Jammu Kashmir News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Afghanistan condole dastardly Pahalgam Terror Attack
New Delhi, April 23: Condolences have poured in from several countries from across the world and many of India's neighbours over the horrific April 22 terrro attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi cuts short his visit to Saudi Arabia after Pahalgam terror attack, departs for India
Jeddah, April 23: In view of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his State visit to Saudi Arabia and departed from Jeddah to India on Wednesday.
J-K: Trying our best to restore National Highway soon, says CM Abdullah; Langar to provide food to people
Ramban, April 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said efforts are on to restore the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway that was damaged in landslides and floods caused by heavy rain and that arrangements have been made for providing food and water to those affected.
50 pilgrims from Gujarat are safe after a major landslide hit in Jammu Kashmir's Ramban
Gandhinagar, April 21: Gujarat Commissioner of Relief, Alok Kumar Pandey, has confirmed that all 50 pilgrims from Gujarat who were affected by the landslide incident in Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, are safe and unharmed.
Himachal braces for light to moderate rain during next 1-2 hrs
Shimla, April 21: Many parts of Himchal Pradesh are bracing for light to moderate rain along with thunderstorms and lightning very likely during the next 1-2 hours.
Uttarakhand: Weather department forecasts possiblity of lightning, thunder in some districts
Dehradun, April 21: As the north Indian states in the Himalayan region experience incessant rainfall, the weather department has forecasted the possibility of lightning and thunder at some places in Dehradun, Pauri, and Tehri districts over the next 24 hours.
IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and hail in parts of Himachal
Shimla, April 21: The Regional Meteorological Centre of Himachal Pradesh has predicted light to moderate rainfall across Kullu, Mandi, Kangra districts in the early hours of Monday, with certain areas likely to witness intense weather conditions, including thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and gusty winds.
Huge loss, urge Centre for support: NC chief Farooq Abdullah on Ramban landslides, flash floods
Jammu and Kashmir, April 20: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the heavy damage caused by landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. He said lives were lost, infrastructure was damaged, and many vehicles were trapped under debris. He urged the central government to provide support and compensation.
J-K: Security forces continue joint search operation in Poonch for sixth consecutive day to trace terrorists
Poonch, April 20: The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Sunday for the sixth consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region.
J-K: Heavy rains lash several parts of Bhalessa in Doda
Doda, April 20: Heavy rains lashed several parts of the Bhalessa in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with fog engulfing the mountains and surrounding villages in the area.
Strong 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, J&K
New Delhi, April 19: A powerful earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon at 12:17 pm IST, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Registrations begin for upcoming Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, April 15: Registrations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra started on Tuesday. Visuals showed huge queues of people waiting to register.
Indian Army committed to keeping Jammu and Kashmir terror-free, says Northern Army Commander
Udhampur, April 11: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar on Friday praised the White Knight Corps for neutralising a terrorist during the ongoing operation in Kishtwar and stated that the Indian Army is committed to keeping Jammu and Kashmir terror-free.
Those who spread terrorism won't be spared: J-K senior official after police attach properties under UAPA
Ramban, April 5: Intensifying its crackdown on terror networks, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached two properties in the Gool area of Ramban district under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), with senior police officials reiterating that individuals aiding terrorism will not be spared.
Pak Army suffers casualties as intrusion bid foiled in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, April 2: After three suspicious mine blasts on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, heavy firing by the Indian Army has reportedly resulted in five casualties of the Pakistani Army and the terrorists
J&K DGP visits Kathua operation site, reviews situation
Jammu, April 1: J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday visited the operation site in Kathua district, where joint forces are conducting a search operation for three escaped terrorists.
Fresh gunfight breaks out between terrorists and security forces in J&K's Kathua
Jammu, April 1: A fresh gunfight started overnight between the security forces and terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kathua
Kathua, April 1: An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday.
5 terrorists, 4 policemen killed in J&K's Kathua
Jammu, March 28: The body of the fourth police personnel was sighted near the site of the gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday as the anti-terrorist operation continued in the area.
Five terrorists killed in ongoing anti-terrorist operation in J&K's Kathua (Ld)
Jammu, March 28: The number of terrorists killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has risen to five after two more bodies were recovered on Friday in the forest area where they had been hiding.
J-K: Exchange of fire with terrorists in Kathua, operation underway
Kathua, March 28: An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday, officials said.
Three terrorists killed, three cops die in Kathua as anti-terror operation resumes on day 6
Jammu, March 28: Three terrorists were killed, and three policemen died, while seven security personnel were injured in the ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which was again resumed on Friday morning.
Senior officer among four policemen injured in ongoing Kathua gunfight
Jammu, March 27: Four policemen, including a senior officer, were injured in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Juthana area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Thursday, officials said.
Firing reported in J-K's Kathua after some terrorists spotted in area
Kathua, March 27: A firing incident was reported in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir after some terrorists were spotted in the area, said police officials on Thursday.
J-K: Police conduct searches linked to banned terror outfits in Anantnag
Anantnag, March 27: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday carried out searches at several places across the district in connection with an investigation of banned terror outfits.
J-K: Search operations continue in Hiranagar for 3rd day in row
Kathua, March 26: Security forces continued their search operations in the Saniyal area of Jammu and Kashmir's Hiranagar for the third consecutive day on Wednesday.
India tells Pakistan it must quit Kashmir, stop justifying terrorism
United Nations, March 25: India has told Pakistan to vacate the illegally occupied territory in Jammu and Kashmir and stop justifying state-sponsored terrorism.
Jammu and Kashmir’s film industry flourishes after revocation of Article 370
Jammu, March 23 : Since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its cinema landscape, fueled by the introduction of the Jammu and Kashmir Film Policy, particularly the 2021 version.
BJP MLA walks out of J&K Assembly citing 'non-serious' attitude of govt
Jammu, March 22: BJP MLA, Sham Lal Sharma on Saturday walked out of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Assembly against the alleged ‘non-serious’ attitude of the government to his question related to scientific disposal of solid waste in his constituency.
J-K: Udhampur sees surge in strawberry farming, thanks to govt schemes
Udhampur, March 22: Udhampur district is fast emerging as a strawberry producing centre, with increasing numbers of farmers opting for strawberry cultivation with astounding success. Capitalising on government schemes, farmers in the district have set up strawberry farms that are earning handsome revenues, particularly as strawberry rates have struck high this season.
Centre appoints 3 permanent judges to J&K and Ladakh HC
New Delhi, Mar 10: The Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of three permanent judges to the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Jammu Kashmir: LoP Sunil Sharma accuses CM Omar Abdullah of lying
Jammu, March 10: Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma has strongly criticized Omar Abdullah, accusing the J&K Chief Minister of lying about the controversial Gulmarg fashion show that took place at a hotel reportedly owned by his relatives.
J-K: Bodies of two missing people recovered in Kathua, says police
Kathua, March 9: The bodies of two people, who have been missing for two days have been recovered by the police.
Jammu Kashmir Haq Insaaf Council honours trailblazing women at Women's Achiever's Awards
Srinagar, March 9: The Jammu Kashmir Haq Insaaf Council (Movement for Right and Justice) hosted the prestigious Women Achiever's Award "Woman of Substance" 2025 at the Amar Singh Club, Jammu, on the occasion of International Women's Day, as per a release.
J-K: Agriculture Department hosts two-day seminar on Scientific Beekeeping in Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah, March 4: In a bid to double the income of the farmers, the Department of Apiculture/Agriculture has organised a two-day seminar on Scientific Beekeeping in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah.
J-K Budget Session to begin today; BJP holds MLA meeting, Govt to raise statehood issue
Jammu, March 3: The Budget Session of the Jammu Legislative Assembly is set to begin on Monday with the Congress party, in alliance with the National Conference, expected to raise the issue of restoring statehood.
India, Pak hold flag meet on LoC in J&K's Poonch, agree to stick to ceasefire agreement (Ld)
Jammu, Feb 21: India and Pakistan held a flag meeting on Friday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to address recent cross-LoC firing incidents.
India, Pakistan to hold Brigadier-level flag meeting at J&K LoC
Jammu, Feb 21: India and Pakistan are scheduled to hold a flag meeting on Friday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to address the rising incidents of ceasefire violation.
Jammu-Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha terminates 3 J-K govt employees over terror links
Srinagar, February 15: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, issued an order terminating three government employees of the union territory over terror links.