As Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for both parliamentary as well as assembly elections this year, the election commission recently said that women voters will comprise around 49 per cent of the union territory.

Jammu and Kashmir's political future hinges on 49pc women voters in upcoming elections

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will have over three lakh first-time voters in the coming Parliamentary and Assembly Polls. The Chief Election Commissioner of India said that three lakh forty thousand first-time voters will be eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Jammu and Kashmir to have over 3.4 lakh first-time voters

India slammed Pakistan at the 55th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). First Secretary Anupama Singh raised the issue of persecution of minorities in Pakistan, she also described Pakistan's Human Rights record as truly abysmal.

India attacks Pakistan at UNHRC for J&K comments

India slams Pakistan at UNHRC for Kashmir comments, 'no grounds to comment on our internal matter'

A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Gulmarg, the popular ski town in India's Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday (Feb 29). It was not known immediately what caused the fire.

Jammu and Kashmir: Fire breaks out at hotel, locals throw snowballs to douse flames

A goods train with 53 waggons barrelled down Sunday from Jammu's Kathua to Punjab's Hoshiarpur without a driver at a speed of 90kmph, initially rolling down a slope after the drivers allegedly halted for a tea break while leaving the engine running.

Runaway Indian goods train travels 80 km without driver from Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab

Jammu & Kashmir: Parts of Union Territory have turned brilliant snow white with heavy snowfall turning Jammu and Kashmir a delight for tourists. Alongside some big trouble for motorists and local residents. Watch to know more!

India: Temperature dips in Jammu and Kashmir, Gulmarg records -10 degrees celcius

The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir received snowfall and rains overnight resulting in dip in temperatures. As temperature dips, participants enjoy skiing during 'Khelo India' winter games. The fourth edition of Khelo India Winter Games 2024 started from February 21 in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir. Over 1,000 athletes from different parts of the country are participating in the winter games. Watch to know more!

J&K: Gulmarg records minus 10 degrees | Participants enjoy skiing during 'Khelo India' winter games

Yana Mir, a journalist from India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir wowed those present during a programme in the British Parliament building as she said she will not be "a Malala" as she feels safe in Jammu and Kashmir.

'I am not a Malala', Kashmiri journalist's words wow attendees in UK parliament building

An Avalanche hit the upper reaches of the Ski Resort Gulmarg resulting in the death of One skier while all others have been rescued alive. A group of 8 skiers including foreigners came under an avalanche earlier today. Watch to know more!

India: Avalanche strikes Kongdoori slopes of J&K's Gulmarg, one dead

India's leading crime investigation agency raided the residence of former governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik on Thursday (Feb 22) over alleged corruption in a hydropower project, media reports said.

Kiru hydropower project corruption: CBI raids residence of ex-governor of J&K Satya Pal Malik

For the fourth edition of Khelo India Games in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg. The athletes representing various states of India are taking part in the Winter Games organised by J&K Sports Council.

India: Khelo India Winter Games kicks off in Gulmarg | Kashmir hosts 4th edition of games

PM Modi will visit Jammu and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects. He will also address the Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu programme. The various projects are set to transform the infra of Jammu and further its socio-economic development.

PM Modi flags off first electric train in Jammu & Kashmir, inaugurates projects worth $387 mn

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 320 billion (approx $3.85 billion) in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (Feb 20). PM Modi also flagged off the first electric train in the Valley and inaugurated a train service between Sangaldan and Baramulla stations.

Modi in Jammu: Indian PM launches projects worth billions of dollars, says Article 370 was a hurdle

The world-famous ski resort Gulmarg in India's Kashmir is buzzing again with tourists after the region saw good snowfall. Tourists and skiers from across India and the world have landed at the Ski resort, which is completely covered with feet of snow and looks like a winter wonderland.

Ski resort in India's Gulmarg buzzing with activity again, all hotels booked for February

Jammu and Kashmir Police have had a major breakthrough in the recent terror attack in Srinagar, in which two non-local labourers were killed. Police say they have arrested the terrorist involved in the killing.

India: Police arrest terrorist involved in killing of two non-local labourers in Srinagar

Terrorists opened fire at two migrant labourers in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (Feb 7), killing one and critically injuring the other. The deceased has been identified as Amrit Pal Singh who hailed from Amritsar in the state of Punjab.

Terrorists open fire at migrant labourers in Srinagar, one dead

The Delhi Police have arrested an operative of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, a retired Indian Army personnel Riyaz Ahmed who is wanted for his involvement in a recently busted terror module in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara. Watch the report for more details!

Retired army personnel Riyaz Ahmad working for Lashkar-e-Taiba arrested in Delhi

In sharp contrast to the economic developments in Pakistan which finds itself navigating challenging financial waters, seeking a $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India has announced the interim budget of $14 billion for Jammu and Kashmir.

India proposes $14 billion budget for Jammu and Kashmir, dwarfing Pakistan’s $3 billion IMF bailout

Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of India’s Kashmir Valley has broken one of the longest dry spells of around two months this season. Tourists revel in snowfall, capture memorable moments. Hope for a revival of winter tourism in Gulmarg. Most of the higher reaches, including tourist spots like Gulmarg, Sonmarg and DoodhPathri received fresh snowfall. Watch to know more!

India: Amid snowfall J&K's Gulmarg becomes a magnet for tourists

State Investigation Agency (SIA) in India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has chargesheeted 12 terror accused in a case of killing of a Kashmiri Pandit. Sanjay Sharma was killed last year in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.

Jammu and Kashmir: Investigation agency chargesheets 12 terror accused over killing of a Kashmiri Pandit

The dry spell in the Kashmir Valley has alarmed the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir. After the Kashmir tourism was hit by lack of snowfall at tourist places like Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg, experts now say that the water bodies across the Kashmir Valley are drying up.

Water bodies drying up in Kashmir valley due to long dry spell

In India's Jammu and Kashmir, an army soldier has been killed and two others previously injured in mine explosion near the Line of Control.

Indian Army soldier killed in mine explosion near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

India has continuously flagged persistent terrorist activities sponsored by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir on national and international stages. In a bid to crack down on these, the Indian Army is initiating 'Operation Sarvashakti', media reports said, citing sources.

Indian Army launches 'Operation Sarvashakti' to thwart Pak's attempts to revive terrorism in Kashmir

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