Jammu and Kashmir

Terrorists kill newly-recruited unarmed officer of J&K police; leaders condemn cowardly attack [details]

CCTV footage of the attack goes viral, terrorists fired upon police officer from a close range in Khanyar area of Srinagar.

Sep 12, 2021

Five emergency landing strips along highways proposed in J&K, Ladakh [details]

Proposal aimed at enhancing capability of IAF in two UTs which share long boundaries with Pakistan, China.

Sep 12, 2021

Kashmir leaders condemn killing of J&K policeman in terror attack [details]

In a shocking incident, terrorists fired upon police Sub-Inspector identified as Arshid Ahmad from a close range in Khanyar area of Srinagar.

Sep 12, 2021

NC leader's murder suspect killed "100 others", claims viral letter; police probe on [details]

The note detailed the chronology of events leading to Wazir's murder, and a 'confession' by Singh that he has not just killed Wazir but almost 100 others.

Sep 12, 2021

Cloudburst in Baramulla washes away nomad family; five persons dead [details]

Initial reports said that 'Dhooks' of some nomads, camping in higher reaches, were washed after a massive cloudburst hit Kafarnar Bahak in the upper reaches of Rafiabad.

Sep 12, 2021

Tribals in J&K to be empowered under Forest Rights Act; LG Manoj Sinha paves historic path [details]

J&K Lt Governor observed that the government has taken many unprecedented decisions for the development and upliftment of the tribal population, besides contemplating a host of other initiatives in that direction.

Sep 12, 2021

J&K's boxing team no-go for national event; dispute cancels team's participation [details]

Budding boxers of the Union Territory had accused the Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Boxing Association of being 'biased' during the trials.

Sep 12, 2021

Rahul Gandhi's 'I am Kashmiri Pandit' remark triggers debate in J&K [details]

While BJP and its off-shoots chided Rahul Gandhi for his remarks, some Kashmiri Pandit groups appreciated the Congress leader's concern for the displaced community.

Sep 12, 2021

Deadly car accident kills family in Jammu: Two infants, two adults drowned; three rescued [details]

The ill-fated family was traveling in a car that fell into Ranbir Canal near Miran Sahib in the border sub-division of R S Pura.

Sep 11, 2021

J&K's "crorepati" forest guard terminated from services; ex-PRO amassed wealth illegally [details]

Based on the facts of the case, the Forest, Ecology and Environment department has decided that Kewal Krishan Sharma, the 'infamous' former Public Relations Officer (PRO) of ex-Deputy Chief Minister of J&K, is fit for termination from service.

Sep 10, 2021

J&K orders reopening of colleges for vaccinated students; reviews COVID situation [details]

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday has allowed the re-opening of higher educational institutions and schools for students of classes 10 and 12 with certain conditions. Read to know more.

Sep 10, 2021

J&K sees 173 new COVID cases; 142 recoveries, one death confirmed [details]

Officials said that 23 cases, 19 recoveries, and one death were reported from the Jammu division and 150 cases, and 123 recoveries from the Kashmir division.

Sep 10, 2021

Ghulam Nabi Azad shares stage with Rahul Gandhi; sparks political speculation [details]

The optics show that the G-23 leaders have toned down their tirade against the Congress leadership, particularly the close aides of Rahul Gandhi who are alleged to be interfering in party affairs on Rahul's behalf.

Sep 10, 2021

Rahul Gandhi calls J&K his "second home"; strikes emotional chord with locals [details]

Congress leader starts his speech by chanting 'Jai Mata Di' thrice to invoke Vaishno Devi and asked Congress workers to repeat the same with him.

Sep 10, 2021

J&K scribes to be arrested after collecting solid evidence; mobiles, laptops seized [details]

The IGP said that during the investigation of a case registered in 2020, the Kothibagh police station found credible evidence which linked these four persons with the blog "kashmirfight."

Sep 9, 2021

"No political statement today"; Rahul Gandhi chooses faith over politics at Vaishno Devi [details]

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was accorded a rousing reception at the Jammu airport by party workers and leaders.

Sep 9, 2021

Mystery shrouds death of top NC leader: Delhi Police register murder case [details]

Family of popular Sikh leader of J&K alleges political killing

Sep 9, 2021

Rahul Gandhi visits Vaishno Devi; walks 14-km to shrine, to stay for aarti [watch]

Rahul Gandhi will stay there overnight and walk back down the next day. He will also take part in the aarti in the evening.

Sep 9, 2021

J&K Police raid residences of four journalists; white-collar terrorists hiding in plain sight [details]

As per police white-collar terrorists run 'Kashmirfight' blog to issue threats to government officers, journalists, social activists, lawyers, political functionaries.

Sep 8, 2021

Rare 1200-year-old idol of Goddess Durga shifted to museum [fascinating facts]

Mushtaq Ahmad Beigh, Deputy Director Department of Archives, Archaeology, and Museums said that the museum is the ultimate destination of the ancient idol.

Sep 8, 2021