Jammu and Kashmir

Kulgam violence: Jaish terrorists suspected behind killing of 5 labourers from Bengal

According to the police, the militants came to Katrasoo village of Kulgam, took out the masons and carpenters from outside the state working there and opened fire at them, killing five of them on the spot. The sixth succumbed to his injuries while being taken to a hospital.

Oct 30, 2019

'Curated, Sanitised picnic': Mufti slams centre over EU delegation Srinagar visit; Here are reactions from other leaders

The European Union lawmakers will meet the residents, traders, state government officials and the houseboat owners to 'see the ground situation.'

Oct 29, 2019

Terrorists hurl grenade near bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore, 6 injured

The injured are reported to be critical and have been admitted in a nearby hospital.

Oct 28, 2019

More sectors to be brought under subsidised UDAN regional connectivity scheme

Airport Authority of India may announce more subsidised flights to revive unserved and underserved sectors under Prime Minister Modi's UDAN programme; there are already more than 600 regional connectivity routes served under the scheme.

Oct 28, 2019

J&K BDC Election: In first-ever polls, state witnesses 98.3% turnout amid boycott by Congress, NC and PDP

According to the officials, Srinagar district witnessed the highest poll percentage of 100 per cent while southern districts of Shopian and Pulwama recorded the lowest percentage of 85.3 and 86.2 percent respectively.

Oct 25, 2019

Why has India paid Rs 1,265 cr to families from POK? Will they get voting rights?

India has paid Rs 1,265 crore to 23,000 families displaced from POK during the 1965 and 1971 wars and have been staying in Jammu & Kashmir; as citizens of J&K they are demanding the voting right to the assembly even as they can vote to Parliament.

Oct 24, 2019

Siachen Glacier tourism: India's geostrategic statement stuns Pakistan, China

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's announcement comes days ahead of October 31 when Ladakh will become a union territory following bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir; development unlikely to go unnoticed by neighbours including Pakistan and China.

Oct 23, 2019

Kathua rape case: Jammu court orders FIR against 6 investigators for torturing witnesses

On Tuesday, the Court of Judicial Magistrate (CJM) circulated an order directing Jammu and Kashmir police to file a case against six members of SIT who were responsible for probing Kathua gang rape and murder case.

Oct 23, 2019

Indian Army targets terrorist camps in PoK retaliating ceasefire violation

Heavy cross-border shelling ensued as Pakistan tried pushing infiltrators into Indian Territory.

Oct 20, 2019

How did IAF pull off Balakot strike? Hear from the tactician behind the success

The man-in-charge of the operation tells how secrecy and flexibility were key to the 100% success of Balakot operation.

Oct 16, 2019

Encounter underway between terrorists-security forces in J&K's Anantnag

The terrorists are holed up in Pazalpora, 58 km from Srinagar.

Oct 16, 2019

Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K's Hiranagar, targets civilian areas

The ceasefire violations by Pakistan have increased after New Delhi's decision to abrogate the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir through Article 370.

Oct 13, 2019

J&K restriction-free: Mobile phones to ring again in Kashmir from Monday

Mobile phone services and internet facilities were suspended in Kashmir on August 5 following the abrogation of Article 370.

Oct 12, 2019

J&K withdraws travel advisory, invites tourism despite communication block

A statement released on Wednesday read that J&K has withdrawn the previous security advisory.

Oct 10, 2019

Kashmir India's internal matter, not for others to comment: India on Imran-Xi meeting

Chinese President Jinping and Pakistan PM Imran Khan said that China, which calls itself Pakistan's fair-weather friend, is paying close attention to the developments in J&K but asked India and Pakistan to resolve the matter peacefully.

Oct 10, 2019

Another Pakistan drone spotted in Punjab's Ferozpur, third infiltration this week

The drone was spotted entering India from Pakistan side of the border at 755 pm in the evening by security officials and later by local individuals.

Oct 10, 2019

Shehla Rashid quits electoral politics in the wake of Centre's decision to hold BDC elections in J&K

Earlier this year, activist and former JNUSU vice-president Shehla Rashid became a part of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Party, which was launched by Shah Faesal, former IAS Officer.

Oct 9, 2019

BJP says Amit Shah has no role in slapping of PSA against Farooq Abdullah

The J$K administration last month informed the Supreme Court that the NC leader has been put under house arrest at his Srinagar residence.

Oct 8, 2019

Three mortar shells found in J&K's Samba district

The area has been cordoned off and efforts are being made by the bomb disposal squad of the Army and police to neutralise the shells.

Oct 7, 2019

Does India have enough fighter jets to win a two-front war with Pakistan, China?

The IAF Chief drew attention to the urgency of raising the number of squadrons to 42 from the current 30, which could decline further.

Oct 6, 2019