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Properties worth Rs 2 crore attached in J&K anti-drug crackdown

Authorities have attached properties valued at approximately Rs 2 crore in Jammu and Kashmir. These assets are believed to be linked to illicit narcotics trafficking. Srinagar police seized multiple immovable properties belonging to individuals involved in drug-related activities. This action is part of an intensified crackdown on drug networks across…

The Economic Times

Bakrid Date in India 2026: Check Eid-Ul-Adha holiday date in Bangalore, West Bengal, Delhi, Kerala, Haryana and and other states

Bakrid 2026 Holiday: India gears up for Eid-Ul-Adha, or Bakrid, this week, with celebrations expected on May 28, 2026, following moon sightings. Several states, including Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana, have announced holidays. The festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and involves prayers, ritual sacrifice, and charity.

The Economic Times

Jammu and Kashmir govt imposes spending curbs, restricts official events

Jammu and Kashmir government has implemented stringent expenditure-control measures to ensure fiscal discipline. Restrictions are now in place for official functions, foreign travel, vehicle purchases, and hiring of office spaces. The directive emphasizes utmost economy, discouraging non-essential travel and promoting virtual alternatives for events.

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SC grants bail to UAPA narco-terror accused: bail is the rule and jail an exception even in UAPA cases

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, who was embroiled in a narco-terrorism case. The court underscored the fundamental principle that bail should be the standard, even in cases involving the UAPA. Andrabi has been accused of participating in an international drug trafficking and terror finance syndicate…

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India rejects Hague tribunal's arbitration award; says Indus Waters Treaty is in abeyance

India has rejected a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration concerning hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi stated that the court was illegally constituted and its awards are null and void. India's decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in effect.

The Economic Times

'Will not allow liquor stores to open on this land': BJP issues 'lockdown' warning to Omar Abdullah govt over liquor licenses in Kashmir

Political tensions rise in Jammu and Kashmir as the BJP protests against liquor shops. The party criticizes the National Conference government, accusing it of promoting alcohol sales for revenue. BJP vows to physically shut down outlets if the administration does not change its policy.

The Economic Times

Union mines ministry launches 2nd tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir

The Union Ministry of Mines has launched the second phase of e-auctions for twelve limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative aims to boost mineral development and economic growth. The blocks are located in Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts. Tender document sales begin May 18, with a pre-bid conference…

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14 lakh kanals of state land encroached in Jammu, 3 lakh in Kashmir: Official data

Land mafia has encroached over 17 lakh kanals of state land across Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu division accounts for the majority of this encroachment. Rajouri district is the most affected. Official data reveals the extent of illegal occupation. Authorities have begun expunging these illegal entries from revenue records. Efforts are…

The Economic Times

Pahalgam Attack : The Resolve That Shook Terror

There are moments in history that don’t fade with time they harden into national memory. The Pahalgam terror attack is one such moment. A peaceful valley turned into a site of tragedy when innocent tourists were targeted, leaving the entire nation in shock. But what followed was not fear. It…

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5 Powerful Temples Where Maa Durga Is Worshipped Without an Idol

We often go to a temple expecting a face, a weapon, a lion, a familiar image of the Goddess. But some shrines do something deeper. They take away the human-shaped idol and leave us standing before fire, stone, eyes, or a form that almost unsettles the mind. That is where…

Times Life

Indian politician survives point-blank assassination attempt at wedding party

Police say suspect described attempted attack on Farooq Abdullah as ‘personal’ and that he had planned it for two decades

The Independent UK

Assassination Attempt on Farooq Abdullah: “God Saved Me,” Says Former J&K CM

A dramatic incident unfolded in Jammu when an alleged assassination attempt was made on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah during a wedding function in the city’s Greater Kailash area. Reflecting on the tense moments later, Abdullah said, “God saved me.”

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Viral Video: 90-Year-Old Grandma Drives Like a Pro, Leaves Internet Inspired

A short video from Jammu and Kashmir is quietly changing how people look at ageing. And it’s doing so with a steering wheel, a calm smile, and a 90-plus grandmother who refuses to slow down. The clip, filmed in Kathua and shared on Instagram by vlogger Vishal Lalotra, shows an…

Times Life

5 Sun Temples in India That Hold Ancient Secrets You Never Knew

Since ancient times, the Sun, or Surya, has been worshipped as the source of life, energy, and light. Ancient Indian architects celebrated this celestial force by building grand Sun Temples across the country, combining devotion with exceptional craftsmanship. These temples are masterpieces of art, astronomy, and architecture, reflecting the knowledge…

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VPN users under siege in Jammu and Kashmir as authorities issue a 2-month ban – here's what we know

People in Jammu and Kashmir are being prosecuted for using unauthorized VPNs. Authorities said the VPN ban is needed for online security, but digital rights experts are concerned.

Newslaundry

Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.

Newslaundry

‘Journalism not a crime’: DIGIPUB slams raid against Kashmir Times

The DIGIPUB News India Foundation has expressed “deep concern” and strongly condemned the reported "raids and escalating harassment” of the Kashmir Times by the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA). “Targeting an independent and credible news organisation in this manner is a direct assault on press freedom,” it…

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Arundhati Roy works among dozens of books banned in Indian-administered Kashmir

Censorship order accuses books of promoting ‘false narrative and secessionism’ in disputed territory

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Teacher, not ‘terrorist’: J&K court orders FIR against Zee News, News18 India for Op Sindoor reports

A court in Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the registration of an FIR against Zee News and News18 India for allegedly broadcasting false and defamatory content during Operation Sindoor.

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‘Few bunkers, poor health infra’: Villages caught in the crossfire

With every spike in India-Pakistan tensions, it’s the population along the Line of Control that suffers most. In the most recent flare-up, at least 16 civilians were killed by Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir, with the highest toll in Poonch district. Several villages in Rajouri and Poonch also came…

The Independent UK

Kashmiris ‘feel unheard’ again as Trump offers to mediate dispute between India and Pakistan

ANALYSIS: People in the conflict-torn Himalayan region tell Maroosha Muzaffar they welcome a ceasefire, but feel frustrated at being sidelined from discussions that directly impact their lives

Newslaundry

Was protocol violated in BSF braveheart’s funeral?

The Bihar government has drawn flak over the funeral of BSF sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz, a 53-year-old paratrooper from Bihar’s Saran district who was killed in action along the RS Pura sector of Jammu and Kashmir on May 10.

The Conversation

Indian airstrikes in Kashmir following tourist attack raises fears of a regional conflict

In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir last month, India has launched “Operation Sindoor,” a series of targeted airstrikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

The Independent UK

India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’ with missile attack on Pakistan

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Political Showdown in J&K Assembly: AAP and BJP MLAs Engage in Heated Scuffle after AAP MLAs comment on Hindus

A heated clash erupted between AAP and BJP MLAs in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after an AAP MLA allegedly made derogatory remarks about Hindus. Read more at Dynamite News.

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