Jammu And Kashmir

JKBOSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2026 for Winter Zone out on official portal

JKBOSE has released the board exams Winter Zone Date Sheet 2026 for the Annual regular exams. The Class 10 exams will begin on Oct 19, 2026, while the Class 12 exams from Oct 21

Two JeM terrorists killed, one suspect detained in J&K's Udhampur

Two terrorists suspected to be affiliated to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an ongoing operation in a remote high-altitude forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said on Thursday. The joint operation by the Army, police and CRPF was going on in the Brattal Sohan and Khubban areas of Majalta despite incessant rain, they said. Army confirmed the killing of two terrorists in the operation. "In a joint intelligence-based operation during the intervening night of September 16-17, confirmed inputs indicated the presence of terrorists in the general area of Brattal, Udhampur. "Despite hostile weather, difficult terrain and poor visibility, troops of White Knight Corps, Police and CRPF launched a targeted counter-terrorism operation, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists. "The operation is still in progress, with search and surveillance continuing in the area. Security forces remain deployed to track and neutralise any remaining .

Explained: What is Article 371(K) and what could it mean for Ladakh?

The Centre and Ladakh representatives have made progress on a proposed new political framework, with key questions on powers, safeguards and the role of local bodies still under discussion

UN-backed world map must show J-K, Ladakh as per India's official map: MEA

India on Sunday said a UN-initiated proposed world map must depict Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in accordance with the country's official map, and any "inaccurate" or "misleading" representation will be unacceptable. New Delhi's assertion came two days after it voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution aimed at correcting the world map to promote a more accurate representation of continental landmasses. The resolution titled "Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of the World's Regions, Particularly Africa" was adopted on September 4. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India highlighted that the resolution does not constitute endorsement of any specific map, projection or depiction of national boundaries. "India voted in favour of the resolution and also made an explanation of vote stressing on the underlying principle of promoting equal - area cartographic ...

Explained: Why are MBBS, BDS interns on an indefinite strike in J&K

J-K medical interns staged dharnas in Jammu, saying their ₹12,300 monthly stipend has remained unchanged for nearly seven years despite inflation and the workload they shoulder

J&K MBBS, BDS interns begin indefinite strike, seek stipend hike to ₹30K

MBBS and BDS interns across medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir went on an indefinite strike over low stipend and staged dharnas in Jammu, seeking an increase in their monthly stipend from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. The protesting interns said their stipend had remained unchanged for nearly seven years despite repeated representations and protests, while the cost of living and stipends offered to interns in several other states had increased substantially. Dr Shahnawaz, a protesting intern, said MBBS and BDS interns across J-K had joined the strike over the long-pending demand. "Our stipend has remained at around Rs 12,300 for seven years. In several other states, interns are getting between Rs 25,000 and Rs 45,000. We are performing the same duties, including 24-hour and night shifts and rural postings, but are being paid only around Rs 400 a day," he said. He claimed their stipend was Rs 12,300, whereas in several states it ranged from Rs 30,000 to Rs 45,000 or more.

US to reconsider travel advisory for J&K: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

The United States will reconsider the advisories on travel to Jammu and Kashmir as the central government and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have taken steps to make it a safer place, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Wednesday. Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India and an incredibly beautiful place, the US envoy said at a joint media briefing with Abdullah. Gor reached Srinagar earlier in the day on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. "The United States puts out travel warnings and every so often, we re-evaluate those travel warnings. I cannot make any big announcements here today, but it is something we are going to look at. "New Delhi, the chief minister here, the government here, we believe have made some incredible steps to keeping this area safer and making it more safe," Gor said at a joint media briefing with Abdullah. "So, we will be looking at if the travel warning that is imposed and recommended by the United States is something that should

Census 2027 population count begins in J&K, Ladakh: Here's what we know

Self-enumeration to run till August 31, followed by door-to-door population count in September; exercise brought forward to cover remote areas before winter

People in PoK would have wanted to join India if Art 370 had stayed: Omar

Asserting that the historic decision taken by National Conference leaders 80 years ago to accede to India was the "right decision," Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday renewed his pitch for the restoration of special status and statehood to the region, terming it essential for upholding the nation's federal structure. Addressing the main Independence Day function at the Bakshi Stadium here, Abdullah maintained that if Jammu and Kashmir's special position under Article 370 had not been revoked in 2019, the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would today be protesting to reunite with Jammu and Kashmir. Paying tributes to National Conference founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah and local volunteers who resisted invaders from across the border in 1947, the chief minister said thousands sacrificed their lives to safeguard the territory before the Indian Army arrived. "When I see the situation across the border and the Line of Control, I realise that our ancestors

Karnataka, J&K lead govt plan for 19 additional national waterways

Five waterways have been identified in Karnataka and three in Jammu & Kashmir as the government seeks to expand environmentally sustainable cargo and passenger transport

J-K terror attack: Search on for attackers; ex gratia for deceased's kin

Security forces on Saturday intensified search operations to track down the assailants who killed two migrant labourers in Kulgam district a day ago, even as the ruling National Conference and opposition People's Democratic Party called for a thorough probe into the incident. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security review meeting here with the police chief and others. He directed the security forces to intensify precise and high-impact operations to neutralise terrorists. Sinha directed all the deputy commissioners and senior superintendents of police to conduct a comprehensive review of the standard operating procedures established to protect migrant labourers. Search operations have been intensified in south Kashmir areas to track down the attackers who shot the two labourers dead. Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and senior officials from police and other security forces visited the spot and reviewed the security situation, officials said. Security

2 migrant workers from Chhattisgarh killed in terror attack at J&K's Kulgam

Two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Saturday. The assailants targeted the labourers at the brick kiln in the Kelam area of the south Kashmir district late on Friday evening, they said. Officials said the two labourers were injured in the attack, and one of them -- identified as Deepak Ratray-- succumbed to his injuries before he could be taken to a hospital. The other injured person -- Bopinder -- was first taken to GMC Anantnag and later referred to SKIMS Hospital in Soura, officials said, adding that he died during treatment. The workers were both in their twenties and hailed from Chhattisgarh, officials said. The attack follows closely on the heels of another incident less than 10 days ago, in which terrorists allegedly shot and killed a police officer in Anantnag town. Before this, two labourers were killed here in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir in 2024. On Februa

Cop on Amarnath Yatra duty killed in J-K attack; anti-terror op launched

In the first terror attack targeting police personnel in the Kashmir Valley this year, a lone terrorist, believed to be a Pakistani, shot dead a policeman on Amarnath Yatra security duty in South Kashmir's Anantnag town on Wednesday. The attack on Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi occurred around 12:30 pm at Lal Chowk in Anantnag. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the targeted attack in a social media post shortly after the incident, officials said. Qureshi, a resident of Beerwah in central Kashmir, was posted in the Jammu and Kashmir Police's IRP 3rd Battalion. He was critically injured and rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital in Anantnag, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Unaware of the terrorist's evil designs, a shopkeeper, from whom the deceased was making some purchases, had asked the unidentified man whether he wanted to buy anything, as he had been standing outside the

At least 17 killed in rain-related incidents in J-K, Uttarakhand, Nagaland

Jammu and Kashmir bore the brunt of monsoon fury on Sunday, accounting for 12 out of 17 deaths reported in rain-related incidents across northern and eastern India. The death toll in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 12 as torrential rains unleashed landslides and flash floods across the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, causing widespread damage to public and private infrastructure including roads and houses. The devastation prompted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to skip National Conference's proposed statehood protest in Delhi on Monday and rush to Jammu to take stock of the emerging situation and oversee relief efforts. Abdullah reached the Civil Secretariat here at 6 pm and chaired a high-level meeting. The worst devastation was reported from Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, where most of the fatalities occurred, while rescue teams raced against time to trace the missing persons, the officials said. A police official said one more body was recovered in Surankote area of .

Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras temporarily suspended from July 19

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said the Amarnath Yatra will be temporarily suspended from July 19 in view of the inclement weather forecast. "In view of inclement weather forecast issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shri Amarnathji Yatra shall remain temporarily suspended from both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes with effect from 19.07.2026 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the pilgrims," Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg said in a statement. Garg said no onward movement of pilgrims will be permitted from the Baltal and Nunwan/ Chandanwari base camps from Sunday. "Updates regarding the resumption of Yatra shall be issued in due course of time after ensuring route safety and comprehensive assessment of the weather conditions", he said. So far, over 3.76 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra.

J&K's academic audit: Why the govt is reviewing books in schools, libraries

After a row over two books in school libraries, the J&K government has ordered a review of books and academic material across schools, colleges, universities and public libraries

Search operation launched for 2 suspected terrorists in J-K's Rajouri

A massive search operation was launched on Tuesday across some villages in Thanamandi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after CCTV footage purportedly captured the movement of two suspected terrorists, officials said. The suspected terrorists were caught on CCTV crossing a road late on Sunday night, prompting the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army to launch a coordinated search operation in the area, the officials said. Acting on the footage, the search parties fanned out across Bhanghai, Hasplote, Karyote, Kopra top and adjoining forested villages to trace the two individuals, the officials said. The search operation was continuing when last reports were received.

Cloudburst floods hotels, houses in J-K's Pahalgam; no casualties

Several hotels and houses were inundated in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Saturday after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in a stream, officials said. A sudden spell of intense rainfall, possibly caused by a localised cloudburst, struck the forest areas of Awoora and Dehwathu in Pahalgam, in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, they said. The cloudburst triggered flash floods in a stream in Awoora. The overflowing waters inundated at least half a dozen hotels, prompting the rescue and relocation of tourists to safer places, they said, adding, several houses in the area were also affected. There was no report of any loss of life or injuries. The administration is closely monitoring the situation, officials added.

LeT terrorist killed in J-K's Shopian after five-day anti-terror operation

A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was killed on Wednesday in an anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said. Security forces had launched the search operation in a dense orchard in the Meemandar area, which comprises seven villages, in the south Kashmir district on July 3. "You Can Run But You Can't Hide ! One Lashkar terrorist neutralised by SOG Shopian, in a Jt Op, along with RR and CRPF," the J-K Police said in a post on X. A joint team of police, Army's 55 RR and 44 RR, and CRPF had maintained a tight cordon around the area over the last five days with intermittent exchanged of firing taking places between the two sides. The officials had earlier identified the trapped terrorists as Latif and Zakir.

Monsoon mayhem: Heavy rains disrupt transport, trigger floods, landslides

Incessant rains have disrupted rail, road, and air services, and caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, and have inundated towns in Odisha