Eight children have died from a mysterious disease in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. Authorities have dispatched a BSL-3 mobile laboratory and a central team of experts to investigate. The deaths have occurred within two families in the same village. A cold wave warning adds another layer of concern to this ongoing crisis.
A blanket of snow has transformed Jammu and Kashmir into a winter paradise, with Sonamarg, Gurez, Karnah, and Pahalgam receiving heavy snowfall. While the picturesque scenery delights, the snowfall has also caused significant travel disruptions, prompting road closures and warnings to commuters.
Indian security forces averted a major terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, discovering and diffusing an IED on National Highway-1. Multiple operations are underway, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the admit cards for the Police Constable recruitment exam scheduled for December 1st, 2024. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website using their registration number and date of birth. The exam will consist of a written test followed by a Physical Standard Test (PST) and a Physical Endurance Test (PET).
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has declared the results for the Class 10 private and bi-annual examinations held in August and September 2024. A total of 50,935 students appeared for the exams, with a pass percentage of 34.69. Students can access their results on the official JKBOSE website using their roll number and registration number.
Maqsood Ahmad Ganai, a PhD in Botany, runs a roadside juice stall in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the dire unemployment situation in the region. Despite his qualifications, Ganai struggles to make ends meet, reflecting the stark reality faced by many educated youth in the region who are unable to find suitable employment. This story raises concerns about the impact of the abrogation of Article 370 on the region’s economy and the promises of prosperity that have not materialized.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir neutralized a terrorist in an ongoing operation in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on Sunday. The operation, codenamed ‘Rajpura,’ is being conducted by the Indian Army and J&K Police, with search operations continuing to apprehend any remaining terrorists in the region.
Two Village Defence Guards (VDGs) were abducted and killed by terrorists in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. Their bodies were recovered after an intensive search operation. The attack has sparked outrage, with authorities and political leaders condemning the act of violence and vowing to combat terrorism in the region. The incident has also fueled criticism of the BJP-led central government’s handling of security challenges in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress and its INDIA alliance of plotting against Kashmir after they formed the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Modi claims the alliance recently passed a resolution in the J&K assembly aiming to restore Article 370, a move he alleges is part of a larger conspiracy.
A joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police is underway in Baramulla after suspicious terrorist activity was detected. This follows a recent spike in terrorist activity in the region, including multiple encounters with security forces and a grenade attack in Srinagar.
