In a major cyber operation, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has foiled a Pakistan-backed online radicalization bid and prevented two Kashmiri teenagers from being recruited into terrorism through social media accounts.

In a major anti-narcotics success, Jammu Police and the 120 Battalion of the BSF recovered two packets of heroin weighing around 5 kg, suspected to have been dropped by a drone from across the border in the R.S. Pura sector of Jammu.

Amid the heated campaign for the Budgam bypolls, internal discord in the ruling National Conference has come into the open as senior leader and Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of failing the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The judicial probe into the September 24 clashes in Leh town, which claimed four lives and left nearly 90 injured, has formally begun. According to Qureshi Tariq Mehmood, Consultant in the Law and Justice Department, the panel will carry out its preliminary exercise between October 25 and 28.

Over 3.5 lakh people engaged in awareness drives as the government shifts focus from punishment to prevention and rehabilitation.

After the September 24 clashes that left four dead and nearly 90 injured in Leh, a judicial inquiry has commenced at the Alternate Dispute Redressal Centre, Melongthang, on Saturday.

In a dramatic outcome of the first-ever Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, the ruling National Conference (NC) won three out of four seats, while the opposition BJP managed to clinch one, defying numerical odds.

The Judicial Magistrate First Class, Katra, has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from Reasi police on a complaint accusing officials of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) of criminal negligence in the August 26 landslide that killed 34 devotees.

A political storm erupted in J&K after the BJP pulled off a surprise victory on one of the four Rajya Sabha seats, due to cross-voting by four MLAs from the ruling coalition. PC chief Sajad Lone labelled the outcome a fixed match between the NC and BJP, while former Congress president Vikar Rasool Wani accused both parties of a secret deal.

A month after the September 24 violence that claimed four lives and left 90 injured, Ladakh has returned to normalcy with the Union Government announcing a judicial probe and resuming dialogue with regional groups.

After days of internal discord and uncertainty, the Congress on Thursday announced its decision to support its coalition partner, the National Conference (NC), in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from J&K

With MLAs of J&K set to cast their votes on Friday to elect four Rajya Sabha members, the contest for the fourth seat has become the focal point of political attention. While NC enjoys a clear numerical advantage backed by the Congress, PDP, and several Independents, the BJP remains confident of an upset win through its candidate, state president Sat Pal Sharma.

IGP Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, admitted the presence of foreign terrorists remains the biggest hurdle in eliminating terrorism on this side of the Pir Panjal. He said that the counter-terrorism and border protection grids have been strengthened to neutralize foreign terrorists operating in the upper reaches.

Gurwinder Singh Oberoi of the National Conference has emerged as the richest candidate among the seven contenders for the four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, elections for which are scheduled on October 24.

Amid growing unease within the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress has decided not to contest the Nagrota by-election as a mark of protest against the National Conference's refusal to offer it a safe Rajya Sabha seat.

The judicial inquiry ordered by the Union Government into the September 24 Leh violence has paved the way for the resumption of dialogue between Ladakh's agitating groups and the Centre.

With just hours left for filing of nominations for the Nagrota Assembly by-election, the Congress is still undecided on its candidate, even as the NC has offered its support in this segment.

J&K Government has informed the High Court that jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik will cast his vote in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections through a postal ballot. During a hearing in the High Court, the government stated that all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure the Doda legislator's participation in the October 24 polls.

Following the lifting of restrictions in Leh, Ladakh's agitating groups have announced region-wide silent peace marches and a blackout on October 18 to protest alleged excesses during the September 24 violence.

Amid growing tensions between coalition partners National Conference (NC) and Congress over seat-sharing, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that the NC will contest the Budgam bypoll while supporting a Congress candidate from Nagrota, subject to high command approval.

In a major policy reversal, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the revival of the historic Darbar Move the biannual transfer of the J&K government between Jammu and Srinagar after a four-year hiatus.

PDP chief calls Omar-led administration a otal failure in one year, says National Conference has abandoned promises on Article 370 and political prisoners.

Congress faces a political dilemma ahead of the October 24 Rajya Sabha elections after the NC allegedly reneged on its commitment to share a safe seat. Feeling humiliated and sidelined, the Congress leadership is struggling to decide whether to support the NC nominees or abstain from voting a move that could indirectly help the BJP.

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Ending all speculation, the BJP on Wednesday announced Devyani Rana, daughter of the late Devender Singh Rana, as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Nagrota Assembly constituency. Aga Syed Mohsin has been nominated for the Budgam seat.

Sajad Gani Lone has announced his decision to abstain from voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections a move that, according to political observers, could benefit the BJP candidate. While Lone accused CM Omar Abdullah of denying Congress a seat at the behest of the BJP, his boycott is expected to weaken the opposition's prospects.

Agitating groups of Ladakh have issued a warning to the Union Government over stalled dialogue following the September 24 incident. They demanded a judicial inquiry, release of all detainees, compensation for victims, and talks focused on the Sixth Schedule and statehood.

Jailed AAP MLA from Doda, Mehraj Din Malik, has approached the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh High Court seeking permission to attend the upcoming Assembly session and cast his vote in the Rajya Sabha elections. Malik's vote is crucial for the National Conference's fourth Rajya Sabha candidate.

Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, killing two terrorists in the Machhal sector. Acting on specific intelligence provided by Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army launched a joint operation and engaged the infiltrators in a fierce gunfight.

With the deadline for filing nominations over, the stage is set for a multi-cornered contest for four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir. Nine candidates, including four from the ruling National Conference and three from the BJP, have entered the fray.

The fragile alliance between Congress and the National Conference hit turbulence after Congress refused to contest the Rajya Sabha election from the isky seat offered under the third notification.

Ending weeks of speculation, the BJP on Sunday declared its candidates for three Rajya Sabha seats from J&K. The party's Central Election Committee approved Dr. Ali Mohammad Mir, Rakesh Mahajan, and J&K BJP president Sat Pal Sharma for the upcoming biennial elections, to be held under three separate notifications.

In a major anti-corruption action, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday booked a police inspector posted in Bandipora for possessing assets worth crores disproportionate to his income.

Chances of Congress securing a Rajya Sabha berth from Jammu and Kashmir look bleak as the National Conference announced three candidates for the four Upper House seats.

In a major breakthrough towards restoring peace in the tense Union Territory of Ladakh, the UT administration and representatives of the civil society of Leh on Thursday held their first meaningful dialogue since the September 24 violence that claimed four lives.

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out extensive searches at eight locations across seven districts of the Kashmir Valley as part of its ongoing crackdown on terror networks.

Talks between the agitating Ladakhi groups and the Ministry of Home Affairs' High-Powered Committee have hit a roadblock, as the meeting scheduled for October 6 could not be held due to the stand taken by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).

The attack on May 7, which claimed 15 lives and injured 59, has left deep emotional and psychological wounds among residents. Despite rehabilitation efforts, people still live in constant dread of another assault.

The fraudsters had trapped a Jammu-based businessman under a digital arrest, coercing him into transferring the money under the guise of a law enforcement probe.

The nomination process for four Rajya Sabha seats from J&K began on Sunday, but the NC-led ruling coalition has not yet announced its candidates. While NC leaders insist the party will contest three of the four seats, alliance partner Congress is pressing for one winnable seat to strengthen the coalition.

In view of the heavy rainfall warning issued by the India Meteorological Department, the Directorate of School Education, Jammu, has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the division on October 6 and 7.

Five FIRs registered against 16 accused, including Chandigarh-based company executives, government officials, and a lawyer; victims cheated of crores through fake job offers and visa fraud.

As part of its intensified drive against terror networks, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached property worth 2 crore belonging to absconding terrorist Sajad Ahmad Sheikh alias Sajad Gul in Srinagar.

Taking lessons from recent tragedies, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has suspended two major pilgrimagesthe Machail Mata Yatra in Kishtwar and the Vaishno Devi Yatra in Reasifollowing forecasts of heavy rainfall and possible landslides.

LAHDC Leh Chief Executive Councillor and senior BJP leader Tashi Gyalson said there is an urgent need to restore public confidence and verify whether due procedures were followed before firing on unarmed civilians.

Within hours of the Leh Police filing an FIR over a deepfake video of the DGP Ladakh, another fabricated clip went viral on social media, this time falsely showing ADC Leh Ghulam Mohammad claiming climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the orders of the Union Home Ministry.

A day after rejecting the allegations of the authorities, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, appealed to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah for his unconditional release

The Union Territory administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the September 24 violence in Leh, which claimed four lives, even as local bodies such as the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) continue to demand a judicial probe.

The ECI has announced elections for four Rajya Sabha seats from J&K, lying vacant since February 2021. While the NC, Congress, and allies are confident of winning three seats, the BJP is well-positioned to secure one.

Amid heightened tension in Ladakh following recent violence, the LAB announced a boycott of further engagement with the Union Government, citing fear and unrest after alleged excesses by security forces. Within hours, the MHA reaffirmed that the Centre remains committed to holding meaningful discussions with agitating groups.