Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmiri militant Saqib Bilal, neutralised during Mujgund encounter, acted in Haider

The police identified the three as Saqib Bilal Sheikh, Mudasir Rashid Parray and Ali Bhai, both hailing from Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipore district. While, Parray and Sheikh were the residents of Hajin Bandipora, Ali was a Pakistan national who recruited the two boys into the terrorist outfit.

Dec 12, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: 11 killed, 19 injured as bus plunges into gorge in Poonch

The accident occurred at Plera when the driver of the bus, coming from Loran to Poonch, lost control over the vehicle while negotiating a curve and rolled down into a 100-meter gorge, a police official said.

Dec 8, 2018

Supreme Court refuses to entertain fresh plea against Article 370

The plea has also sought that the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir be declared as "arbitrary, unconstitutional and void".

Nov 26, 2018

Mehbooba, Omar may have joined hands fearing horse trading of MLAs, not govt formation [EXCLUSIVE]

Omar and Mehbooba came together to avoid any further instance of their MLAs joining Sajad Lone brigade. The PDP is reportedly not moving Supreme Court to challenge Governor, Satya Pal Malik's decision of dissolution of the J&K Assembly.

Nov 22, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: Two militants killed in encounter at Shopian district

Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter,the spokesman said, adding police have registered a case and initiated investigation in the matter.

Nov 18, 2018

Shahid Afridi clarifies his 'Pakistan doesn't want Kashmir' statement

Shahid Afridi has come out and clarified his statement on letting Kashmir be independent and bashed the Indian media for misconstruing his statement

Nov 15, 2018

Jammu: Bid to loot ATM foiled by police, culprit leaves behind Rs 17 lakh in cash

The police party comprising head constable Satish Kumar and selection grade constable Murad Ali heard some noise from a UCO bank ATM at around 2.45 am last night, Aslam told PTI.

Nov 11, 2018

One of two slain in Shopian gunfight was civilian

The bodies were recovered on Sunday and one of them turned out to be a civilian identified as Shahid Ahmad Mir.

Nov 4, 2018

J&K: 9-year-old girl killed, 3 injured in landslide

Heavy rains lashed wide parts of the Jammu region, while some high altitude areas experienced moderate to heavy snowfall over the past three days.

Nov 4, 2018

Srinagar records season's coldest night, temperatures drop below freezing point

A Met official said after Saturday's heavy snowfall in the higher reaches and mild to moderate rains in the plains of the state, the weather is expected to improve from Sunday onwards.

Nov 4, 2018

Omar Abdullah on missing Kashmiri student: If genuine, it's hugely worrying

National Conference vice president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern about the reported development of missing Sharda University student Ehtisham Bilal joining a terror organization.

Nov 4, 2018

J&K: Encounter underway in Tral; 3 militants cornered by security forces

The terrorists opened fire on security forces during a search and cordon operation launched at Chaanketaar area in the district following information about the presence of militants there.

Oct 30, 2018

J&K: Man arrested for raping his daughter; son files complaint

The medical examination has confirmed rape, the police said, adding that statements of the victim and other witnesses were being recorded.

Oct 29, 2018

Pakistan to launch aggressive campaign against India over Indus Waters Treaty: Report

India and Pakistan signed the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960 after nine years of negotiations, with the World Bank being a signatory.

Oct 24, 2018

Rajnath Singh in J&K on day-long visit; to chair high-level security review meeting

Jammu and Kashmir has been under the governor's rule after PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti resigned as Chief Minister following the withdrawal of support by the BJP.

Oct 23, 2018

India's stinging reply to Imran Khan's Kashmir tweet: Stop 'glorifying terrorists'

Referring to incidents of violence in Kashmir, Imran Khan, in a tweet, said that time has come for India to realise that it must move to resolve the Kashmir dispute through dialogue in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

Oct 23, 2018

Rajnath Singh to celebrate Dussehra, perform shastra puja along Indo-Pak border in Rajashtan

Singh will also perform the 'shastra puja' at the Border Out Post (BOP) located at the forward areas. 'Shastra puja' is part of the 'Dussehra' festival which is celebrated for the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana.

Oct 14, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: Pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi to get free insurance of Rs 5 lakh

This was decided on Saturday at a meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (MVDSB) chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik.

Oct 14, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir civic body polls: BJP candidate dies of heart attack before casting vote

Azad Singh Raju, 62, a former employee of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, died at a local polling station before casting his vote.

Oct 10, 2018

J&K civic body polls: Voting concludes in first phase of municipal elections

Stringent security arrangements were put up by the state government and election commission to avoid any untoward incident.

Oct 8, 2018