Jammu and Kashmir

Himachal Pradesh issues high alert, seals border with J&K after repeated terror attacks in Doda, Kathua

Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, adjoining Kathua and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir, shares over 200 km of border with the UT.

Jul 18, 2024

Doda encounter: Several OGWs arrested to dismantle terror network in Chenab region

Questioning of arrested OGWs was going on to get the lead of the terrorists active in the Chenab region. Doda district witnessed four back-to-back terror incidents in one month.

Jul 18, 2024

Congress aggressively rakes up terror attacks to corner BJP before Assembly polls in J&K.

Amid repeated terror attacks in Jammu province, the opposition Congress kicked start a campaign in different parts of J&K to "expose" BJP for its failure to check terrorism.

Jul 17, 2024

Braveheart Capt Brijesh Thapa was born on Army Day on January 15

Mortal remains of two soldiers, who lost their lives in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, reach Jaipur.

Jul 17, 2024

Terror attacks escalate in Jammu: Captain among four soldiers lost their lives in Doda encounter

Foreign terrorists are believed to be involved in two back-to-back attacks on soldiers in the Doda and Kathua districts of Jammu province. Nine soldiers have lost their lives during the last one week.

Jul 16, 2024

A fierce encounter starts between terrorists and security forces in J&K's Doda district

Facing pressure from security forces in Kashmir Valley, terrorists appeared to have shifted their focus in hilly areas of Jammu province.

Jul 16, 2024

Pakistan pushing terrorists into J&K through Punjab border

DGP J&K Police R R Swain said that a fresh strategy has been devised to frustrate the evil designs of the terrorists and their mentors sitting across the border.

Jul 16, 2024

Vandalized by terrorists in 1990 Uma Bhagwati temple reopened in south Kashmir after 34 years.

Located in the Shangus area of the Anantnag district of Kashmir, this temple was vandalized after the outbreak of terrorism in the Kashmir Valley in the year 1990. The inauguration ceremony was held after the completion of restoration work at the Mandir.

Jul 15, 2024

Another infiltration attempt foiled on LoC, three terrorists killed in north Kashmir's Keran sector

Infiltration attempts on the LoC and IB have been increased after the successful conduct of the Lok Sabha elections in Kashmir Valley.

Jul 15, 2024

25 years of Kargil war: IAF pays befitting tributes to air warriors of Operation Safed Sagar

During the Kargil war soldiers stood tall amidst the Kargil heights, their extraordinary bravery and heroism a source of immense national pride and honour.

Jul 14, 2024

Nearly three lakh devotees perform darshan during first 15 days of Amarnath Yatra

This year's annual Amarnath Yatra, which lasts for 45 days, is a major concern for the government amid the recent terrorist attacks in Jammu province.

Jul 14, 2024

Opposition opposes MHA decision to amend J&K Reorganization Act

Cong, NC, PDP, Apni Party, PC term Centre's move to give more powers to Lieutenant Governor as "murder of democracy".

Jul 14, 2024

Assembly elections in J&K: ECI directs authorities to complete voter lists by August 20 [details]

Preparations for Assembly elections in J&K accelerated after the Prime Minister's announcement during International Yoga Day at Srinagar.

Jul 13, 2024

Rules of J&K Reorganisation Act amended; LG gets more power [details]

By amending the J&K Reorganization Act MHA empowers LG, Chief Secretary on transfers of Admn Secys, AIS officers

Jul 13, 2024

Another human trafficking racket busted in Kashmir; four Rohingya girls rescued in Baramulla

An Interstate gang, comprising some females, is active in luring innocent Rohingya and Bengali girls and selling them in Kashmir Valley.

Jul 12, 2024

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts Kashmir

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale occurred in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

Jul 12, 2024

Senior Officers from BSF, Punjab, J&K Police formulate unified strategy to counter infiltration along IB

Senior BSF officials along with top brass of J&K and Punjab Police gathered at a high-level interstate security review meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Thursday.

Jul 12, 2024

Recovery of 108-kg gold: Interrogation of arrested smugglers going on to bust cross-border module

In a success, a team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) arrested three persons near the China border in Ladakh on Wednesday and recovered 108 kg of smuggled gold from their possession.

Jul 11, 2024

Search operation to track hiding terrorists resumes in J&K's Doda district

Search operation was resumed on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district where firing exchanges have taken place between the security forces and the terrorists.

Jul 10, 2024

Tragedy strikes twice: Kathua martyr's family lost two soldier sons in two months

Negi family of Uttarakhand lost two sons within just months. Adarash Negi lost his life in the line of duty on July 8 in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir while his cousin Major Pranay Negi also made the ultimate sacrifice for their country on April 30 this year.

Jul 10, 2024