Jammu and Kashmir

India rejects Turkish President Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir: 'Don't interfere in our internal matter'

Addressing a joint session of Parliament in Islamabad, for the fourth time, Turkish President Erdogan reiterated his country's support for Pakistan and its stand on the issues of Kashmir.

Feb 15, 2020

J&K Panchayat polls: 8-phase polling for vacant seats, elections to be held in March

The panchayat polls, to be held from March 5 to 20, will be the first in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of provisions of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into union territories.

Feb 13, 2020

Geelani's health stable: Son Naseem calls rumours baseless amid Hurriyat leader's death report

The pro-Pakistan secessionist & former chief of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (G) health condition has deteriorated over the past six months and he was also admitted to SKIMS hospital, Srinagar.

Feb 13, 2020

Fake job offers: Beware of 'Letter' demanding unemployed youth to pay Rs 1,200 under psuedo scheme

The letter mentions that the interested candidates should send a demand draft (DD) of Rs 1200 in the name of Kanak Enterprises, payable at Delhi.

Feb 11, 2020

Omar Abdullah's sister Sara Pilot challenges his detention in SC; calls move 'unconstitutional'

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah's sister moved the Supreme Court to challenge his detention under the Public Safety Act.

Feb 10, 2020

Exorbitant air ticket prices: J&K Crime branch registers case against ticketing agents and airlines

The associations also accused the airline staff of creating a nexus with travel agents.

Feb 9, 2020

J&K Police starts probe into JKLF's bid to incite violence

J&K Police statement added that such activities of unlawful nature will lead to deterioration of the law and order situation and lead to violence.

Feb 9, 2020

Pakistan violates ceasefire: 1 civilian killed, 4 injured in J&K's Tangdhar

According to reports, Pakistan resorted to indiscriminate shelling and firing on Indian defence positions and villages close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir.

Feb 4, 2020

J&K farmers to get Kisan Credit Cards by March 31

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir/Jammu would monitor the progress to ensure the accomplishment of targets by the stipulated date.

Feb 4, 2020

Indian Army's Cheetah helicopter crashlands near Reasi in J&K, pilots safe

The Cheetah chopper, which was on a routine sortie, developed some technical problem and had to make a crash landing in Rudkhud area in Arnas belt of the district on February 3 morning.

Feb 3, 2020

Jammu encounter: 3 terrorists killed, cop injured at Bann toll plaza; Jammu-Srinagar highway shut

The incident took place at around 5:45 am January 31 when a police team was randomly checking vehicles near the Nagrota toll post on the Jammu-Srinagar highway and intercepted a Srinagar-bound truck.

Jan 31, 2020

J&K Global Investors' Summit 2020: Govt identifies 6,000 acres of land across UT for investors

Forty thousand of the total 50,000 kanals of land have been identified in the Jammu region as against 10,000 in the Kashmir Valley. The first-ever Jammu and Kashmir Global Investors Summit will be held in April.

Jan 30, 2020

Lashkar terrorist arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

Sajjad Ahmad Dar (19), alias Adnan, a resident of Hajin in Bandipore district was arrested from Andergam village at Pattan in Baramulla.

Jan 28, 2020

Train service resumes in Kashmir Valley after being suspended on Republic Day

The train service remained suspended for the longest period of time, almost 100 days due to the revocation of Article 370 but subsequently resumed on November 26.

Jan 27, 2020

J&K Tral encounter: 1 Jawan injured; top Jaish commander among 3 trapped terrorists

An encounter broke out on Saturday, January 25 between security forces and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral. Three Jaish terrorists including top commander Qasi Yasir are believed to be trapped at the site.

Jan 25, 2020

2G mobile internet, broadband services to be restored across Kashmir from today

With 2G internet services set to be restored in all 20 districts of J&K from Saturday, January 25 all post-paid and prepaid subscribers will get access to internet. However, access will be limited to 301 whitelisted websites.

Jan 25, 2020

PM Modi to interact with winners of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020

The 49 children are winners in the fields of art & culture, Innovation, Scholastic, Social Service, Sports and Bravery. The awardees are from various states of India including one each from Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

Jan 23, 2020

J&K Khrew encounter: 1 terrorist gunned down in South Kashmir's Tral area

A fresh round of firing resumed between the security forces and terrorists in Kashmir's Tral area where an encounter was going on since Tuesday, January 21.

Jan 22, 2020

Union ministers J&K visit: Delegation of 36 to spread awareness on scrapping Article 370

According to government sources, 36 Union ministers will visit different districts in both the divisions of the newly-formed Union Territory starting January 18. There will be 51 visits to Jammu and eight to Srinagar.

Jan 18, 2020

J&K Police busts Jaish-e-Mohammed module in Srinagar, arrests 5 terrorists ahead of Republic Day

The Srinagar Police has busted a module of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), averting a major terror attack planned on Republic Day.

Jan 16, 2020