“An ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to be given to the next of kin of pilgrims martyred in Reasi terror attack. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. The injured pilgrims are being treated at different hospitals in Jammu & Reasi,” L-G Manoj Sinha wrote on X.
Category: Jammu and Kashmir
10 killed in suspected terror attack on bus in J&K
At least 10 people were killed on Sunday in an alleged terror attack on a bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, sources said. According to sources, gunmen fired at the bus carrying pilgrims back from Shiv Khori temple to Katra town in Reasi district.
After Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti also concedes defeat
After former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conceded defeat in the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, another ex-CM, Mehbooba Mufti also accepted defeat in J&K.
Omar Abdullah concedes defeat to Engineer Rashid in J&K's Baramulla
National Conference leader and former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday conceded defeat to incarcerated former MLA, Engineer Rashid of the Awami Itihad Party (AIP) in the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, J&K IAS officer booked for illegal land allotment
The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has booked senior separatist leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and an IAS officer, among others, in an illegal and unauthorised custodian land allotment case, officials said on Tuesday.
Terrorists kill former sarpanch in Shopian, injure tourist couple in Anantnag
Terrorists killed a former sarpanch in J&K's Shopian district on Saturday besides injuring a non-local tourist couple in Anantnag district.
HM Amit Shah urges Kashmiri delegations not to vote for dynastic parties
The Home Minister met delegations of the Pahari community, Sikh community and Gujjar/Bakarwals, and also had detailed discussions about party affairs with local BJP leaders.
Pakistani intruder arrested near LoC in Jammu
“During the search operation, a Pakistani intruder identified as Zahir Khan of Karachi was arrested in Milan de Khui village near the LoC in Pallanwalla area of Khour tehsil of Jammu district," said officials here.
Firing exchanges between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Poonch
Days after an attack on an IAF convoy in J&K's Poonch district left one dead and a major security sweep was initiated, firing exchanges were taking place between security forces and terrorists in the district on Friday, officials said.
CCTV pictures of suspected terrorists behind Poonch attack surface
In the attack on the two-vehicle IAF convoy at Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, one air warrior named Corporal Vikky Pahade was killed, while four other IAF personnel were injured.
J&K: Top terrorist commander among 2 killed in Kulgam encounter
A top commander of the banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba’s frontal organisation The Resistance Front (TRF) was killed along with another terrorist in an encounter with the security forces in J&K’s Kulgam district.
Poonch terror attack: Security forces release sketches of two terrorists
One air warrior, Corporal Nikky Pahadem was killed and four others injured when terrorists attacked two IAF vehicles in the Bakrabal (Sanai) area of Surankote in Poonch on May 4.
IAF convoy attack: Several detained in searches in J&K's Poonch, LeT believed to be responsible
Several people were detained on Sunday as security forces launched a massive search operation in J&K's Poonch district in the aftermath of a terrorist attack on two IAF vehicles that left one personnel dead.
Land subsidence leaves 350 people homeless in J&K’s Ramban District
Over 350 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K’s) Ramban District abandoned their homes on Saturday after destruction of the houses due to land subsidence.
NCPCR initiates action against Mehbooba Mufti for 'using school children for election campaign'
In a significant development, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Friday took cognisance of a report on 'X' accusing PDP President and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat candidate Mehbooba Mufti of using school children for campaigning in the election.
Govt employee shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Rajouri
A government employee was shot by terrorists in J&K’s Rajouri district on Monday evening and succumbed to his injuries in a hospital, officials said.
BJP goes vocal for local parties in Kashmir, shuns dynasties
The BJP has decided not to field its candidates for the three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir division of J&K -- Anantnag-Rajouri, Srinagar and Baramulla, and instead will support the local non-dynasty parties.
Demolished the wall of Article 370, buried debris in ground: PM Modi in Udhampur
Openly throwing a challenge to the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, warned that people of India would not spare them if they even think of bringing back Article 370.
J&K will soon have Assembly elections & statehood will be restored: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Assembly elections will be held soon in J&K and statehood will be restored so that the people have their elected representatives.
Govt bans JKNF for 5 years under UAPA
The Centre has banned the Jammu Kashmir National Front (JKNF) led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for a duration of five years.
Congress and its allies misled people on Article 370: PM Modi
In his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Congress and it allies misled the people in the name of Article 370.
Security beefed up ahead of PM Modi's visit to Kashmir on March 7
Extraordinary security arrangements were put in place throughout Kashmir on Sunday as the Valley gears up to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 7.
Days of exploitation & dynastic rule over in J&K: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that J&K has got freedom from a long dynastic rule that focused on their own progress and development and not that of the people.
PM Modi in Jammu, inaugurates multiple projects worth Rs 32,000 cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Tuesday to begin his daylong visit to J&K. He launched multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 crore and also distributed appointment letters to 1,748 youths.
PM Modi to inaugurate/lay foundation of projects worth Rs 3,161 cr in J&K on Feb 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate/lay foundation of projects worth Rs 3,161 crore during his forthcoming visit to J&K on February 20.