New Criminal Laws to Take Effect in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2025

Law & Order National

India is set to implement three newly introduced criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir by April 2025. These laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—will replace the existing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and

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Pakistani Troops Violate Ceasefire in J-K; Indian Army Retaliates

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

On Wednesday, Pakistani forces breached the ceasefire by initiating unprovoked firing on Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army responded decisively, leading to significant casualties on the Pakistani side, as reported by Business Standard. The incident occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector, a day after […]

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Five Terrorists Killed in Major Encounter in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir neutralized five terrorists in Kulgam district on Tuesday. The encounter took place during a cordon-and-search operation launched by the security personnel based on credible intelligence inputs. Security Forces Act on Intelligence The operation was initiated after receiving information about

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Omar Abdullah Returns as First CM of J&K Union Territory

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah assumed office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the Union territory’s political landscape. Abdullah’s return to the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar was met with a grand reception, where he was welcomed by officers, employees, and given a ceremonial guard of […]