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A birthday celebration turned fatal in Jammu after a dispute over cake-smearing allegedly led the birthday boy to attack his friend with a sharp-edged weapon, police said. The victim died at GMC Jammu, while police arrested the accused and his brother

Two terrorists were killed in an ongoing joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after suspicious movement was reported from Majalta. Security forces continued searches in the area amid heightened activity across the Pir Panjal region and nearby districts.

A drugs case accused escaped from Narcotics Control Bureau custody at its headquarters in Jammu, prompting police to launch a hunt. The accused, Aqib Bashir, was arrested with 522 grams of heroin in Samba and is allegedly linked to a narco module

 Retired Army Naib Subedar Lakhvinder Singh was killed in Jammu after his throat was slit by banned Chinese kite string while riding a two-wheeler. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, amid renewed concerns over enforcement of the ban 

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu’s Jagti township have accused political parties of using their plight as an election issue while neglecting their rehabilitation. Community leaders demanded political accountability, improved civic facilities and a concrete, time-bound roadmap for their safe and dignified return

A Jammu court sought a detailed inquiry report into the alleged Rs 500 crore 'fake silver' case linked to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. It also directed authorities to preserve physical, documentary and electronic evidence pending further proceedings

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended from Jammu on Saturday as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the second consecutive day due to heavy rain. Restoration work continues while authorities have shifted Yatra registration facilities to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp.

The smallest batch of 1,605 devotees departed from the Jammu base camp for the Amarnath Yatra on Friday under tight security. More than 4.47 lakh pilgrims have visited the cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 3

A fresh batch of 9,182 pilgrims departed from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. With this, more than two lakh devotees have undertaken the annual pilgrimage, which concludes on August 28.

A fresh batch of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. Over 1.73 lakh devotees have visited the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2

More than 1.42 lakh pilgrims have visited the Amarnath cave shrine in six days as another 8,150 yatris departed from Jammu. Authorities tightened checks on unregistered pilgrims, suspended four teachers over registration irregularities, and acted to protect the melting ice stalagmite

More than 85,000 pilgrims have completed the annual Amarnath Yatra in its first four days, with over 28,000 devotees offering prayers on Monday. Authorities have tightened security, expanded facilities and urged pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates

The third batch of 4,812 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. With this, 13,499 devotees have left Jammu since July 2, while more than 12,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the holy cave shrine on Friday

Token distribution for the 2026 Amarnath Yatra began in Jammu ahead of registration starting Wednesday. Authorities issued 1,600 tokens, established multiple counters, and deployed security to ensure smooth arrangements before the pilgrimage begins on July 3

BSF Director General Praveen Kumar reviewed security and preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. Authorities conducted mock drills, assessed rescue capabilities, and launched token distribution in Jammu to ensure a safe, coordinated and smooth pilgrimage for devotees

Security forces continued ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri’s dense forests for the third day to track suspected terrorists. Army, police, and CRPF used drones, sniffer dogs, and additional troops after brief exchanges of fire, suspecting two to three militants hiding locally

Security forces continued a joint anti-terror operation in Rajouri’s Ghambir Mughlan forests for the second day, cordoning off the area after terrorists opened fire. Army, J&K Police, and CRPF intensified surveillance; no casualties reported as search operations remain underway

Security forces intensified anti-terror operations in Chatroo, Kishtwar, against Jaish-e-Mohammad militants, amid heavy snowfall. Multiple encounters since January 18 caused casualties, while mobile internet remains suspended to prevent misuse. Searches continue in Poonch for two suspected terrorists

Security forces detained several suspects as a massive anti-terror search entered day three in Kishtwar after an encounter killed one paratrooper. Troops busted a fortified hideout, intensified searches with drones, and paid tributes to the slain soldier

Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered a preliminary enquiry after a south Kashmir cricketer wore a helmet displaying the Palestinian flag during a private cricket tournament match in Jammu, citing sensitivity and possible public order implications.