Days after bodies of three men were found in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, two teenagers -- Deenu (15) and his nephew Rehmat Ali (12) -- have gone missing from Rajbagh area of the district, police said on Monday.
He assessed the security situation particularly in the Kathua district that has witnessed a series of terror strikes and civilian killings in recent times.
Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday expressed his concern over the remarks made by some of the legislators related to engaging in talks with Pakistan, comparing development situations in PoJK and the Union Territory, and “glorifying” Pakistan.
He underscored the rise in DBT’s Budget from 1,485 crores in 2013-14 to 3,447 crores in 2025-26 almost marking 130% increase.
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the administration is determined to restore full statehood to the region and it will continue discussions with all stakeholders to make this happen.
The preparations for the Lok Sabha polls were reviewed and evaluated in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla by the District Election Officer (DEO) on Monday.
The Chief Secretary took note of the measures taken so far regarding the capacity building and training of personnel.
Two of them are from Pakistan while one is from Kashmir.
He said the constitution of the country and democratic institutions are under a threat and it is our collective responsibility to protect them.
Azad said that while he had several reasons for contesting the Lok Sabha elections, safeguarding the jobs and land of the people of Jammu and Kashmir was his top priority.
