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 Two books were withdrawn, publishers blacklisted, and eight education employees suspended.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.
J&K police arrested three publishers on Sunday in connection with two books allegedly glorifying separatists and anti-national elements. The books were supplied to government school libraries before being withdrawn. The probe has widened, with potential for more arrests.
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.
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".
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.
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The third batch of 4,812 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine on Saturday. This follows 12,168 pilgrims visiting the shrine on the opening day. Pilgrims are using both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes amid tight security.
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.
The second batch of 3,865 Amarnath pilgrims departed Jammu for the holy cave shrine on Friday. The J&K administration issued an advisory warning that non-registered pilgrims would not be allowed to proceed, urging advance registration due to limited tatkal slots.
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India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly objected to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at a UN forum, accusing Islamabad of politicizing the platform. Harish stated that Jammu and Kashmir is strictly an internal matter for India.
India has rejected Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling them an attempt to divert attention from Islamabad's internal issues and human rights abuses. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan's claims are fabricated and deserve contempt.
Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a security meeting to enhance counter-insurgency operations and finalize arrangements for the 2026 Amarnath Yatra. Senior officials from Victor Force, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP attended, emphasizing inter-agency coordination for a secure pilgrimage.
A 29-year-old soldier, Abhijit Nandan, was found dead by alleged suicide at an Army camp in Nagrota, Jammu, on Monday. He was taken to a military hospital where he was declared dead. His body was moved for medico-legal formalities, and an investigation is ongoing.
Over 8,500 pilgrims, primarily Kashmiri Pandits, departed Jammu on Saturday for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela. The yatra, heading to five Ragnya Bhagwati shrines across Kashmir, has seen increased registrations attributed to a peaceful atmosphere and enhanced security.
