Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir: 15 people killed, 17 injured after minibus falls into 200-ft gorge

According to the DIG, police and Army personnel, along with local volunteers, were engaged in the rescue operation.

Oct 6, 2018

India rejects Pakistan's accusations of chemical weapon use in Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal on Thursday alleged that India was using chemical weapons on "unarmed citizens" in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 6, 2018

Pakistan wants India to share data of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishanganga Dam

It has also sought dates for inspection of the 330MW hydroelectric project that India had agreed to during a two-day meeting held in August in Lahore between Indus water commissioners of the two countries.

Oct 5, 2018

Inspired by Sri Sri's vision, UPLA pledges to choose the way of democracy and peace

Brazilian Government honoured Sri Sri Gurudev with the title of 'Brazilian military police friend' because the peace workshops by Art of living has benefitted more than 1,000 military officer.

Oct 4, 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman defends India celebrating surgical strike

In response to a related question on why India isn't ready to talk with Pakistan on infiltrations, the Minister said the country will not hold talks so long as the terrorism continues.

Oct 1, 2018

UN chief voices concern over J&K, encourages positive dialogue to resolve disagreements

The UN chief will be in India October 1 to 3 during when he will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Sep 30, 2018

Three encounters in Jammu and Kashmir; one civilian, 2 militants killed

Authorities imposed curfew in the old city area and suspended mobile Internet services the adjoining Badgam district as a precautionary measure.

Sep 27, 2018

UGC asks universities to observe Surgical Strike Day on September 29

On 29 September 2016, the Indian Army carried out the surgical strike, 11 days after Pakistan carried out Uri attack in Jammu and Kashmir killing 18 Army personnel.

Sep 21, 2018

Delhi govt to give Rs 1 crore to slain BSF soldier Narendra Singh's family

Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement after visiting Narendra Singh's family in Haryana's Sonipat along with Aam Aadmi Party's state unit chief Naveen Jaihind.

Sep 21, 2018

Hope new Pakistan government will seek peace with India: Rajnath Singh

On Monday, the union minister had also inaugurated two smart border fencing pilot projects on the international border in Jammu.

Sep 17, 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate 'smart' border fence in Jammu and Kashmir

The two projects, each covering a 5.5 km-border stretch along the International Border in Jammu, are set to get a first-of-a-kind high-tech surveillance system that will create an invisible electronic barrier on land, water and even in air and underground, helping the Border Security Force (BSF) detect and foil infiltration bids in the most difficult terrains.

Sep 17, 2018

Five Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba militants killed in Kulgam encounter

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation on Saturday morning after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area.

Sep 15, 2018

Security forces gun down 2 terrorists during encounter in Jammu's Kakriyal

The operation is still underway.

Sep 13, 2018

Article 35A: After NC, Mehbooba Mufti's PDP to boycott J&K's local body polls

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said there was a sense of insecurity among the people of the state with the "sword of Article 35A dangling on our heads".

Sep 10, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: 19 children rescued from illegal orphanage run by Kerala pastor in Kathua

The civil administration and police conducted the raid on Friday after some children complained that they were being "harassed and tortured" at the facility run by a pastor from Kerala

Sep 8, 2018

Kashmir tourism festival: All you need to know about the event

The festival which will showcase the culture of the Valley is expected to attract people from across the country.

Sep 4, 2018

Two militants gunned down in encounter in J&K's Bandipora; search operation underway

A search operation was launched by security forces in the area after authorities had received information about terrorists being present in the area.

Aug 30, 2018

Who is Satya Pal Malik? The newly-appointed Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Satya Pal Malik will replace former Governor NN Vohra. Vohra served as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for over a decade.

Aug 21, 2018

Tough drivers and their trucks help Indian Army fight harsh winters in the Himalayas

The tanker drivers haul millions of litres of fuel to Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir and upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh in summer months.

Aug 14, 2018

Ceasefire violation along LoC; army guns down two Pakistani troopers

The operations were carried out by the Indian troops in retaliatory action.

Aug 14, 2018