Jammu, Mar 25: A massive search operation to track down a group of infiltrating terrorists continued for the third day in a forested area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The operation, led by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, was launched on Sunday evening in the Hiranagar sector following an encounter between security forces...

Jammu, Mar 24: A large quantity of material, including several magazines of M-4 carbine and a bulletproof jacket, was discovered as a search operation to neutralise a group of infiltrating terrorists continued on Monday in Kathua district, officials said. The operation was launched Sunday evening in the Hiranagar sector and was intensified with additional deployment of commandos, drones, and sniffer...

JAMMU, Mar 24: Over Rs 800 crore were spent on the Jammu smart city project over the past six years, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Assembly on Monday. Abdullah, who is also minister in-charge housing and Urban Development Department, said no major complaints were received in respect of completed works under the Jammu smart city mission....

JAMMU, Mar 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday observed that border dwellers face numerous challenges and said his government will convene a meeting of MLAs from border areas in April to address the issues faced by them. He also said that over Rs 144 crore have been disbursed to farmers, whose lands were affected by fencing...

JAMMU, Mar 24: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan’s continued attempts to infiltrate terrorists into India, asserting that security forces are making relentless efforts to crush terrorism. He also said that it is “unfortunate” that some legislators still propose talks with Pakistan. His remarks followed the intense gunbattle between security...

Srinagar, Mar 24 : Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday conducted a search at the residence of a former hurriyat member in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that search is being conducted in connection with a case FIR No. 9/2024 under sections 10 and 13 of the UAPA. He said that the search...

Legal opinion sought on matter Jammu, Mar 24 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday disclosed that it is examining the issue of bringing an anti-defection law for district development councils (DDCs) in the Union Territory. Responding to a cut motion of PC MLA Sajad Gani Lone, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Minister in-charge Rural Development Department,...

Jammu, Mar 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill across the country are understandable as only a particular religion is being “targeted”. “Charitable activities are linked to all religions and Muslims carry out these through Waqf. When a particular religion is targeted, there will be tension,” he told reporters...

Jammu, Mar 24: Asserting that militancy in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be finished without the support of people, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government is extending support to the Union Home Ministry to ensure the security situation remains peaceful in the union territory. “Though it (security) is directly not our responsibility, I am repeatedly saying that militancy...

Jammu, Mar 24 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government disclosed on Monday that an expenditure of Rs 155 crore was incurred for conducting the 2024 Assembly elections in the Union Territory. Responding to a cut motion raised by MLA Kupwara, Mir Muhammad Fayaz, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Minister in-charge of the Election Department, Javaid Ahmad Dar, informed...

Jammu, Mar 24 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday said that the proposal of providing 12 gas cylinders free of cost to people in J&K is currently under examination. In a written reply to a question of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma informed the House that the...

JAMMU, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday evening, officials said. The meeting between the two at the Raj Bhawan lasted nearly 15 minutes, the officials said. A Raj Bhawan spokesperson confirmed the meeting but gave no further details. (PTI)

Jammu, Mar 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government plans to develop tourism-related infrastructure at several scenic locations along the Mughal road, which connects Poonch and Rajouri with south Kashmir’s Shopian, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said. Dubjan, Mughal Sarai, Peer-ki-Gali and Shakroo Keller located on the Mughal Road are known for their natural beauty and scenic landscapes, making them promising...

NEW DELHI, MARCH 23: In a moment of great pride for entire Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo was today honoured with the prestigious Diamond States Award at the grand finale of Diamond States Summit 2025, organized by News18 India. The award was presented by Jyoti Kamal, Managing Editor, News18 India to Atal Dulloo in recognition of J&K’s exemplary...

LG calls upon the local talent to maintain a balance between entertainment and social concern and use the powerful medium of Cinema for the benefit of society and social transformation Today I am proud that Jammu Kashmir has found its place in film-making: LG Sinha Our efforts of peace and development in the past 5 years have made Jammu Kashmir...

Kathua, Mar 22 : A gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in Sanyal area of Hiranagar in Kathua district of Jammu, sources said on Sunday. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on specific inputs about the presence of terrorist in Sanyal, a joint team of forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area....

Srinagar, March 23: In tragedic accident, atleast three tourists were killed while as 14 others were injured after their vehicle met with an accident near Gund Kangan area of Ganderbal district on Sunday. Officials said that a Toyota Etios collided with a bus near Gund Kangan resulting in an accident. In this incident three tourists were killed while as fourteen others...