The Latest Breaking News from Jammu

Altering status quo: On Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood

The Centre’s stand that it is unable to commit itself to a timeline for restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is disappointing

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

J&K police start drive to trace 734 absconders for their involvement in militancy

“Eight absconding terrorists have been arrested in Jammu during a special drive by the State Investigation Agency and the Criminal Investigation Department that have started looking for killers and terrorist associates hiding by blending into the society,” a police official said.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

IAS officer alleges graft in Jal Jeevan Mission scheme in J&K, says he was harassed by L-G

The JJM scheme aims to provide potable drinking water in taps to all rural homes by 2024.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Sonia, Rahul arrive in Kashmir on private visit

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi visit Kashmir; take boat ride on Nigeen Lake. Duo stay at upgraded houseboat, 'The Jewel in Crown'. Interact with locals, esp. children. Visit tourist hotspot Gulmarg on Sunday. Personal, private visit, not political.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Kashmiri lecturer suspended days after pleading against abrogation of Article 370 in SC

“During the period of suspension, the delinquent shall remain attached in the office of Director School Education Jammu,” reads the order.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Jammu and Kashmir: Cordon and Search Operation launched after suspicious movement seen in Poonch

JAMMU: The security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on Saturday after a suspicious movement was seen in the general forest area of Surankote in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023

Means used must be consistent with the ends achieved, CJI on dissolution of Article 370

Mehta said Jammu and Kashmir could not be considered “special” or “unique” merely because it had a Constitution in 1939.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Omar, Mehbooba congratulate ISRO for Chandrayaan-3 success

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the surface of the moon.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

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