Author: Emaad Makhdoomi

SRINAGAR: On the inaugural session of the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Assembly, legislators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) introduced a proposal opposing the repeal of Article 370 and the modifications instituted by the J&K Reorganisation Act of 2019.   The resolution was tabled by Waheed Ur Rehman Para (MLA, Pulwama), Fayaz Mir (MLA, […]

A grenade blast near Srinagar's Tourist Reception Centre injured a dozen civilians, sparking chaos as shoppers fled the busy Sunday market.

SRINAGAR: In an intense encounter in Srinagar’s Khanyar area, security forces killed a Pakistani- terrorist identified as Usman, a commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), on Saturday. The encounter left four security personnel—two CRPF officers and two police officers—wounded. They were promptly taken to the Army’s 92 Base Hospital, where their condition was reported as stable.   […]

SRINAGAR: In an intense encounter at Halkan Gali Kachwan in Anantnag’s Achabal area, security forces neutralized two terrorists, including a foreign terrorist from Pakistan and a local terrorist. A senior police official told The New Indian that “ a third terrorist remains trapped as the operation continues.”     He added that “Security forces have recovered […]

SRINAGAR: An encounter erupted in Srinagar’s Khanyar area early Saturday. Security teams began a search operation at dawn, during which gunfire echoed through the area. A senior police official told The New Indian that terrorists were located in a residential building in the downtown neighbourhood.     The Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed the incident, stating, […]

SRINAGAR: In a significant security operation, an 18-year-old youth was detained in Pulwama on Tuesday following intelligence alerts from security agencies and Military Intelligence (MI). The youth, identified as Danish Bashir, was found carrying ten hand grenades, sparking suspicions of terror affiliations.   Intelligence teams, including MI, had reportedly flagged potential terror activity in Pulwama, […]

SRINAGAR: Warning against potential misuse of Jammu and Kashmir’s current administrative structure, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized today that any perceived benefits from the Union Territory (UT) status are short-lived.     “Some might think they can exploit the current setup to their advantage, finding weaknesses within the system. Let me assure you, this is […]

SRINAGAR: A group of foreign terrorists, believed to have recently crossed into India from near the Line of Control (LoC), launched an attack on an Army vehicle in Battal village, close to Khour Police Station.   After round-the-clock surveillance throughout the night, an intense firefight unfolded today morning resulting in the elimination of all three […]

SRINAGAR: Heavily armed terrorists launched an attack on an Army convoy in the Bota Pathri region of Baramulla near the Line of Control (LoC), claiming the lives of three soldiers and two civilian porters. The fallen soldiers, identified as Riflemen Kaiser from Bandipora and Jeevan from Jammu, served with the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry […]

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday to discuss key issues related to Jammu and Kashmir, including the restoration of its statehood.   The half-hour meeting was described by Omar as a courtesy call, during which he briefed Shah on the current situation in J&K and […]