Kashmir

Tral encounter: 3 terrorists killed, 12th encounter in south Kashmir this month

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Chewa Ullar area of Tral in Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Friday, June 26 police said. Two armed forces personnel have reportedly suffered injuries.

Jun 26, 2020

Fake news alert: No, missing trekker Hilal Ahmed Dar was not killed in Srinagar encounter

The third terrorist killed in Srinagar encounter is Mohsin Aslam Khandaw of Anchar Soura and he is not missing trekker Hilal Ahmed Dar.

Jun 21, 2020

Sheikh Imran touted to be Srinagar's next Mayor was arrested by ACB in bank fraud case

Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu faces no-confidence motion and if loses, former Deputy Mayor Sheikh Mohammad Imran might become the next Mayor of Srinagar.

Jun 13, 2020

Budgam encounter: 2 Jaish terrorists escape leaving behind weapons, knock off Nike sneakers

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at Pathanpora area of Budgam district on Jammu and Kashmir. Police and security forces were carrying out the operation.

Jun 11, 2020

Beware Kashmir: Do not pick calls from international numbers, it's a scam

Are you receiving suspicious missed calls from unknown international numbers mainly from Saudi Arabia or other Middle East countries? Hold on, do not call back. Scroll down to read how to prevent yourself from falling prey to the One ring phone scam in the Valley.

Jun 9, 2020

Low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits Kashmir

However, no report of any casualty or damage to property was reported at the time of filing the report.

Jun 9, 2020

Shopian encounter: 4 Hizb terrorists killed in gun battle with security forces in Kashmir

Four Hizb-ul Mujahideen terrorists on Monday, June 8 were killed in an encounter in Pinjora area of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The security forces have killed nine terrorists in 24 hours.

Jun 8, 2020

Shopian encounter: Top Hizbul terrorist among five killed in Jammu and Kashmir

Among the five killed in the Reban area of South Kashmir's Shopian district is a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Farooq Ahmed Bhat alias Nali.

Jun 7, 2020

Pregnant lady self delivers baby in J&K quarantine centre; no medical help offered

A Covid-19 positive pregnant woman delivered a baby in a corridor of a quarantine centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag. No doctors and medical help wasn't provided.

Jun 4, 2020

Ertuğrul: Kashmiri parents naming newborns after Turkish blockbuster series

In view of Diriliş Ertuğrul's immense popularity, parents in Kashmir are now naming their newborns after the lead character of the Turkish drama. Despite erratic internet speed and the Covid-19 lockdown, here's how people in the Valley find solace in the show.

Jun 3, 2020

Pulwama encounter: Two Jaish terrorists killed in gun battle with security forces in Kashmir

Two Jaish e Mohammad terrorists were killed in an encounter at Awantipore Tral in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday, June 2. Army said announcements were made for the terrorists to surrender.

Jun 2, 2020

Watch: Truck carrying LPG cylinders catches fire, explodes in Udhampur, J&K

People witnessed back-to-back explosions and authorities immediately suspended the vehicular traffic in the Jammu-Srinagar highway.

May 29, 2020

About 15 teachers teach 13 students in 'this' school in Jammu and Kashmir

Last year, it was reported that rationalisation of teaching staff and Pupil Teacher Ratio are the most hotly debated topics, but even today the situation remains the same.

May 20, 2020

PoK's Prime Minister incites hate against India, asks Pak PM to attack India with forces

Sources say that Pakistani forces have made bunkers in villages near the LoC and engage in constant ceasefire violations with Indian forces.

May 12, 2020

Kashmir IG's remark disrupts harmony between security forces; top officials intervene

Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar stirred a controversy after he said that the CRPF officers do not play any role in curbing terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and that they are just a "showpiece".

May 12, 2020

Deadly locusts crippling PAK yet perpetrating terror in India remains top priority

Mona Alam, a journalist from Pakistan, stated on Indian televisions that Pak's biggest worry as of now is 'tiddis' or locusts and If that is the case then how is Pak carrying out terrorist attacks on India.

May 6, 2020

JeM terrorist arrested in J&K's Tral, arms and ammunition recovered

Police said the joint team of police and other security forces apprehended the terrorist at the Satura crossing in an ambush while he was found under suspicious circumstances.

May 6, 2020

Anantnag: Pregnant woman dies due to medical negligence; doctor, nurse suspended

A pregnant woman in Anantnag died due to medical negligence and her family stated that the doctors asked them to show it as a Covid-19 case.

May 3, 2020

Handwara encounter updates: 4 armymen, 1 J&K cop martyred, 2 terrorists neutralised

The firing has stopped and a search operation is on at the Chanjmullah area of Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.

May 2, 2020

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Two soldiers die of injuries as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K's Baramulla

In a ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control on Friday, May 1 in Jammu and Kashmir's Rampur, two soldiers succumbed to injuries and died on Saturday, May 2.