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Two leopards were captured in Lakhripora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district following reports of their movement, bringing relief to residents. The Wildlife Protection Department plans to relocate the animals and release them into their natural habitat

Police searched multiple locations, including residents of individuals associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami in the Sopore area of Baramulla district

Fast bowler Brijesh Sharma has joined the Jammu & Kashmir squad for the 2026/27 domestic season after impressing in IPL 2026 with Rajasthan Royals. The reigning Ranji Trophy champions are also in the process of reshaping their coaching staff

Two Army soldiers were injured in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district while defusing a drift landmine near Kanga Gali. Officials said the explosives were displaced by rain and erosion. Another unexploded grenade was recovered and safely destroyed by the Army’s bomb disposal squad

Protests and clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have reportedly increased pressure on militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen. Officials say unrest is affecting their agenda focused on Jammu and Kashmir, while calls for dialogue emerge amid continuing tensions and violence

Seven years after Article 370 was abrogated, Jammu and Kashmir has seen changes in security, governance, women's rights, tourism, and investments. While officials cite reduced separatist influence and stronger law enforcement, challenges from Pakistan-backed militant groups and cross-border terrorism continue

Two rusted mortar shells were recovered from forward villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district and safely destroyed by the Army's Bomb Disposal Squad. Officials said the unexploded ordnance likely belonged to past cross-border shelling along the Line of Control

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah demanded that authorities reveal the identities of those responsible for the killings in Kulgam and Anantnag. He also questioned security claims, sought restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, and commented on the situation in PoJK

Security forces intensified operations to trace terrorists who killed two migrant labourers in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered heightened security, while political leaders demanded a thorough probe and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced ex gratia relief

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary questioned the Centre's security claims after two migrant labourers were killed in Kulgam, sought a high-level probe into recent terror attacks, and urged stronger action, while Minister Javed Ahmed Rana also condemned the incident

Security agencies believe Lashkar-e-Tayiba is reviving its proxy strategy in Jammu and Kashmir by targeting civilians through front organisations. Officials say recent attacks in Anantnag and Kulgam indicate a shift towards low-intensity strikes aimed at creating fear and boosting recruitment

The death toll in the Kulgam terror attack has risen to two after an injured migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh succumbed to his injuries at a Srinagar hospital. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the attackers.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will receive the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune on Saturday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the honour, recognising Doval's outstanding contribution to India's national security, intelligence operations and strategic leadership.

Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmed Rana called for a long-term disaster mitigation plan in Poonch after rain-related incidents claimed 18 lives. He directed officials to identify landslide and flash flood zones, restore damaged infrastructure and ensure timely relief and rehabilitation

Authorities in Anantnag demolished the houses of two active Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists overnight on Thursday. The crackdown followed the killing of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, who was on Amarnath Yatra security duty when shot dead at Lal Chowk

India rejected Pakistan’s remarks at the UN, stating the Indus Waters Treaty cannot function amid cross-border terrorism. It reaffirmed Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, while stressing sovereign control over natural resources and transparent, accountable governance during the Security Council debate

A policeman was killed in a terrorist attack in Anantnag town after bike-borne terrorists opened fire on him during patrol duty. Security forces launched a search operation and sealed the area amid heightened security arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra

Suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Anantnag’s Lal Chowk area of Jammu and Kashmir, injuring a head constable on Wednesday. The officer was hospitalized, while security forces sealed the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers

Heavy rainfall disrupted rescue operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri after flash floods and landslides killed 12 people and left several missing. Rescue teams faced difficult conditions due to swollen streams, slippery terrain and poor visibility amid continued rain

At least 11 people were killed and seven remain missing after torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts. Rescue operations are underway as authorities provide relief and monitor the worsening weather situation