The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Sunday conducted search raids at multiple locations across South Kashmir in connection with a terror-related case, officials said. An official said that searches were carried out at several locations in Shopian and Kulgam districts as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged subversive activities. He said the raids were conducted by CIK teams with the assistance of other security agencies. Further investigation is underway and cognizance has been taken up, he said.
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Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the outcome of a meeting convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), saying no draft on the proposed democratic setup for Ladakh was presented despite a gap of nearly four months since the previous meeting. Wangchuk, said the previous meeting was held on May 22 and there were high expectations from today’s meeting, as the MHA had sufficient time to work on the issues discussed earlier. “Today, no draft was presented before us. Instead, we were given a list of questions which, we were told, would be discussed in the…
Around 25,000 metric tonnes of apples were transported from Kashmir by rail during the last season, Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing Ghulam Jeelani Zargar said on Saturday, calling railways an emerging alternative for transporting horticultural produce to markets across the country. “About 25,000 metric tonnes of apples were transported by rail from Kashmir during the last season,” Zargar SAID. He said the establishment of rail connectivity between Kashmir and different parts of the country marks a significant milestone for the horticulture sector and offers a promising and cost-effective option for transporting produce, particularly during the peak apple season. “There is…
A film fever is set to sweep across Kashmir from Monday, with the maiden International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 bringing 135 films from over 40 countries to the Union Territory from September 7 to 10 under the theme ‘Rang-e-Cinema’, as J&K seeks to revive its cinematic legacy and emerge as a destination for filmmaking and cultural exchange. Organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Government of J&K, the four-day festival aims to revive the region’s cinematic legacy, promote local talent and build a sustainable film economy. Joint Director DIPR Shahnawaz Bukhari, speaking to…
The militant killed in a joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district has been identified as Yasir, a Pakistani national affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Saturday. In a post on X, J&K Police, confirmed the identity of the slain terrorist, stating, “You Can Run But You Can’t Hide!” Yasir was killed during Operation Ashdar, a joint search operation launched by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF in the Ashdar Gali area based on specific intelligence inputs. Earlier, according to the Army, security forces observed suspicious movement during the operation and…
As the walnut harvesting season begins across Kashmir, falls from tall and slippery walnut trees have claimed at least four lives of seasonal labourers who depend on the harvest for their livelihood. One of the deceased was identified as Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, son of Mohammad Ramzan Bhat, a resident of Damjan, Qazigund, who fell from a walnut tree while carrying out harvesting work. Bhat was the lone breadwinner of his family and is survived by two young children. In another incident, Ghulam Mohammad Ganai, son of Mohammad Khaleel Ganai of Laribal, Tral, died after accidentally falling from a walnut tree…
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at the Lok Bhawan to assess the overall security situation in the Union Territory, sources said. Sources said that the meeting is currently underway and is being attended by senior officials from the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, intelligence agencies, and the civil administration. The meeting would review the prevailing security scenario, preparedness of security forces, and measures to strengthen coordination among various agencies, sources said. Further details are awaited
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has observed that Jammu & Kashmir remains highly vulnerable to multiple natural hazards, including floods, landslides, earthquakes, avalanches and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), owing to its fragile Himalayan ecology, challenging terrain and climatic variability. In its report, the Committee noted that different regions of J&K face varying disaster risks. The Kashmir Valley is particularly prone to floods, the Chenab Valley remains vulnerable to landslides, while the Jammu region falls under high seismic risk zones. The Committee observed that J&K has developed a structured disaster management framework. The Disaster Management Plan, initially notified…
Ahead of the proposed expansion of the council of ministers, the ruling National Conference (NC) is learnt to have made a fresh offer to the Congress to join Omar Abdullah-led government’s ministerial team. Sources said that the NC has conveyed to the Congress that they can join the council of ministers if they are willing. “The NC discussed the matter with All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary in-charge for Jammu & Kashmir and Rajya Sabha MP, Syed Naseer Hussain. He is understood to have told them that he would respond after consulting the high command,” sources said. They further…
Thousands of devotees gathered at Hazratbal on Tuesday evening ahead of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), filling the shrine and adjoining areas with spiritual fervour. Families carrying prayer mats, elderly devotees and young men and women made their way towards the shrine, adding to the growing crowds where special prayers, durood-o-azkar, naats and religious gatherings continued through the night. For people across Kashmir, the intervening night of August 25 and 26 is more than a date on the calendar; it is a night of remembrance and devotion. The scene is familiar to generations of Kashmiris: roads filled with devotees, mosques glowing with lights,…