Jammu and Kashmir

'Armed forces used to rig election': Mehbooba Mufti amid fifth phase of J&K DDC elections

As the polling for the fifth phase of the District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir is underway, former J&K CM and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti alleged rigging and also said that security forces are not allowing people to come out to vote.

Dec 10, 2020

'Treated us in good manner': Two PoK girls thanked Indian Army after being repatriated via J&K's Poonch

Two minor girls, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC), were repatriated to Pakistan on Monday through the crossing point in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Dec 7, 2020

Breaking: Five suspected terrorists arrested from Delhi's Shakarpur, weapons recovered

Five men suspected to belong to different terrorist organisations have been apprehended after a shootout in east Delhi. Two of those held are from Punjab while three are from Kashmir. The exchange of fire took place around 7 am on Monday, December 7.

Dec 7, 2020

Coronavirus update: 531 more test positive as J&K Covid tally crosses 1,13,288

A total of 531 people tested positive for coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday while 366 patients were discharged from different hospitals after recovery.

Dec 7, 2020

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Two minor PoK girls cross over to J&K; repatriation efforts underway

Two minor girls from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have crossed over to Indian side along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 6, 2020

J&K DDC elections: Apni Party candidate shot at, injured during terrorist attack in Anantnag

Terrorists on Friday shot at and injured a candidate for the District Development Council (DDC) election in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 4, 2020

Roshni scam: After Farooq Abdullah, brother Mustafa Kamal named as land encroacher

After former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, his brother Mustafa Kamal's name has also come to the fore for allegedly benefiting from the Roshni Act, which has since been struck down by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court.

Dec 1, 2020

Shopian (J&K): Voters queue up at a polling station to cast their votes for the fifth phase of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, at Wuder of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on May 6, 2019. (Photo: IANS/PIB)

J&K DDC elections: Brisk polling witnessed, 40% voter turnout recorded

The District Development Council (DDC) polls, the first since the erstwhile state was bifurcated into two union territories last year, recorded around 40 per cent polling in six hours in the first phase on Saturday. The final figures are still awaited

Nov 28, 2020

J&K DDC elections: From 70,000 jobs to retrieving encroached land, here's what BJP manifesto promises

The BJP released a 20 point manifesto today, November 26 promising jobs, retrieving encroached land, encouraging tourism, better roads and power infrastructure, regularisation of jobs and much more. Scroll down to know what are the points included in the manifesto

Nov 26, 2020

On 26/11 anniversary, two Army jawans killed in terrorist attack in Kashmir's HMT

Two Indian Army jawans were reportedly killed in a terrorist attack. The attack took place at the Indian Army Road Opening Party (ROP) at HMT, located outskirts of Srinagar. Thic comes ahead of the District Development Councils (DDCs) elections in the valley.

Nov 26, 2020

Davinder Singh terror case: PDP youth president Waheed ur Rehman arrested by NIA

After being questioned for two days, People's Democratic Party (PDP) Waheed Ur Rehman Para was formally arrested on Wednesday, by National Investigation Agency (NIA), top sources said.

Nov 25, 2020

In an attempt to support budding cricketers, J&K Govt inks MoU with Suresh Raina Cricket Academy

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council enters into MOU with Cricketer Suresh Raina's Cricket Academy to develop budding Cricketers in the Union Territory.

Nov 24, 2020

Farooq Abdullah built house on encroached forest land; denies allegations [Details here]

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah's name has surfaced in the illegal land mutations case under the Roshni Act scheme.

Nov 24, 2020

J&K Roshni scam beneficiary list made public: Top leaders, bureaucrats in darkness | Full list

The Jammu and Kashmir administration published on its website the list of high profile beneficiaries under the scrapped Roshni Act. The beneficiaries include former State ministers, retired civil servants, bureaucrats, police officers, prominent businessmen and political parties.

Nov 24, 2020

J&K Bank fraud case: ED conducts searches in Kashmir

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted searches at seven places in Kashmir in connection with its ongoing money-laundering investigation in a case related to suspicious transactions in Jammu and Kashmir Bank, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

Nov 22, 2020

IAS toppers Tina Dabi and Athar Khan tie the knot

Amid 'Love Jihad' debate, IAS toppers Tina Dabi, Athar Khan head for divorce; what's their story

Two years after the wedding, Tina Dabi, who topped the Union Public Service Commission examination (2015 batch), and husband IAS Athar Khan have filed for divorce with mutual consent in a family court in Jaipur.

Nov 21, 2020

Kashmiri folk-fusion artist Aabha Hanjura on unheard 'Khoobsurat' melodies of Kashmir & more [Exclusive]

Kashmiri artist Aabha Hanjura gets candid with International Business Times, India about her new track 'Khoobsurat', a song which brings alive the scenic beauty of the valley. Scroll down to know more.

Nov 20, 2020

Nagrota encounter: 4 terrorists neutralised, forces shut down Jammu-Srinagar highway

Four terrorists have been gunned down as an encounter broke out at the Ban toll plaza in Jammu's Nagrota. Security forces have shut down the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

Nov 19, 2020

J&K HC orders release of hardline separatist leader Masarat Alam | Details inside

A division bench of the J&K high court comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Rajnesh Oswal ordered the release of Masarat Alam, chairman of the separatist Muslim League, after noticing that the detention order against Alam had outlived its life.

Nov 18, 2020

Amit Shah accuses 'Gupkar gang' of working against national interest; Congress, PDP hits back

It is to be noted that 'Gupkar Declaration' was announced after the all-party meeting on 4 August 2019 at the Gupkar residence of National Conference President Farooq Abdullah.

Nov 17, 2020

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Jammu and Kashmir

'Armed forces used to rig election': Mehbooba Mufti amid fifth phase of J&K DDC elections

'Treated us in good manner': Two PoK girls thanked Indian Army after being repatriated via J&K's Poonch

Breaking: Five suspected terrorists arrested from Delhi's Shakarpur, weapons recovered

Coronavirus update: 531 more test positive as J&K Covid tally crosses 1,13,288

Two minor PoK girls cross over to J&K; repatriation efforts underway

J&K DDC elections: Apni Party candidate shot at, injured during terrorist attack in Anantnag

Roshni scam: After Farooq Abdullah, brother Mustafa Kamal named as land encroacher

J&K DDC elections: Brisk polling witnessed, 40% voter turnout recorded

J&K DDC elections: From 70,000 jobs to retrieving encroached land, here's what BJP manifesto promises

On 26/11 anniversary, two Army jawans killed in terrorist attack in Kashmir's HMT

Davinder Singh terror case: PDP youth president Waheed ur Rehman arrested by NIA

In an attempt to support budding cricketers, J&K Govt inks MoU with Suresh Raina Cricket Academy

Farooq Abdullah built house on encroached forest land; denies allegations [Details here]

J&K Roshni scam beneficiary list made public: Top leaders, bureaucrats in darkness | Full list

J&K Bank fraud case: ED conducts searches in Kashmir

Amid 'Love Jihad' debate, IAS toppers Tina Dabi, Athar Khan head for divorce; what's their story

Kashmiri folk-fusion artist Aabha Hanjura on unheard 'Khoobsurat' melodies of Kashmir & more [Exclusive]

Nagrota encounter: 4 terrorists neutralised, forces shut down Jammu-Srinagar highway

J&K HC orders release of hardline separatist leader Masarat Alam | Details inside

Amit Shah accuses 'Gupkar gang' of working against national interest; Congress, PDP hits back

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