Jammu and Kashmir

Infighting in J&K Congress: Azad loyalists submit mass resignation; demand sacking of incumbent chief [details]

Dissidents ask Sonia Gandhi to appoint Ghulam Nabi Azad as J&K Congress chief to fight coming assembly elections. They caution that incumbent party chief G A Mir is "incapable" to take all leaders together.

Nov 18, 2021

Hyderpora Encounter: Father of Amir Magray who once stoned a terrorist to death, demands probe

Hyderpora encounter triggers controversy as families of three persons killed in gun battle refute claims of the police, demand probe.

Nov 17, 2021

Don't travel to J&K: US issues travel advisory for India

The US government has issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid traveling to J&K and cautions travelers about criminal activity, including sexual assault, which it describes as "fastest-growing in India".

Nov 17, 2021

Hyderpora encounter controversy: Police says Mudasir was terrorist associate; family counter cops claims [details]

The killing of two in Monday's Hyderpora encounter triggers fresh controversy; political parties demand an impartial probe. Families say killed civilians had no link with terror outfits.

Nov 16, 2021

"Hi-tech call centre used as terrorist hideout in Srinagar" JKP; SIT probes modus operandi [details]

SIT constituted to probe the modus operandi of this alleged 'hi-tech hideout' at Hyderpora. The team will get into the details of whether the alleged terrorists were in touch with any foreign country.

Nov 16, 2021

J&K to get its first BJP CM; party confident to form govt with over 50 seats [details]

In the meeting of the office-bearer's party, leadership asks workers to work round the clock to achieve targets set by the high command.

Nov 16, 2021

SIM cards procured on forged documents; three arrested in Baramulla [details]

Village level worker caught red-handed by sleuths of anti-graft panel while accepting bribe.

Nov 16, 2021

Anti-terror campaign steps up in Srinagar city; two more terrorists killed [details]

After the recent selective killings, forces have adopted a pro-active approach to chase and eliminate all active terrorists in Srinagar.

Nov 15, 2021

Saina Nehwal visits Katra sports complex; ace shuttler motivates budding players [details]

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's sports complex produces sportspersons of national, international standards in various sporting disciplines.

Nov 14, 2021

After losing one generation in conflict; Kashmir may lose next to drug abuse [details]

J&K DGP says the drug menace has shown a considerable increase. Narcotics are smuggled from Punjab, Jammu borders.

Nov 14, 2021

Srinagar SSP's heart-warming gesture wins praise; pays Rs 1 lakh to street vendor who was robbed [details]

Old man was thrashed by robbers before decamping Rs 1 lakh, which he had saved up for his last rites.

Nov 14, 2021

Prevent possible third wave; J&K LG's message to authorities amid COVID spike in Valley [details]

Authorities in all districts were directed to take the steps to prevent a new surge in COVID cases.

Nov 14, 2021

Leaders vie to congratulate Umran Malik after his selection in Indian team [details]

A day after BJP leaders visited Malik's house to congratulate him for his achievement, senior Congress leaders reached Jammu-Express's residence on Saturday to felicitate him

Nov 13, 2021

Relief for BJP's ex-DyCM as Tribunal keeps in abeyance demotion notice [details]

Tribunal directs both the parties to maintain a status-quo on spot till December 7

Nov 13, 2021

Narco-terrorism grips J&K as 4.6 per cent population affected by drug-related issues [details]

As per a consumption survey, J&K has 6 lakh people affected by drug-related issues of which 90 percent of users are from the 17-33 age group

Nov 13, 2021

Terror conspiracy case: NIA arrests two more persons from Sopore; 27 arrested so far [details]

Arrested persons hatch a conspiracy to execute terror attacks in J&K, Delhi.

Nov 12, 2021

BJP's ex-lawmaker appears before disciplinary committee; apologises for communal remarks [details]

A show-cause notice was served to Vikram Randhawa for using abusive language against a particular community in a viral video. Ex-legislature apologizes for his remarks, assures party leadership not to repeal such mistakes in future.

Nov 12, 2021

PAK-backed HM loses "commander" in Kulgam encounter; major radicalisation bids foiled [details]

With the killing of a dreaded terrorist, forces foil a suicidal terror attack in Srinagar city. Relative of Lethpora attack mastermind killed in Bemina on Thursday evening.

Nov 12, 2021

Corruption in Transport Department: J&K government suspends ARTO, MV inspectors [details]

ARTO 'appoints' a broker to run all affairs of Transport department in Kupwara. 138 original driving licenses recovered from the possession of the broker.

Nov 12, 2021

Terrorists killed in Kashmir gunfight refused to surrender: J&K Police

The Indian Army said two terrorists killed in an encounter in the Chawalgam area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district had refused to surrender that triggered the encounter, officials said on Friday.one of the terrorists killed in the operation on Friday was identified as Sheeraz Ahmad Lone alias Maulvi.

Nov 12, 2021