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'Didn't anyone from Jammu deserve to be the LG?' asks Mehbooba Mufti

People's Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party for not appointing someone from Jammu as the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory

J-K Police arrest two LeT terrorists under PSA from Bandipora district

The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two terrorists affiliated with the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in North Kashmir's Bandipora district on Sunday

J-K Police conducts searches in 2 places in Srinagar in terror-related case

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday carried out searches at two places in the city on Saturday in connection with terror cases. The raids were carried out ''to dismantle and disturb the nexus between terrorists and their associates'', a police official said. The SIU in its continuous investigation in different ULPA cases, after Pampore and Kulgam, conducted searches in the suspected houses at Sheeraz Colony Ganie Near Ration Ghat Soura and Shalbaf Mohalla New Colony Jinab Sahab Anchar Soura, the official said. The raids were conducted with the help of the administration and the police station concerned after getting proper search warrants from competent courts, he added. "'During the course of the raids by the SIU, various incriminating materials were recovered and are being investigated. "These raids will continue in the future also, for the logical conclusion of all UL(P) A cases,"' the official said.

Investment projects worth Rs 10,000 crore under execution in J-K

Investment projects worth Rs 10,000 crore are under execution in Jammu and Kashmir and proposals worth Rs 50,000 crore are being processed

J-K: Z-Morh tunnel on Srinagar-Leh highway to open for traffic by Nov 15

The 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh highway will be thrown open for traffic by November 15, an official spokesperson said on Friday. He said Divisional Commissioner for Kashmir P K Pole gave directions in this connection to the officials concerned during a high-level meeting at Sonamarg, which was held to review preparedness for keeping the popular tourist destination open during the winters. Discussions were held in order to ensure that necessary facilities such as water, electricity and snow clearance were in place for the convenience of tourists. During his visit, Pole also inspected the work on the Z-Morh tunnel which when operational will provide connectivity round the year, the spokesperson said. He directed the executive director, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (projects) to ensure all necessary works pertaining to the tunnel are completed by the second week of November so that it can be opened for

Sabka Vikas, Sabka Kalyan, says Amit Shah to J-K people during 3-day visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah wound up his 3-day Jammu and Kashmir visit with a clear message that the government stands for "Sab Ka Vikas, Sab Ka Kalyan" irrespective of caste, colour or religion

I have a clear intention that I don't want to talk to Pak: Amit Shah in J-K

Rejecting any dialogue with Pakistan on Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that his government was more interested in talking to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and assured them that assembly polls will be held with "full transparency". At his first public rally in the Valley after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, Shah, in his 27-minute speech at Showkat Ali stadium in Baramulla district, trained his guns at leaders from opposition parties NC, PDP and Congress with frequent references to the "three families", "Mufti and company" and "Abdullah and sons". The Home Minister blamed Abdullahs (National Conference), Muftis (PDP) and Nehru-Gandhi (Congress) for the "lack of development" in Jammu and Kashmir as they ruled the erstwhile state for most of the years since the country's independence. "Those people who ruled here for 70 years advise me to talk to Pakistan. I have a clear intention that I don't want to talk to Pakistan, but I want to talk to

Shah reviews J-K security, calls for dismantling terror ecosystem

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the terror ecosystem comprising elements that aid, abet and sustain the terrorist-separatist campaign in Jammu and Kashmir needs to be completely dismantled. He was speaking at a review meeting on the security situation in the Union territory. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, senior officials of the Centre, and officers of the Army, CAPF, J-K Police and the Jammu and Kashmir government attended it. The minister asked the security forces and the police to pro-actively conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations in order to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a prosperous and peaceful Jammu and Kashmir. "The terror eco-system comprising elements that aid, abet and sustain the terrorist-separatist campaign to the detriment of the well-being of the common man requires to be completely dismantled," Shah said. He appreciated the efforts of the security agencies and the UT administration for keeping the streets free from ...

Put under house arrest to prevent visit to Pattan: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday claimed that she has been placed under house arrest to prevent her from visiting north Kashmir's Pattan town. "While HM (Home Minister) is going around Kashmir beating drums of normalcy, I am under house arrest for simply wanting to visit Pattan for a worker's wedding," she tweeted. "If an ex CM's fundamental rights can be suspended so easily, one can't even imagine the plight of a commoner," she added. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a public rally in Baramulla town later today.

3 JeM terrorists neutralised in Jammu-Kashmir's Shopian encounter

Security forces neutralised three local terrorists linked with the proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in an encounter in the Drach area of Shopian, said the police on Wednesday morning.The encounter between security forces and terrorists had broken out last evening.Another encounter broke out early this morning in the Moolu area of Shopian, which according to ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar is in progress."Three local #terrorists linked with proscribed terror outfit JeM killed in #encounter at Drach #Shopian. Second encounter at Moolu is in progress. Further details shall follow," tweeted Kashmir Zone Police.Two killed terrorists were identified as Hanan Bin Yaqoob and Jamshed, who, according to the police were involved in the recent killing of special police officer Javed Dar in Pulwama."Killed #terrorists Hanan Bin Yaqoob & Jamshed were involved in recent #killing of SPO Javed Dar on October 2 at Pinglana in #Pulwama & an outside labourer from West Bengal on ...

Govt declares 10 including Hizbul commanders 'terrorists' under UAPA

The Union Home Ministry declared a total of 10 individuals including commanders of Hizbul Mujahideen and other terrorist outfits involved in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir "terrorists" under UAPA

Gujjars, Bakerwals, Pahadis in Jammu & Kashmir to get quota benefits

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the Gujjar, Bakerwal and Pahari communities in Jammu and Kashmir will get reservation benefits in accordance with the recommendations of the Justice Sharma Commission which examined the issue of quota. He said this while addressing a rally organised in this town, situated at the foothills of the Pir Panjal mountain range along the Indo-Pak border. Shah also said there will be no decline in ST quota of Gujjars and Bakerwals and Paharis and everyone will get their share. He said the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 has paved the way for providing reservation benefits to the deprived sections of the society in Jammu and Kashmir. "The Justice Sharma Commission has recommended that Paharis, Bakerwal and Gujjars should be included for ST quota benefits. These recommendations have been received and soon after completion of legal procedure, Gujjars, Bakerwals and Paharis will get the reservation benefits," he said. The home minister

'I hate my life': J-K cop murder case accused wrote in personal diary

From "I hate my life" and "Dear death I am waiting for you" to Bollywood songs about sadness and the final farewell, the recent diary entries of a man who allegedly killed Jammu and Kashmir Director General (Prisons) Hemant K Lohia reveal he was "under depression". Yasir Lohar, the 23-year-old domestic help, was arrested following a major manhunt through the night. It seemed, according to police, the school dropout was fed up with life. In Hindi and broken English, he has also written in his diary one-line sentences like: "I want Restart My life", "Zindagi to bas taklif deti hai, sukoon to maut hi deti hai (life only hurts, death brigs peace), and "everyday starts with expectation but ends with bad experience". Lohar has also scribbled in his diary a popular Bollywood song from movie Ashiqui 2 -- "Bhula dena mujhe, hai alvida tujhe" -- in which the lyrics talks about separation and goodbyes. He wrote he was "99 percent sad" in his life but wore a "fake smile 100 percent". "I am 10

Gujjar, Bakarwal, Pahari communities to get reservations soon: Shah in J-K

Cheers and slogans echoed as Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public gathering here on Tuesday and said that Gujjar, Bakarwal and Pahari communities will be soon given reservations

Domestic help arrested for murder of J-K DG-Prisons Hemant K Lohia

A 23-year-old working as a domestic help was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly killing Jammu and Kashmir Director General (Prisons) Hemant K Lohia, police said

Shah announces reservation for Pahadi community under ST category in J-K

The reservation quota for the Pahadi community "will not affect the reservation for Gujjar and Bakerwal community under the Scheduled Tribes category," Amit Shah said

J-K DG Prisons HK Lohia found dead at residence; police suspect murder

Director General of Prisons HK Lohia was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a house in the Udaywala area of Jammu on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, said the police

Amit Shah, Jitendra Singh arrives in Jammu on three-day visit to J&K

BJP sources said the home minister is likely to announce reservations for the Pahari community of J&K as STs

Cop killed, CRPF personnel injured in militant attack in J-K's Pulwama

A policeman was killed and a CRPF personnel injured when militants attacked a security forces team in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. The attack took place in Pinglana area of the south Kashmir district. "Terrorists fired upon a joint Naka party of CRPF & Police at Pinglana, Pulwama. In this terror attack, 01 Police personnel got martyred & 01 CRPF personnel got injured," Kashmir Zone Police said in a tweet. The police said reinforcements had been sent and the area was being cordoned off.

Shah to visit J-K on Tuesday; security review, public meetings on agenda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the security situation, attend public meetings and lay foundations of various development projects during his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.Shah's trip to J-K is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 4.The Home Minister will start his journey at around 10 am by offering prayers at Vaishno Devi temple on October 4.He will later address a public meeting at Rajouri around one-and-half hours after visiting the Vaishno Devi temple.The Minister will further launch development projects and also lay foundation stones for various projects at Convention Centre in Jammu.On the second day of his visit on Wednesday (October 5), Shah will review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir at a meeting that is slated to be held at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar.Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, top officials of the Army, paramilitary forces, state police and civil administration will take part in this high-level meeting expected to begin at