JAMMU PROVINCE
Counter Intelligence wing of J-K Police conduct raids across Kashmir valley in terror link case
The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted searches at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with an ongoing terror link investigation, according to the officials on Friday.
NIA conducts searches at six locations in Jammu province in Pak-backed terror conspiracy case
NIA conducts searches in Jammu province related to Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy, seizing incriminating material. The case involves violent attacks with sticky bombs, IEDs, and links to various terrorist organizations like LeT, JeM, HM, Al-Badr, Al-Qaeda.
Supreme Court upholds reorganisation of Ladakh as Union Territory
The Supreme Court upheld the reorganization of Ladakh as a Union Territory, stating the decision's validity. The Constitution bench also affirmed the abrogation of Article 370 and the division of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories. The court directed the Election Commission to conduct elections in Kashmir by September 30, 2024.
AAP to contest next assembly polls in J&K; announces UT and provincial level units
Terming the announcement of all these units as a major step forward, party's organization building in-charge in J&K Munish Kaushik said all the units of the party are dynamic in nature with office bearers are of different fields who are socially intellectual, politically experienced, energetic, educated and most importantly, have a zeal and enthusiasm to serve the people.
Mehbooba Mufti slams Centre for NIA raids against Jamaat-e-Islami, says it has scored ‘self-goal'
The joint raids by the NIA along with the police and CRPF were conducted at 56 locations in all the 10 districts of Kashmir and four districts of Jammu province -- Ramban, Kishtwar, Doda and Rajouri -- in a case related to the terror funding.
Suspected terrorist held with explosive material in Jammu
The suspect, a resident of Banihal, was arrested from Trikuta Nagar area on the outskirts of the city late Saturday night, they said. They said security has been beefed up across Jammu province, following the arrest of the suspect with the explosive material.
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Terrorists inciting people via fake news, J&K tells SC; opposes 4G internet in UT
"The terror modules operating within the UTs and handlers from across the border aid and incite people by transmission of fake news and targeted messages through use of internet to propagate terrorism, coordinate and plan terror attacks," an affidavit filed by the UT's administration said.

Girish Chandra Murmu appointed first Lieutenant Governor of J&K; Oath on October 31
Girish Chander Murmu, a senior IAS officer, who worked closely with PM Modi in Gujarat was appointed the first Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Former defence secretary R K Mathur was appointed the first Lt Governor of strategically located Ladakh.

National Conference delegation from Jammu granted permission to meet Abdullahs on Sunday
"The delegation led by provincial president Devender Singh Rana and comprising former party legislators will fly from Jammu tomorrow morning," National Conference spokesperson Madan Mantoo said.

Process of division of assets, staff, reorganisation of corps begins in J&K
Whole exercise to be done as per Article 85 of the J&K Reorganisation Act.

No ceasefire violation along LoC in J-K, Defence Minister calls off scheduled visit to Jammu
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called off her scheduled visit to Jammu province on Thursday to review the situation along the borders in the wake of intense shelling over the past nine days.

BJP accuses Jammu & Kashmir government of neglecting Jammu region
The BJP leader said the discrimination is being faced by the people of the region in the matter of development of roads, infrastructure, irrigation, agriculture and horticulture sector.

Rahul Gandhi to embark three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from tomorrow
Rahul Gandhi will begin his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from tomorrow during which he will meet the people affected by shelling from Pakistani troop.

AAP holds protests in Jammu over AIIMS issue
Raising anti-government slogans, the protesters demanded grant of another AIIMS project to Jammu region.

Over 54,000 families of PoK, West Pakistan residing in various parts of Jammu province
A total of 54,945 refugee families of PoK and West Pakistan are residing in various parts of Jammu province, Jammu and Kashmir government today said.

NC, PDP and BJP win two seats each in the Upper House
"Two members each from PDP, BJP and NC were declared winners in the MLC elections held today," Returning officer M Ramzan said.

Five elected unopposed to Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council
Three PDP and two BJP candidates were elected unopposed to Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council today, the last day of the withdrawal of the candidature.

BJP announces candidates for five Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council seats
Of the total 11 vacancies in the LC, BJP has nominated candidates for five seats while PDP is likely to put up candidates for the remaining six.

J&K polls: Darbar Move employees to vote through postal ballot
There are over about 4k government employees falling under the category of Darbar move employees, who shift with the change of state capitals.

Declare floods in Jammu and Kashmir as national disaster: JKNPP
JKNPP chief Balwant Singh Mankotia said his party will start a state-wide 'yatra' to find out if government was actually providing relief & rehabilitation.
No outbreak of diarrhea epidemic in Jammu and Kashmir: Government
"There is no epidemic of diarrheal disease in Jammu Province after the recent floods in the state," Director, Health Services (Jammu) Dr Baljeet Singh Pathania said.

Over 2,500 roads damaged in Jammu region due to floods
The Roads and Buildings department is mobilising all the resources and so far about 375 machines have been put into service.

Vote for Congress will mean supporting separatists: BJP
"Vote for Congress will be vote for Kashmiri separatism. The people should not vote for the Congress as it supports separatists."

Gujjars in Jammu and Kashmir support Narendra Modi since his rally: BJP
The state unit of BJP today claimed that Gujjar community in Jammu and Kashmir was tilting towards the party ever since the rally of Narendra Modi.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again along LoC in Poonch
In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops today opened fire along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Indian troops to retaliate.

No terror, external link to Kishtwar violence: Govt
Government today ruled out any terror or "external aggression" link to the communal violence in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that there will be no repeat of 1990 when Pandits were forced to leave Kashmir Valley.
J&K to witness shortage of 200 MW of power supply
Jammu and Kashmir government today said there will be shortage of 200 megawatts of power supply to the state over the next few days due to a fall in thermal and hydel power generation in northern India.
By-elections for 12 seats of JK Council on March 7
Biennial elections will be held on March 7,the EC announced.
Recall governor and lift curfew in Jammu province: BJP
The state unit of Bhartiya Janta Party on Monday demanded that curfew should be lifted from all areas of Jammu and Governor N N Vohra be recalled to mitigate the ongoing violence in the province.
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