Jammu and Kashmir

LeT's lunch box based terror funding module busted in J&K, 1 arrested

The SOG team in Jammu and Kashmir apprehended a member of the Lashkar-e-Toiba's module carrying Rs 1.5 lakh cash concealed in a tiffin box.

Jul 20, 2020

J&K admin responds to criticism over 'strategic areas' notification, accuses parties of misleading people

J&K administration amended the Control of Building Operations Act, 1988, and the J&K Development Act, 1970 conferring powers to Cantonment Board and Armed Forces to conduct construction activities beyond the cantonments

Jul 19, 2020

J&K govt approves ₹25 lakh insurance cover for elected panchayat members

The Governemnt of Jammu and Kashmir has approved a life insurance cover of up to Rs 25 lakhs to the elected body members and those in the municipal bodies who've lost their lives to militants.

Jul 18, 2020

Three civilians killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation in J&K's Poonch

Three civilians were killed overnight in Pakistan shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Saturday.

Jul 18, 2020

J&K govt approves new housing policy, 2 lakh houses to be built

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday approved the proposal for setting up affordable houses, slum redevelopment, rehabilitation and township policy for 2020.

Jul 17, 2020

J&K landslide: Residential house, 20 shops damaged in Ganderbal, Leh highway blocked

A massive landslide hit Bonibagh area of Kangan along the Srinagar-Leh highway in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday, July 17 causing immense damage to a residential house and 20 shops in the market area.

Jul 17, 2020

'India wants peace but no guarantee of outcome of China talks': Rajnath Singh on China

India wants peace but there is no guarantee of the final outcome of talks with China, said Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday in eastern Ladakh region as he reviewed the ground situation of troops in the hostile border areas.

Jul 17, 2020

Ranbir Kapoor's lookalike from Kashmir no more, dies of cardiac arrest

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor's doppelganger from Kashmir, Junaid Shah, passed away due to cardiac arrest. The model and aspiring actor breathed his last on Thursday night in Ellahi Bagh, Srinagar.

Jul 17, 2020

Kulgam encounter: 3 Jaish terrorists neutralised, 3 jawans injured in South Kashmir's Nagnad-Chimmer

Three army jawans were injured and three terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday. Killed terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed include a top terrorist commander known to be an IED expert.

Jul 17, 2020

J&K govt posts Abdul Gani Mir as Additional DGP law and order

The Jammu and Kashmir government has posted Abdul Gani Mir, IPS as Additional director general of police (ADGP) law and order in the union territory.

Jul 16, 2020

'BJP will not be spared': Two days after Lashkar threat audio, BJP man abducted in Baramulla

In wake of rising crimes against BJP leaders in the Valley, two days before BJP leader was abducted from Baramulla's Sopore, the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba released an audio clip threatening the Jammu and Kashmir Police and BJP members.

Jul 15, 2020

J&K BJP leader kidnapped in Baramulla; massive manhunt underway

Meraj-ud-Din Malla, Vice-President of Watergam Municipal Committee in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, was abducted on Wednesday by unidentified persons, police sources said.

Jul 15, 2020

Anantnag tourist centre set ablaze by enemies of peace; probe underway

During the wee hours of Tuesday, June 14, a tourist reception centre was set ablaze by unidentified miscreants in Chiniwoder village of Srigufwara in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire was doused.

Jul 14, 2020

J&K DGP Dilbag Singh tests COVID negative, AIG positive; Police HQ sealed

After an Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in PHQ was reported Covid-19 positive, several top officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police underwent coronavirus test. DGP Dilbag Singh, IPS confirmed that his samples were negative.

Jul 14, 2020

Two terrorists neutralised in encounter in J&K's Anantnag; exchange of gunfire underway

An encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday, the police said.

Jul 13, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir to open for tourism from July 14; see guidelines

The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to open the union territory for tourism in a phased manner starting July 14 and has issued a set of guidelines for the same. The first phase will see tourists arriving by air only.

Jul 12, 2020

Local tourists in Pahalgam Kashmir asked to go home or face legal action

Amid the rise in coronavirus cases in the valley, District Administration Anantnag asked the visitors in Pahalgam to vacate the picturesque tourist spot within two hours or face legal actions. Lockdown has been re-imposed in red zone areas disallowing all public movement.

Jul 12, 2020

Srinagar in lockdown again as COVID worsens; containment zones demarcated

Alarmed by the growing spread of coronavirus in Srinagar district, authorities on Sunday decided to re-impose the lockdown in red zone areas disallowing all public movement into and from these areas beginning tomorrow.

Jul 12, 2020

Tehreek-e-Hurriyat chairman Ashraf Sehrai arrested in Srinagar

Secessionist leader Ashraf Sehrai was arrested from his residence in Srinagar by the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on Sunday.

Jul 12, 2020

Eight security guards arrested after terrorists gun down BJP leader Waseem Bari, kin in Kashmir

All eight security guards deployed in the protection of BJP leader, Sheikh Waseem Bari, who was killed by terrorists along with his father and brother on Wednesday, have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district.

Jul 9, 2020