Jammu and Kashmir

Gautam Gambhir wins hearts, will fund education of martyred Kashmiri cop's daughter

Gautam Gambhir is gradually becoming one of the generous citizens of the country.

Sep 5, 2017

Here's the video of altercation between Indian, Chinese troops at Pangong lake in Ladakh

While giving his statement, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the clash should not be linked to the India-China border stand-off at Doklam region in Sikkim border.

Aug 20, 2017

Businessman close to separatist leader Geelani arrested in terror money trail

The NIA arrested a prominent businessman close to separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on charges of acting as a conduit for passing money received from Pakistan to militants, separatists, and stone-pelters in Kashmir.

Aug 18, 2017

US sanctions Kashmiri militant group Hizbul Mujahideen

In announcing the designation, the State Department said the group had claimed responsibility for several attacks, including one in 2014 in Jammu and Kashmir that left 17 people injured.

Aug 16, 2017

New India by 2022: Modi delivers poll slogan from the Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on his "New India" vision for 2022 while delivering his fourth Independence Day speech on Tuesday. Read to know more.

Aug 15, 2017

Indian Army likely to deploy robots to fight terrorism, stone-pelting in Kashmir

The defence ministry has approved a proposal for the requirement of 544 robots, making way for the indigenous development of such machines to fight against terrorism in the state.

Aug 13, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 soldiers dead, 3 injured in Shopian encounter

While one soldier was martyred on Saturday, August 12, during a gunfight with militants in Awneera village, the other died on Sunday, August 13.

Aug 13, 2017

Lashkar-e-Taiba behind attack on Amarnath pilgrims, three arrested: J&K police

Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Munir Khan said the conspirators furnished logistical help to four LeT terrorists.

Aug 6, 2017

Who is Abu Dujana, the top LeT commander, killed in Pulwama encounter

Abu Dujana, divisional commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was killed in a gunfight between security forces and terrorists on Tuesday.

Aug 1, 2017

CRPF's 'Brothers-In-Arms For Peace' tweet wins hearts on social media

Violence against security forces has been on the rise in Jammu and Kashmir since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter in July 2016.

Jul 31, 2017

NIA finds Geelani poison in terror-funding; Hurriyat leader threatens to bite back with lawsuit

The NIA has recovered a protest calendar issued and signed by Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani that highlights how separatists fuelled violence in Jammu and Kashmir in coordination with Pakistani handlers.

Jul 31, 2017

CM Mehbooba warns against tampering with J&K special status; BJP says it's no sacred cow

After Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti warned the BJP against taking away special status from the state, the BJP said that the law that grants the status is "not a sacred cow."

Jul 29, 2017

IL&FS bags Rs 4,899-crore Zojila tunnel project in rebidding

IL&FS earlier constructed the 10.89-km Chenani-Nashri tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April this year.

Jul 29, 2017

This is how Pakistan-based terror groups used WhatsApp to fuel terror in Kashmir

It has revealed at least 28 WhatsApp groups with Pakistan based creators, administrators and members including cadres of the terror outfit Jamaat-ud-Dawah.

Jul 26, 2017

NIA arrests seven Hurriyat leaders over terror funding charges

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested seven Kashmiri separatists on charges of receiving funds from Pakistan to sponsor terror activities and stone-pelting protests in the Kashmir Valley.

Jul 24, 2017

J&K Police arrest 20 persons in DSP Muhammad Ayub Pandith's lynching case

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said it has arrested 20 persons accused in the lynching of Deputy Superintendent of Police Muhammad Ayub Pandith that happened about a month ago. Read to know more.

Jul 24, 2017

Pakistan sinks to new low: Ceasefire violation targets 2 schools in Nowshera in Rajouri district

Pakistan on Tuesday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control and targeted two schools in the Nowshera sector of the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read to know more.

Jul 18, 2017

Indian Army Major shot dead by jawan over use of mobile phone in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector

Major Thapa belonged to 71 Armoured Regiment but was currently attached with 8 Rashtriya Rifles, Indian Army's elite counter-insurgency unit.

Jul 18, 2017

Amarnath yatra tragedy: 16 killed in bus accident on Jammu-Srinagar Highway; helpline numbers released [VIDEO + GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

Less than a week after a terror attack on a bus full of pilgrims on Amarnath yatra, another tragedy has struct the route, killing at least 10 people. Read to know more.

Jul 16, 2017

Monsoon session of Parliament: From J&K to cow politics, these 7 issues will dominate proceedings

The Monsoon session of Parliament for 2017 is all set to begin on Monday, and the Opposition already has its claws out on a number of issues. Read to find out what they are.

Jul 16, 2017