Jammu and Kashmir

Hyderpora encounter: ADM completes inquiry, submits report to government [details]

After family members of civilians killed in the encounter countered police's claim, the J&K administration had ordered a magisterial probe into the Hyderpora encounter.

Dec 28, 2021

Drug lords introduce females to supply narcotics in different parts of J&K; kingpin arrested [details]

Drug mafia devises a new strategy to dodge cops; many women drug peddlers arrested recently.

Dec 27, 2021

Hundreds stranded at Jammu after cancellation of trains due to farmers' stir in Punjab [details]

Although the J&K administration has deployed special buses, the number of stranded passengers is increasing due to the cancellation of trains.

Dec 27, 2021

Azad says he is a "true" Congressman; dubs his detractors "18 Carat" Congressmen [details]

High-command's decision to accept resignations fails to demoralize loyalists of Azad in J&K.

Dec 26, 2021

Massive fire breaks out in Jammu's Trikuta Nagar area; shops gutted, market closed [details]

Over three dozen shops gutted in a devastating fire, no loss of life reported so far.

Dec 26, 2021

High security at Lakhanpur gateway of J&K after mob ransacked COVID testing counters [details]

Divisional Commissioner takes strong exception of Saturday's episode; directs to submit action taken report within 24 hours.

Dec 26, 2021

Terrorist who killed unarmed police ASI eliminated within four days; six terrorists killed in 48 hours [details]

Six dreaded terrorists have been neutralized in the last 48 hours in four encounters in South Kashmir.

Dec 26, 2021

Peace Dividends: Farmers to start cultivation beyond fencing on International Border [details]

Hundreds of hectares of land lying uncultivated beyond fencing on the International Border in Jammu province due to fear of firing from the Pakistani side.

Dec 26, 2021

First Omicron case detected in Ladakh; Authorities swing into action [details]

A person with a travel history of Nepal has tested positive for Omicron and the authorities are already taking precautionary measures.

Dec 25, 2021

Big success for forces; IED expert among four terrorists killed on Saturday [details]

During the last 48 hours, security forces eliminate five terrorists during three encounters in South Kashmir.

Dec 25, 2021

Kathua man finally reaches home after spending 29 years in Pakistan jail [details]

Kuldeep Singh was arrested in 1992 on the charges of espionage and remained languishing in Lahore jail

Dec 25, 2021

Enraged mob ransacks COVID testing counters at Lakhanpur-gateway of J&K [Here's Why]

After a surge in corona cases, administration orders mandatory testing of all passengers at Lakhanpur to single-out virus-infected people

Dec 25, 2021

National Conference to approach Apex Court against Delimitation Commission's proposals [details]

After facing criticism for attending the second meeting of the panel after boycotting the first, NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah defended the decision of his party.

Dec 24, 2021

Involved in several killings, dreaded Hizbul terrorist eliminated by forces in Anantnag [details]

Killed terrorist was involved in killings of Inspector Mohd Ashraf Bhat, three BJP workers, couple BJP Sarpanchs.

Dec 24, 2021

Ranveer Singh's movie '83' releases in world's highest mobile theatre in Ladakh [details]

Situated at an altitude of 11,562 feet, the world's highest theatre is set up in the Paldan area of the Leh district of Ladakh.

Dec 24, 2021

J&K man shows wife as mother to get family pension of deceased father; five held, case filed [details]

With the connivance of officials, fake documents were prepared to show daughter-in-law as the wife of the deceased employee.

Dec 23, 2021

Amid increasing attacks on cops, high-level meeting at Delhi to review J&K situation [details]

Top brass of J&K Police, intelligence agencies, and officers of central forces to attend today's meeting in Delhi to discuss the security situation in the Valley.

Dec 23, 2021

Degree colleges in J&K to observe winter vacation from Dec 27; here's when they'll reopen [details]

After the vacations, the degree colleges will open in Kashmir on February 14 and in Jammu on January 5, 2022.

Dec 23, 2021

Fake currency racket busted in Budgam; counterfeit notes, gadgets recovered [details]

The gang was involved in printing fake notes of Rs 100 denomination, and circulating the same in different areas of Kashmir Valley.

Dec 23, 2021

Clerical error creates furore on social media; Govt apologizes for SKIMS typo [details]

National Health Mission mentions J&K's prestigious Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences as "Shri Krishna Institute of Medical Science", creating an uproar on social media.

Dec 23, 2021