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J&K Police Arrest Fugitive in Decades-Old Rape Case

J&K Police Arrest Fugitive in Decades-Old Rape Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A man accused in a 1987 rape case was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district after being on the run for nearly 39 years.

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a major narcotics network with interstate and cross-border links, arresting the most-wanted drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar and several associates.

J-K Police Crackdown: Smugglers' Assets Worth Rs 3.5 Cr Seized

J-K Police Crackdown: Smugglers' Assets Worth Rs 3.5 Cr Seized

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized properties worth Rs 3.5 crore belonging to narcotics smugglers in Srinagar as part of an intensified crackdown on drug trafficking.

J-K Cricket Team Celebrates Ranji Trophy Win with Rs 2 Cr Reward

J-K Cricket Team Celebrates Ranji Trophy Win with Rs 2 Cr Reward

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.

J&K Wrestler Hamam Hussain Wins Gold at Khelo India Tribal Games After Years of Struggle

J&K Wrestler Hamam Hussain Wins Gold at Khelo India Tribal Games After Years of Struggle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir wrestler Hamam Hussain overcame years of hardship, including selling milk to support his family, to win a gold medal at the Khelo India Tribal Games.

Deaths reported in crack down on protesters in PoJK

Deaths reported in crack down on protesters in PoJK

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Tensions are escalating in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) following violent clashes between Pakistani security forces and protestors, resulting in civilian deaths and a communications blackout. The situation has drawn international condemnation, with over 50 British Parliament members expressing concern and a former Indian police chief criticising Pakistan's actions.

CM Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash reward for Ranji Trophy champions J&K!

CM Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash reward for Ranji Trophy champions J&K!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.

J&K Police Deploy Canine Unit To Curb Drug Trade In Shopian

J&K Police Deploy Canine Unit To Curb Drug Trade In Shopian

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district have deployed a canine unit to bolster efforts against drug trafficking and trade under the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan'.

Ranji Trophy final: Yawer Hassan delivers when J&K needed him most

Ranji Trophy final: Yawer Hassan delivers when J&K needed him most

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Yawer Hassan said a calm adherence to process and an intent to respond to conditions rather than reputation helped him produce a crucial innings on the opening day of their maiden Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka.

Ranji Trophy Semi-final: Sudip Gharami's century boosts Bengal on Day 1 vs J&K

Ranji Trophy Semi-final: Sudip Gharami's century boosts Bengal on Day 1 vs J&K

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sudip Gharami's second successive hundred guided Bengal to 249 for 5 against Jammu and Kashmir on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final, in Kalyani, on Sunday.

J-K Police Attach Assets Worth Over Rs 1.46 Crore From Drug Peddlers

J-K Police Attach Assets Worth Over Rs 1.46 Crore From Drug Peddlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties worth over Rs 1.46 crore and froze bank accounts of four alleged drug peddlers in Samba district under the NDPS Act.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Army Chief

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Army Chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, currently the Vice Chief of Army, has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff, taking over from Gen Upendra Dwivedi on June 30. He brings nearly four decades of distinguished military experience, having commanded various formations and held key strategic appointments.

Heatwave sweeps North India, UP on alert; relief in J-K, Himachal

Heatwave sweeps North India, UP on alert; relief in J-K, Himachal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Many places across northern states including Delhi recorded above-normal temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius, while the India Meteorological Department warned of heatwave conditions in parts of Uttar Pradesh in the coming days. Jammu and Kashmir saw a dip in temperatures with fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and rainfall in the plains.

Man Missing After Alleged Assault in Ramban, J&K; Investigation Launched

Man Missing After Alleged Assault in Ramban, J&K; Investigation Launched

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old man is missing after allegedly being assaulted in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, sparking outrage and prompting a police investigation.

Interstate LeT Module Busted, Pakistani Terrorist Arrested in J&K

Interstate LeT Module Busted, Pakistani Terrorist Arrested in J&K

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir have dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including a Pakistani terrorist who had been on the run for 16 years. The operation exposed a network spanning multiple states and involving forged documents and identities.

Srinagar Police Seize Properties Of Alleged Drug Traffickers

Srinagar Police Seize Properties Of Alleged Drug Traffickers

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police in Srinagar have seized multiple properties worth approximately Rs 5 crore belonging to individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking and related unlawful activities as part of the 'Nasha Mukt J-K Abhiyan'.

Omar Abdullah's Kashmir Challenge Revives July 2, 1984 Memories

Omar Abdullah's Kashmir Challenge Revives July 2, 1984 Memories

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Omar Abdullah has so far laboured hard to make best of a bad bargain. Even so, the ground reality is anything but reassuring. The Opposition parties, including notably the PDP, appear to be gaining ground, though more by default. Public patience with Omar's government has nearly run out, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

ISI-backed Lashkar handler from J-K nabbed in Delhi; cops trace B'desh links

ISI-backed Lashkar handler from J-K nabbed in Delhi; cops trace B'desh links

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, in Delhi, uncovering a terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI. Lone is accused of running a network involved in pasting anti-national posters and planning terror activities across India.

J-K SIA charges doctors among 10 in white-collar terror module case

J-K SIA charges doctors among 10 in white-collar terror module case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against 10 accused persons in the 'white collar' terror module case involving several doctors from Jammu and Kashmir.

2 Pak nationals, gangster flee J-K juvenile home after firing shots

2 Pak nationals, gangster flee J-K juvenile home after firing shots

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, escaped from a juvenile home in Jammu after allegedly attacking and injuring two police personnel. An investigation is underway to apprehend the escapees.

Uttarakhand STF Uncovers Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrests Two in J&K

Uttarakhand STF Uncovers Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrests Two in J&K

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two members of an inter-state organised gang from Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha Dismisses Two Employees for Alleged Terrorist Links

J&K LG Manoj Sinha Dismisses Two Employees for Alleged Terrorist Links

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated the services of two employees for their alleged links with terror outfits, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K reach 527-6 as bad light stops play

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K reach 527-6 as bad light stops play

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

J&K consolidate to 527/6 as sparks fly post Dogra head-butt

Zojila Tunnel: Historic Breakthrough

Zojila Tunnel: Historic Breakthrough

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, the world's longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at the highest altitude, and its final breakthrough will be a historic milestone in India's infrastructure history.

J&K officials caught red-handed taking bribe in Rajouri

J&K officials caught red-handed taking bribe in Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Two government officials in Jammu and Kashmir were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau after being caught taking a bribe from a local resident.

Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 To Quash POCSO Conviction

Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 To Quash POCSO Conviction

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court, using its extraordinary powers under Article 142, has quashed the conviction of a man sentenced under the POCSO Act. This decision came after the victim, who was a minor at the time of the offence, married the accused upon reaching adulthood. The court emphasised that this ruling is based on the peculiar facts of the case and should not be considered a precedent.

Jammu And Kashmir Achieves 93% Progress In Land Record Digitisation

Jammu And Kashmir Achieves 93% Progress In Land Record Digitisation

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has achieved significant progress in digitising revenue records, reaching 93.39 per cent completion with over 64 lakh records approved across the Union Territory.

J&K Police Nab Four Alleged Drug Dealers in Udhampur

J&K Police Nab Four Alleged Drug Dealers in Udhampur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, have arrested four individuals suspected of drug peddling and seized heroin from them at various locations.

J-K Education Board to Act Against Schools Hiking Fees Arbitrarily

J-K Education Board to Act Against Schools Hiking Fees Arbitrarily

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed the JKBOSE to take strict action against private schools found to be arbitrarily increasing fees and violating established regulations.

J&K Police Nab Five Long-Term Absconders in Poonch

J&K Police Nab Five Long-Term Absconders in Poonch

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have arrested five absconders who had been evading arrest for years in connection with multiple criminal cases.

J&K Police Nab Three Alleged Drug Peddlers in Anantnag

J&K Police Nab Three Alleged Drug Peddlers in Anantnag

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Police in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, have arrested three alleged drug peddlers in two separate incidents, seizing a significant quantity of charas.

NIA Intensifies Red Fort Blast Investigation with J&K Raids

NIA Intensifies Red Fort Blast Investigation with J&K Raids

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir as part of its investigation into the Red Fort car bomb blast case.

NTA, IIT Madras explain Telegram curbs ahead of NEET re-exam

NTA, IIT Madras explain Telegram curbs ahead of NEET re-exam

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) and IIT Madras have justified the temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the re-NEET examination, stating the platform was allegedly used to fabricate evidence of question paper leaks through edited messages with old timestamps, a claim criticised by the Internet Freedom Foundation as a 'disproportionate' response.

Woman Dies After C-Section; Other Women Develop Complications

Woman Dies After C-Section; Other Women Develop Complications

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A 22-year-old woman died after a C-section at a Kota hospital, while other women developed complications. Authorities claim the death was due to heart issues, not infection, and are investigating the cause of the complications.

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud racket, arresting seven individuals in Srinagar. The operation targeted victims in the USA, UK, and Canada, using advanced techniques to steal funds through deceptive online schemes.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Mumbai recovered from a batting collapse to take a 136-run lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

Three Alleged Drug Peddlers Arrested in J&K

Three Alleged Drug Peddlers Arrested in J&K

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three alleged drug peddlers in separate operations, including one who had been evading arrest for over two years. The arrests were made in Udhampur and Rajouri districts, with heroin and poppy straw recovered.

J&K Security Situation Reviewed by Lieutenant Governor

J&K Security Situation Reviewed by Lieutenant Governor

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in a meeting with top security officials following protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

BJP eyeing 2/3rd majority to end reservations: Jairam Ramesh

BJP eyeing 2/3rd majority to end reservations: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has alleged that the BJP's "real and ultimate target" in seeking a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha is to amend the Constitution to end reservation, rather than genuinely implement women's reservation.

J-K plans 9 new tourist spots; sites shut after Pahalgam to reopen by May

J-K plans 9 new tourist spots; sites shut after Pahalgam to reopen by May

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government announces plans to introduce nine new tourist destinations and reopen sites closed after the Pahalgam terror attack, aiming to revive and expand the region's tourism sector.