Jammu and Kashmir
Climate Change Threatens Kashmir's Tourism: Omar Abdullah Calls for Sustainable Adventure Tourism Diversification
Dec 17, 2025 10:22 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addresses climate change's impact on Kashmir's tourism industry, highlighting diminishing snowfall in Gulmarg and advocating for tourism diversification. Speaking at the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India convention, Abdullah emphasized the need for sustainable tourism strategies including artificial snow technologies while acknowledging recent challenges to the sector and forecasting possible relief with expected snowfall ahead of holiday celebrations.
J&K Police Officer Killed During Anti-Terrorist Operation in Udhampur Forest: Security Forces Continue Search
Dec 16, 2025 02:22 am CST
A Special Operations Group officer named Amjad Pathan was killed during an ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces including the Indian Army and CRPF are conducting a joint operation near Sohan village after intelligence revealed the presence of three terrorists hiding in a forested area. The search operation faces challenges due to darkness and difficult terrain.
103 Firemen Dismissed in Jammu & Kashmir Following Major Recruitment Fraud Investigation
Dec 16, 2025 01:59 am CST
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated 103 firemen after an investigation revealed significant irregularities in the 2020 recruitment process, including record tampering. This case is part of larger recruitment scandals in the region that prompted investigations by both the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau and the CBI, raising questions about accountability in the recruitment system.
Omar Abdullah Demands Investigation into Political Interference at Rs 3,700 Crore Ratle Hydropower Project
Dec 16, 2025 01:06 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an investigation after Megha Engineering alleged political interference and extortion attempts at the 850 MW Ratle hydropower project in Kishtwar. The company warned it may abandon the nationally important project if coercion by two BJP MLAs continues, potentially causing further delays to a project previously stalled for eight years.
Masood Azhar's Breakdown Proves Terrorists Face Worst Nightmare in India, Former J&K Police Chief Reveals
Dec 15, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Former Jammu and Kashmir Police chief SP Vaid shares insights about terrorist Masood Azhar's emotional breakdown when recalling his imprisonment in India, revealing how the Jaish-e-Mohammed leader's failed escape attempts and subsequent release through the IC-814 hijacking shaped his terrorist career. This exclusive account details security measures against one of India's most wanted terrorists who was recently targeted in Operation Sindoor.
Omar Abdullah Distances INDIA Bloc from Congress's 'Vote Chori' Campaign Amid Alliance Tensions
Dec 15, 2025 05:58 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly distanced the INDIA opposition bloc from the Congress's 'vote chori' campaign, stating that each party has the right to choose its own agenda. This statement comes shortly after Abdullah described the alliance as being on "life support," triggering mixed reactions from coalition partners. While some allies disagreed with his assessment, the BJP claimed the opposition alliance has effectively collapsed following recent electoral setbacks.
MEIL Threatens to Abandon Rs 3,700 Crore Rattle Hydropower Project in J&K Due to Political Interference
Dec 14, 2025 02:09 am CST
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) warns of possible withdrawal from the 850 MW Rattle Hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, citing political pressure to hire unskilled local workers that compromises safety and quality standards. The Rs 3,700 crore project, which already faced an 8-year delay previously, is crucial for India's infrastructure development following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
Ratle Hydropower Project Faces Closure Threat in J&K Due to Political Interference and Labor Disputes
Dec 13, 2025 02:23 am CST
The 850 Megawatt Ratle hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir faces potential shutdown as Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited alleges political interference and pressure to hire inexperienced local workers for technical positions. Following an assault on a company executive and ongoing labor disputes, project management has warned of indefinite suspension of construction activities, potentially delaying a crucial infrastructure project that had already faced an eight-year setback previously.
BSF Captures Jaish-e-Mohammed Terrorist Abdul Khalik Attempting to Infiltrate J&K Border
Dec 12, 2025 10:26 pm CST
BSF personnel arrested Abdul Khalik, a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from Rajouri district, while attempting to infiltrate the border in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector. After going missing years ago to receive arms training in Pakistan, his capture signals Pakistan's efforts to revive terrorism in the region using familiar local operatives, prompting heightened security measures across border sectors.
Delhi Court Remands Three Doctors and Preacher to 12-Day Judicial Custody in Red Fort Blast Case
Dec 12, 2025 09:30 pm CST
A Delhi court has placed three doctors and a religious preacher into 12 days of judicial custody following their arrest in connection with the November 10 Red Fort blast. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made eight arrests in this case linked to a sophisticated terror module, including Dr. Bilal Naseer Malla, who allegedly provided support to the deceased suicide bomber Umar Un Nabi.