The Latest Breaking News from Jammu

Explained | The proposed reservations for Kashmiri migrants, PoJK refugees in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly

Read about the J&K Reorganisation Amendment Bill which seeks to reserve three seats in the Legislative Assembly for Kashmiri migrants and displaced persons from PoJK.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

IED recovered on national highway in Jammu, defused

An IED suspected to have been planted by terrorists on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was defused by security personnel on the outskirts of Jammu city.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Certain individuals provoking people in Jammu and Kashmir: L-G Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also criticised those who opposed the home for homeless scheme by suggesting outsiders were being settled in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Article 370 is an example of federalism, say counsel

Senior advocates Dushyant Dave and Rajeev Dhavan on Wednesday argued in the Supreme Court that Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was not a “relic” but a “brilliant articulation of statesmanship” by the Indian Constitution’s framers.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Former CM Mehbooba Mufti invokes Lord Ram, says J&K natives still have some faith in SC

The PDP leader said it is for the top court and the Indian citizens to see whether the country will be run according to the Constitution or “as per the divisive agenda of a particular party”.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

NC, CPI(M) flay move to drop title ‘Sher’ from Srinagar convention centre

The National Conference (NC) and CPI(M) criticised the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to drop the title Sher (lion) from the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), now referred to as KICC, in Srinagar. 

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Data | Claims of peace in Jammu and Kashmir, amid continuing terror-related deaths

in Kashmir four years since J&K's special status revoked, data shows high militant deaths & Internet shutdowns. Affidavit filed by Centre claims "unprecedented peace, progress & prosperity" post Article 370 dilution. SATP data shows high militant deaths & Internet shutdowns, Poonch & Rajouri districts recording 50% of all terrorism-related deaths.…

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

L-G office’s communiqué drops the ‘Sher’ from Srinagar’s Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre

Jammu and Kashmir L-G administration drops title ‘Sher’ (lion) from SKICC, renaming it KICC. SKICC was built in 1977, named after Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, a towering figure in J&K politics. Since 2019, his name removed from State Police awards and holiday on his birth anniversary.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Jammu and Kashmir L-G flags off ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Srinagar to showcase ‘changed Kashmir’

A massive ‘Tiranga Yatra’ was organised by the administration of Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha in Srinagar on Sunday. All government departments in Kashmir had issued special instructions to its staff to be part of official functions and display the Tricolour on the occasion of the Independence Day. Officials are…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Glowing tribute: Kashmir's potter Umar prepares 10,000 oil lamps for Independence Day

In a quaint corner of Jammu and Kashmir, where the rich heritage of pottery has been passed down through generations, a ray of unexpected opportunity has dawned on Mohammad Umar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 12, 2023