Author: Emaad Makhdoomi

Sanjay Sharma (40) shot dead by terrorists at point-blank range in Achan, Pulwama, South Kashmir on February 26.

SRINAGAR: In a significant BJP core group meeting in Jammu on January 18, the party aimed to discuss the poll strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April-May this year. The meeting was chaired by UT BJP President Ravinder Raina. Others who attended the meeting included party National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Union […]

SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized assets worth over Rs 36 crore in a money laundering investigation linked to fraud in a Mediclaim insurance policy tender for J&K government employees. The ED issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), attaching a ₹4.04 crore land in the name of Globus Trade […]

SRINAGAR: The Indian Army is set to initiate ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ to counter Pakistani-sponsored terrorists in the Jammu and Kashmir region. The operation will target terrorists functioning on both sides of the Pir Panjal mountain ranges. Reports indicate that terrorist groups supported by Pakistan have been attempting to revive terrorism in the South of Pir Panjal ranges, […]

SRINAGAR: In 1872, Maharaja Ranbir Singh initiated the Darbar Move in Jammu and Kashmir, a practice involving the biannual relocation of the capital between Srinagar and Jammu due to the diverse climates in these regions. While the tradition aimed to familiarize the administration with both areas, it came at a substantial economic cost, hindering growth […]

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Thursday directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to seize all assets and freeze bank accounts and finances belonging to the pro-Pakistani separatist amalgam Tehreek-e-Hurriyat and Muslim League Jammu Kashmir headed by a terrorist turned separatist Masarat Alam. Both organisations were recently banned by the government. The Ministry, in a notification, said, […]

SRINAGAR: Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Thursday said the situation in the Rajouri-Poonch region is a matter of “concern”, adding the Army is enhancing the deployment of troops, boosting intelligence apparatus, and reaching out to local people as part of measures to contain terrorist activities. While addressing a press conference, the Chief of Army […]

SRINAGAR: National Conference Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said, “Election Commission of India should be ashamed. The Government did not take a decision, the ECI did not take action. Finally, the Supreme Court had to intervene and issue directives on the conduct of elections in J&K before September 2024.” Omar […]

SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Member of Parliament, and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah for questioning in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). The Enforcement Directorate has asked Dr Farooq Abdullah to depose at the ED office in Srinagar […]

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday filed a supplementary charge sheet against three terror operatives including a Pakistani national of ‘The Resistance Front’ – an offshoot of proscribed terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) – for conspiring to unleash terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir including Rajouri and Poonch districts.