Jammu and Kashmir

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

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