News Topic:South Kashmir

Kashmir’s high-density apple orchards deliver higher returns as prices hit ₹200/kg

Growers from Pulwama and Shopian said modern plantations have enabled them to make better use of limited land while reducing the waiting period for substantial returns.

CIK conducts multiple raids in Kashmir in 2023 UAPA case, seizes digital devices

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday conducted simultaneous searches at multiple locations across Kashmir in connection with a 2023 case.

Hailstorm ravages south Kashmir orchards again; growers demand insurance, compensation

Apple orchards in south Kashmir's Pulwama district have once again been severely affected by a hailstorm, causing losses for local growers.

No matter where militants hide, they will be eliminated: GOC Victor Force

The security forces said that the swift and coordinated response by several security agencies led to the elimination of six militants in the last over 48 hours.

Kashmir sees record low in local militancy

With the killing of six local militants in south Kashmir in the last three days, the number of listed local militants in the Valley has dropped to a single digit.

Three JeM militants killed in south Kashmir gunbattle

Security forces shot dead three local Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants in an encounter in Awantipora sub-district of south Kashmir on Thursday, police said.

Three Lashkar militants killed in Shopian behind recent attacks: Army

A day after three militants affiliated were killed in a gunfight in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, the Army said the trio were actively involved in recent militant activities.

SIA sleuths raid 20 places, bust sleeper cell modules

Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency on Sunday busted sleeper cell modules during raids that were carried out at 20 locations across South Kashmir.

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Two alleged house robberies reported in Tral’s Aaligund

Two alleged robberies in Aaligund village of Tral have raised security concerns, with villagers urging police to identify the masked suspects.

Farooq Abdullah rules out NC split, assures grievance-ridden MLAs of action

Farooq Abdullah rules out a split in the NC after meeting around 16 MLAs, while Nazir Gurezi says legislators only want their grievances addressed.

JKPSC without regular Chairman for over 3 months, six member posts vacant

JKPSC has been without a regular Chairman for over three months, with six member posts vacant as thousands of candidates await recruitment updates.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.