Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Police books London-based "expert on Kashmir matters" for promoting enmity, misconduct [details]

According to police, the social media user Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur was allegedly threatening the people of Kashmir on the behalf of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Jan 9, 2022

Despite sub-zero temperature, patrolling intensified in J&K along LoC and IB to check infiltration [details]

Infiltrators trying to take benefits of rain on IB, accumulated snow on LoC

Jan 8, 2022

J&K govt's bonanza for sportspersons; job quota for outstanding players [details]

Sportspersons appreciate government's historic decision for accepting long-pending demands.

Jan 7, 2022

Red alert in J&K amid forecast of heavy to very heavy rain, snow; emergency helplines active [details]

A medium-level avalanche danger warning has been issued by the disaster management authority advising people living in avalanche-prone areas not to leave their homes unless necessary.

Jan 7, 2022

Six encounters in one week, 11 terrorists killed: J&K's big offensive against terrorism in 2022 [details]

Three JeM terrorists killed in encounter; only one local terrorist left in Srinagar city, all while trying uphold the peace in the valley.

Jan 7, 2022

J&K Police busts hybrid terror module; foils Delhi, Srinagar attack plans ahead of Republic Day [details]

The module was working on the directions of Pakistan, Saudi-based handlers. Terrorists conduct recce of vital installations of Delhi too.

Jan 6, 2022

Four former J&K CMs to lose elite security cover; here's why [details]

The decision was taken after a security review meeting headed by J&K Lt governor Manoj Sinha held recently that the former chief ministers and their immediate family members did not need elite group protection since the normal security wing of the local police

Jan 6, 2022

COVID-19 surge in J&K: leaves of health dept employees cancelled; doctors re-deployed at DRDO hospital

Over dozen doctors, 20 paramedical staff members tested positive; four more students of Mata Vaishno Devi University were found infected with the virus.

Jan 6, 2022

Chaos at Srinagar airport on second successive day; nine flights cancelled [details]

People are advised not to travel on Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Weather Department predicts avalanches, landslides on vulnerable spots.

Jan 5, 2022

Pak national among three JeM terrorists killed in early morning gun battle in Pulwama [details]

Since Tuesday morning five terrorists were eliminated by forces in two different encounters

Jan 5, 2022

COVID hits Vaishno Devi University; 175 students test positive, contact tracing underway [details]

After closing the University, authorities conduct testing to identify infected students, staff members.

Jan 5, 2022

Heavy snowfall in J&K grounds 42 flights in Srinagar; MeT issues orange alert [details]

Chief Secretary reviews situation; doctors asked not to leave stations without proper permission.

Jan 4, 2022

After foiling two infiltration attempts, BSF revisits 'winter strategy' on International Border [details]

Taking advantage of dense fog, terrorists are desperate to infiltrate this side of the border ahead of Republic Day.

Jan 4, 2022

J&K's most-wanted terrorist finally killed in encounter; puts end to traumatizing cruelty [details]

Self-styled commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba Salim Parray was involved in heinous killings of civilians by slitting their throats.

Jan 3, 2022

MBBS seats scam: Hurriyat leaders loot hard-earned money of helpless parents of Kashmir [details]

Parents, students duped by separatist leaders; trapped parents forced to pay extra money for professional seats.

Jan 3, 2022

MeT forecasts rain, snowfall in J&K, Ladakh; warnings of avalanches, landslides issued [details]

There may be disruption of surface, air transport due to heavy snowfall. People living in snowbound areas are advised to maintain proper ventilation.

Jan 3, 2022

Two infiltration bids foiled: PAK intruder killed; huge consignment of arms, drugs recovered [details]

Pakistan is trying to push terrorists, smuggle arms, narcotics taking advantage of the dense fog on International Border.

Jan 3, 2022

Stampede Fall-Out: All counters closed, online registration now mandatory for Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra [details]

Board to explore possibilities of the ropeway, suspension bridge, and skywalk for effective queue management at Bhawan

Jan 3, 2022

J&K govt sets up five new police stations, three police posts in Srinagar, Budgam; fortifies security [details]

Aim of setting up new police stations is to ensure better policing amid recent terror attack in the capital city.

Jan 2, 2022

Pakistan's duplicity exposed: 'Sweet diplomacy' in morning, infiltration attempt in evening [details]

A search of the belongings revealed a Pakistani national identity card and vaccination certificates issued by the Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination Government of Pakistan identifying him as Mohammed Shabir Malik.

Jan 2, 2022