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The BJP on Tuesday criticised the United Nations and international human rights organisations for what it described as their silence over alleged atrocities against civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Thousands of beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat-SEHAT Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir could face difficulties from July 1 as private hospitals and dialysis centres have announced plans to stop accepting Golden Cards over pending reimbursements of nearly 275 crore. Private hospitals have accused authorities of prolonged payment delays, violation of NHA guidelines, and failure to address financial distress faced by 135 empanelled healthcare institutions.

In a landmark achievement for India's infrastructure sector, the breakthrough blast at the 13.15-km-long Zojila Tunnel was successfully carried out on Tuesday, connecting the two ends of the strategic tunnel linking Kashmir and Ladakh. Witnessed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the milestone was achieved six months ahead of schedule and brings the dream of all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh closer to reality.

The Congress high command has issued a stern warning to senior Jammu and Kashmir leaders against publicly attacking one another amid escalating factionalism within the party. During a two-hour meeting in New Delhi attended by key leaders, the leadership emphasised discipline and directed leaders to raise grievances through internal party forums.

J&K BJP has rejected Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's proposal for a united political movement to seek the restoration of statehood, asserting that all parties should trust the Centre's commitment on the issue. BJP president Sat Sharma said statehood would be restored at an appropriate time, as assured by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to trigger the breakthrough blast at the 13.15-km-long Zojila Tunnel, marking a major milestone in one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects. Located at an altitude of around 11,500 feet, the tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley, Kargil, and Ladakh, ending decades of winter isolation caused by heavy snowfall.

The Congress high command has summoned five senior Jammu and Kashmir leaders, including Tariq Hamid Karra, Vikar Rasool Wani, and Tara Chand, to New Delhi amid escalating factionalism within the party. The move comes after a series of public attacks, allegations, and a letter to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighting a deepening organisational crisis in the Union Territory.

Despite their ongoing political rivalry in Jammu and Kashmir, the ruling National Conference and opposition Peoples Democratic Party have confirmed their participation in the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on June 8.

A young Army officer, Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, laid down his life while undertaking operational duties in the rugged terrain of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. As tributes poured in from the Indian Army and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, security forces continued a massive anti-terror search operation in the Dorimal-Gambhir Mughlan forest area for the 16th consecutive day.

A political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti reviewed the progress of the under-construction AIIMS Awantipora project. Health Minister Sakina Itoo and Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone questioned her authority to chair a review meeting, accusing her of overstepping constitutional boundaries.

As the Nasha Mukt J&K campaign entered its 55th day, authorities have registered 1,036 FIRs and arrested 1,128 drug smugglers across the Union Territory. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the anti-drug movement had evolved into a people's campaign against narco-terrorism, asserting that drug traffickers and their networks would be dismantled while ensuring rehabilitation and support for addicts.

A week after arresting a school teacher, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a college lecturer from Uttarakhand as investigations into an alleged Pakistan-linked hawala network gather pace. The probe, which began in Kathua district, has uncovered a multi-state network allegedly used to route funds from Pakistan through multiple bank accounts for anti-national activities.

An innocent man from the R S Pura area of Jammu spent 1 year, 7 months, and 11 days in jail after a false rape case. The Fast Track Court directs inquiry against investigating officers and proceedings against the complainant after finding the prosecution failed to prove the rape charge.

Army, J&K Police, and CRPF continue extensive searches in Manjakot's Dori Mal forest using helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs; no trace of terrorists found yet.

After a seven-hour marathon meeting at Dachigam National Park, National Conference MLAs and MPs resolve to intensify the campaign for statehood and constitutional guarantees, while projecting a united front under Omar Abdullah.

Constructed under the 'Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan', the innovative dam aims to boost irrigation, strengthen water security, and support sustainable agriculture in Ladakh's remote high-altitude villages.

Former J&K Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to political parties and civil society groups across the Union Territory to unite and jointly engage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on issues concerning J&K.

For the first time since the outbreak of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in 1990, Jammu and Kashmir recorded zero terror-related fatalities during the month of May. Data from the SATP of SAIR shows that not a single civilian, security personnel, or terrorist was killed in any terror-related incident throughout the month.

A year after the devastating cross-border shelling in Poonch that claimed 14 civilian lives, including four children, the scars of that tragic night remain fresh. Residents continue to grapple with trauma, loss, and a lingering sense of insecurity, while key promises such as bunker construction and improved medical infrastructure remain unfulfilled.

Announcing a 100-day target to eradicate drug abuse, Manoj Sinha highlighted strict enforcement measures, including FIRs, arrests, property seizures, and licence cancellations.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the results of the five-state Assembly elections, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, as a political earthquake with long-term national implications.

A political rift between coalition partners, the National Conference and the Congress, has sharpened over the issue of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Triggered by remarks from NC president Farooq Abdullah criticising Congress's half-hearted support,.

The collapse of a bridge in the Thathar area on the outskirts of Jammu has claimed three lives and left one injured, exposing serious safety lapses and administrative negligence. Preliminary investigations point to a long-standing pipeline leak that weakened the soil, coupled with poor adherence to construction safety norms, including a lack of protective gear for workers.

While Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the claims as misinformation, asserting that only public feedback was sought, PDP leader Iltija Mufti has accused the government of gradually sidelining the language through administrative decisions.

The J&K and Ladakh High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, observing that the relationship between the accused and the survivor was a consensual love affair and that the prosecution failed to prove she was a minor.

Factionalism within the J&K Congress unit has intensified following the elevation of dissident leaders Karan Bhagat and Vikar Rasool Wani to key national roles by the party high command.

In a major administrative move ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit, the Ladakh administration has approved the creation of five new districtsNubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar and Drassraising the total to seven.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a fresh round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups on May 22, coinciding with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming two-day visit to Leh from April 30.

In a decisive push against the growing menace of drug abuse, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented grassroots mobilisation led by women, with 1,947 mohalla-level committees formed across the Jammu division within days of launching the 'Nasha Mukt J&K' campaign.

In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the JKACB has exposed a massive land scam involving the illegal grabbing of over 1,000 kanals of Custodian land across Jammu district. The land, meant for displaced persons from Pakistan and PoJK, was allegedly usurped by a nexus of land mafia and government officials through forged documents and manipulated revenue records.

In a major counter-terror operation, J&K Police dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module in Srinagar by arresting four Over Ground Workers, including a young woman, and recovering arms and ammunition.

Tahir Fazal Choudhary, a celebrated hero of the landmark 2003 counter-insurgency operation Sarp Vinash in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, passed away in Uttarakhand after suffering a heart attack, marking the end of an era of extraordinary courage and grassroots resistance against terrorism.