Jammu and Kashmir

More than 250 prisoners from J&K lodged in UP and Haryana jails

The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy was informing the Rajya Sabha in response to a written question asked by member M P Veerendra Kumar.

Dec 4, 2019

'Projects worth Rs 80,068 crore underway in J&K, Ladakh': Home ministry on economic situation

On speaking about the economic situation of Kashmir in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G. Kishan Reddy said that 63 major development projects in various sectors were underway.

Dec 3, 2019

Decade old militant hideout busted in J&K's Baramulla

Huge cache of arms and ammunition, including two Ak-47 rifles, 2,000 rounds of ammunition and wireless sets were recovered from the hideout.

Dec 1, 2019

7 Pakistan-based terrorists enter India via Nepal; holed up in Uttar Pradesh

These terrorists are making attempts to enter Jammu and Kashmir and also trying to get in touch with their local contact in the Valley.

Nov 24, 2019

Indian Army Major's name in FIR a mistake by local police: Former DGP J&K

Major Aditya made headlines when his unit allegedly opened fire at a stone-pelting mob in Shopian district on January 27, 2018, killing three protesters.

Nov 21, 2019

India's rapid-fire nuclear missile tests: What's the message, who's the target?

India's Strategic Forces Command successfully conducted a night flight test of nuclear-capable Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-II with 2,000km range on Saturday; DRDO lines up K-5, Brahmos tests in quick succession

Nov 17, 2019

'India never occupied Kashmir, was always an integral part': Columnist Sunanda Vashisht at US Congress [Video]

A bipartisan US congressional caucus was held to examine the human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the context of the region's history by Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in Washington.

Nov 15, 2019

Jammu & Kashmir: Elections will soon be held in newly-formed UT, says Lt Governor Murmu

Addressing the passing out parade of police at Talwara, Raesi in Jammu, Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu said that Union Territory of J&K has an assembly for which the election will be held soon.

Nov 14, 2019

Terrorist killed, one army jawan injured in J&K's Ganderbal encounter

Identity and affiliation of the slain terrorist has not been ascertained yet.

Nov 12, 2019

No more Kebabs for Babus: Jammu govt bans non-veg food in civil secretariat

The ban was imposed to maintain the sanctity of the Bua Datti temple located adjacent to the Secretariat premises.

Nov 8, 2019

Srinagar terror attack: Grenade blast rocks Hari Singh street; 1 dead, 15 injured

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have cordoned off the area and search operation have been launched.

Nov 4, 2019

J&K: Thousands of bunkers constructed for safety of residents near LoC

Several border areas are exposed to danger during ceasefire violations from the Pakistan side, affecting their day to day activities.

Nov 4, 2019

J&K officially a 'union territory with legislature' now: Home Ministry

The Home Ministry said the "State Legislature including Legislative Council of the State" has been abolished.

Oct 31, 2019

Kulgam violence: Jaish terrorists suspected behind killing of 5 labourers from Bengal

According to the police, the militants came to Katrasoo village of Kulgam, took out the masons and carpenters from outside the state working there and opened fire at them, killing five of them on the spot. The sixth succumbed to his injuries while being taken to a hospital.

Oct 30, 2019

'Curated, Sanitised picnic': Mufti slams centre over EU delegation Srinagar visit; Here are reactions from other leaders

The European Union lawmakers will meet the residents, traders, state government officials and the houseboat owners to 'see the ground situation.'

Oct 29, 2019

Terrorists hurl grenade near bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore, 6 injured

The injured are reported to be critical and have been admitted in a nearby hospital.

Oct 28, 2019

More sectors to be brought under subsidised UDAN regional connectivity scheme

Airport Authority of India may announce more subsidised flights to revive unserved and underserved sectors under Prime Minister Modi's UDAN programme; there are already more than 600 regional connectivity routes served under the scheme.

Oct 28, 2019

J&K BDC Election: In first-ever polls, state witnesses 98.3% turnout amid boycott by Congress, NC and PDP

According to the officials, Srinagar district witnessed the highest poll percentage of 100 per cent while southern districts of Shopian and Pulwama recorded the lowest percentage of 85.3 and 86.2 percent respectively.

Oct 25, 2019

Why has India paid Rs 1,265 cr to families from POK? Will they get voting rights?

India has paid Rs 1,265 crore to 23,000 families displaced from POK during the 1965 and 1971 wars and have been staying in Jammu & Kashmir; as citizens of J&K they are demanding the voting right to the assembly even as they can vote to Parliament.

Oct 24, 2019

Siachen Glacier tourism: India's geostrategic statement stuns Pakistan, China

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's announcement comes days ahead of October 31 when Ladakh will become a union territory following bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir; development unlikely to go unnoticed by neighbours including Pakistan and China.

Oct 23, 2019