Jammu and Kashmir

"Rahul Gandhi should lead party"; J&K Congress unanimously selects Sonia Gandhi's replacement [details]

Party demands restoration of statehood with land and job rights, and restoration of a democratically elected government in the J&K.

Jun 3, 2022

One migrant labourer killed, another injured in terrorist attack in J&K's Budgam [details]

The terrorists fired at the two non-local brick kiln labourers, identified as Dilshad from Uttar Pradesh and Goria from Punjab, in Magraypora village of Chadoora tehsil in Budgam.

Jun 2, 2022

Fact check: No rush of Kashmiri minorities in Srinagar Airport; false claim goes viral [truth here]

A video of a crowded Srinagar Airport has been shared with a false claim that Kashmiri minorities are flocking out of the valley amid recent targeted killings.

Jun 2, 2022

How J&K's daring cop, Mudassair Ahmed Sheikh, set example of exceptional courage [details]

"I don't have words to explain his bravery. He was a very very brave person who always volunteered himself for challenging jobs", says SSP Baramulla, remembering braveheart Mudassair Ahmed Sheikh who was killed in action.

Jun 2, 2022

Rajasthan-based bank manager shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir; horror caught on camera [details]

Vijay Kumar, a resident of Hanumangarh Rajasthan was serving as manager in Elllaquai Dehati Bank in Kulgam.

Jun 2, 2022

J&K Govt to post all "vulnerable" employees in "safer zones"; process to complete by June 6 [details]

After those recruited under Prime Minister's special employment package, Jammu-based Scheduled Caste employees have also demanded relocation to safer places.

Jun 1, 2022

Dalit employees serving in Kashmir demand adjustment in Jammu; raise voice for first time in 12 years [here's why]

Appointed under the inter-district recruitment policy, over 2500 Scheduled Caste employees are serving in far-flung interiors of Kashmir Valley. Unlike those appointed under the PM package, these employees are living in rented accommodations.

Jun 1, 2022

Candle light vigil in Kulgam against killing of school teacher by terrorists [details]

Civil society members in Kashmir took out a candle light march even as condemnations poured in against the killing of a female school teacher in the Gopalpora area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Tuesday morning.

May 31, 2022

Who was Professor Bhim Singh; founder of J&K's Panthers Party passes away [details]

"Rebel" Bhim Singh studied law at the University of London. He was the first Indian to be elected secretary of the University of London Union in 1971.

May 31, 2022

ED questions Farooq Abdullah for 3 hours in JKCA scam case [details]

Former J&K Chief Minister and Lok Sabha member Farooq Abdullah was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for over three hours on Tuesday in connection with the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam being investigated by the agency.

May 31, 2022

Breaking: Another Selective Killing in May, This Time a Lady Teacher in Kulgam

Deceased a native of Samba district of Jammu was recruited under the Scheduled Caste category in Kashmir Valley

May 31, 2022

In a first, J&K Govt facilitates nomads' journey to high land pastures [details]

Transit accommodations coming up at eight places at different places at a cost of Rs 28 crore.

May 31, 2022

Encounter breaks out at J&K's Awantipora; security forces and police on job [details]

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday, police said.

May 30, 2022

Two terrorists behind killing of unarmed cop eliminated in Pulwama encounter [details]

Unarmed police constable Reyaz Ahmed, who was on leave and waiting for his daughter's bus, was killed by terrorists on May 13.

May 30, 2022

Killing of Sidhu Moosewalla: J&K Cong exhorts workers to gherao AAP offices [details]

Moosewala was among the 424 persons whose security was withdrawn by Punjab Police on Saturday only.

May 29, 2022

J&K LG visits Ambreen Bhat's home; assures assistance to poor terror victim family [details]

"We shall forever remember Ambreen's indomitable spirit who was a strong-willed woman and a pillar of support to her family," said J&K LG Manoj Sinha after meeting family of Ambreen Bhat.

May 29, 2022

Another attempt to drop ammunition foiled; Pakistani drone shot down near International Border [details]

Originated from Pakistan, the drone was shot down in the Talli Hariya Chak area of the Hiranagar sector in Kathua district. It has a payload attachment of three packets with it.

May 29, 2022

Two dreaded HM terrorists killed in Anantnag; forces continue crackdown on terror in valley [details]

During the last four days, security forces have eliminated 12 terrorists in different parts of the Kashmir Valley.

May 29, 2022

Another attempt to smuggle narcotics to fund terror groups foiled; 44kg drugs seized in J&K [details]

Pakistan-based terror groups are making money by selling drugs. This money is used to finance terror groups active in J&K.

May 29, 2022

Seven soldiers killed, 19 injured after bus falls into river in Ladakh; PM Modi expresses condolences [details]

The ill-fated bus carrying 26 soldiers fell into the river Shyok river in Ladakh. Vehicle was moving from Transit Camp in Partapur to Sub Sector Hanif.

May 27, 2022