Major Anti-Maoist Operation in Chhattisgarh: 16 Killed, 2 Jawans Injured

Major Anti-Maoist Operation in Chhattisgarh: 16 Killed, 2 Jawans Injured

16 Maoists Killed, 2 Jawans Injured in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma Encounter Sukma, March 29, 2025 – In a major anti-Maoist operation, security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district neutralized 16 Maoists in a fierce gunfight on Saturday morning. The encounter, which took place in the dense forests under the Kerlapal police station area, also left two security personnel injured. The operation is being hailed as a significant success in the ongoing fight against Maoist insurgency in the region. Details of the Operation The joint operation, involving personnel from the District Reserve Guard…

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Liquidity Crunch Overshadows Eid Festivities in Srinagar Markets

Liquidity Crunch Overshadows Eid Festivities in Srinagar Markets

Economic Distress Shadows Eid Celebrations in Kashmir Srinagar, March 28, 2025 – The festive season leading up to Eid-ul-Fitr in Kashmir, traditionally a time of joy and economic activity, has been overshadowed by an overwhelming sense of financial uncertainty. Traders and businessmen across the region are voicing serious concerns about an increasingly fragile economy that has left markets stagnant and livelihoods strained. Eid Festivities Dampened by Economic Woes Instead of bustling markets filled with shoppers, the streets of Kashmir are quieter than usual, reflecting a downturn in business activity. The…

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Congress Slams Government Over ‘False’ Peace Claims in Jammu and Kashmir

Congress Slams Government Over 'False' Peace Claims in Jammu and Kashmir

Congress Criticizes Government Over ‘False’ Peace Claims Amid Grim Situation in J&K Jammu, March 28, 2025 – The Congress has strongly criticized the BJP-led central government for its claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, labeling the situation on the ground as “grim.” This comes in the wake of a series of terror incidents, including the recent encounter in Kathua that claimed the lives of four police personnel and three militants. Congress Calls Out ‘False Narrative’ Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra condemned the government’s…

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FIR Filed Over Youm-e-Quds Rally in Budgam: Law and Order Concerns Raised

FIR Filed Over Youm-e-Quds Rally in Budgam: Law and Order Concerns Raised

FIR Filed Over Youm-e-Quds Rally in Beerwah Budgam Budgam, March 28, 2025 – An FIR has been registered against the organizers and participants of a Youm-e-Quds rally in Sonpah village, Beerwah, Budgam district, for allegedly creating a law-and-order situation. The rally, held on the last Friday of Ramadan, is an annual event observed as International Quds Day to express solidarity with Palestine. However, the procession reportedly disrupted public order, leading to legal action. Details of the Incident According to the police, a large crowd gathered under the directions of the…

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Mirwaiz Detained, Jama Masjid Locked: Kashmiris Deprived of Juma-Tul-Vida Prayers At Historic Venue

Mirwaiz Detained, Jama Masjid Locked: Kashmiris Deprived of Juma-Tul-Vida Prayers At Historic Venue

Jama Masjid Srinagar Remains Closed on Juma-Tul-Vida, Mirwaiz Under House Detention Srinagar, March 28, 2025 – The historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar continues to remain closed to worshippers on Juma-Tul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramadan, sparking widespread discontent among the Muslim community in Kashmir. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of the mosque, remains under house detention, further intensifying the grievances of the faithful who eagerly await this day each year for congregational prayers. A Sacred Day Denied Juma-Tul-Vida, a day of immense spiritual significance, is traditionally marked by large…

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Ramadan Diplomacy: NC and PDP Set Aside Rivalry for Iftar Cordiality

Ramadan Diplomacy: NC and PDP Set Aside Rivalry for Iftar Cordiality

Rare Iftar Bonhomie Between Arch Rivals NC and PDP Sparks Interest Srinagar 28 March 2025: In a surprising display of camaraderie, the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), two of Jammu and Kashmir’s most prominent political rivals, have come together during the holy month of Ramadan. The rare bonhomie was on full display at a series of Iftar gatherings hosted by leaders from both parties, signaling a moment of cordiality amidst ongoing political tensions. A Gesture of Courtesy The Iftar diplomacy began with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti…

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Kathua Gunfight: 3 Policemen, 3 Militants Killed in Fierce Encounter

Kathua Gunfight: 3 Policemen, 3 Militants Killed in Fierce Encounter

Three J&K policemen, 3 Pak-origin militants killed in Kathua gunfight Jammu 28 March 2025: In a fierce gunfight in the Ghati Juthana area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, three police personnel and three militants of Pakistani origin were killed. The encounter, which lasted several hours, also left five security personnel injured, including a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO). The operation was part of an intensified effort to neutralize infiltrators in the region. The Encounter Unfolds Acting on intelligence inputs, security forces launched a combing operation in the forested area near…

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KCCI Sounds Alarm: Mismanagement at Gulmarg Gondola Threatens Tourism Experience

KCCI Sounds Alarm: Mismanagement at Gulmarg Gondola Threatens Tourism Experience

KCCI Raises Alarm Over Mismanagement at Gulmarg Gondola Entry Points The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has highlighted severe mismanagement and chaotic conditions at the Gondola entry points in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, urging urgent administrative intervention to safeguard tourism and visitor safety. In a strongly worded communication addressed to key government officials, including the Advisor to the Chief Minister Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Mr. Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, and MLA Gulmarg Mr. Farooq Ahmad, KCCI voiced concerns about the operational inefficiencies at this premier tourist…

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Kashmir Police Raid Separatist Networks: Multiple Locations Searched Across Valley

Kashmir Police Raid Separatist Networks: Multiple Locations Searched Across Valley

Police raid multiple locations in Kashmir, target separatist outfits Srinagar 26 March 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at multiple locations in the Kashmir valley, including at the residences of former Hurriyat chief Abdul Gani Bhat, as part of its investigations into activities of proscribed organisations, officials said on Wednesday. The searches were conducted over two days at multiple locations in the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, Baramulla and Anantnag. The cases, registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), pertain to banned organisations, including Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (Bhat…

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On April 19, Jammu & Kashmir Welcomes a New Era with Katra Train Launch

On April 19, Jammu & Kashmir Welcomes a New Era with Katra Train Launch

PM to flag off train from Katra to Valley on April 19 Jammu, March 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train from Katra to the Valley on April 19 fulfilling the over 70-year-old dream of rail connectivity to Kashmir. The train will chug off from Katra town in Reasi district and will cross the Pir Panjal mountain range to reach Srinagar and then its final destination at Baramulla in north Kashmir. PM Modi will flag off the train from Katra in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini…

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