Jammu and Kashmir

Turf war between terror groups in Kashmir; Lashkar proxy TRF warns Hizbul against attacks on locals

The Lashkar fringe group, in what is perceived as a move to win the confidence of locals, said that it was against Hizbuls's attack on Kashmiri policemen and civilians.

Apr 25, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed, police rescue abducted cop

The J&K security forces have managed to rescue an abducted police officer after terrorists had abducted him in South Kashmir.

Apr 24, 2020

Shopian encounter: Terrorist killed in gunbattle with security forces in J&K; operation underway

One terrorist was killed during an encounter on Friday, April 17 that broke out between security forces and terrorists in Dairoo Keegam village of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 17, 2020

Gunfight rages in Kashmir's Kulgam, terrorists trapped

During the cordon and search, terrorists hiding in a village fired at the security forces which led to an encounter.

Apr 11, 2020

Days after deadly encounter, Indian Army targets terror launchpads across LoC, releases video

The Indian Army said it has inflicted heavy damage on the Pakistani army's gun areas and terrorist launchpads.

Apr 11, 2020

J&K Govt's 'partial' Darbar-move draws criticism; Omar Abdullah joins chorus

The formal opening of annual darbar offices for the summer session 2020 in Srinagar is commenced to begin on May 4.

Apr 10, 2020

Pakistan violates ceasefire, heavy shelling continues amid lockdown in J&K's Kupwara

Heavy shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops on the Line of Control (LoC) on Friday, April 10 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district created panic among people living close to the border.

Apr 10, 2020

Coronavirus in Kashmir: 148 red-zones identified; full list

In the wake of rising coronavirus positive cases in Kashmir, 148 places across the valley are buffer zone areas which have been turned into red zones. Scroll down to the red the full list.

Apr 9, 2020

J&K Govt new Houseboat Policy deals a big blow to Dal & Nigeen houseboat owners

The policy was tabled to regulate the functioning and operation of houseboats in the iconic Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake, in order to preserve the lake for future generations, adopting sustainable tourism.

Apr 9, 2020

SC notice to J&K govt on plea seeking restoration of 4G Internet amid lockdown

Amid the coronavirus lockdown, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Jammu & Kashmir government in a plea seeking restoration of 4G speed for mobile internet services in the valley.

Apr 9, 2020

Medicines, arms, weeks of ration recovered: How Indian Army eliminated 5 deadly terrorists in J&K

The terrorists were also carrying lots of other essential items including morphine, edible items such as figs and cashew nuts and also flavoured drink mix Tang.

Apr 8, 2020

Encounter breaks out between security forces & terrorists in J&K's Sopore

Heavy firing exchanges started on Wednesday, April 8 between holed up terrorists and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town. Security forces started a cordon and search operation in the area on April 7 night.

Apr 8, 2020

Mehbooba Mufti shifted to her residence in Srinagar from make-shift jail, detention continues

The order to shift Mehbooba Mufti, who has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), was issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Home department.

Apr 7, 2020

Kashmir: 4 terrorists neutralised in Kulgam encounter; 3 jawans injured

Four terrorists were killed on Saturday morning, April 4 in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.

Apr 4, 2020

After backlash, MHA amends J&K recruitment rules to reserve all government jobs in UT for domiciles

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, who was recently released from eight-month detention, said that the law didn't provide any protection to the locals.

Apr 4, 2020

Innovative Covid-19 decontamination tunnel in Kashmir; SMC's indigenous move

In a bid to stem the tide of the coronavirus pandemic, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) installed and made operational the first-ever disinfectant tunnel for decontamination and sanitisation at the CD Hospital Dalgate.

Apr 3, 2020

Fact Check: Truth behind Amit Shah's '4-year plan' to change Kashmir demography

In the viral post, it is claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has told Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) cadres that he will change Kashmir demography in the next four years.

Apr 2, 2020

Centre defines new Jammu and Kashmir domicile rules; check out the eligibility criteria here

According to the new rules, migrants registered by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) will also be eligible to be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 1, 2020

Omar Abdullah appeals for no gathering at uncle's funeral; PM Modi praises move

PM Modi condoled the demise of Omar Abdullah's uncle and praised him for asking people to offer condolences from their respective homes.

Mar 30, 2020

Group tasked to revive Lashkar in Kashmir calls for attack on security forces, politicians in Valley amid Covid-19 lockdown

Last week, the securty forces had arrested six members of the Resistance Front from north Kashmir's Baramulla district. They were part of a 10-member module tasked with reviving Lashkar in the Valley.

Mar 27, 2020