A Jammu and Kashmir consumer commission ruled that J&K Bank and PNB MetLife India Insurance cannot deny loan-linked insurance benefits by reversing the premium after a borrower's death. The bank and insurer were ordered to pay the insured amount, compensation, and legal costs to the deceased's family.
Torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu division, J&K, killing 28 people, with Poonch accounting for 23 deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the Chief Minister announced ex gratia for victims' families amidst continued heavy rain warnings.
Torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least 12 people and leaving seven missing. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities have warned of continued heavy rains, suspending religious yatras.
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested three publishers for books with 'inappropriate' content glorifying separatists. Two books were withdrawn, publishers blacklisted, and eight education employees suspended.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah criticized the Centre's delay in restoring statehood, questioning if he should approach Donald Trump after BJP politicians dismissed protests. NC plans a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
Akash Dhar, a 29-year-old Kashmiri Pandit migrant, opened 'Taste and Treats' restaurant in Langate, Kupwara. Despite his visual impairment, Dhar has received an overwhelming response from the local community, with his landlord waiving rent and customers flocking to the eatery.
Omar Abdullah criticizes BJP for unfulfilled promises on Jammu and Kashmir statehood, accusing them of "backdoor" politics and exploiting divisions to gain power. He asserts statehood restoration is a commitment, not a favor, and challenges BJP candidates to deny their election promises.
J&K govt and University of Kashmir are reviewing books to remove 'controversial' or 'anti-national' material. This follows a row over books describing the region as 'India-occupied Kashmir' and calling Maqbool Bhat 'Shaheed'. Critics call the move 'deeply troubling' and 'unhistory'.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has invited leaders from various political parties, including the BJP, Hurriyat, Congress, and INDIA bloc, to a protest on July 20 in New Delhi. The demonstration aims to demand the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was detrimental to the region and backed India's suspension of the pact. He criticized the treaty for limiting J&K's control over its rivers and contributing to the power crisis.
Torrential rainfall caused flash floods and mudslides in Thathri town, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, early Tuesday. The event damaged residential structures, roads, and the Doda-Kishtwar highway, with several houses buried under debris. No injuries were reported, and restoration efforts are underway.
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court rejected a Congress worker's plea to move his cheque bounce case trial from Srinagar to Jammu. The court cited the near elimination of terrorism in the Valley as a reason for rejecting the plea, deeming the petitioner's fear of threat "improbable".
The National Conference (NC) is mobilizing support for its July 20 protest in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Party president Farooq Abdullah and chief minister Omar Abdullah met with civil society groups, who passed a resolution urging the Union government to act without delay.
A new Bollywood film trailer featuring an actor playing an Indian security official has reopened wounds for victims of pellet guns in Indian-administered Kashmir. The film's portrayal of pellet guns as causing 'limited damage' has drawn criticism from victims and analysts.
India lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a former Bangladesh diplomat, Tariq A Karim, displayed a map depicting Kashmir as part of Pakistan. Indian diplomat Pooja Kumari Jha objected to the map, stating Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. Karim clarified the map was for representational purposes.
The National Conference (NC) will protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 to demand the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. The party will hold rallies in Srinagar and Jammu prior to the protest.
Indian Army forces busted a militant hideout in Kupwara's Keran sector, recovering five AK rifles, a hand grenade, and a large cache of ammunition based on specific intelligence.
Thousands are protesting in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) following a call by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for fundamental rights and the release of arrested leaders. Reports of unprovoked firing on civilians have surfaced, intensifying the civil uprising.
The Indian Army conducted a mock drill in J&K's Poonch district to enhance operational preparedness and civilian safety during emergencies. The exercise simulated a terror attack, testing evacuation and coordination among security agencies, civil administration, and residents.
Commemorating Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, this article highlights his legacy of nationalism, sacrifice, and commitment to India's unity. It details his contributions as an educationist, politician, and minister, emphasizing his role in forming the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and his advocacy for India's self-reliance and cultural roots.
A large anti-terror search operation has been initiated in the Meemandar area of Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, following intelligence reports of terrorist presence. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting systematic searches.
Nearly 60 Indian signatories, including former J&K CMs Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have urged India and Pakistan to resume dialogue for peace and cooperation. The BJP criticized them for echoing Pakistan's narrative and ignoring terrorism victims.
Kashmir faces a severe mutton shortage, disrupting wedding season, as traders blame an 'illegal' 4% levy by Punjab on livestock transit. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged Punjab's Bhagwant Mann to intervene, citing financial losses and hardship for traders and consumers.
J&K Police's State Investigation Agency filed a 737-page chargesheet naming Yasin Malik and four associates for the 1990 abduction, torture, and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat. The case, reopened six months before 2024 assembly elections, cites "fear and intimidation" for the 36-year delay.
