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Srinagar, April 10 PDP leader Iltija Mufti visited the residence of Rashid Ahmad Mughal, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Ganderbal, on Friday, and said her party would support any agitation by the people seeking the return of his body."Mughal was killed in broad daylight...

Srinagar, April 9 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday for promptly ordering an inquiry into allegations that the Ganderbal encounter was staged."The good thing is that there was no attempt to conceal anything. The honourable LG...

Srinagar, April 8 Celebrations broke out in various parts of Kashmir after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, with people hailing it as a "victory" for the Islamic Republic.Hundreds of people, particularly in Shia-dominated areas of the valley, gathered on the streets to celebrate the...

Jammu, April 4 Ruling National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs expressed serious concern on Saturday over the "encounter" in Ganderbal, in which, allegedly, a civilian was killed, and demanded a judicial investigation into the incident.During the Question Hour, NC legislators stood up...

Jammu, April 3 J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Saturday said that while militancy must be firmly dealt with, care should be taken that innocent people are not harmed, asserting that any such incidents warrant a proper inquiry.The deputy chief minister was reacting to the...

Srinagar, April 3 People's Conference chief Sajad Lone welcomed the magisterial probe into the Ganderbal encounter on Friday, and expressed hope that a transparent inquiry will be conducted into the incident and justice will prevail.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered a...

Srinagar, April 3 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district, in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces.Several mainstream leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president...

Jammu, April 2 Jammu and Kashmir has made significant progress in addressing public grievances, with an overall disposal rate of 88 per cent on the JK Samadhan portal, an official spokesperson said.The information was provided at a high-level review chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo and...

Srinagar, April 2 The killing of a 29-year-old man in an alleged encounter with the Army in Ganderbal has raised concerns in several quarters, including from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has called for a transparent and time-bound investigation.A day after the Army...

Srinagar, April 2 National Conference leader and Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi demanded a time-bound investigation into the allegations of a staged encounter in Ganderbal, in which a man was killed.The Army stated on Wednesday that a local militant was killed in an overnight...

Jammu, March 28 The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Saturday that it has reclaimed and restored land belonging to Kashmiri Pandits that had been encroached upon in the Valley.Responding to a question from BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi in the Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, “Land...

Srinagar, March 28 Authorities in Kashmir issued an avalanche warning for two districts in the valley on Saturday, urging people to remain vigilant, officials said.A medium-level avalanche is expected to occur above 2,400 meters in Bandipora and Ganderbal within the next 24 hours, officials...

GANDERBAL, MARCH 27: The Deputy Commissioner of Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, chaired a detailed review meeting to assess preparedness for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.During the meeting, the DC reviewed departmental action plans and emphasized the importance of initiating tendering...

Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday reviewed the rescue and relief operations following a major avalanche at the Zojila pass along the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, which resulted in the death of seven people and the injury of five others.Chief Minister Omar...

Srinagar, March 26 The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out raids at multiple locations in the valley on Thursday as part of its investigation into a terror case, officials said.They said the raids were conducted in three districts of the valley by Counter...

New Delhi, March 23 The National Investigation Agency conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as part of its investigation into the Red Fort car bomb blast case.The NIA, which is pursuing various leads in the case, searched nine locations across six...

Srinagar, March 19 Tourist resorts in Gulmarg and Sonamarg, along with several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, experienced fresh snowfall, while the plains were affected by heavy rains, officials said on Thursday.Gulmarg, located in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, and Sonamarg, in...

New Delhi, March 18 Heavy rains and strong winds hit northern states on Wednesday, with snowfall reported in some areas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.The national capital, Delhi, also experienced turbulent weather in the evening, with strong winds, dust storms, and thunderstorms...

The Jammu & Kashmir Police in Ganderbal inaugurated the Police Martyr’s Volleyball Tournament at Chattergul, Kangan, as part of the Civic Action Programme. The programme aims to promote sportsmanship, youth engagement, and strengthen relations between the police and the public.Srinagar, March...

A Pensioners Outreach Programme (POP) was organized in Ganderbal on March 12, 2026, to strengthen engagement with pensioners of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and address their concerns in the region.Srinagar, March 13: A Pensioners Outreach Programme (POP) was organized in Ganderbal on...