JAMMU AND KASHMIR

J&K: SIA seizes dozens of properties of banned JeI

In an effort to dismantle terror networks, the J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) seized properties of the banned Jama’at-e-Islami.

J&K: Property of Pak-based LeT terrorist attached

The property of fugitive Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abdul Rashid alias Jehangir, who is operating from across the Line of Control and attempting to reignite terrorism, was seized by Jammu and Kashmir officials on Saturday.

Madrassa students in J&K suffer in absence of recognised board

Without the Madrassa Board, concerned citizens fear that madrassa students in J&K will suffer owing to the mushrooming of unrecognised institutions.

Masud Choudhary personified Gujjar pride in J&K

Senior journalist and author David Devadas writes late Masud Choudhary was an inspiration to two generations of Gujjars, and many others, in the Jammu, Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch regions.

Threat to Kashmiri journalists: 12 locations raided

Police on Saturday said that it carried out searches at 12 locations in Kashmir Valley in connection with threats issued to Valley-based journalists. “During the course of investigation, each team consisted of 4-5 members and led by an Inspector/SI rank officer monitored by the SDPO concerned,” police said here. “The raids were supervised by SP […]

J&K: NC To Elect New President As Farooq Steps Down

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah has decided to step down as the president of his National Conference, the party announced on Friday. Fresh organisational elections to elect a new president of the party will take place on December 5. “Dr Farooq Abdullah Sahib has informed his colleagues of his decision to […]

J&K: Two Migrant Labourers Injured In Terror Attack

Two migrant labourers have injured in yet another terrorist attack on non-locals in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district last night.

Our Destiny With India, Our Suffering Because Of It: Altaf Bukhari

Stating that Article 370 can’t be restored through elections or other means, Apni Party president Syed Altaf Bukhari said on Saturday that his party will spend crores of rupees on lawyers and other things to fight the case tooth and nail for the revocation of the August 5, 2019 decision by the Centre.

Unfreezing PoJK Seats In Assembly Polls Centre’s Jurisdiction: EC

Responding to a Jammu-based lawyer’s request seeking the unfreezing of eight seats out of 24 earmarked for the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) refugees as per the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution of 1956, the Election Commission has said that the issue is under the Union Government’s jurisdiction.