Jammu and Kashmir

Viral video of CRPF van mowing down youth may send jolts to Ramzan ceasefire in Kashmir

Qaiser Amin Bhat succumbed to his injuries at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Saturday. His body was brought to downtown Srinagar for funeral triggering a fresh wave of stone pelting and sloganeering in the area.

Jun 2, 2018

Nod given to procure thermal imaging system for Armed Forces' night fighting efficiency

The thermal imaging night sights would be procured through established Indian vendors, a statement from the Defence Ministry said.

May 28, 2018

Infiltration bid foiled, 4 militants killed in Kashmir

The army had recently foiled another infiltration bid on the LoC in Keran sector of the same district.

May 26, 2018

MEA summons Pakistan envoy over death of infant in cross-border firing

Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs over an infant's death at Arnia sector near the Line of Control on May 21, 2018.

May 24, 2018

40,000 border residents in J&K migrate amid warlike situation

Areas like R.S. Pura, Arnia, Ramgarh and other sectors close to the international border (IB) are seeing several residents migrating to other regions.

May 23, 2018

Pakistan used thermal camouflage suits to deceive Indian troops along border: Reports

As the Indian Army uses 'Hand Held Thermal Imagers' (HHTI) to monitor the movements of the enemy forces, the Pakistani Rangers' new tactic has made Indian troops vulnerable to getting hit as it becomes difficult to observe the presence of the enemy closely.

May 22, 2018

Security beefed up ahead of PM Modi's two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir

Extra security forces along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indian army personnel have been deployed in various parts of the state. The prime minister's visit is scheduled just two days after the government announced a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan.

May 18, 2018

Female J&K photojournalist abused, called 'mukhbir' for doing her job; she refuses to back down

Aspiring photojournalist Masrat Zahra has been labelled as a "mukhbir" for a picture that shows her taking pictures at an "encounter" site in Jammu and Kashmir. The abusive posts went viral on social media.

May 16, 2018

J&K village girl wins over JK Rowling through heart-warming essay

Kulsum, who is a student of Haji Public School in India's northern state of Jammu and Kashmir, expressed admiration for the writer in her essay. Her teacher then posted a picture of it on Twitter, following which JK Rowling replied.

Apr 29, 2018

Abhishek Bachchan: Manmarziyan wraps up, actor pens emotional note, lashes at troll

The shoot of Manmarziyan wrapped up on Tuesday, Abhishek Bachchan had posted a picture with director Anurag Kashyap with a sweet note as a caption.

Apr 18, 2018

Missing Indian Army man 'joins' terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen

An Indian Army personnel, missing since April 15, has reportedly joined the Pakistan-based terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen.

Apr 16, 2018

Community bunkers in J&Ks Karmarha sector

Locals thank the government for construction of the bunkers to safeguard their lives during Pakistan shelling in this sector.

Apr 13, 2018

Man abducted by Lashkar-e-Taiba militants found beheaded in Kashmir

The Lashkar-e-Taiba militants had abducted a man and his son from Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district Thursday morning.

Apr 6, 2018

14,000 bunkers along LoC to protect civilians from cross-border firing

The bunkers will be constructed at a cost of Rs 415.73 crore in Samba, Poonch, Jammu, Kathua, and Rajouri, which are often at the receiving end of shelling by Pakistan.

Apr 5, 2018

Young Indian official slams Pakistan in UN meet, calls it 'failed state'

The second secretary at India's UN Mission slammed Pakistan at the 37th United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva.

Mar 10, 2018

Who is Shyama Prasad Mukherjee? Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder died in J&K protesting against Article 370

An erudite scholar, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (Syama Prasad Mookerjee) is credited with founding the precursor to the modern-day Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mar 7, 2018

Odisha: Kashmiri student of AIIMS missing since leaving a note 2 weeks ago

Suhail Aijaz Kataria, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, is a second-year MBBS student.

Feb 26, 2018

Mentally unstable man shot dead after he enters Budgam IAF base station

The security personnel shot the man after he entered the Budgam IAF base station in Jammu and Kashmir late on Sunday.

Feb 19, 2018

18-year-old teenager convicted of killing a gamer

J&K Police officer arrested for raping and killing 8-year-old girl

According to reports, the minor was abducted from Rasana when she was herding horses on January 10. Her body was discovered on January 17.

Feb 10, 2018

An Indian army soldier keeps guard from a bunker near the border with Pakistan

2 dead, 4 injured as JeM terrorists attack army camp in Jammu, red alert sounded

Operations are underway to flush out the terrorists present in the camp. Red alert sounded in the city.