News for 'Jammu and Kashmir'

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a profiling process of mosques, madrassas, and individuals associated with their management following the exposure of a 'white collar' terror module. The enumeration drive focuses on the finances of these institutions and the backgrounds of their personnel.

J&K Police Crackdown: Drug Peddlers' Assets Seized

J&K Police Crackdown: Drug Peddlers' Assets Seized

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties of two alleged drug peddlers in Udhampur and Reasi districts as part of its ongoing anti-narcotics campaign.

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Indian Army achieved a significant logistics milestone on December 16, 2025, by transporting tanks, artillery guns and dozers into the Kashmir Valley using a special military train.

J&K Police Book 12 Drug Kingpins Under NDPS Act

J&K Police Book 12 Drug Kingpins Under NDPS Act

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked 12 narco kingpins under the NDPS Act in Anantnag district, as part of a sustained crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking.

Alleged Gangster Detained Under Public Safety Act In Samba

Alleged Gangster Detained Under Public Safety Act In Samba

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police detained an alleged gangster, Pritam Singh, under the Public Safety Act in Samba for involvement in unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences.

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.

'Scrap Ranji Trophy If It Doesn't Matter': Vengsarkar Blasts Selectors For Auqib Nabi Snub

'Scrap Ranji Trophy If It Doesn't Matter': Vengsarkar Blasts Selectors For Auqib Nabi Snub

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Cricket legend Dilip Vengsarkar has slammed the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for ignoring Ranji Trophy star Auqib Nabi for the Afghanistan Test, calling the decision 'absurd' and questioning the value of domestic cricket performances.

NIA Seizes Properties Of Accused In CRPF Lethpora Attack

NIA Seizes Properties Of Accused In CRPF Lethpora Attack

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized two houses in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, belonging to an accused in the 2017 CRPF Lethpora attack.

J-K Police Nab Two In Interstate Drug Trafficking Case

J-K Police Nab Two In Interstate Drug Trafficking Case

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, suspected of involvement in an interstate drug trafficking network. The arrests were made in Kulgam district following the recovery of heroin and other incriminating materials.

Drone-dropped arms, intelligence gaps aided Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Drone-dropped arms, intelligence gaps aided Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Cross-border drones successfully dropped arms and ammunition as deep into Kashmir as the Baramulla district without detection, according to a National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet filed in the last year's audacious Pahalgam terror attack case.

Kathua Drug Peddler's Properties Worth Rs 7 Crore Attached

Kathua Drug Peddler's Properties Worth Rs 7 Crore Attached

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, have attached properties worth approximately Rs 7 crore belonging to a detained drug peddler, as part of an intensified campaign against drug trafficking networks.

'Discipline Is the Main Thing': Lotra on J&K's Run to Final

'Discipline Is the Main Thing': Lotra on J&K's Run to Final

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

This is just the beginning, said Sahil Lotra as Auqib Nabi's seventh five-wicket haul and Qamran Iqbal's unbeaten 94 put Jammu & Kashmir on the brink of a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title against Karnataka.

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Jammu & Kashmir extend their commanding lead to 477 runs, now 186/4 after 57 overs.

Four Police Personnel Suspended In POCSO Case Compromise Row

Four Police Personnel Suspended In POCSO Case Compromise Row

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Four police personnel, including a Station House Officer, have been suspended in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly facilitating a compromise in a POCSO case. A departmental inquiry has been ordered by the Samba Senior Superintendent of Police.

India's 10-Year Plan To Become A Sporting Powerhouse

India's 10-Year Plan To Become A Sporting Powerhouse

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasised the importance of executing the country's 10-year roadmap to become a global sporting powerhouse during the Chintan Shivir held in Srinagar. The event saw participation from state sports ministers and eminent sports personalities, focusing on active implementation and grassroots development.

10 Famous Maa Temples

10 Famous Maa Temples

Rediff.com11 May 2026

We journey to 10 famous Maa temples, each devoted to a different form of Devi or the female force...

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'Kashmir needs to be divided and we need the land of Panun Kashmir in Kashmir.'

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.

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police have dismantled an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module, arresting five individuals, including a fugitive who had been on the run for 16 years. The operation involved multiple agencies and uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to terrorists.

History made! J&K lift fiirst-ever BCCI title

History made! J&K lift fiirst-ever BCCI title

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Under-16 team clinched the Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group title

J&K High Court Orders Release Of AAP Leader Mehraj Malik

J&K High Court Orders Release Of AAP Leader Mehraj Malik

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Aam Aadmi Party legislator Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act.

How Kulgam Police Busted Interstate Narcotics Network

How Kulgam Police Busted Interstate Narcotics Network

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Kulgam Police dismantled an interstate narcotics network, seizing illegally obtained assets worth Rs 92.73 lakhs linked to the accused in Jammu.

Srinagar Police Seize Drug Peddlers' Assets Worth Over Rs 2 Crore

Srinagar Police Seize Drug Peddlers' Assets Worth Over Rs 2 Crore

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Srinagar have attached immovable properties worth over Rs 2 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan'. The attached properties include residential houses in Chanapora and Qamarwari, acquired through proceeds from drug trafficking.

Assam to host Santosh Trophy final round

Assam to host Santosh Trophy final round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The winners of each group will join hosts Assam, last season's champions West Bengal and runners-up Kerala in the 12-team Final Round that will be hosted in Dhakuakhana and Dhemaji.

Centre notifies Women's Reservation Act for J-K, other UTs

Centre notifies Women's Reservation Act for J-K, other UTs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Centre has notified the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act 2023, providing a 33 per cent quota for women in legislatures, Jammu and Kashmir, and Union Territories, with the provisions set to come into force on April 17, 2026.

J&K Police Arrest Three for Spreading Misinformation Online

J&K Police Arrest Three for Spreading Misinformation Online

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three individuals for allegedly spreading misinformation and rumours on social media platforms with the intention of disrupting public peace and order.

After dry June, IMD predicts below-normal rainfall in July

After dry June, IMD predicts below-normal rainfall in July

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

The monthly average rainfall over India is expected to be below normal during July, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday in its monthly forecast.

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.

Indian Skiers Arif Khan, Stanzin Lundup Get First IOC $10K Olympian Grant

Indian Skiers Arif Khan, Stanzin Lundup Get First IOC $10K Olympian Grant

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Skiers Arif Mohammad Khan and Stanzin Lundup will be the first Indian beneficiaries of the International Olympic Committee's US$ 10,000 grant for Olympians.

Over 3,000 J&K Schools Report Low Enrolment Since 2022

Over 3,000 J&K Schools Report Low Enrolment Since 2022

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government reports that over 3,000 schools have experienced low or zero enrolment since 2022, prompting school closures and mergers. The report details the financial implications and district-wise breakdown of the affected schools.

India will never bow to terror: PM on Pahalgam attack anniversary

India will never bow to terror: PM on Pahalgam attack anniversary

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted India's unwavering stance against terrorism on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, vowing that the country will never bow to terror and that the designs of terrorists will never succeed.

Omar resumes Darbar Move after 4 yrs, gets grand welcome in Jammu

Omar resumes Darbar Move after 4 yrs, gets grand welcome in Jammu

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday left his official residence on foot for his office at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu, marking the resumption of the biannual 'Darbar Move' after a gap of four years.

From US to China to Lashkar: NIA traces GoPro camera trail in Pahalgam probe

From US to China to Lashkar: NIA traces GoPro camera trail in Pahalgam probe

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Indian investigators are tracing the supply chain of a US-manufactured GoPro camera found with Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, revealing a potential external logistics network supporting terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir.

Police Seize Property Of Alleged Drug Peddler In Shopian

Police Seize Property Of Alleged Drug Peddler In Shopian

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir have attached property worth Rs 10 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler as part of a crackdown on narcotics-related activities.

The Row Over Kashmir's Martyrs' Day

The Row Over Kashmir's Martyrs' Day

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Visuals of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah scaling the gate of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard and jostling with securitymen deployed there have gone viral.

Murmu sworn-in as first L-G of Jammu-Kashmir

Murmu sworn-in as first L-G of Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The warrant of appointment of Murmu, a 1985 batch IAS officer from Gujarat, was read out by Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam.

J-K ACB Exposes Massive Land Irregularities, Files FIRs

J-K ACB Exposes Massive Land Irregularities, Files FIRs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has uncovered significant land-related irregularities, leading to the registration of 24 FIRs against revenue officials, land grabbers, and others involved in the fraudulent acquisition of prime custodian land parcels.

Hizbul Mujahideen Linked Offender's Property Attached In Baramulla

Hizbul Mujahideen Linked Offender's Property Attached In Baramulla

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Authorities in Baramulla district have attached the property of Rasid-ud-Din Qureshi, a proclaimed offender linked to Hizbul Mujahideen who is currently operating from Pakistan. The attached property is a piece of land measuring two kanals in Lashdaej Nadihal.

Manipur's Lamabam given out for hitting ball twice in Ranji Trophy!

Manipur's Lamabam given out for hitting ball twice in Ranji Trophy!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Manipur's Lamabam Singh fell victim to one of cricket's most unusual dismissals when he was given out for hitting the ball twice during a Ranji Trophy plate league match against Meghalaya in Surat.

Why Army chief wants to open a cafe

Why Army chief wants to open a cafe

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi shared his vision for a cafe named 'Ahista Zindagi' in Madhya Pradesh, designed as a retreat for reflection and conversation in today's fast-paced world, during an interaction with youths in Delhi.