Jammu and Kashmir

Anti-govt comments mistake; Shah Faesal now extends support to "India Together" campaign

Shah Faesal had resisted making any political statements following his release from prison but his recent support to the Modi government has come as a surprise to many.

Feb 4, 2021

Centre approved ₹1,352.99cr business revival package for J&K: Minister informs Parliament

Up until September 2020, J&K had lost a whopping Rs. 42,000 crore since the abrogation of Article 370 due to internet shutdowns and COVID-19 related lockdown.

Feb 3, 2021

J&K Police files FIR against two media outlets as army denies pressure on Shopian school

The case is linked to the first-ever Republic Day celebration at a school in the Shopian district, the school officials allegedly told the local news outlets that they were "pressurized by the army" to lend them the school space.

Jan 31, 2021

Private tuition makes students stand in snow

Kashmir students made to stand bare feet in snow; their fault: failed to pay tuition fee [Must read]

A private coaching centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam allegedly forced students to stand in the snow bare feet after they failed to pay tuition fee. Scroll down to know more.

Jan 29, 2021

Include Punjabi as official language in J&K: Punjab CM writes to PM Modi

Citing Punjab's historical links with Jammu and Kashmir since Maharaja Ranjit Singh's time, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for the inclusion of Punjabi in the official list of languages of the Union Territory (UT).

Jan 28, 2021

Four Army jawans injured after terrorist attack in Kashmir's Kulgam

Four soldiers were injured after terrorists lobbed a grenade on a road opening party (ROP) of the army in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Jan 27, 2021

Indian Army rescues woman, her newborn; carry them for 6km to home in knee-deep snow

This is not the first time Army has been engaged in rescuing locals in the Kashmir valley from such adverse situation

Jan 24, 2021

Pakistan's latest sly act; Kashmir Solidarity Day announced [reactions]

The Pakistan federal government has announced a public holiday on February 5, Friday in order to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Jan 22, 2021

Terrorists lob grenade at police vehicle in J&K's Kishtwar; cop injured

Terrorists attacked a police vehicle on Friday, January 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. One cop was left injured and others escaped unhurt.

Jan 22, 2021

Amazon parcel delivery on horse: Kashmir saddles up amid snow-covered roads [Video]

An Amazon delivery boy was caught on camera, distributing parcels on a horse amid the snow-clad roads in Kashmir. The delivery boy was seen riding the horse and delivering Amazon package door-to-door to consumers following all COVID-19 protocols.

Jan 12, 2021

Good news for valley as 4G services likely to be restored in J&K soon: LG Manoj Sinha

Kashmir alone has already lost more than Rs. 40,000 crore due to internet shut down and Covid-19 related lockdown

Jan 7, 2021

Massive fire breaks out in hotel at Srinagar's Boulevard Road; tourists and locals rescued | Watch

A massive fire broke out at Welcome Hotel in Srinagar's Boulevard Road near Dal Lake. An eyewitness said that the fire has engulfed the hotel.

Jan 5, 2021

Justice Pankaj Mithal takes oath as Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh HC

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Justice Pankaj Mithal as the new Chief Justice of the Common High Court for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Jan 4, 2021

J&K may soon be power surplus; Mega hydropower projects in offing [details]

To make J&K a power surplus region in the country, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed for implementation of much awaited Mega Hydro Power projects. L-G Manoj Sinha said, "J&K is taking a quantum leap from power deficit to power surplus in the next four years."

Jan 4, 2021

'Kidney on sale': Kashmiri car dealer puts kidney on sale to repay loan amid economic slump

A 28-year-old car dealer from south Kashmir's Qazigund has given an advertisement in a newspaper to put one of his kidney on sale to repay his debt of around Rs 91 lakh.

Dec 17, 2020

Hizb terrorist injured during encounter in J&K's Anantnag; arrested

One terrorist was arrested after he was injured in an encounter that broke out in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. The terrorist was identified as Zaheer Abbas Lone, a Hizbul Mujahideen member and is a resident of the Pulwama district

Dec 17, 2020

Apni Party worker shot at outside his house in J&K's Rajouri district

Ranjit Singh, 36, a worker of the Apni Party was fired upon by unidentified gunmen outside his home in the Draj village of Rajouri district, as per police sources.

Dec 16, 2020

Coronavirus update: Recoveries outnumber new COVID cases in J&K; totally tally hits 116,008

Recoveries outnumbered new cases in J&K on Sunday as 505 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery while 382 new Covid cases were reported in the last 24 hours.

Dec 14, 2020

Fact-check: No, NIA court didn't acquit all accused of killing Jamiat-e-Ahlihadeeth J&K chief

The National Investigation Agency has debunked the media reports claiming acquittal of all the accused in a case related to the killing of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadeeth Jammu and Kashmir chief Showkat Ahmad Shah as baseless and misleading.

Dec 12, 2020

Journalists covering J&K DDC elections assaulted by Police; Press Club demands inquiry

Three journalists covering the fifth phase of the District Development Council (DDC) were allegedly beaten up by the police in Srigufwara village of Anantnag district. In a statement, the Kashmir Press Club said the incident was unfortunate and demanded an inquiry.

Dec 10, 2020

Prev 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Next