Jammu and Kashmir

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Sopore, mobile Internet service suspended

The gunbattle started after security forces surrounded the Gund Brath area on the town outskirts following information about militant presence.

Jul 17, 2019

Infiltration in J&K reduced by 43% in 2019: Home Ministry

The report by the Ministry of Home Affairs came a week after India slammed a United Nations report on human rights violations in Kashmir.

Jul 16, 2019

Separatist-called protest shutdown in J&K: Amarnath Yatra suspended

The protest shut down on July 13 was due to the observance of Martyrs Day in J&K, to remember those killed in the firing outside the Srinagar Central Jail by forces of the Dogra Maharaja in 1931.

Jul 13, 2019

A decade of RTI law in J&K: Corruption remains a challenge

The main reason behind bad governance and maladministration in J&K is lack of awareness and non-implementation of transparency laws.

Jul 12, 2019

For 'monetary consideration', top officials granted bulk gun licences in J&K

CBI sources said the role of various senior officials, including that of IAS officers, is being probed in connection with serious irregularities committed while granting bulk gun licences.

Jul 11, 2019

NIA attaches property of J&K separatist leader Asiya Andrabi

The order of attachment said the property represents proceeds of terrorism and has been used for the furtherance of terrorist activities.

Jul 10, 2019

Over 1 lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in 8 days

This year's 45-day long Hindu pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave shrine started on July 1 and will end on August 15, coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival.

Jul 9, 2019

Amarnath Yatra: 46-day-long pilgrimage begins amid tight security

Over 1.6 lakh people have registered for the pilgrimage that began on Monday and will get over on August 15.

Jul 1, 2019

Terrorist killed in gunfight with forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, internet snapped

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation on Sunday morning after receiving credible inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Jun 30, 2019

Amit Shah wants President's rule extended in J&K; will there be polls by 2019-end?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP government has done a lot to end terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and that the law and order situation in the state has improved.

Jun 28, 2019

Are Kashmiris really safe from Amit Shah's 'plan for delimitation'?

The last delimitation was ordered in 1995 under President's rule by Justice (retd) KK Gupta Commission.

Jun 6, 2019

Can Article 35A, inserted by Presidential Order, be struck down?

Article 35A gives the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature the right to decide who all are "permanent residents" of the state.

Jun 6, 2019

Terrorists barge into woman's home in J&K's Pulwama, shoot her dead

The deceased, identified as Nigeena Bano, was critically wounded in the shooting incident in Narbal village of Kakapora area.

Jun 5, 2019

India rejects OIC's reference to Jammu and Kashmir, says no locus standi on internal matters

The OIC consisting of 57-member states approved Saudi Arabia's Yousef Aldobeay as its special envoy for Jammu and Kashmir and called upon India to support the people of the state.

Jun 4, 2019

Centre toys with Delimitation Commission in Jammu and Kashmir

It is believed that the Jammu and Kashmir Division in the vast swathe of Ministry of Home Affairs may be restructured.

Jun 4, 2019

J&K: 50 injured in clash between security forces, protesters after Kulgam encounter

More than 50 protestors have reportedly been injured, following a clash with the security forces after an encounter that broke out in Kulgam district. Mobile services have been suspended as a precautionary measure.

May 29, 2019

Will Israeli missiles give more firepower to Su-30MKI to outgun Pakistani F-16s?

IAF mulls switching from Russian R-77 air-to-air missile on Sukhoi 30MKI to Israeli I-Derby ER to tackle US-made AIM-120C advanced medium range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) on Pakistan's F-16.

May 29, 2019

IED detected, defused by security forces along Jammu-Poonch highway

Timely action by alert jawans averted untoward incident, says Rajouri SSP Yougal Manhas.

May 27, 2019

Encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama; 3 terrorists killed, 1 jawan martyred

Jammu and Kashmir encounter: Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force and the Special Operations Group of the state police started a cordon and search operation in the area.

May 16, 2019

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman poses for selfies with colleagues

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman appeared in high spirits as he met and interacted with his colleagues in Jammu and Kashmir.

May 5, 2019