Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Roshni scam beneficiary list made public: Top leaders, bureaucrats in darkness | Full list

The Jammu and Kashmir administration published on its website the list of high profile beneficiaries under the scrapped Roshni Act. The beneficiaries include former State ministers, retired civil servants, bureaucrats, police officers, prominent businessmen and political parties.

Nov 24, 2020

J&K Bank fraud case: ED conducts searches in Kashmir

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted searches at seven places in Kashmir in connection with its ongoing money-laundering investigation in a case related to suspicious transactions in Jammu and Kashmir Bank, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

Nov 22, 2020

Amid 'Love Jihad' debate, IAS toppers Tina Dabi, Athar Khan head for divorce; what's their story

Two years after the wedding, Tina Dabi, who topped the Union Public Service Commission examination (2015 batch), and husband IAS Athar Khan have filed for divorce with mutual consent in a family court in Jaipur.

Nov 21, 2020

Kashmiri folk-fusion artist Aabha Hanjura on unheard 'Khoobsurat' melodies of Kashmir & more [Exclusive]

Kashmiri artist Aabha Hanjura gets candid with International Business Times, India about her new track 'Khoobsurat', a song which brings alive the scenic beauty of the valley. Scroll down to know more.

Nov 20, 2020

Nagrota encounter: 4 terrorists neutralised, forces shut down Jammu-Srinagar highway

Four terrorists have been gunned down as an encounter broke out at the Ban toll plaza in Jammu's Nagrota. Security forces have shut down the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

Nov 19, 2020

J&K HC orders release of hardline separatist leader Masarat Alam | Details inside

A division bench of the J&K high court comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Rajnesh Oswal ordered the release of Masarat Alam, chairman of the separatist Muslim League, after noticing that the detention order against Alam had outlived its life.

Nov 18, 2020

Amit Shah accuses 'Gupkar gang' of working against national interest; Congress, PDP hits back

It is to be noted that 'Gupkar Declaration' was announced after the all-party meeting on 4 August 2019 at the Gupkar residence of National Conference President Farooq Abdullah.

Nov 17, 2020

Major terror attack foiled in Delhi, 2 Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists held

Delhi Police arrested two Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists from the Sarai Kale Khan area and foiled a major terror attack on the national capital.

Nov 17, 2020

Coronavirus update: J&K reports 460 new COVID cases,

J&K on Sunday reported 460 fresh Covid-19 cases, while 491 more people were discharged after recoveries from different hospitals on the same day, health officials said.

Nov 16, 2020

Union Minister Anurag Thakur appointed J&K election incharge for local bodies [list of others]

BJP President JP Nadda appointed Anurag Thakur as the election in-charge for the upcoming local polls in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. National spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain and Haryana MP Sanjay Bhatia will be co-in charges.

Nov 15, 2020

Sheen Mubarak: First snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir valley; Srinagar highway shut | Watch

The upper reaches of Kashmir valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season. The weather department has predicted bad weather for a few days.Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to receive heavy rain and snow which will prevail for few days.

Nov 15, 2020

'PAK chose festive occasion to disrupt peace': India summons PAK diplomat over J&K ceasefire violations

India summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission to lodge a strong protest over unprovoked ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir on the festive occasion of Diwali.

Nov 15, 2020

Internet services snapped in J&K's Kupwara amid LoC tension; PAK infiltration bid foiled

Internet services have been snapped in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara after the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid across the Line of Control in the Keran sector on Friday, November 13.

Nov 13, 2020

Coronavirus update: J&K records 555 Covid cases; total tally hits 98,892

Another 555 persons tested positive in Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday while 456 were discharged from hospitals after they recovered from the Covid-19 infection.

Nov 9, 2020

Pick surrender over death: J&K Police tells terrorist amid Pampore encounter [watch]

In an attempt to bring back misguided youth of the Valley from being radicalised and taking up terrorism, an injured local terrorist surrendered before the security forces in South Kashmir's Lalpora village, Pulwama district

Nov 6, 2020

Terrorist neutralised, 2 civilians injured as encounter breaks out in J&K's Pampore

At least one unidentified terrorist was killed during an ongoing encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The gunfight, which began Thursday evening was reported from Lalpora area of Pampore.

Nov 6, 2020

Coronavirus update: 455 test positive, 864 recover in J&K

A total of 455 people on Saturday tested Covid-19 positive in Jammu and Kashmir while 864 others were discharged from various hospitals after recovery, officials said.

Nov 1, 2020

Limit of pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi Temple increased from 7,000 to 15,000 per day

The J&K govt increased the limit on pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi shrine from 7,000 to 15,000 per day. The new limit will come into effect from Nov 1.

Oct 30, 2020

Farooq Abdullah barred from offering prayers at Hazratbal on Milad-un-Nabi, residence blocked

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has blocked the residence of National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah and stopped him from offering prayers at Dargah Hazratbal.

Oct 30, 2020

Three BJP Yuva Morcha leaders killed by terrorists in J&K's Kulgam; PM Modi condemns attack

Three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members, including a district youth wing leader, were shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Thursday night, police said.

Oct 30, 2020