Jammu and Kashmir

UPSC Civil Services Results 2019: Over 10 J&K residents crack the coveted IAS cut

It's a shining moment for Jammu and Kashmir where 13 candidates, all residents of the territory will be joining the Indian Administrative Service, clearing one of the toughest exams in the country.

Aug 4, 2020

Farooq Abdullah says probe into Kashmiri Pandit exodus will clear many minds

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in a webinar today has urged for a probe into the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kahmir valley.

Aug 2, 2020

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's detention under PSA extended by 3 months

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday extended the detention of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for another three months.

Jul 31, 2020

I'm a free man: JKPC chief Sajad Lone released after 360 days of home detention

Five days before the first anniversary of revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone was released from home detention in Srinagar on Friday, July 31.

Jul 31, 2020

Kashmir is Cov-Eid shopping as if there's no pandemic; Lal Chowk is chocked

Following the advisory of relaxing COVID lockdown before the eve of Eid, social distancing goes for a toss as shoppers in large numbers hit the streets of Lal Chowk in Kashmir to buy essentials.

Jul 30, 2020

Fact Check: Kashmiri IAF officer Hilal Rather didn't fly Rafale but played key role

Air commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather, who played a key role in ensuring quick delivery and weaponisation of the Rafale jets, is being misrepresented as the first India pilot to fly the fighter aircraft.

Jul 30, 2020

Meet Kashmir Air commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather who played key role in Rafale accusation

Air Commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather, who is India's air attaché to France, hails from South Kashmir's Anantnag. Hilal saw off the first batch of Rafale jets which took off from France to India on Monday, July 27.

Jul 28, 2020

4G will not be a problem in J&K, says Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu

The Foundation for Media Professionals had filed a plea at the Supreme Court that high-speed internet would enable the spread of fake news leading to unwanted activities.

Jul 26, 2020

Pakistan troops violate ceasefire for 4th day in J&K LoC

Pakistan troops violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) for the 4th consecutive day on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, indulging in firing and intense shelling.

Jul 26, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir: Army jawan injured as gunbattle breaks out in Srinagar's Ranbirgarh

A gunfight erupted on Saturday between security forces and terrorists on the outskirts of Srinagar in Ranbirgarh (Lawaipora) area.According to a senior police officer, one jawan has been injured and is shifted to 92 Base hospital for further treatment.

Jul 25, 2020

No 4G internet in J&K for now, will review situation after two months: MHA to SC

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Supreme Court that the special committee constituted to look into the issue of restoring 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir decided against resuming the services.

Jul 24, 2020

BJP set to unfurl tricolour across J&K to celebrate anniversary of scrapping Article 370

Bhartiya Janata Party's J&K unit has decided to mark the first anniversary of revocation of Article 370 with mega celebrations from August 5 for 15 days. The UT will witness unfurling of tricolour in all zonal, tehsil and district headquarters.

Jul 23, 2020

Udhampur mishap: One body recovered, 4 family members still missing after accident

Four members of a family were reported missing while the dead body of the fifth member was recovered on Thursday after the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident near Kaghote Nallah.

Jul 23, 2020

Plasma screening camp organised in Kashmir, DGP inaugurates

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, IPS inaugurated Plasma Screening Camp, organised by J&K Police and Department of Health and Medical Education at Kashmir Nursing Home in Srinagar today.

Jul 22, 2020

Amarnath holy ice lingam melts ahead of Sharavan Purnima due to high temp

Amid the crucial decision of cancelling the Amarnath Yatra this year, a major portion of the Shiv Lingam (ice stalagmite) formed inside the Amarnath cave shrine has melted away due to rise in temperature.

Jul 22, 2020

Full lockdown in Kashmir red districts except Bandipora; J&K Govt decides

In the wake of a surge in coronavirus cases in the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to impose stringent lockdown across Kashmir effective from today, July 22 till June 28.

Jul 22, 2020

Using toy gun, two held for looting Bank in Kupwara

Two boys were arrested with toy guns when they tried to loot a bank in the Kupwara district of J&K, on Tuesday. According to the police, they entered a rural bank branch in Nathnusa village, locked up some of the bank employees and tried to loot the cash.

Jul 21, 2020

Fact Check: Pic showing labourers in Kashmir is from 2019, not COVID related

A picture depicting Jammu and Kashmir migrants workers boarding a bus after abrogation of Article 370 is being falsely shared on social media in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Jul 21, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir: IED blast injures two army jawans in Nowshera, Rajouri

Two army soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion in J&K's Rajouri district on Tuesday. Reports said the explosion injuring the two soldiers occurred when a landmine went off in the area the two were patrolling in.

Jul 21, 2020

Omar Abdullah deletes, then reposts party statement on Bhupesh Baghel after 'certain mistakes'

Criticising Bhupesh Baghel over his remarks during an interview, the JKNC issued a statement shared by Omar Abdullah, however, the statement reported 'certain mistakes' following which Omar Abdullah took it down on social media.

Jul 20, 2020