Jammu and Kashmir

Chinar Corps Commander lauds forces for neutralising terrorists in J&K without causing collateral damage

Security forces managed to neutralise three terrorists hiding inside a mosque without causing any damage to the building.

Jun 20, 2020

Three civilians injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistan along LoC in J&K's Uri

Three civilians were injured on Saturday, June 20 in Pakistan shelling on the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector

Jun 20, 2020

Two died of heat, dehydration during coronavirus patient's cremation in Jammu's Sidhra

Two nephews of a Covid-19 patient first fainted and later died during the cremation of their uncle in the Sidhra area of Jammu. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered.

Jun 19, 2020

Disgraced J&K cop Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case but will not walk out of jail

Suspended J&K DSP Davinder Singh was arrested while ferrying two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists in a vehicle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway earlier this year.

Jun 19, 2020

J&K Govt quashes PSA detention of PDP leader Naeem Akhtar, released after 10 months

Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday, June 18 revoked the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former minister, Naeem Akhtar.

Jun 18, 2020

J&K's ban on high-speed internet extended till July 8

The Jammu and Kashmir administration extended the ban on high-speed internet in the Union Territory till July 8, citing threats of further infiltration by terrorists across the LoC.

Jun 18, 2020

Kashmiri youth goes missing during trekking to Gangabal, family appeals authorities to find him

A shocking incident surfaced the Valley when Hilal Ahmad Dar, a 27-year-old scholar hailing from Bemina in Srinagar did not return home after going for a trek with his friends to Ganderbal's Gangabal.

Jun 17, 2020

Pakistan violates ceasefire, resorts to shelling and firing along LoC in J&K's Kupwara

Pakistan violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district resorting to unprovoked, intense shelling and firing, defence sources said.

Jun 17, 2020

Three terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian; 27 gunned down in last 17 days

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Turkawangam area in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday morning, June 16.

Jun 16, 2020

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude jolts Jammu and Kashmir, no damage reported

The quake occurred at 4.36 am at a depth of five km. There were no reports of any damage due to the tremors, the officials said.

Jun 15, 2020

Army Jawan martyred, two others injured in LoC ceasefire violation in J&K's Poonch

An Army jawan was killed and two others injured on Sunday, June 14 in unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, sources said.

Jun 14, 2020

Sheikh Imran touted to be Srinagar's next Mayor was arrested by ACB in bank fraud case

Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu faces no-confidence motion and if loses, former Deputy Mayor Sheikh Mohammad Imran might become the next Mayor of Srinagar.

Jun 13, 2020

LoC flare-up: Woman killed in Pakistan bomb shelling in Kashmir's Uri sector

A 40-year-old woman has been killed in alleged shelling by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday.

Jun 12, 2020

Basant goes berserk, tweets against J&K DGP; Dilbagh Singh says prove it

IGP Basant Rath, IPS, known for his 'Book Baba' campaign helping students in Jammu and Kashmir, came under the radar of netizens and high-ranking officers. This, after what they believe his tweet against J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh, IPS. Scroll down to know what happened next.

Jun 12, 2020

Two Kashmir-based LeT militants arrested by Punjab Police in Pathankot

In a major move, the Pathankot police foils bid to smuggle weapons into the valley for carrying out terror attacks.

Jun 11, 2020

Rs 100 crore narco-terror module of Lashkar busted in Handwara, 3 arrested

According to Handwara SSP GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror associates were arrested along with 21 kgs of heroin which was recovered from them.

Jun 11, 2020

Budgam encounter: 2 Jaish terrorists escape leaving behind weapons, knock off Nike sneakers

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at Pathanpora area of Budgam district on Jammu and Kashmir. Police and security forces were carrying out the operation.

Jun 11, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir begins accelerated recruitment to fill up 10,000 posts in phase 1

The first phase of the recruitment process invites 1000 doctors, 100 veterinarians, and 2000 panchayat accounts assistants.

Jun 10, 2020

Beware Kashmir: Do not pick calls from international numbers, it's a scam

Are you receiving suspicious missed calls from unknown international numbers mainly from Saudi Arabia or other Middle East countries? Hold on, do not call back. Scroll down to read how to prevent yourself from falling prey to the One ring phone scam in the Valley.

Jun 9, 2020

Indian Army soldier killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation in LoC

A defense spokesperson said Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation at about 10:45 pm by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along LoC.

Jun 5, 2020