News for 'Jammu'

Pilgrims Throng Jammu For Amarnath Yatra

Pilgrims Throng Jammu For Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Registration begins ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting on July 3.

Crackdown On Drug Trade: Jammu Demolishes Peddlers' Houses

Crackdown On Drug Trade: Jammu Demolishes Peddlers' Houses

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Authorities in Jammu demolished two residential houses belonging to alleged drug peddlers as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics trafficking and illegal assets. This action follows legal procedures and targets individuals involved in multiple drug-related cases, aiming to disrupt criminal networks and combat the drug menace.

Inquest Launched After BSF ASI Dies By Suicide In Jammu

Inquest Launched After BSF ASI Dies By Suicide In Jammu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

An Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF), ASI Lal Singh, allegedly committed suicide using his service rifle at a camp in Paloura, Jammu. Officials have initiated an inquest to determine the circumstances and motive behind the incident. Singh had recently rejoined his unit after a month-long leave.

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's House In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's House In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Authorities in Jammu demolished the house of alleged drug peddler Falla Gujjar as part of an ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking and illegal assets. This action follows due legal procedures and is part of a broader campaign to curb the drug menace and disrupt criminal networks in the region.

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's Properties

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's Properties

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Authorities in Jammu demolished properties worth approximately Rs 4 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics.

'I was at the airport': Nabi recalls India call-up moment

'I was at the airport': Nabi recalls India call-up moment

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi and Madhya Pradesh's Saransh Jain, both uncapped players, have been drafted into the Indian Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka, replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah.

Two Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested In Jammu

Two Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested In Jammu

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Two suspected drug peddlers were arrested in separate incidents in Jammu district, with poppy straw and a heroin-like substance recovered from their possession.

Jammu And Kashmir Police Arrest 202 In Anti-Drug Drive

Jammu And Kashmir Police Arrest 202 In Anti-Drug Drive

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered 176 cases and arrested 202 individuals in the first 50 days of their anti-drug trafficking campaign. The operation has resulted in significant seizures of heroin, poppy straw, ganja, and opium, along with the freezing of assets and demolition of properties linked to drug-related activities.

Police, Suspected Criminals Exchange Fire In Jammu

Police, Suspected Criminals Exchange Fire In Jammu

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A gunfight erupted between police and suspected criminals in Jammu during an operation, causing panic as the suspects allegedly tried to escape by opening fire.

J-K court orders probe into Rs 500-cr Vaishno Devi 'fake silver' scam

J-K court orders probe into Rs 500-cr Vaishno Devi 'fake silver' scam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

A court in Jammu has ordered a detailed inquiry into an alleged Rs 500 crore 'fake silver' matter at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The Chief Judicial Magistrate directed authorities to preserve evidence following an application by advocate Deepak Sharma, who alleged adulteration and pilferage of silver offerings.

I-Day 2026: 1,057 jawans get Gallantry, Service medals; CRPF tops with 86

I-Day 2026: 1,057 jawans get Gallantry, Service medals; CRPF tops with 86

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Centre has announced the awarding of 1057 Gallantry and Service Medals to personnel from Police, Fire Service, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services on Independence Day, recognising their exceptional bravery and distinguished service.

Mehbooba holds national flag upside down during sit-in; legal action likely

Mehbooba holds national flag upside down during sit-in; legal action likely

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is facing potential legal action after she was seen holding the national flag upside down during a protest in Srinagar. The protest was against the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A. Officials are considering action for violating the Flag Code of India.

India's Top Golfers Vie For Rs 1 Crore Prize At J&K Open

India's Top Golfers Vie For Rs 1 Crore Prize At J&K Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

The fifth edition of the J&K Open golf tournament, featuring a doubled prize purse of Rs 1 crore, is set to begin at the Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar. Defending champion Shaurya Bhattacharya will compete against top Indian professionals and international players, with the event also aiming to boost golf tourism in the region.

Arshdeep, 6 J&K stars picked for North Zone in Duleep Trophy

Arshdeep, 6 J&K stars picked for North Zone in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh has been named in the North Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Jammu and Kashmir's Kanhaiya Wadhawan appointed captain. The 15-member squad also includes six players from the Ranji Trophy-winning Jammu and Kashmir side and other promising talents.

Srinagar's Royal Springs Golf Course: World's Most Beautiful Golf Course

Srinagar's Royal Springs Golf Course: World's Most Beautiful Golf Course

Rediff.com7 days ago

Amrit Mathur, Commissioner of PGTI's 72 The League, lauded the Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar as the world's most stunning and spectacular.

Farooq Abdullah Sings Lata Mangeshkar Classic At Golf Tournament

Farooq Abdullah Sings Lata Mangeshkar Classic At Golf Tournament

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah surprised attendees at the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) tournament in Srinagar by spontaneously singing the iconic Lata Mangeshkar song "Lag ja gale". His impromptu performance drew significant applause. Later, Abdullah addressed the audience, commending golfers and urging youth to work hard and avoid alcohol to achieve sporting excellence. He also mentioned government support for improving the Royal Springs Golf Course.

Jammu And Kashmir Police Bust Online Drug Supply Network, Seize 2,000 Pregabalin Capsules

Jammu And Kashmir Police Bust Online Drug Supply Network, Seize 2,000 Pregabalin Capsules

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, have busted an online drug supply network, seizing 2,000 pregabalin capsules. A suspect, Sarmad Ali Khan, was apprehended, and further investigation is underway to dismantle the syndicate.

J&K pacer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up; replaces Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests

J&K pacer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up; replaces Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team after he was named as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement for the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka.

Auqib Nabi's Historic Test Call-Up Brings Joy to Kashmir

Auqib Nabi's Historic Test Call-Up Brings Joy to Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Baramulla-born fast bowler Auqib Nabi has been selected for the Indian Test squad to play against Sri Lanka, replacing an injured Jasprit Bumrah. This marks a historic moment as Nabi becomes the first player from the Kashmir Valley to join India's Test team, following impressive performances in the Ranji Trophy.

Jammu Municipal Corporation Deploys AI And Cold Emulsion Machines For Smart Road Maintenance

Jammu Municipal Corporation Deploys AI And Cold Emulsion Machines For Smart Road Maintenance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched an integrated system combining AI-based road monitoring with cold emulsion pothole patching machines. This initiative aims to ensure timely and scientific repair of damaged roads across the city, leveraging modern technology to identify and fix defects efficiently, especially before the monsoon season. The AI system also detects other civic issues, promoting smart urban governance.

Forest Guard Nabbed In Jammu And Kashmir Bribery Case

Forest Guard Nabbed In Jammu And Kashmir Bribery Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A forest guard in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.

3 sisters take tricolour to India's 'silent village' in J-K

3 sisters take tricolour to India's 'silent village' in J-K

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Three mute sisters from Dhadkai, known as India's 'Silent Village', refused to eat until their father provided fabric for them to stitch tricolours, which they then distributed to over 150 homes, bringing the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign to their remote Jammu and Kashmir village.

J-K: 2 migrant labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack

J-K: 2 migrant labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday evening. The victims, identified as Deepak Ratray and Bopinder, both in their twenties, succumbed to their injuries.

Suspected Pakistani Drone With 'Made In China' Markings Found Near LoC

Suspected Pakistani Drone With 'Made In China' Markings Found Near LoC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Security forces in Jammu recovered a suspected drone near the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector. The drone, believed to be from Pakistan, bore 'Made in China' markings, prompting a search operation and investigation.

J&K Government To Make PGTI Golf Tournament An Annual Event

J&K Government To Make PGTI Golf Tournament An Annual Event

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Jammu and Kashmir government announced that the PGTI golf tournament, J&K Open, will become an annual event, with plans to establish a world-class golf academy and position the union territory as India's golfing capital.

Jammu Police Review Security Measures, Anti-Drug Operations

Jammu Police Review Security Measures, Anti-Drug Operations

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario and review the effectiveness of intelligence-gathering mechanisms across the district.

Two Women Held With Opium In Jammu

Two Women Held With Opium In Jammu

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Police in Jammu arrested two women from Rajasthan after recovering approximately 1 kg of opium from their possession during a patrol operation.

Security Forces Nab Terrorist Associate In Jammu And Kashmir

Security Forces Nab Terrorist Associate In Jammu And Kashmir

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Security forces have arrested a terrorist associate in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, recovering hand grenades during the operation.

J-K on high alert after spotting Pak drone, terrorists; search launched

J-K on high alert after spotting Pak drone, terrorists; search launched

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched extensive search operations in Kathua and Poonch districts following the sighting of a Pakistani drone near the International Border and inputs about suspected terrorist movement. An old mortar shell was also recovered in Kathua.

Should Sarfaraz Khan Make India's Playing XI at Galle?

Should Sarfaraz Khan Make India's Playing XI at Galle?

Rediff.com14 hours ago

As India prepares for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15, the team management faces critical decisions regarding their playing XI to bolster their World Test Championship 2027 final aspirations.

Terrorists target non-local labourers in J-K; 1 killed, another hurt

Terrorists target non-local labourers in J-K; 1 killed, another hurt

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

A labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another injured in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident involved assailants targeting non-local workers, highlighting a recurring pattern of violence in the region.

Missing Girl Found Murdered In Jammu And Kashmir's Budgam

Missing Girl Found Murdered In Jammu And Kashmir's Budgam

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A 12-year-old girl, reported missing in Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, was found murdered near her home, prompting a police investigation and widespread condemnation.

How Auqib Nabi Made It To Team India

How Auqib Nabi Made It To Team India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Auqib Nabi proved unstoppable with the ball last season -- picking up 60 wickets in 10 matches at an incredible average of 12.56 last season to help J&K script history by winning its first Ranji Trophy title.

India invokes Gen Z in statement condemning PoK elections

India invokes Gen Z in statement condemning PoK elections

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

India has strongly criticised the local body elections in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK), labelling them as a facade to conceal Pakistan's illegal occupation and severe human rights violations in the region. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's stance that all of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, including PoK, are integral parts of India. He also dismissed Pakistan's claims to a shared cultural legacy, citing its history of promoting terrorism and fundamentalism.

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Auqib Nabi, a right-arm pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first cricketer from the region to be named in India's Test squad, earning a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after a remarkable domestic season.

Security Forces Recover Suspected Narcotics Dropped By Drone In Jammu

Security Forces Recover Suspected Narcotics Dropped By Drone In Jammu

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Security forces in Jammu recovered a packet of suspected narcotics, believed to have been dropped by a drone, in the border area of Bishnah. The packet was discovered by a local farmer and is suspected to contain heroin.

'There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only PoK': India rebukes NYT headline

'There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only PoK': India rebukes NYT headline

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The Indian Embassy in the US strongly refuted a New York Times headline referring to "Pakistani Kashmir," asserting that there is only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. The embassy highlighted Pakistan's illegal occupation and exploitation of these territories, linking it to ongoing protests in PoK.

Drone Suspected In Heroin Smuggling Attempt Near Jammu Border

Drone Suspected In Heroin Smuggling Attempt Near Jammu Border

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Jammu seized approximately 3 kilograms of heroin suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the International Border. The recovery followed a week-long surveillance operation based on intelligence inputs about cross-border narcotics smuggling.

'Pakistan Is Facing The Wrath Of Its Own Creation In PoK'

'Pakistan Is Facing The Wrath Of Its Own Creation In PoK'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

'The anger among the PoK public is unlikely to subside against Pakistani State in the near future.'

Caste, Covid jab: What citizens have to answer in Census 2027

Caste, Covid jab: What citizens have to answer in Census 2027

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Centre has notified 40 questions for the upcoming Census 2027, including caste and place of Covid vaccination, marking the first time caste details will be collected as part of the decadal exercise. The population enumeration will be a fully digital process, with an option for self-enumeration.