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Ramban, April 9: The 84th Battalion of the CRPF observed "Shaurya Diwas" at its Tactical Headquarters in Boom, Ramban, paying tribute to the fallen martyrs and recalling the 1965 Battle of Rann of Kutch, where CRPF personnel displayed exceptional bravery.Commandant N. Ranbir Singh highlighted...

Srinagar, April 8 – An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists in the Shopian district of J&K on Wednesday was detected and safely defused by security forces, officials said.The IED was discovered along the Zainpora-Chitargam road in Shopian early in the morning during a...

New Delhi, April 8 Congress General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh criticized the Centre’s foreign policy on Wednesday in the wake of the two-week ceasefire agreement involving the US, Israel, and Iran in West Asia, arguing that Pakistan’s reported role "undermines" India's...

JAMMU, APRIL 06: Mohammad Aslam assumed the role of Commandant of the 2nd Battalion of the SDRF in Jammu, succeeding Zahid Naseem Manhas, who has been appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police, Railways, J&K.Upon taking office, Aslam emphasized the need to enhance the SDRF's operational...

Srinagar, April 7 – The strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway was reopened for passenger traffic on Tuesday after it had been closed for a day due to a landslide and rockslides in the Ramban district of J&K.Traffic department officials said this morning that passenger traffic has been...

JAMMU, APRIL 05: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for diploma courses in paramedical fields based on the 10th standard curriculum for the 2026-27 academic session across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.The exam...

JAMMU, APRIL 05: A delegation from the Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy, led by BR Kundal, met with JKLA Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather at the Assembly Secretariat.The delegation donated 22 copies of "The History of Dr. BR Ambedkar," published by the Maharashtra Department of Education, to the...

JAMMU, APRIL 04: Sakeena Itoo informed the House that ₹17 lakh has been released for the repair and renovation of the Mini Maternity-cum-Child Care Hospital (MMCH) in Zakoora, Srinagar.Responding to a notice from Salman Sagar, she stated that the project had previously been stalled due to the...

Srinagar, April 3 – An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck J&K on Friday, causing widespread panic as people rushed out of their homes, carrying children and helping elderly people out of buildings.Panic spread throughout the valley, and tremors were also felt in the Jammu...

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 – Amid allegations by the family that the person killed in an encounter in the Ganderbal district of J&K on March 31 was an innocent civilian, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.An order issued by the J&K Home Department said that...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved three bills passed by the Legislative Assembly. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that, according to Manoj Kumar Pandit, Secretary of the J&K Legislative Assembly, who addressed the House, the Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas...

Jammu, April 2 Police arrested a hardcore criminal in the RS Pura area of the Jammu district on Thursday and recovered a sharp-edged weapon from his possession, officials said.Acting on information, a police team arrested Davinder Kumar, also known as Rahul, a resident of Chak Mohd Yar in...

Jammu, April 1: The Unique Identification Authority of India, in collaboration with the J&K IT Department, organized a UT-level training workshop for Aadhaar authentication operators at the Convention Centre.Over 100 officials from various departments participated. The program focused on...

Srinagar, March 31 – A gunfight with terrorists broke out in Ganderbal district, J&K, on Tuesday evening after security forces surrounded a village based on specific intelligence, officials said.According to official sources, following specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists...

Srinagar, March 29 – Three soldiers were injured in a fratricidal shooting incident in the Kupwara district of J&K, official sources said on Sunday.The incident occurred at an army camp in the Trehgam area of Kupwara when a soldier allegedly opened fire on his colleagues last night.Three...

Jammu, March 29 – To promote a drug-free lifestyle among young people, a 21-km Jammu half-marathon, the city's first-ever international marathon, was organized on Sunday. It was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Bollywood stars, and several international athletes.Chief Minister Omar...

Jammu, March 28 – The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday unanimously condemned the recent assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, with several members demanding a judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge into the incident.Both the Treasury and opposition...

Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday that a draft J&K hydropower policy 2025 has been framed and placed in the public domain for stakeholder feedback.In response to a question by member Javaid Iqbal in the assembly on harnessing small rivers and...

KATHUA, March 27, 2026: To promote water sports and adventure activities at the Ranjit Sagar Dam in Basohli, the J&K Sports Council has established a dedicated water sports center along the reservoir bank.The center will train young athletes in disciplines such as surfing, kayaking, and water...