JAMMU AND KASHMIR

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 […]

Human suffering and pain defy measurement; tragedies resist quantification. Yet, six years ago, economist Swaminathan Aiyer, renowned for ‘Swaminomics,’ undertook an unusual accounting—comparing two cases of ethnic cleansing: the expulsion of Hindus (Pandits) from Kashmir in 1990 and Muslims from Jammu in 1947. Later, author of ‘Devil’s Advocate’, Karan Thapar echoed similar calculations, both concluding […]

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 […]

Union Home Minister chaired a review meeting on the security situation of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, in the wake of the recent terror attack in Rajouri

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Rajouri on December 27 and chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in the two districts.

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is going to chair a high-level meeting in New Delhi for a review of development works and the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir at New Delhi on January 2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Rajouri on December 27 and chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation […]

He highlighted the Defence Minister's commitment to a thorough investigation and emphasised the importance of holding accountable those responsible for the tragic events.

Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that “ India will win any type of war and will finish off terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that he has full faith in the Indian Army.”

SRINAGAR: The Indian Army on Sunday shifted a Brigadier level and three other officers looking after anti-terrorist operations in Surankote. Official sources said that disciplinary action might be allowed after thorough internal investigations. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have also lodged a First Information Report (FIR) in the matter. Official sources confirmed that Brigadier Padam […]