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Thursday, July 30, 2026
TopicJammu & Kashmir

Topic: Jammu & Kashmir

36 yrs after Sarla Bhat murder, Yasin Malik named main accused in J&K SIA chargesheet

SIA’s investigation further established that the allegation of Sarla Bhat being an 'informer' was a fabricated pretext employed by terrorists to justify premeditated killing.

China, Pakistan rake up Kashmir in joint statement after Sharif visit; term it ‘left over from history’

According to statement, Pakistan briefed China on 'latest developments', China reiterated position that dispute should be peacefully resolved in accordance with UNSC resolutions, bilateral agreements.

LeT man arrested by J&K Police was active in Valley 16 yrs— ‘funded terror, sheltered foreign terrorists’

Suspected LeT terrorist Abu Hureira allegedly channelled funds via Saudi Arabia, handled at least 40 terrorists over the years, sources said.

Kashmir has a dream. An Olympic gold in water sports

A shikarawala just became a kayak champion. Dal Lake is making waves with waterskiing and kayaking.

From loss to livelihood: J&K L-G hands over appointment letters to 39 next of kin of terror victims

Finally some hope for families ravaged by terror. So far 200 appointment letters for govt jobs given this year. Also, 156 given self-employment opportunities.

Big blow to Omar Abdullah as PDP ends NC’s reign in Budgam, the seat that came under ‘rebel’ crossfire

BJP's Devyani Rana wins J&K's Nagrota bypoll, contesting 1st time in a bypoll necessitated by death of her father & senior party leader Devender Singh Rana. NC's Shamim Begum comes in third.

60% ‘unidentified’ graves in Kashmir belong to foreign terrorists, civilians in only 0.2%—local NGO

New Delhi: More than 60 percent of the unmarked and unidentified graves in terrorism-affected districts of Kashmir are of foreign terrorists, a local NGO...

Healing touch: Govt jobs to 158 next of kin of terror victims on 6th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday handed out letters of appointment for government jobs to the 158 next of kin of...

SubscriberWrites: Is Kashmir’s pain finally political?

By recognising victims of terror beyond politics and prejudice, Kashmir sees a quiet shift—from control to care, and from silence to state legitimacy rooted in empathy.

Kashmiris defying fear to denounce Pahalgam attack. ‘Terrorists can kill us, but won’t stay quiet’

Not just in Pahalgam, Kashmiris are protesting across the valley. Since the attack, there have been bandhs, candlelight vigils and silent marches.

On Camera

How the 1881 census redefined colonial rule in India

From hidden elders to uncounted infants, colonial enumerators faced widespread public distrust during the first all-India count.

NH toll revenue doubles in five years to over Rs 70,000 crore as number of plazas rises sharply

Government tells Parliament toll collections touched Rs 70,278 crore in 2025-26, Rajasthan has highest number of toll plazas, while expenditure on operating plazas is not maintained centrally.

The ‘outlier’ caves in: Permanent commission allowed for women in Indian Coast Guard

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a policy for gender-neutral induction and career progression of officers in Indian Coast Guard.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.