Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticized the National Conference (NC) following statements made by NC leader Omar Abdullah, which suggested that the Gujjar-Bakarwal community in Jammu sells its votes for Rs 500 and lacks loyalty. This controversy has emerged amidst the backdrop of the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir, where the Gujjar-Bakarwal community
Heavy rains and flash floods have caused significant damage to the Kishtwar-Anantnag National Highway (NH) near Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir. The highway, a crucial link between the two districts, has been blocked due to a massive landslide triggered by the flash floods. Rescue and Relief Efforts Jammu and Kashmir is prone to various natural
Annual 3-day Kailash Yatra, dedicated to the deity of Bhaderwah town, Vasuki Nag, concluded recently in Bhaderwah, Jammu. The yatra, which has been followed for thousands of years, brings pilgrims from far and wide to the holy Kailash Kund lake situated at an altitude of 12,887 ft. The yatra, which usually takes place in the
As the Lok Sabha elections approach in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, which includes the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, the administration has been working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of voters, polling staff, and security personnel. With a significant number of polling stations located near the Line of Control (LoC), the authorities have
Defence Correspondents Course (DCC) has commenced in Jammu and Kashmir, specifically on September 3, 2024. This course is designed for journalists and aims to enhance their understanding of military operations and defense reporting. Key details about the course include:
Nadeem Sarwar, a prominent political figure in Jammu and Kashmir, has announced his decision to contest the upcoming assembly elections on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket. The elections are scheduled to be held in three phases – September 18, September 25, and October 1, 2024. Sarwar’s decision comes amidst a flurry of political activity
The Chief Electoral Office (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir recently organized a vibrant Nukkad Natak (street play) at the Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government PG College for Women in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. This event, held on September 2, 2024, was part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative aimed at promoting electoral
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district recently recovered a cache of arms and ammunition that had been dropped by a drone. This incident occurred on September 2, 2024, in the Ramgarh sector, following intelligence reports indicating that materials were being delivered via drone during the night. The operation was conducted by the Border
On Monday, an unidentified male body was recovered in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The body was spotted by some passersby at Deri Ralyote, about 150 feet away from the Rajouri-Poonch highway. Police have launched an investigation to determine the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The body has been
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated its Jammu and Kashmir unit chief, Ravinder Raina, to contest from the Nowshera constituency in the upcoming assembly elections. This announcement came as part of the BJP’s fourth list of candidates, which includes six names, bringing the total to 51 candidates for the 90-member assembly. The elections
A soldier tragically lost his life due to a bullet injury at the Sunjawan Military Station in Jammu, with the Army ruling out any connection to terrorism. The incident occurred on September 2, 2024, when Naik Kuldeep Singh, a soldier from Punjab, was on guard duty and sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Initial
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have ordered the suspension of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services in Poonch district, following a similar action taken in Rajouri. This decision, announced on September 2, 2024, is aimed at preventing potential data leaks during the upcoming Assembly elections in the region. The suspension will remain in effect until the