Jammu and Kashmir

J&K: High speed Internet restored in Ganderbal, Udhampur districts

The J&K administration restored 4G internet services in Ganderbal and Udhampur districts from 9 pm on Sunday. However, internet speed will continue to be restricted to 2G only in other districts.

Aug 16, 2020

Jammu man brutally thrashed by cow vigilantes, mob raised 'Goli Maro...' slogan | Watch

A group of cow vigilantes attacked and injured a 48-year-old shepherd in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir after his son drove a few cows away from their pastureland.

Aug 16, 2020

Photoshopped image of Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Fact Check: That's a photoshopped image of tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Many Indians, including several BJP MPs, fell for a photoshopped image depicting tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk ahead of India's Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2020

Lucknow: Children holding National Flags celebrate Independence Day, in Lucknow on Aug 14, 2019.

Prez approves Shaurya Chakra to 3 army personnel for fighting terrorists in J&K

Three deployed in Jammy and Kashmir will be receiving the Shaurya Chakra on Independence Day conferred by the President of India.

Aug 14, 2020

Indian Army chalks out plan to resettle Kashmiri youth who give up arms, surrender

According to Lieutenant General B.S. Raju, the new scheme is a way out of militancy for young militants.

Aug 13, 2020

Chinese engineer at Hambantota port in Sri lanka

In J&K, 15000 engineering jobs in danger as Govt dumps SHG scheme

The 'Self Help Group of Engineers Scheme' was launched by the J&K government in 2003 wherein 30 per cent of the total works in government departments, corporations and autonomous bodies was earmarked for SHGs of unemployed engineers as an alternative to government jobs.

Aug 13, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir: 4G internet to be restored on trial basis in one district each after Aug 15

Cente has told the Supreme Court that a special committee looking into the issue of internet restoration in Jammu and Kashmir is considering allowing 4G internet access on a trial basis in the Union Territory.

Aug 11, 2020

Fact Check: No, Shiva Temple wasn't vandalized in J&K's Kupwara

The claim that a Shiva Temple in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district has been vandalised is false as DM Anshul Garg clarified the damage was due to natural dilapidation.

Aug 9, 2020

GC Murmu takes oath as new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The former J&K Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu was sworn in on Saturday as India's new CAG. He took the oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Aug 8, 2020

PAK ceasefire violation: 6 civilians injured in heavy shelling on LoC in Kashmir's Kupwara

According to reports, Pakistan resorted to shelling in Tangdhar and Rangward injuring three civilians in each of the two sectors.

Aug 7, 2020

Former J&K Lt Governor GC Murmu appointed as new CAG

After resigning from the post of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday night, August 5, Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

Aug 7, 2020

BJP sarpanch shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir's Qazigund; 2nd attack in two days

BJP sarpanch Sajad Ahmad Khanday was shot dead by terrorists near his residence at Vessu village in Qazigund block of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Thursday, August 6.

Aug 6, 2020

Juvenile games of Pakistan continue; renames Kashmir Highway to Srinagar Highway

The Government of Pakistan is said to officially inaugurate Srinagar Highway on August 5 to express "solidarity" with of the people of Kashmir to mark the first anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A.

Aug 5, 2020

UPSC Civil Services Results 2019: Over 10 J&K residents crack the coveted IAS cut

It's a shining moment for Jammu and Kashmir where 13 candidates, all residents of the territory will be joining the Indian Administrative Service, clearing one of the toughest exams in the country.

Aug 4, 2020

Farooq Abdullah says probe into Kashmiri Pandit exodus will clear many minds

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in a webinar today has urged for a probe into the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kahmir valley.

Aug 2, 2020

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's detention under PSA extended by 3 months

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday extended the detention of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for another three months.

Jul 31, 2020

I'm a free man: JKPC chief Sajad Lone released after 360 days of home detention

Five days before the first anniversary of revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone was released from home detention in Srinagar on Friday, July 31.

Jul 31, 2020

Kashmir is Cov-Eid shopping as if there's no pandemic; Lal Chowk is chocked

Following the advisory of relaxing COVID lockdown before the eve of Eid, social distancing goes for a toss as shoppers in large numbers hit the streets of Lal Chowk in Kashmir to buy essentials.

Jul 30, 2020

Air Commodore Hilal rather played key role in Rafale acquisition.

Fact Check: Kashmiri IAF officer Hilal Rather didn't fly Rafale but played key role

Air commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather, who played a key role in ensuring quick delivery and weaponisation of the Rafale jets, is being misrepresented as the first India pilot to fly the fighter aircraft.