Jammu: News

10 May 2025

Indian Army

Pakistan reaches out to India for de-escalation amid airstrikes

After heavy airstrikes on its military bases, Pakistan has reached out to India for talks and de-escalation, Firstpost reported, citing government sources.

09 May 2025

Omar Abdullah

26 Indian locations targeted by Pakistan in fresh drone attack   

In a major escalation of hostilities, Pakistan carried out drone attacks on 26 locations stretching from Baramulla, Kashmir, to Bhuj in the south, along both the international border and the line of control, defense sources told ANI.

09 May 2025

Amritsar

Explosion reported near Srinagar Airport; countermeasures activated  

An explosion was reported near the Srinagar Airport in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening amid a series of drone attacks launched by Pakistan in border states, ABP News reported, citing sources.

09 May 2025

Indian Army

Centre activates 14 Infantry Battalions of Territorial Army till 2028 

The Ministry of Defense has authorized the Army Chief to call out 14 of 32 Territorial Army Infantry Battalions for deployment throughout Southern, Eastern, Western, Central, Northern, Southwestern, Andaman and Nicobar, and Army Training Command (ARTRAC).

09 May 2025

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher posts Jammu cousin's reaction after Pakistan's drone attack

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher shared a video sent by his cousin brother Sunil Kher, who resides in Jammu.

09 May 2025

IndiGo

Which airports across India have been closed amid India-Pakistan conflict  

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, the Civil Aviation Ministry has suspended civilian operations at 24 airports in northern India.

09 May 2025

Chandigarh

Chandigarh receives air warning for possible drone attack; sirens sounded 

Air sirens went off in Chandigarh on Friday morning after the local Air Force Station issued a warning about a possible aerial strike from Pakistan.

08 May 2025

India

India shoots down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet amid Jammu attacks 

Amid a barrage of missile and drone attacks by Pakistan on several installations in India, including Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan, a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet has been shot down by India's air defense.

08 May 2025

Srinagar

What's Sudarshan Chakra, India's 'Iron Dome' that neutralized Pakistani missiles 

India successfully neutralized 15 missiles Pakistan aimed at Indian cities on May 7-8, using the Russian-made S-400 defense system.

20 Apr 2025

Anantnag

IMD forecasts rain in J&K; heatwave in Rajasthan to ease

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers in some parts of the Western Himalayan region on Sunday.

28 Mar 2025

Arunachal Pradesh

IMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms across multiple states till March 31

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh till March 31.

26 Dec 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

Vaishno Devi ropeway project: 72-hour shutdown in Katra explained

A 72-hour shutdown was observed in Katra since Wednesday, against the proposed Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway project.

01 Dec 2024

Dibrugarh

Railways washing blankets twice/month after public outcry over hygiene 

After public outcry over the hygiene of woolen blankets provided in AC coaches, the Northern Railway has announced that it is now washing them every 15 days.

27 Nov 2024

Chandigarh

NSG to be stationed in Jammu amid rising terror attacks

In the wake of rising terror attacks, a special task force of the National Security Guard (NSG) will be permanently stationed in Jammu, sources reveal.

04 Nov 2024

Article 370

J&K Assembly's first session sees chaos over Article 370 

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly met for its first session in six years on Monday, November 4.

J&K: BJP leader names possible nominees to new assembly

Ahead of the declaration of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Assembly election results, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice-President Sofi Yousuf had announced the names of five probable nominees for the assembly.

08 Oct 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: LG's power to nominate 5 MLAs sparks massive row 

The power of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir to nominate five members to the assembly has sparked a major controversy in the Union Territory.

30 Sep 2024

Baramulla

J&K Assembly election phase 3: Polling in 40 seats today

The third and final phase of Jammu and Kashmir's Assembly elections began on Tuesday morning, with voting taking place in 40 constituencies.

19 Sep 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

Modi's public rally in Srinagar today: What to expect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally in Srinagar on Thursday, a day after the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election concluded with a 59% voter turnout.

18 Sep 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K 1st phase polling concludes; Kishtwar records highest voter turnout 

The first phase of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Wednesday, with a voter turnout of 59.19% recorded till 5:00pm.

18 Sep 2024

Article 370

Explained: Why 2024 J&K Assembly polls are significant

The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections is currently underway, marking a significant event in the region's political landscape.

14 Sep 2024

India

Video: Massive landslide at Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway; traffic suspended 

A major landslide on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway has led to a suspension of vehicular traffic.

Doda: Modi to address rally today, first in 42 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a mega rally in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday.

11 Sep 2024

Assembly

Gunfight erupts in J&K's Udhampur, 3 terrorists killed 

A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday.

Jammu: BSF jawan injured in unprovoked firing by Pakistan troops

A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured on Wednesday during an unprovoked firing incident by Pakistani troops in the Akhnoor area of Jammu, violating a ceasefire agreement along the border.

29 Aug 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

300 additional paramilitary companies to be deployed for J&K polls

The government has announced the deployment of over 300 additional companies of paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir.