In the last few years, Jammu&Kashmir have become a hub for drugs. The recent studies revealed that Jammu and Kashmir have 0.6 million people involved in drug-related issues.

India: Heroin, Cocaine and Brown Sugar easily available in Jammu and Kashmi

29-year-old Jammu and Kashmir policeman was shot dead by gunmen outside his residence in Srinagar. The victim has been identified as Tawseef Ahmed Wani. The area has been cordoned off, and a hunt has been launched to catch the attackers.

J&K: Policeman shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar, authorities beef up security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at the Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir for his three-day visit on Saturday. He chaired the security review meeting at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar at 12.30 pm. At 6 pm, he will inaugurate the first direct international flight between Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

Home Minister Amit Shah chairs security review meeting on 1st day of his 3-day J&K visit

Kashmiris remember October 22, 1947 as the day of commencement of hell, till Indian soldiers rushed in to protect them. October 22, 1947 was when six to seven thousand Pakistani raiders, backed by the Pakistan army, which had embedded some of its soldiers within the raiders, crossed the Neelam River and began looting, plundering, raping, kidnapping and killing thousands of innocents, all with the intention of capturing Kashmir under the code name of Operation Gulmarg.

Opinion | October 22, 1947, the black day of Pakistani atrocities in Kashmir

History seems to be repeating itself in Kashmir. Recently, there have been targeting attacks against the non-locals living in the valley, 11 people have been killed in the last two weeks.

Jammu & Kashmir: 11 civilians killed in last two weeks

Two Government school teachers, including a woman, were shot dead by militants in Srinagar. This comes days after three people, were killed in a series of attacks by suspected militants in Jammu & Kashmir.

Jammu & Kashmir: Two teachers shot dead inside a Srinagar school

The government aimed to develop the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Ladakh. By creating sources of employment, improving the Tourism sector, and investments in the Industrial sector, the government tried to strengthen the economy of Jammu and Kashmir.

Two years of Abrogation of Article 370: What has changed in Jammu and Kashmir?

People living in the rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir will be provided with the same medical facilities that are available in cities now. Government is constructing 30 new oxygen plants in these far-flung areas and also providing high-standard medical equipment to these primary health hospitals.

Jammu & Kashmir: Health infrastructure upgraded in rural areas, World Bank helps

While there are many golf courses in Kashmir, the region has not produced elite-level players. Perhaps because there were no golf academies to train aspiring golfers - until now. The J&K administration has come forward to fill the void and a golf academy was inaugurated by the lieutenant governor of jammu& Kashmir - Manoj Sinha. Students of government schools are now encouraged to pursue the sport.

Kashmir Connect: Popularising Golf in Kashmir

Last year, in his address to the nation on independence day, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi touched on the topic of menstruation, which is still considered a taboo subject by many. The PM spoke about various efforts made by the government to make sanitary pads accessible to all. Various individuals and organisations are also working towards spreading awareness about menstrual hygiene - one such hygiene champion is Irfana Zargar. She has made it her life's mission to distribute free sanitary kits to women who need them in Nowshera, Srinagar. WION's Johan castell travelled to the valley to meet 'The Padwoman of Kashmir.'

Kashmir Connect: Meet the 'Padwoman of Kashmir'

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have shot down a drone in the Akhnoor area. Police have also recovered 5 kg of an improvised explosive device (IED) which was to be assembled and to be used by terrorists.

News Alert: Drone shot down by Jammu Police in Akhnoor, 5 kg IED recovered

The Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to revive river transport in the Kashmir Valley. Three bus boats have been brought from New Zealand to ply on river Jhelum in Srinagar.

Revival of water transport in Kashmir, bus boats bought from New Zealand

The Indian Army has begun deploying women soldiers for conducting search operations in the Kashmir Valley. These women soldiers from Assam Rifles will be instrumental in maintaining peace in the valley.

Assam riflewomen to help in counterinsurgency operations in Kashmir

The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation at Hanjin village in the Rajpora area of Pulwama following information about the presence of the terrorists there, a police official said.

J&K: 5 Laskhar terrorists killed in encounter

India has raised the issue of drones being used for terror activities at the UN. It came days after explosions at Air Force Station in Jammu with the help of low-flying drones. India said the use of weaponised drones for terrorism needs serious attention.

India raises Jammu air base attack at UN, says drones are being used for terror activities

Incidents of violence across the Kashmir valley have increased after all-party meet of Jammu and Kashmir politicians with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting had mostly stressed on restoring the democratic set-up in the union territory.

Incidents of violence go up in Kashmir valley days after all-party meet

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday termed Union government's decision to bifurcate Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as 'historic'. He said that the decision led to a major reduction in terrorist activities.

Bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh bolstered national security: Rajnath Singh

A day after a drone attack on Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) technical airport in Jammu, two more drones were spotted hovering over Kaluchak and Ratnuchak military stations

India: 2 more drones spotted over Kaluchak Military Station

Nearly two years after Jammu & Kashmir became a Union Territory, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held a special meeting with all party leaders to discuss the road ahead. WION brings you the journey of this valley of hope from a state to Union Territory.

Valley of Hope: Journey of Jammu & Kashmir from state to Union Territory

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed Prime Minister's initiative of calling an all-party meet. The meeting is to be held on June 24. All regional and national parties of Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed this step and said dialogue is the only way forward.

Parties in Kashmir welcome PM's initiative of all-party meet

Jammu and Kashmir Police has busted a narco terror module in north Kashmir's Baramulla District. Ten Over Ground Workers (OGW) have been arrested. The police have recovered 5.

Jammu and Kashmir: Narco terror group busted, heroin and arms recovered

The all-weather hi-tech tunnel connecting Qazigund and Banihal is likely to open for public in the next two weeks. Locals say it's like a dream coming true. With the opening of this tunnel, the common people will heave a sigh of relief.

J&K: 8.5 km all-weather tunnel linking Qazi Gund and Banihal to open soon

Jammu and Kashmir, which is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Inida, has been hit hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.

India: Jammu & Kashmir opens for tourism after a long gap

A new all-weather tunnel between Qazi Gund and Banihal is soon going be opened to public in a few days. The new 8.5 km long tunnel is going to facilitate increase in connectivity to Jammu and Kashmir which is often hit in winters due to snowfall and landslides.

8.5 km all-weather Qazi Gund-Banihal tunnel to open for public in days

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