The remarks come as Pakistan observed what it calls "Kashmir Solidarity Day" on February 5, a move that officials and analysts have repeatedly described as political posturing detached from realities on the ground in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan. Despite
Jammu and Kashmir is ready for major economic growth, with the GSDP expected to increase by an impressive 11 percent. Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said that, following the Pehalgam attack, many destinations have been closed and that he will speak with the Home Ministe
Against this backdrop, Kashmiri activist Javed Beigh, in a post shared on X, described the recent counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir as India's response to what he termed Pakistan's "fake and fraudulent" observance of "Kashmir Solidarity Day."
During his stay, Shah will chair high-level meetings to take stock of the prevailing security scenario, particularly in border areas and other sensitive districts. Senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Jammu and Kashmir administration, police, intelligence agencies and c
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been playing a key role in strengthening Jammu and Kashmir's industrial and entrepreneurial ecosystem through policy support, capacity building and market-linkage initiatives aimed at promoting local manufacturing and self-rel
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has been implementing several programmes aimed at empowering young citizens and strengthening cultural unity across states through structured engagement and exchange initiatives, as part of the Government of India's continued focus on youth-led d
Over Rs 118 crore has been released to Jammu and Kashmir under PMMSY over five years to boost fisheries, improve infrastructure and support fisherfolk. The funding is part of a nationwide push to strengthen aquaculture, livelihoods and sustainable fisheries development, with added focus o
The visit, from February 5 to 7, assumes significance amid continued efforts by the Centre to further strengthen security mechanisms and accelerate infrastructure and welfare projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
During his visit, he will preside over high-level review meetings on security and development issues. He is also set to visit the Border Security Force's Bobia and Gurnam Border Outposts. In addition, the minister will meet with the families of fallen soldiers and hand over appointment le
Speaking to a local digital media outlet, Raja said the Kashmir Solidarity Day holds no historical or political significance for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "This is a complete fraud. It is a joke with the people of PoJK, with the issues of PoJK," he said.
Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Tanvir Sadiq, said that the Home Minister's visit brings "a ray of hope", reiterating the people's demand for the restoration of statehood. He also demanded cognisance of the attacks on Kashmiris outside the state.
Ajaz Ahmed, a local resident of Veeri, said the decision had brought relief to the area. He explained that the village includes three types of land: agricultural, residential, and orchard.