The Indian Army has initiated a free coaching program for students in remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir to prepare for the Sainik School Entrance Exam. This initiative aims to provide equal opportunities to students in far-flung regions, offering both offline and online classes.
In his speech, he highlighted the unjustified claim by Pakistan on Jammu and Kashmir, saying that their frequent references will not validate their claim on the region.
An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale struck Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Amid the Holi-Jumma row, Police said on Thursday that the members of both communities in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district were assured in a recent meeting that the festivals will be celebrated with harmony.
At least three people have been injured in a landslide that hit the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Thursday. The landslide hit near a sumo stand in the afternoon, officials said.
A total of 76 terrorists, including 59 foreign militants from Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir, government sources said on Thursday.
During the search, two suspected individuals were apprehended, along with the recovery of one Pistol, one Pistol Magazine, two Hand Grenades, one AK Magazine, and many other ammunition.
Meanwhile, on upgrading the NIA, the minister mentioned the opening of new offices and also empowered the agency to investigate related to various laws, including the Explosive Substances Act, Human trafficking, cyber terrorism and Arms Act, 1959.
Continuing the crackdown against drug trafficking, the Srinagar Police has booked six infamous drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT-NDPS Act).