Jammu and Kashmir

Rajouri suicide attack: BJP leader-turned-LeT terrorist's interrogation reveals shocking details

Arrested on July 3, BJP leader-turned-terrorist Talib Hussain was trying to revive terror groups in twin border districts of Poonch, Rajouri.

Aug 18, 2022

Voting rights to non-locals in J&K polls: Local political parties cry foul; call it "pre-poll rigging" [details]

Farooq calls an all-party meeting on Monday, Mehbooba seeks the support of national parties to foil the BJP's "gameplan" in J&K.

Aug 18, 2022

Operating from jail, PAK terrorist killed during recovery of arms near border in Jammu [details]

Lodged in Jammu's highly fortified Kot Bhalwal, a Pakistani terrorist was taken to a spot where weapons were buried after February 24 drone droppings.

Aug 18, 2022

Non-locals residing in J&K can vote in assembly polls; Oppn irked over EC's decision [details]

After the abrogation of article 370, any Indian citizen who is ordinarily residing in J&K is eligible to enroll himself or herself as a voter in coming assembly elections in the Union Territory.

Aug 17, 2022

Killing of Kashmiri Pandit: Terrorist's house attached; father, 3 brothers arrested [details]

Two terrorists of the Al-Badr terror outfit carried out an identification parade of everyone present at the orchard. Terrorists segregated Sunil and his cousin and then fired at the duo indiscriminately with their AK-47 rifles.

Aug 17, 2022

Jammu stunned after recovery of six bodies under mysterious circumstances [details]

Mystery shrouds as six bodies are recovered from two adjoining houses in the Sidhara locality of the Tawi Vihar area on the outskirts of Jammu. Initially, it appears that they were poisoned.

Aug 17, 2022

Seven ITBP jawans killed, 34 injured in accident near Chandanwari; President, J&K LG mourn loss [details]

An ill-fated bus carrying ITBP jawans plunged into a river near Chandanwari after the driver lost control of the ill-fated vehicle.

Aug 16, 2022

Selective killings go unabated in J&K; another Kashmiri Pandit killed by terrorists [details]

Continuing selective killings in Kashmir, terrorists on Tuesday shot dead a Kashmiri Pandit and injured his brother in the Chotipora area of South Kashmir's Shopian district.

Aug 16, 2022

After 38 long years, mortal remains of a martyr soldier recovered from Siachen Glacier [details]

Lance Naik Chandrashekhar Singh was identified with the help of the identification disc bearing his Army number which was entangled along with the mortal remains.

Aug 16, 2022

What is J&K's Village Defence Guards scheme; new way to foil terrorists' evil designs [details]

The scheme is intended to inculcate an attitude of self-protection in security matters amongst the local population and also to supplement the ongoing efforts of the security forces in dealing with the acts of subversion and trans-border movement.

Aug 15, 2022

Srinagar encounter update: Injured constable succumbs to injuries; owner of two-wheeler arrested [details]

As injured terrorists managed to escape after the encounter, Srinagar Police asks hospitals, clinics, and doctors to give information about any unknown injured persons coming for treatment.

Aug 15, 2022

Two encounters break out in J&K ahead of Independence Day; police constable injured [details]

Three terrorists are reportedly trapped in a fierce gun battle in the border district of Rajouri. Amid heavy downpours, forces have engaged terrorists in the gun battle.

Aug 14, 2022

Political parties in J&K furious over deferring publication of electoral rolls; here's why

Chances of assembly elections in J&K during this year are bleak after a fresh schedule and announcement by the Election Commission.

Aug 14, 2022

Travelling to Kashmir via train soon possible; world's highest railway bridge inches towards completion

By next year people can travel by rail to Kashmir. The long cherished dream of travelling to Srinagar by rail can now be fulfilled soon.

Aug 14, 2022

J&K Govt sacks Bitta Karate's wife, Salahudin's son among four employees for terror links [details]

A Jammu Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) officer, Bitta Karate's wife was on the payrolls of ISI. Her involvement in ferrying consignment of money for funding anti-India activities in J&K has been established.

Aug 13, 2022

Rajouri suicide attack: Security establishment worries over recovery of armour-piercing bullets in Jammu [details]

Abandoned by Americans in Afghanistan, these bullets can harm personnel even wearing a regular protective shield.

Aug 12, 2022

'Har Ghar Tiranga': J&K adorned beautifully in colours of national flag [PHOTOS]

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha flags off Tiranga rally at Dal Lake; appeals to everyone to join this campaign by hoisting the Tricolour on their homes from 13th to 15th August.

Aug 12, 2022

This year's Amarnath Yatra concludes, Chhari-"Mubarak" reaches holy cave [details]

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performs "Samapan Pooja" to mark the end of this year's Yatra. Barring the incident of cloudburst, which claimed the lives of 15 devotees, Yatra passed off peacefully.

Aug 12, 2022

One more migrant labourer killed by terrorists in Kashmir [details]

After repeated intervals terrorists targeting migrant labourers working in different parts of Kashmir Valley. Earlier a worker from Bihar was killed by terrorists on August 4.

Aug 12, 2022

J&K's first-ever multiplex coming up in Srinagar; revives relation with B'wood [details]

After a gap of three decades, people in Kashmir will finally be able to enjoy the big-screen viewing experience in a multiplex.

Aug 11, 2022