Minor Dispute Sparks Stone-Pelting in Kishtwar
A minor altercation near a madrassa in Kishtwar escalated into stone-pelting, prompting police intervention. No injuries reported, but tensions remain high in the Jammu district.
A minor altercation near a madrassa in Kishtwar escalated into stone-pelting, prompting police intervention. No injuries reported, but tensions remain high in the Jammu district.
National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq criticizes police action against protesting students in Jammu and Kashmir, calling for dialogue over force. Read the full story.
The Omar Abdullah-led government faces internal strife over the contentious reservation policy. With protests by general students and a split in the NC, the political fallout intensifies. Read the full story.
Key political leaders, including NC MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, were detained at home to prevent them from joining a student protest over J&K's reservation policy. The move exposes divisions within the ruling party. Read more.
NC leader Farooq Abdullah claims house arrests of political leaders in Jammu & Kashmir were necessary to prevent turmoil. He defends the administration's move amid student protests over reservation policies. Read the full story.
A planned protest by Open Merit students in Srinagar was called off following house arrests and preventive police action. PDP leader Parra highlights year-long inaction on the issue. Read the full story.
Security forces cordoned off the Sopore-Bandipora road in Jammu and Kashmir after a suspicious object was discovered. Bomb disposal squad rushed to the scene. Latest updates.
PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti initiates talks with Jammu & Kashmir's youth, addressing deep-seated anxieties post-assembly return. Read the full story on the ongoing political outreach.
Armed police deployment at MP Ruhullah Mehdi's residence sparks fears of a pre-emptive crackdown on student protests. Leaders demand an explanation as the reservation policy debate intensifies.
Jammu and Kashmir Police placed NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi and PDP MLA Waheed Para under house detention to prevent them from joining a student sit-in demanding reservation rationalization. Details inside.
Students and activists protest outside Jammu L-G House, demanding action on alleged irregularities in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University admissions. Read the full story.
Protests erupt in Jammu over MBBS admissions at SMVDIME, with 42 of 50 seats going to Muslim candidates. Activists demand reservation for Hindu students. Read the full story.
Kashmir's apple growers face mounting losses from climate shocks, but the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana fails to provide a safety net. Discover the data and design hurdles crippling horticulture insurance.
Kashmir Valley shivers as temperatures plummet below freezing. Sonamarg records -5.8°C, Srinagar at -1.2°C. Dry weather to persist, raising concerns for agriculture. Read the full weather report.
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi warns of joining students in protest on Sunday if J&K government fails to address reservation rationalisation concerns. Read the latest developments.
Hindu groups in Jammu protest against alleged discrimination in MBBS admissions at Government Medical College, Jammu. They demand a separate merit list and threaten a complete shutdown.
Hindutva groups in Jammu protest against reservation policy for medical college admissions, threatening a complete shutdown. Key details on the demands and police response.
After a short-lived respite, severe cold returns to Kashmir as temperatures plummet below freezing. Srinagar records -0.5°C, with Pahalgam at a chilling -4.2°C. Read the full weather forecast.
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court issues notice to UT administration on PIL for 1947 PoJK displaced persons. Next hearing on February 10. Read for details.
Parts of Kashmir receive fresh snowfall and rain, leading to road closures and a drop in temperatures. Get the latest weather updates and travel advisories here.
Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir have expanded their search operation in Udhampur's Majalta forests to track down terrorists. The operation, now in its second day, involves drones and sniffer dogs. Read for the latest details.
Kashmir enters the 40-day harsh winter period of Chillai Kalan as fresh snowfall blankets the Valley, boosting tourism and aiding farmers. Key roads closed, air quality improves.
Security forces widen search in Majalta forests of Udhampur for two terrorists who took food from a house. The operation entered its second day on Sunday. Read the latest updates.
A Chinese-made rifle telescope was found near vital security installations in Jammu, triggering high alert. Security forces intensify searches amid infiltration fears. Read more.
Heavy snowfall has blocked the Mughal Road and Sinthan Pass, crucial alternative routes to Kashmir Valley. Authorities are working to restore connectivity. Read the latest updates.
The first dedicated foodgrain freight train has reached Anantnag, Kashmir, marking a new era for supply chains following the PM Modi-inaugurated rail link. Read how this transforms the region's logistics.
In Kashmir's most remote villages, traditional midwives remain crucial for childbirth despite modern hospitals. Discover their enduring role in the Valley's changing landscape.
A school bus carrying students from a picnic overturned near Sarore in Jammu, injuring 35. Poor visibility due to fog is suspected as the cause. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and current condition of the injured.
A school bus carrying students from a picnic overturned in Jammu's Nagrota area. Several children were injured and rushed to hospital. Latest updates on the incident.
Kashmir's winter tourism season is in peril due to a lack of snowfall. Hoteliers report unprecedented vacancies in Gulmarg, contrasting sharply with previous years. Read more about the economic impact.