Jammu and Kashmir

Terrorist killed in Srinagar encounter; firing on [details]

As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding, they came under a heavy volume of fire and retaliated, triggering the encounter.

Nov 12, 2021

Centre to increase boots on ground in Kashmir after spike in targeted killings [details]

The decision to deploy additional troops in the valley was taken after the recent visit of Home Minister Amit Shah to Kashmir.

Nov 11, 2021

Vital revenue records go missing: J&K government directs all DCs to lodge FIRs [details]

Revenue record of Sujwana and Chowdhi - two fast developing localities in the outskirts of Jammu city is mysteriously disappeared from the record room.

Nov 11, 2021

Breakthrough in Jammu's triple murder case; two cops among three arrested [details]

Service rifle AK-47 was used by accused cops to settle the land, cash dispute with the opponent group. Two real brothers among three killed in shooting.

Nov 11, 2021

BJP's ex-Dy CM Nirmal Singh asked to demolish "illegally" built house in Jammu; five-day deadline set [details]

The house is constructed near Army's ammunition depot in the Nagrota area. Writ petitions already filed in High Court against 'illegally' constructed house.

Nov 10, 2021

"Controversial" notice asking Kashmiri Pandits to join duties within two days; sparks outrage [details]

After recent selective killings, some fear-stricken Kashmiri Pandits employees return to Jammu. Authorities term their absence as 'unauthorized' and asked them to join duties within two days.

Nov 10, 2021

Anantnag Police busts loan fraud racket; two influential fraudsters arrested [details]

Anantnag Police arrested two accused, who took out loans in the name of unsuspecting victims using documents submitted for different purposes such as getting a DL.

Nov 9, 2021

"Jammu Express" Umran Malik named in 14-member India A team for South Africa tour [details]

Umran Malik is selected in the India A squad, to be led by Gujarat batsman Priyank Panchal, for the tour of South Africa beginning from November 23.

Nov 9, 2021

J&K launches snow leopard population assessment expedition; exercise to complete next year [details]

Exercise is likely to complete in May-June next year to get exact data of snow leopard population in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 9, 2021

Triple murder in Jammu: Accused cop's wife arrested; AK-47 rifle recovered [details]

SIT constituted to probe the sensational case in which three persons including two brothers killed in firing by two police constables; accused cops still at large.

Nov 9, 2021

Srinagar emerges as COVID hotspot again; curfew imposed across 15 localities [details inside]

Authorities impose curfew for 10 days in 15 localities of five administrative wards of Srinagar city.

Nov 8, 2021

Srinagar added to UNESCO's network of creative cities; only Indian city to make the list [details]

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, among 49 cities selected worldwide to join UNESCO creative cities network (UCCN) in recognition of their "commitment to placing culture and creativity at the heart of their development and sharing knowledge and good practices."

Nov 8, 2021

Winter power curtailment schedule for Srinagar announced [details]

The curtailment programme is effective from November 7 and is subject to revision in case of a sudden increase in load due to adverse weather

Nov 6, 2021

Shooting incident in Jammu: SIT constituted, two cops of J&K police allegedly involved in firing [details]

Cops use the official AK-47 rifle to kill two youth. Both parties were having a dispute over land, cash

Nov 6, 2021

Amid COVID spike, more micro containment zones declared in Srinagar [details]

Srinagar Administration mulls for localized lockdown in some specific areas of the city if positivity rate doesn't decline.

Nov 6, 2021

Assembly elections in J&K soon: BJP confident to form govt; starts preparations [details]

BJP has expressed confidence in forming its own government in J&K in the coming assembly elections, which will likely commence soon.

Nov 5, 2021

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers on LoC; recalls Nowshera Brigade's role in surgical strike [details]

Many attempts were made to disturb peace after the surgical strike but each time a befitting reply has been given by our forces, PM Modi said at Nowshera, where he is spending Diwali with jawans this year.

Nov 4, 2021

GOC's bold initiative: Chinar Corps commander reaches out to common masses in Shopian [details]

Overenthusiastic youth take selfies with GoC Chinar Corp; openly interact with GoC to air their views before top Army officers.

Nov 3, 2021

J&K's lake conservation body, LAWDA renamed; it's now LCMA [reasons explained]

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has recently asked Jammu and Kashmir authorities to change the name of LAWDA.

Nov 3, 2021

Amid tension on LoC, Army Chief to visit forward areas on border to review preparedness [details]

During his visit to forward areas, General Naravane to view security situation, operational preparedness.

Nov 3, 2021