Jammu and Kashmir

Lockdown poses threat to Kashmir's timber as illegal felling of trees rises in forest areas

Activists say that the illegal felling of timber trees has been going on for decades but the timber smuggling has increased over the last two-three years and now due to the lockdown.

May 17, 2020

New electricity tariff in Delhi, J&K, Chandigarh, other UTs; privatisation soon

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the power distribution companies in all the Union Territories of the country will be privatized.

May 16, 2020

Lashkar terrorists dug a cave in Budgam; hideout busted, 5 arrested

An Over-Ground Worker (OGW) affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Zahoor Wani, was among the five arrested on Saturday, May 16 as security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Arizal village of Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.

May 16, 2020

Zubair Iqbal to be J&K Bank's first Managing Director

J&K Bank ropes in top HDFC exec Zubair Iqbal to turn the tides

The most important aspect of the J&K Bank's announcement is that the idea of a merger with SBI (and perhaps RRBs) has now been fully buried. This is perhaps the best outcome of an exercise that would have opened too many cans.

May 16, 2020

Govt jobs in Jammu and Kashmir; Committee formed to accelerate recruitment

The terms of reference of the Committee shall be to identify the vacancies for being filled up on immediate basis with priority to Class-IV vacancies.

May 14, 2020

2G internet services restored in parts of Kashmir except in Pulwama, Shopian districts

The low-speed internet was suspended in Kashmir after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo at Pulwama in south Kashmir on May 6.

May 12, 2020

Kashmir IG's remark disrupts harmony between security forces; top officials intervene

Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar stirred a controversy after he said that the CRPF officers do not play any role in curbing terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and that they are just a "showpiece".

May 12, 2020

Who is Saifullah Mir aka Ghazi Haider, the new Hizbul commander in Kashmir Valley?

It is highly likely that the ruthless approach that Naikoo resorted to, while his instinct as the commander of Hizbul is expected to be continued under Saifullah Mir.

May 11, 2020

No 4G Internet in Jammu and Kashmir for now, rules Supreme Court

Refusing to restore 4G internet in J&K, the Supreme Court asked Centre and State to form a committee, who will make a decision in accordance with the ground situation.

May 11, 2020

Ghazi Haider new Hizb J&K chief, Lt Gen Dhillon predicts future

Banned terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen has appointed Ghazi Haider as its new operation chief in Kashmir, replacing Riyaz Naikoo who was killed by Indian security forces in a highly successful operation last week.

May 11, 2020

Riyaz Naikoo used VPN, chat apps; but a mobile phone led to his end

Naikoo was giving a slip to the security forces for the last three years but eventually, he was gunned down on Wednesday.

May 7, 2020

Deadly locusts crippling PAK yet perpetrating terror in India remains top priority

Mona Alam, a journalist from Pakistan, stated on Indian televisions that Pak's biggest worry as of now is 'tiddis' or locusts and If that is the case then how is Pak carrying out terrorist attacks on India.

May 6, 2020

Who is Riyaz Naikoo, top Hizbul terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir?

Riyaz Naikoo made his first public appearance in January 2016 during the funeral procession of Shariq Ahmad Bhat another local militant who was gunned down by security forces in Kashmir.

May 6, 2020

Top Hizbul terrorist Riyaz Naikoo killed in encounter in Kashmir's Beighpora

In a major anti-terrorism operation in the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir's most wanted terrorist and Hizbul chief Riyaz Naikoo has been killed in an encounter by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, according to reports.

May 6, 2020

Fact Check: Did Handwara terrorist answer Colonel Ashutosh Sharma's phone?

As details started emerging, several reports claimed that Col Sharma's phone was answered by terrorists. However, the Army has said that it was just a speculation.

May 4, 2020

Handwara encounter: 'It was part of his duty,' Retd. Brigadier Sood, father of late Major Anuj

Indian Army's decorated officer Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood, Naik Rajesh Kumar and Lance Naik Dinesh from the 21 Rashtriya Rifles. Police officer Shakeel Ahmad Qazi also made the supreme sacrifice in the operation.

May 3, 2020

Anantnag: Pregnant woman dies due to medical negligence; doctor, nurse suspended

A pregnant woman in Anantnag died due to medical negligence and her family stated that the doctors asked them to show it as a Covid-19 case.

May 3, 2020

'Assalamualaikum', answered Handwara terrorist when team called Col Sharma's mobile

The team led by Col Sharma entered the house and freed the civilians. However, when they were in an open compound, the terrorists resorted to heavy firing and Col Sharma, along with four other team members, were killed.

May 3, 2020

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Two soldiers die of injuries as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K's Baramulla

In a ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control on Friday, May 1 in Jammu and Kashmir's Rampur, two soldiers succumbed to injuries and died on Saturday, May 2.

May 2, 2020

J&K approves relief package for daily wagers

J&K announces Rs 350 crore relief package for workers to survive coronavirus lockdown

Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council has earmarked a relief fund worth Rs 350 crore for daily wagers and small-time entrepreneurs who have been rattled due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Apr 30, 2020

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Jammu and Kashmir

Lockdown poses threat to Kashmir's timber as illegal felling of trees rises in forest areas

New electricity tariff in Delhi, J&K, Chandigarh, other UTs; privatisation soon

Lashkar terrorists dug a cave in Budgam; hideout busted, 5 arrested

J&K Bank ropes in top HDFC exec Zubair Iqbal to turn the tides

Govt jobs in Jammu and Kashmir; Committee formed to accelerate recruitment

2G internet services restored in parts of Kashmir except in Pulwama, Shopian districts

Kashmir IG's remark disrupts harmony between security forces; top officials intervene

Who is Saifullah Mir aka Ghazi Haider, the new Hizbul commander in Kashmir Valley?

No 4G Internet in Jammu and Kashmir for now, rules Supreme Court

Ghazi Haider new Hizb J&K chief, Lt Gen Dhillon predicts future

Riyaz Naikoo used VPN, chat apps; but a mobile phone led to his end

Deadly locusts crippling PAK yet perpetrating terror in India remains top priority

Who is Riyaz Naikoo, top Hizbul terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir?

Top Hizbul terrorist Riyaz Naikoo killed in encounter in Kashmir's Beighpora

Fact Check: Did Handwara terrorist answer Colonel Ashutosh Sharma's phone?

Handwara encounter: 'It was part of his duty,' Retd. Brigadier Sood, father of late Major Anuj

Anantnag: Pregnant woman dies due to medical negligence; doctor, nurse suspended

'Assalamualaikum', answered Handwara terrorist when team called Col Sharma's mobile

Two soldiers die of injuries as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K's Baramulla

J&K announces Rs 350 crore relief package for workers to survive coronavirus lockdown

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