13: J&K CM's Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani responded to the Handwara bus accident in Kupwara district, where two girls died during an excursion. He announced relief from the CM Fund Rs. 1 lakh for the deceased, Rs. 50,000 for the seriously injured, and Rs. 25,000 for those with minor injury.
J-K: Srinagar Police launches QR Code-based feedback system to enhance trust, citizen engagement
Srinagar, April 12: In a significant step towards further promoting transparency, accountability, and strengthening public trust, Srinagar Police has launched a QR Code-based Feedback Management System named BHAROSA QR to collect real-time feedback from the general public regarding the functioning and services rendered by the police.
A long wait: Bunjwah residents in J-K seek bridge to ease connectivity issues
Bunjwah, April 12: Residents of Bunjwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district are struggling to commute due to the absence of a bridge over a river that cuts through the region. Despite repeated demands, the bridge remains unbuilt, leaving the area isolated for the past 15 years.
One more outfit sever ties with Hurriyat, Shah hails it as victory of PM Modi's 'Ek Bharat' vision
New Delhi, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that one more organisation has officially severed ties with the Hurriyat Conference.
12 groups have rejected separatist Hurriyat, committed to unity of Bharat, says Amit Shah
Srinagar, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that as the spirit of unity rules Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 12 groups have rejected the separatist Hurriyat Conference and pledged loyalty to the Constitution.
Terrorist killed in joint operation in J&K's Kishtwar district
Jammu, April 11: A terrorist was killed in a joint operation launched against terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar district on Friday, officials said.
J-K: Indian Army intensifies security measures on NH-44 to thwart terror movement
Ramban, April 11: In a significant move to curb terrorist activities and secure critical transit routes, the Indian Army intensified its deployment and surveillance along National Highway 44 (NH-44) to disrupt terrorist logistics, including the transportation of war-like stores (WLS) and unauthorised movement of militants through the region.
J&K Police attach properties worth Rs 4.67 crore in Anantnag, Ganderbal
Srinagar, April 11: The property of some drug peddlers and terrorists worth Rs 4.67 crore has been attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag and Ganderbal districts, said police on Friday.
Big thing for J-K: BJP's Baldev Raj Sharma on PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat Express train
New Delhi, April 10: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Baldev Raj Sharma on Thursday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming event of inaugurating the highest rail bridge----Chenab Rail Bridge as "historic" for Jammu and Kashmir.
Search operations underway in J-K's Udhampur a day after encounter with terrorists
Udhampur, April 10: Search and cordon operations are underway in the Marta Village of Ramnagar in Udhampur District on Thursday, a day after an encounter took place between security forces and terrorists in the area.
J-K: CRPF Commandant N Ranbir Singh inaugurated memorial for martyred personnel in Ramban
Ramban, April 10: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 84 Battalion Commandant, N Ranbir Singh on Wednesday inaugurated a memorial honoring the bravery and sacrifice of two esteemed personnel, DIG Shailendra Vikram Singh and CT/DVR Naveen Kumar of the 144th Battalion.
Kisan Seva Kendra inaugurated in Rajouri, villagers to get several facilities
Rajouri, April 9: In a major initiative, a Kisan Seva Kendra, also known as 'Kisan Khidmat Ghar' (Single Window Service Centre), was inaugurated for the farmers in the remote Panchayat Daraj B of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Zero tolerance towards terrorism: J&K CM Omar Abdullah calls for ending terrorism in state
Jammu, April 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasized the need for zero tolerance towards terrorism in the region during a discussion on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to J&K.
Encounter underway in J-K's Udhampur, 2-3 terrorists trapped
Udhampur, April 9: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Udhampur area on Wednesday, officials said.
J&K L-G attends Navkar Mahamantra Divas
Jammu, April 9: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that a man is closest to God only when his heart is filled with goodwill.
J&K budget session ends, Speaker says 1,355 questions asked and three bills passed
Jammu, April 9: The maiden budget session of the current Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly concluded in an uproar as Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the House sine die on Wednesday.
Centre appoints Justice Sanjeev Kumar as Acting Chief Justice of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh HC
New Delhi, April 9: The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Kumar as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, effective from April 10, 2025.
Justice Sanjeev Kumar appointed Acting Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court
New Delhi, April 9: The Centre on Wednesday issued a notification appointing Justice Sanjeev Kumar as Acting Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court after the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Tashi Rabastan on April 9.
J&K Assembly adjourned for three hours as BJP, NC legislators protest
Jammu, April 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed pandemonium on Wednesday following which Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the House for three hours.
J&K: 21 wheat procurement centres being set up in Jammu
Jammu, April 8,: In view of the approaching harvesting season, a meeting was held on Tuesday at the Directorate of Agriculture with Director Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare which aimed to thoroughly review and finalise the arrangements for the procurement of wheat produce for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2025-26.
Eradicate terrorism, establish lasting peace in J&K: HM Amit Shah to security forces
Srinagar, April 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asked security forces to completely eradicate terrorism in J&K and establish lasting peace.
Modi Govt committed to development of Jammu and Kashmir: Home Minister Amit Shah
Jammu, April 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Modi government is committed to the development of Jammu and Kashmir, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts are bringing prosperity through development and welfare initiatives to all the citizens of the valley.
India gets 1st-ever high-altitude climate research station in J&K
Jammu, April 8: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the country's first-ever high-altitude climate research station in Nathatop, in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Locals express gratitude as Rajouri-Poonch highway, Bathuni bridge work progresses
Rajouri, April 8: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is making significant strides in upgrading the crucial Jammu–Rajouri–Poonch Highway.
Law is for benefit of poor Muslims: UP Minister OP Rajbhar backs Waqf act after chaos in J-K assembly
Lucknow, April 8: Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday defended the Waqf Amendment Act, stating that it has been brought for the benefit of poor Muslims. He alleged that those opposing the legislation were the ones who "rob" the rights of the poor.
Eradicate terrorism, ensure zero infiltration: Amit Shah at J&K security meet
Srinagar, April 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday emphasized completely eradicating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and ensuring zero infiltration from across the border during a high-level meeting of the Unified Headquarters at Raj Bhawan here, the highest security grid in the union territory.