Jammu and Kashmir

Train service resumes in Kashmir Valley after being suspended on Republic Day

The train service remained suspended for the longest period of time, almost 100 days due to the revocation of Article 370 but subsequently resumed on November 26.

Jan 27, 2020

J&K Tral encounter: 1 Jawan injured; top Jaish commander among 3 trapped terrorists

An encounter broke out on Saturday, January 25 between security forces and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral. Three Jaish terrorists including top commander Qasi Yasir are believed to be trapped at the site.

Jan 25, 2020

2G mobile internet, broadband services to be restored across Kashmir from today

With 2G internet services set to be restored in all 20 districts of J&K from Saturday, January 25 all post-paid and prepaid subscribers will get access to internet. However, access will be limited to 301 whitelisted websites.

Jan 25, 2020

PM Modi to interact with winners of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020

The 49 children are winners in the fields of art & culture, Innovation, Scholastic, Social Service, Sports and Bravery. The awardees are from various states of India including one each from Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

Jan 23, 2020

J&K Khrew encounter: 1 terrorist gunned down in South Kashmir's Tral area

A fresh round of firing resumed between the security forces and terrorists in Kashmir's Tral area where an encounter was going on since Tuesday, January 21.

Jan 22, 2020

Union ministers J&K visit: Delegation of 36 to spread awareness on scrapping Article 370

According to government sources, 36 Union ministers will visit different districts in both the divisions of the newly-formed Union Territory starting January 18. There will be 51 visits to Jammu and eight to Srinagar.

Jan 18, 2020

J&K Police busts Jaish-e-Mohammed module in Srinagar, arrests 5 terrorists ahead of Republic Day

The Srinagar Police has busted a module of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), averting a major terror attack planned on Republic Day.

Jan 16, 2020

China-backed Pakistan draws blank at UN Security Council meet on Kashmir

Beijing's Permanent Representative Zhang Jun acknowledged that Kashmir is a bilateral issue.

Jan 16, 2020

Who is Davinder Singh, the cop who is allegedly involved in 2001 attack on Parliament?

Dy SP Davinder Singh was arrested on Saturday while he was carrying two Hizbul terrorists from Srinagar to New Delhi.

Jan 13, 2020

US describes envoys' visit to Kashmir as an 'important step'

US Ambassador Ken Juste rand diplomats from 15 other countries made a two-day visit to the Union Territory on Thursday and Friday to see the conditions there after the abrogation of Article 370.

Jan 12, 2020

Two Hizbul terrorists arrested with a 'decorated cop' in J&K; 2 AK-47s seized

DSP Davinder Singh was caught with top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Syed Naveed alias Naveed Babu and his accomplice Asif in Wanpho area of Kulgam district.

Jan 11, 2020

J&K govt announces transfers and postings of IAS, KAS officers

In a statement issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, General Administration Department, transfers and postings of 25 officers were ordered with immediate effect on January 10.

Jan 10, 2020

SC directs J&K govt to restore internet services, review restrictions within a week

The SC bench has said that any order passed to restrict or suspend internet services in Jammu and Kashmir will be subject to judicial scrutiny.

Jan 10, 2020

Awantipora encounter: 1 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist killed in J&K, arms recovered

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chursoo village of Awantipora in the early hours of Tuesday, January 7 following information about the presence of the militant there.

Jan 7, 2020

Wanted LeT terrorist nabbed from hospital in J&K's Srinagar

Nisar Ahmad Dar (23) who hails from Wahab Parray Mohalla at Hajin, was active for the last few years and is a categorised terrorist in security establishment's database.

Jan 4, 2020

J&K encounter: 2 armymen killed during cordon and search operation in Nowshera

The security forces had an input about the presence of militants in Nowshera on Tuesday and a cordon and search operation was immediately launched.

Jan 1, 2020

SMS facility restored for mobile phones, broadband services resume in govt hospitals in Kashmir

While the move has been welcomed in Kashmir, there is a feeling that the government should now restore broadband internet services for the public.

Jan 1, 2020

J&K HC orders CBI probe in illegal constructions, encroachment at Patnitop

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court's order came after a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in 2018 regarding encroachment and illegal constructions at Patnitop.

Dec 31, 2019

New year gift to J&K: Centre lifts Lakhanpur Toll Plaza tax, J&K traders breathe a sign of relief

On Tuesday, December 31, the centre announced a lift in the state toll tax charged at the Lakhanpur toll post in Kathua district on the entry of goods into the state of J&K beginning January 1, 2020.

Dec 31, 2019

CBI raids 13 locations in J&K, NCR over illegal issuance of arms licence

The Jammu and Kashmir administration revoked individual gun licences that were issued between January 2017 and February 2018 on July 12, 2018, citing irregularities in the grant of licences.

Dec 31, 2019