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Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared a red alert for the next 48 hours as the region faces widespread heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, flash floods, and landslides are possible in vulnerable areas, with residents advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines.
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An infiltration attempt by terrorists on the LoC in Poonch, J&K, was foiled by the Indian Army on Monday. An anti-terrorist operation is ongoing, amid heightened security after recent encounters in Gurez and Kupwara sectors along the border.
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A soldier of the Rashtriya Rifles, Constable Chotu Kumar, died in an accidental firearm discharge on Saturday night in Ganderbal district, J-K. The rifle went off as he jumped from a truck, causing a fatal injury below his chin.
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A cloudburst in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, triggered flash floods that swept through villages, killing three and leaving five missing. Rescue operations are underway, temporary relief camps established, and authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as rivers and streams rise rapidly.
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The Army foiled an infiltration attempt in the Gurez sector of Bandipora, killing two terrorists near the LoC. This follows multiple recent bids in Uri, with security forces intensifying operations against terrorists, overground workers, hawala networks, and drug smuggling rackets.
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The Supreme Court on Monday declined to advance the October 10 hearing on petitions seeking restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The bench, led by CJI B R Gavai, reminded the Centre to consider ground realities while responding to the pleas
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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to advance the October 10 hearing on pleas seeking restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The bench, led by CJI B R Gavai, noted its ongoing constitutional bench work and recalled its December 2023 Article 370 verdict
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Former CRPF and ITBP chief Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed Deputy NSA, tasked with internal security including J\&K, Naxalism and Northeast insurgency. A veteran IPS officer, Singh previously led major CRPF reforms, election security, and anti-Naxal operations
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A balloon bearing the Pakistan International Airlines logo was found in Nai Basti, Jammu, raising security concerns. Officials suspect such objects are intended to distract security forces and create panic among citizens near the border.
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Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said terror-related fear in the Valley has nearly ended, with Pulwama witnessing more industrial growth than Srinagar. Local terror recruitment is minimal, strikes rare, and people are actively standing against terrorists, he added.
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Mohsin Ali Kand, a 17-year-old from Srinagar, won gold in the 1000m kayaking event at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, overcoming financial struggles and rowing a shikara to support his training
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He announced ex-gratia relief and assured full support, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged Centre’s assistance
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At least seven people were killed and five injured in a cloudburst and landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Heavy rains triggered flooding, snapped access to villages, and damaged houses, prompting rescue efforts by SDRF, police, and administration
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A cloudburst in Kathua’s Jod Ghati village killed four and injured six. Landslides hit nearby areas, and rising water levels in Ujh River have prompted authorities to urge residents to avoid water bodies. SDRF and police are on-site for rescue operations.
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Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir’s first elected Chief Minister in eight years, unfurled the national flag at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium on Independence Day. The event marked the return of an elected government, with celebrations subdued in respect for Kishtwar flood victims
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PSPB Academy’s Sahil Rawat and West Bengal’s Syndrela Das clinched the Under-17 Youth Boys and Girls singles titles at the first UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Vadodara, with Sahil winning easily and Syndrela staging a spirited comeback in her semifinal
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The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking the immediate restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, citing its December 2023 direction for early action. Petitioners say the delay violates federalism, with no security reasons hindering the return to full state status.
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An Indian soldier was killed while foiling an infiltration bid in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, the ongoing Kulgam anti-terror operation entered its 13th day, part of intensified security efforts post-Pahalgam attack that killed 26, with key LeT terrorists eliminated
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Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir hosted a record 1,508-metre Tiranga Rally led by students and officials, marking Independence Day celebrations. The patriotic event featured cultural performances, nationwide participation, and handmade rakhis sent to soldiers under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
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Security forces engaged in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, following intelligence-based operations in the Dool area. The encounter, confirmed by the Army’s White Knight Corps, is ongoing as troops continue efforts to neutralize the militants.
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