Former separatist Bilal Gani Lone blames the Hurriyat for irrelevance and criticizes Pakistan's role. He advocates for a shift to mainstream politics, urging the younger generation to accept India's power and seek solutions. Lone emphasizes the need to move beyond conflict for the sake of future generations.
Jammu & Kashmir
Awami Itihad Party (AIP) announced jailed MP Engineer Rashid will propose a resolution in Parliament for full statehood restoration in Jammu and Kashmir. AIP views this as a demand for democratic justice, emphasizing self-governance rights, and the correction of the 2019 decision. They see it as a continuation of Rashid's struggle.
Ten individuals in Kashmir were detained by the Counter-Intelligence wing for allegedly using encrypted apps for terrorist activities. They coordinated with Pakistan-based handlers from LeT/JeM, including Abdullah Gazi, for recruitment, financing, and execution of terror acts. Digital devices and documents were seized during searches.
A drug peddler, Sahil Sharma, was arrested under the PITNDPS Act in Rajouri and jailed in Jammu. Another peddler, Jai Pratap Singh, was arrested in Jammu with heroin and charged under the NDS Act. Both arrests are part of a crackdown on drug trafficking.
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee workers had gathered at the party office with plans to march towards the office of the Divisional commissioner to submit a memorandum
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he urged the younger generation to accept the reality that India is "too big a power" to fight and advised them not to see the country through the lens of political parties but to "see India as India" to find space for themselves within the country
Over 2.75 lakh pilgrims have so far paid their obeisance at the shrine
Searches conducted at 10 locations falling in Budgam, Pulwama, Ganderbal and Srinagar districts of Kashmir
Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as Ladakh's new Lieutenant Governor, promising inclusive development. He acknowledged past discrimination and aims to make Ladakh a premier tourist destination. The appointment marks a shift to a politician as L-G and he is expected to address local demands for greater autonomy.
Farooq Abdullah stated the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood will be raised during the INDIA bloc meeting. He welcomed the Congress's call for statehood and emphasized it's a right of the people. If the BJP fails to restore it, they will respond accordingly.
A speeding truck hit a car in the Amarnath pilgrim convoy in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. The accident injured five pilgrims and involved a vehicle crashing through a barricade and into a house. Authorities shifted the injured to a hospital, and police have launched an investigation.
A parliamentary committee, chaired by Digvijay Singh, assessed school education initiatives in Ladakh. Presentations by education officials covered progress, policies, and challenges. The committee visited various schools, including Druk Padma Karpo School, PM Shri Govt Primary School, SECMOL, and HIAL, learning about their educational approaches.
A man impersonating a security official during a fake search operation killed Zahid Ahmad Banday in Kulgam while attempting theft. The attacker, using army attire and a toy pistol, was apprehended by locals after Zahid confronted him.
Sopore police searched the home of Irfan Ahmed Antoo, linked to the banned Muslim League and Lashkar-e-Toiba. The operation, conducted under UAPA, yielded 'incriminating materials.' This search is part of an ongoing crackdown on separatist-terror elements.
Doctors at Government Medical College, Jammu, went on strike after a female doctor was assaulted by a patient's relatives. The strike ended two days later after police detained a female relative involved in the assault.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was again placed under house arrest, preventing him from delivering his Friday sermon. He criticized the restrictions, stating that the memory of martyrs cannot be suppressed. The arrests prevented leaders from visiting the martyrs' graveyard on Martyrs' Day, which commemorates the 1931 killings.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board uses drone technology for seed dispersal and has planted over 1.7 million saplings. Partnering with the CGPWA, the board promotes eco-protection and sustainable practices, including a plant sale featuring 28 local species.
The Amarnath Yatra restarted Friday after rain-related delays. Over 7,900 pilgrims left Jammu for the cave shrine, bringing the total departures from Jammu to over 109,461. Pilgrims are using both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
The US designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization, linking it to the Pahalgam massacre. TRF, a proxy for Lashkar-e-Taiba, formed in 2019, aims to portray militancy in Kashmir as localized. It's responsible for several attacks, and its leaders are under scrutiny, with backing from Pakistan's ISI.
A special NIA court in Jammu framed charges against two individuals for providing logistical support to terrorists in the 2023 Dhangri village terror attack. They are accused of harboring, guiding, and aiding the terrorists, including involving a minor. Both pleaded not guilty.
When asked if the Centre will restore the statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, the former chief minister said it was the right of the people
The accident occurred when the speeding truck broke through a barricade in Battal Ballian area and hit the car
A patient's death at GMC Jammu led to a doctor being assaulted by the deceased's relative, captured on CCTV. Doctors went on strike, disrupting services, demanding the attacker's arrest. The administration condemned the violence and highlighted the patient's pre-existing critical condition.
The Economic Offences Wing is investigating seven individuals, including revenue officials, for alleged corruption and cheating in Srinagar and Budgam. The case involves fraudulent insertions in land sale deeds to benefit a private individual. False mutations were also illegally added to records by officials, and a related land dispute is ongoing.
Omar Abdullah visited AIIMS Jammu, commending its progress and expressing satisfaction. He launched Project 13-13, a healthcare initiative for women's surgical care, capped at Rs 13,000, emphasizing affordable healthcare. He also released a disaster management manual.
Over 1,000 government jobs are available in Leh and Kargil districts of Ladakh. The Leh board offers 534 posts, while Kargil offers 474. Online applications are open from July 25 to August 24.
The Jammu and Kashmir Congress will protest to demand statehood. They will march to Srinagar Raj Bhawan on July 19 and Jammu Raj Bhawan on July 20. A bus journey to Delhi on July 21 will culminate in a Parliament march on July 22, urging the government to restore statehood.
J&K's DGP Nalin Prabhat visited the Akhnoor Sector to assess border security. He reviewed the security grid with Army officials, focusing on vulnerabilities, coordination, and preparedness. The visit emphasized inter-agency synergy, intelligence sharing, and technology for securing the area against cross-border threats.
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The Indian Army transformed Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon's Srinagar accommodation into a museum, 'PVC Abode,' to honor the only IAF Param Vir Chakra recipient. Sekhon died in action during the 1971 war, shooting down two Pakistani jets. The museum, unveiled on his 80th birth anniversary, preserves his legacy.
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