Jammu And Kashmir
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Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended temporarily as IMD warns of heavy rain in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 19, 2026, 07:49 AM ISTThe Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate to widespread rainfall from July 19 to 23 across Jammu and Kashmir.
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Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended from July 19 due to bad weather forecast
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 18, 2026, 10:31 PM ISTThe Shri Amarnath Yatra has been suspended temporarily due to inclement weather forecast. More than 3.7 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the ongoing 57-day Shri Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to conclude on August 28.
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Man killed, three SOG personnel injured after bid to snatch service rifle; preacher detained in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 17, 2026, 08:47 AM ISTA man was killed and three SOG personnel were injured after an alleged attempt to snatch a service rifle during a late-night operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. Police have detained a religious preacher, while the Army has launched a search operation.
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Jammu court summons Crime Branch officer with records in Vaishno Devi 'fake silver' offerings row
India | Jul 15, 2026, 11:41 AM ISTA Jammu court has directed a Crime Branch inquiry officer to appear with records in the alleged Rs 500-crore Vaishno Devi fake silver offerings case. The complaint seeks an FIR into allegations of adulteration, misappropriation and record manipulation.
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Hafiz Saeed to face 'trial in absentia' in Pahalgam attack case as court issues non-bailable warrant
India | Jul 14, 2026, 11:24 AM ISTA Jammu court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case. The NIA says the Pakistan-based terrorist masterminded the attack, with legal proceedings for a 'trial in absentia' now set to begin.
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Cloudburst triggers flash floods in J-K's Pahalgam, hotels and homes inundated | Video
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 12, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTTorrential rains in Pahalgam caused flash floods, inundating several hotels and homes. There was no report of any loss of life or injuries. The administration is closely monitoring the situation.
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Omar Abdullah accuses BJP of poaching NC's MLAs, saffron party gives ultimatum: 'Prove or apologise'
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 12, 2026, 07:20 AM ISTOmar Abdullah accused the BJP of trying "to break the National Conference" by poaching his MLAs by offering "money, ministerial berths" and now "statehood". The saffron party asked Abdullah to prove his charges or apologise.
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Who is Pooja Kumari Jha? IFS officer who objected to incorrect India map at Dhaka seminar
World | Jul 10, 2026, 07:50 PM ISTPooja Kumari Jha, the Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, objected to a distorted representation of the India's map at a seminar at Dhaka. The distorted map was presented by former Bangladeshi Ambassador Tariq A Karim.
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Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 08, 2026, 01:02 PM ISTThe police said that one Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was neutralised by the Special Operations Group (SOG) Shopian during a joint operation conducted along with the Army's Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
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J-K rains trigger floods, landslides in Kishtwar and Doda; vehicles buried, key road shut
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 06, 2026, 12:05 PM ISTHeavy monsoon rains caused flash flood-like conditions and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar and Doda districts, burying several vehicles near the Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project and disrupting road connectivity. Authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary travel.
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CCTV captures two LeT terrorists moving through orchard as Shopian operation enters day 2 | Watch
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 05, 2026, 11:57 AM ISTThe two trapped terrorists have been identified as Latif and Zakir. They opened fire on the approaching Army personnel, who effectively retaliated, triggering a gunfight.
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8 officials suspended, authors banned as J-K L-G orders probe over books 'glorifying' separatism
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 04, 2026, 08:42 PM ISTEight education officials have been suspended, while a contractual staff has been removed after two books that 'glorified' separatism were procured government school libraries in Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, the books' authors have been banned and the publishers were blacklisted.
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Amarnath Yatra begins; registration process, routes, what to carry | All you need to know
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 02, 2026, 07:53 AM ISTAmarnath Yatra 2026: The annual pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath cave shrine, situated at an altitude of around 3,880 metres in the Himalayas of south Kashmir, is one of the country's most significant religious pilgrimages.
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Heatwave forces Kashmir schools to shut for two weeks from July 6, classes to resume on this date
Education | Jul 01, 2026, 08:40 AM ISTThe Directorate of School Education Kashmir has announced a two-week summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools up to the higher secondary level from July 6 to July 19 due to the ongoing heatwave. Schools will reopen on July 20.
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AK-47, grenades and magazines recovered in joint security operation in Sopore; search still on
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 29, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTSecurity forces recovered one AK-47 rifle, grenades and magazines during a joint operation by Sopore Police and the 22 Rashtriya Rifles in Warpora.
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At least 10 injured as under-construction bridge collapses in J-K's Baramulla | VIDEO
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 25, 2026, 07:46 PM ISTAn under-construction bridge at the New Bypass in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district collapsed during the final stage of completion, injuring at least 10 people. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the infrastructure failure.
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Amarnath Yatra 2026: Police issue advisory for pilgrims, list facilities available en route
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 23, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTThe Jammu and Kashmir Police has issued an advisory for pilgrims going on the Amarnath Yatra. The police have appealed to pilgrims to proceed while following traffic rules and also take safety precautions.
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Heavy security arrangement in place ahead of Amarnath Yatra 2026: Know all about it
India | Jun 18, 2026, 08:01 PM ISTAuthorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday implemented a three-tier security across multiple base camps to ensure the safety of pilgrims undertaking Amarnath Yatra - India's one of the largest pilgrimages.
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Massive cloudburst reported in North Kashmir's Bandipora, dozens of residential houses damaged
India | Jun 17, 2026, 03:45 PM ISTThis flood like situation created panic among the locals for hours and the residents left their homes and ran to higher places while saving their children and animals.
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Four soldiers, including a JCO, injured in accidental grenade blast near LoC in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 16, 2026, 04:12 PM ISTFour Indian Army personnel, including a JCO, were injured after an accidental grenade blast during a routine patrol near the LoC in Rajouri's Nowshera sector. The injured soldiers were evacuated and shifted to a medical facility for treatment.