Jammu and Kashmir

Lashkar module busted in J&K's Budgam, 5 terrorist associates arrested

A joint team of Jammu and Kashmir police and the Army arrested five terror associates from the Narbal area of central Kashmir's Budgam district during a search operation.

Jun 25, 2020

J&K Lt Governor Murmu appoints 6 officers as members to J&K Public Service Commission

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, GC Murmu appointed six officers as the members to the Public Service Commission on Wednesday, June 24.

Jun 24, 2020

Two terrorists, jawan killed in gunfight in J&K's Pulwama

Two terrorists and a CRPF jawan were killed early Tuesday, June 23 in an encounter between the security forces and the terrorists in Bandzoo village of Pulwama district.

Jun 23, 2020

Army Chief to visit Leh, Kashmir to take stock of ground situation

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane will visit Leh and Kashmir to take stock of the ground situation this week.

Jun 22, 2020

Now showing: Srinagar to get first-ever multiplex, Govt approves

Srinagar city is set to get its first multiplex cinema as the project has received approval in principle. It will be the first of its kind entertainment centre in Kashmir.

Jun 22, 2020

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K's Poonch, Rajouri districts

Pakistan started indiscriminate, unprovoked shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday in J&K's Poonch and Rajouri districts.

Jun 22, 2020

Fake news alert: No, missing trekker Hilal Ahmed Dar was not killed in Srinagar encounter

The third terrorist killed in Srinagar encounter is Mohsin Aslam Khandaw of Anchar Soura and he is not missing trekker Hilal Ahmed Dar.

Jun 21, 2020

Chinar Corps Commander lauds forces for neutralising terrorists in J&K without causing collateral damage

Security forces managed to neutralise three terrorists hiding inside a mosque without causing any damage to the building.

Jun 20, 2020

Three civilians injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistan along LoC in J&K's Uri

Three civilians were injured on Saturday, June 20 in Pakistan shelling on the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector

Jun 20, 2020

Two died of heat, dehydration during coronavirus patient's cremation in Jammu's Sidhra

Two nephews of a Covid-19 patient first fainted and later died during the cremation of their uncle in the Sidhra area of Jammu. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered.

Jun 19, 2020

Disgraced J&K cop Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case but will not walk out of jail

Suspended J&K DSP Davinder Singh was arrested while ferrying two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists in a vehicle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway earlier this year.

Jun 19, 2020

J&K Govt quashes PSA detention of PDP leader Naeem Akhtar, released after 10 months

Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday, June 18 revoked the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former minister, Naeem Akhtar.

Jun 18, 2020

J&K's ban on high-speed internet extended till July 8

The Jammu and Kashmir administration extended the ban on high-speed internet in the Union Territory till July 8, citing threats of further infiltration by terrorists across the LoC.

Jun 18, 2020

Kashmiri youth goes missing during trekking to Gangabal, family appeals authorities to find him

A shocking incident surfaced the Valley when Hilal Ahmad Dar, a 27-year-old scholar hailing from Bemina in Srinagar did not return home after going for a trek with his friends to Ganderbal's Gangabal.

Jun 17, 2020

Pakistan violates ceasefire, resorts to shelling and firing along LoC in J&K's Kupwara

Pakistan violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district resorting to unprovoked, intense shelling and firing, defence sources said.

Jun 17, 2020

Three terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian; 27 gunned down in last 17 days

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Turkawangam area in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday morning, June 16.

Jun 16, 2020

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude jolts Jammu and Kashmir, no damage reported

The quake occurred at 4.36 am at a depth of five km. There were no reports of any damage due to the tremors, the officials said.

Jun 15, 2020

Army Jawan martyred, two others injured in LoC ceasefire violation in J&K's Poonch

An Army jawan was killed and two others injured on Sunday, June 14 in unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, sources said.

Jun 14, 2020

Sheikh Imran touted to be Srinagar's next Mayor was arrested by ACB in bank fraud case

Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu faces no-confidence motion and if loses, former Deputy Mayor Sheikh Mohammad Imran might become the next Mayor of Srinagar.

Jun 13, 2020

LoC flare-up: Woman killed in Pakistan bomb shelling in Kashmir's Uri sector

A 40-year-old woman has been killed in alleged shelling by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday.

Jun 12, 2020