Jammu and Kashmir
J&K Lt Governor Calls for Cultural Renaissance: Youth and Intellectuals Must Lead India to New Heights
Dec 12, 2025 10:07 am CST
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir emphasizes the importance of cultural renaissance in India, calling on youth to balance modern skills with ancient wisdom. He presented five key resolutions for societal development, highlighting Sanskrit's significance as the oldest living language and urging citizens to unite in preserving India's rich heritage while building a harmonious future.
NIA Arrests Doctor Who Harboured Delhi Red Fort Bomber and Destroyed Evidence
Dec 09, 2025 11:53 pm CST
The National Investigation Agency has arrested Dr. Bilal Naseer Malla for harboring the Delhi blast suicide bomber Dr. Umar and destroying evidence. This marks the eighth arrest in the investigation of the Red Fort area bombing that killed 15 people on November 10. The NIA continues to uncover a broader "white-collar terror module" conspiracy involving multiple doctors and explosive materials recovered in Haryana.
Chinese National Detained in Kashmir After Unauthorized Entry and Suspicious Searches on CRPF and Article 370
Dec 08, 2025 12:32 pm CST
A 29-year-old Chinese national was detained in Kashmir after entering restricted areas without authorization. Security agencies apprehended Hu Congtai following suspicious internet activity, discovering searches related to CRPF deployments and Article 370 on his phone. Despite having a limited tourist visa, he traveled to Ladakh and Kashmir, visiting sensitive locations and staying in unregistered accommodations before authorities intervened.
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Declares Post-2019 Kashmir Policy Failed Following Delhi Blast
Dec 08, 2025 01:02 am CST
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti critiques the Central government's Kashmir policy post-Article 370 abrogation, citing the recent Delhi blast as evidence of failure. She calls for reconciliation and dialogue to allow Kashmiris to live with dignity, while urging youth to reject violence during her outreach program in Srinagar.
Jammu and Kashmir Administration Conflict: Lt Governor and Chief Minister Clash Over Job Age Relaxation Policy
Dec 06, 2025 10:31 pm CST
A significant dispute has erupted between Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding age relaxation for government job applicants. The conflict centers on timing and procedure, affecting thousands of candidates scheduled for the J&K Administrative Service examination. Both officials have exchanged accusations about responsibility for delays, while job seekers continue advocating for increasing the age limit from 32 to 37 years to match standards in other Indian states.
Omar Abdullah Exposes INDIA Bloc Crisis: Opposition Alliance Struggles After Nitish Kumar's Departure
Dec 06, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reveals critical weaknesses within the INDIA opposition bloc, claiming they pushed Nitish Kumar toward the BJP-led NDA. Abdullah describes the alliance as "on life support," criticizing its lack of commitment compared to BJP's electoral strategy and calling for clearer operational structure to prevent further fragmentation of opposition forces.
Police Officer Caught on Camera Assaulting Man in Jammu and Kashmir Road Rage Incident
Dec 06, 2025 02:58 pm CST
A disturbing video from Jammu and Kashmir's Doda shows ASI Mohd Maqbool Dar assaulting Anzar Majid Malik during a road rage incident. The police have filed an FIR following Malik's complaint and affirmed their zero-tolerance policy toward officer misconduct. The viral footage captures the entire confrontation that began over a parking dispute.
UAPA Enforcement in India: 42% of Anti-Terror Arrests in J&K with Under 1% Conviction Rate
Dec 03, 2025 12:33 pm CST
The Union Home Ministry has reported that Jammu & Kashmir accounts for 42% of all UAPA arrests in India while maintaining a conviction rate below 1%. Out of 2,914 people arrested nationally under the anti-terror law in 2023, J&K recorded 1,206 arrests but only 10 convictions. Uttar Pradesh ranked second with 1,122 arrests, showing a sharp increase from the previous year. The government maintains a "zero-tolerance policy" against activities threatening national security, having declared 23 organizations as Unlawful Associations in the past five years.
Court Rejects CBI Custody Request for Alleged JKLF Associate in 1989 Rubaiyya Sayeed Kidnapping Case
Dec 02, 2025 10:34 pm CST
A special court has released Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, an alleged associate of Yasin Malik, after the CBI arrested him in connection with the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiyya Sayeed. The court rejected the CBI's custody request, noting his name was absent from the charge sheet in the 35-year-old case involving the daughter of former Home Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed.
Jammu Journalist's Home Demolished: Hindu Neighbor's Land Gift Highlights Political Controversy in Kashmir
Nov 29, 2025 01:07 am CST
A journalist's house demolition in Jammu has sparked political controversy with claims of targeted action against his reporting. While authorities cite illegal encroachment on JDA land, the incident has drawn criticism from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former BJP chief Ravinder Raina. In a remarkable display of communal harmony, the journalist's Hindu neighbor gifted him a larger plot of land to rebuild his home, highlighting solidarity amidst political tensions.