Jammu and Kashmir

Pregnant lady self delivers baby in J&K quarantine centre; no medical help offered

A Covid-19 positive pregnant woman delivered a baby in a corridor of a quarantine centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag. No doctors and medical help wasn't provided.

Jun 4, 2020

Govt constructs 3.5-km-long emergency landing and runway airstrip in Kashmir's Anantnag

The airstrip was being constructed in the area although the work seemingly has no links with the current standoff in Ladakh or skirmishes with Pakistan on the LoC.

Jun 3, 2020

Ertuğrul: Kashmiri parents naming newborns after Turkish blockbuster series

In view of Diriliş Ertuğrul's immense popularity, parents in Kashmir are now naming their newborns after the lead character of the Turkish drama. Despite erratic internet speed and the Covid-19 lockdown, here's how people in the Valley find solace in the show.

Jun 3, 2020

ACB issues lookout notice for bank chairman booked in Rs 223-crore fraud case

Mohd Shafi Dar had sanctioned the amount in favour of the non-existent River Jhelum Cooperative Housing Society, Shivpora Srinagar.

Jun 2, 2020

Pulwama encounter: Two Jaish terrorists killed in gun battle with security forces in Kashmir

Two Jaish e Mohammad terrorists were killed in an encounter at Awantipore Tral in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday, June 2. Army said announcements were made for the terrorists to surrender.

Jun 2, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir secretariat fumigated as IAS officer tests Covid positive, top officers undergo quarantine

The Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat will remain empty for the next few days as senior official test Covid positive and most of his colleagues and superiors undergo quarantine.

Jun 1, 2020

Narco-terror module busted in J&K's Budgam, 6 JeM associates held

Security forces and police have busted a narco-terror module in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and arrested six associates of banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), an official said on Monday, June 1.

Jun 1, 2020

J&K policeman rescued after abduction by suspected terrorists in Kashmir's Shopian

The cop who was identified as Shakeel Ahmed has been rescued by the forces.

May 31, 2020

Lockdown 4.0 guidelines to continue till June 8 in J&K; Covid-19 cases cross 2000 mark

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday, May 31, issued orders stating that the lockdown guidelines issued May 19 and 24 will continue to operate in the state till June 8.

May 31, 2020

Senior IAS officer tests positive for coronavirus in J&K, many officials quarantine self

After a senior IAS officer tested positive for coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir, over a dozen top officials went into self-quarantine on Sunday, May 31.

May 31, 2020

Three Lashkar terrorist associates nabbed in J&K's Sopore, arms and ammunition recovered

Security forces arrested the trio at Shangergund on Sopore-Kupwara Road in Sopore area of the north Kashmir district.

May 31, 2020

Zyeth Atham 2020: How do Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Jyeshtha Ashtami

One of the most prominent religious festivals of the Kashmiri pandits, Zyeth Atham is celebrated with much pomp and show. Here are the details of its celebrations.

May 30, 2020

Watch: Truck carrying LPG cylinders catches fire, explodes in Udhampur, J&K

People witnessed back-to-back explosions and authorities immediately suspended the vehicular traffic in the Jammu-Srinagar highway.

May 29, 2020

India releases 'spy pigeon' after Pak man says bird his pet, 'code message' his phone number

The release comes after a Pakistani man told Pakistan's Dawn newspaper that he was the owner of the pigeon and the "code message" was his phone number. He requested PM Narendra Modi to return the bird.

May 29, 2020

"Shun separatist ideology or remain in detention", J&K HC to separatist leader

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court upheld the detention of J&K High Court Bar Association Mian Abdul Qayoom, sending a strong message to separatists in the valley.

May 28, 2020

Major vehicle-borne IED attack thwarted by security forces in Kashmir's Pulwama district

An improvised explosive device (IED) recovered from a Santro car on Thursday morning, May 28 in Ayengund area of Rajpora in south Kashmir's Pulwama district was defused by the personnel of the bomb disposal squad.

May 28, 2020

'Spy' pigeon from Pakistan with coded message captured along Indian border in Kathua

The bird, found coming from the Pakistan side was captured by the residents of Manyari village in Hiranagar sector soon after it flew into the village side.

May 25, 2020

Omar Abdullah makes his first out-of-the state travel, goes to Delhi amid Covid scare

The former Chief Minister was kept under house arrest for nearly eight months since August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.

May 25, 2020

Wife, son of advisor to Jammu and Kashmir LG test coronavirus positive

Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir LG GC Murmu, RR Bhatnagar has also been placed under institutional quarantine for now.

May 25, 2020

Addict pulls a suicidal 'Veeru' scene in J&K, cops lure him with poppy straw

In a peculiar incident in Jammu's Ramban district, the police officials prevented a man from jumping off a bridge with the help of a poppy straw.

May 21, 2020