Jammu and Kashmir

Fact check: Arrested DySP of J&K Police not involved in Kokernag terror attack [details]

Video suggesting DySP Adil Mushtaq's involvement in Kokernag encounter baseless, says ADGP Kashmir.

Oct 4, 2023

J&K LG flags off CRPF bike expedition from historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar

J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday flagged off a CRPF women's bike expedition, 'Yashasvini' from the historic Lal Chowk.

Oct 3, 2023

Kargil Council elections become prestigious for NC, Congress [here's why]

Despite announcing a nationwide alliance against the BJP, Rahul Gandhi campaigned for only Congress and Omar Abdullah sought votes for National Conference nominees.

Oct 2, 2023

Factionalism in J&K BJP: Show cause notices served to eight more rebels of Kashmir unit [details]

Giving a clear message to the rebels against raising a banner of revolt, the party leadership asked dissidents to tender an unconditional apology for indulging in anti-party activities.

Oct 1, 2023

Another infiltration attempt foiled on LoC, two terrorists eliminated in Kashmir's Kupwara district [details]

The killed infiltrators believed to be Pakistan nationals, were equipped with sophisticated weaponry.

Sep 30, 2023

Dhangri terror attack: NIA conducts raids in J&K's Poonch district, gets vital clues [details]

Sleuths of NIA conducted raids following startling disclosures made by two OGWs arrested in August this year.

Sep 30, 2023

I.N.D.I.A's constituents fighting against each other in Kargil Council elections [details]

Candidates of two constituents of I.N.D.I.A-the National Conference and Congress are locked into a "friendly contest" on 50 percent of the total 26 seats of LAHDC Kargil elections.

Sep 28, 2023

Srinagar Police Chief repatriated to Manipur; what makes Rakesh Balwal, IPS, apt to address critical situations

Instrumental in solving many terror funding cases in J&K, Rakesh Balwal is the officer who brought the Pulwama attackers to justice during deputation in NIA.

Sep 28, 2023

Soldier injured in landmine explosion in J&K's Rajouri

A soldier was injured in a landmine explosion in J&K's Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said.

Sep 27, 2023

Mirwaiz Umar leads Friday congregation at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid after four years; gets teary-eyed [details]

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addresses the religious congregation at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid amid the presence of a large number of people. The religious congregation was held peacefully.

Sep 22, 2023

Fake doctor examines patients in labour room of Kashmir's maternity hospital for 3 days; arrested [details]

J&K Government constitutes a one-member panel to inquire how an impersonator managed to enter into an unauthorized entry and intrusion into the labour room of LD Hospital by a fake doctor.

Sep 21, 2023

War against drug menace intensified in J&K's Bandipora district, 80 arrested [details]

Taking a lead in attaching properties of drug lords, 18 bank accounts having a total amount of Rs 23.97 lakh have been frozen by Bandipora Police.

Sep 21, 2023

'A love letter to Kashmir': Huma Qureshi looks ethereal as bride walking ramp with brother Saqib Saleem [Watch]

Brother-sister duo Huma Qureshi & Saqib Saleem walk the ramp for Varun Bahl at the first-ever fashion show in Kashmir. The fashion mogul paid an ode to Kashmir's enchanting beauty with his collection titled 'A love letter to Kashmir'.

Sep 14, 2023

Fierce encounter going on in J&K's Rajouri district; one terrorist killed, two trapped [details]

Reinforcements have been rushed to the area to neutralize the terrorists trapped in the Narla area of Rajouri.

Sep 12, 2023

Infighting in BJP: Show-cause notice issued to vice-president of J&K BJP [details]

A show-cause notice has been issued to former law-maker Sofi Yosuf, who raised a banner of revolt along with other leaders of Kashmir Valley against ignoring seniors. Party's face in Kashmir Valley, Sofi Yosuf has been associated with BJP since 1996.

Sep 11, 2023

Forces foil major terror attack Srinagar-Baramulla national highway in J&K [details]

Road Opening Party of the security forces timely detected explosives planted by the terrorists on the national highway to target cavalcades of forces.

Sep 11, 2023

Power employees in J&K on war-path against indifferent attitude of authorities [details]

To pacify the agitating employees higher-ups start dialogue to address genuine demands as early as possible.

Sep 9, 2023

20 years rigorous imprisonment to two narco smugglers; landmark sentencing sets legal precedent

The case was expedited and heard on a fast track basis, with the Pairvi cells, established under the guidance of the Police Headquarters, ensuring the timely presence of witnesses and their testimonies.

Sep 6, 2023

Development work undertaken by Centre in J&K not relevant in deciding pleas against Article 370: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that the development works undertaken by the Centre in Jammu and Kashmir post August 2019 will not be relevant in deciding the constitutional challenge against abrogation of Article 370.

Aug 31, 2023

Absconding for 3 decades, eight terrorists working govt, pvt jobs arrested in J&K [details]

Assisted by CID inputs, Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) detectives working quietly for months have apprehended eight absconding terrorists in TADA cases after 27-31 years, officials said on Thursday.

Aug 31, 2023