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Three former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers have been put under house arrest to prevent their proposed protest against the delimitation commission. Read full article

Vaishno Devi Stampede: J&K Lieutenant Governor Orders High-Level Probe

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in which at least 12 people were killed and... Read full article

12 Dead, 14 Injured In Stampede At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine In J&K: Cops

Twelve pilgrims have died and over a dozen others injured in a stampede at Jammu and Kashmir's Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The stampede was triggered by a massive rush of devotees, officials said today. Read full article

"Remarks Unlawful": J&K Top Cop Repeats Warning Against Criticising Probe

Politicians and the media have no right to criticise a police investigation report that exonerated policemen involved in last month's controversial encounter in Srinagar, the Jammu and Kashmir Police... Read full article

184 Terrorists Killed In J&K In 2021, 44 Top Rung, 20 Foreigners: Top Cop

Year 2021 saw the elimination of a total of 182 terrorists, including 44 of their top commanders and 20 foreigners, in 100 successful anti-terror operations by Jammu and Kashmir police and security... Read full article

Hyderpora Encounter "Transparent"; Political Comments Unlawful : J&K Top Cop

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on Friday asserted that Hyderpora encounter was "transparent" and that political leaders who have been questioning the "clean chit"given to the forces should submit... Read full article

182 Terrorists Killed In 100 Operations In Jammu-Kashmir In 2021: Police

A total of 182 terrorists, including 44 top ultras, were killed in 100 successful operations in Jammu and Kashmir in 2021, DGP Dilbag Singh said on Friday. Read full article

For "Selling" Pak MBBS Seats To Kashmiri Students, Charge Sheet Against 9

- December 30, 2021

The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police filed its first charge sheet against nine people, including a separatist, in a case related to "selling" of MBBS seats in Pakistan to... Read full article

Encounter Probe Team's Clean Chit To Forces Wrong: Farooq Abdullah

- December 30, 2021

The "clean chit" given to the security forces by the Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Investigation Team in the Hyderpora encounter is "wrong", National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah today said,... Read full article

3 Terrorists Killed In Two Encounters In Jammu And Kashmir

- December 29, 2021

A policeman was injured and three terrorists were killed as Jammu and Kashmir saw back-to-back encounters in two districts - Kulgam and Anantnag. Read full article

J&K Police's Warning To Politicians Criticising Srinagar Encounter Probe

- December 29, 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir Police today warned action against political leaders criticising probe by a Special Investigation Team ( SIT) into the last month's controversial encounter at Srinagar's... Read full article

Srinagar Encounter: Clean Chit To Security Forces By Special Probe Team

- December 28, 2021

A Special Investigation Team of Jammu and Kashmir Police probing last month's encounter in Srinagar's Hyderpora has concluded that two civilians - a doctor and a businessman - were either used as... Read full article

Real Estate Summit Held In J&K Amid Government Push To Open Up Land Sales

- December 27, 2021

The centre and the J&K administration held a real estate summit in Jammu (the first of its kind) to encourage people from across the country to buy a second home, in Jammu and Kashmir, after the laws... Read full article

National Conference Chief Hints At Fighting J&K Polls With Allies

- December 26, 2021

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, chairperson of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, hinted his party will fight assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir with the constituents of the... Read full article

ISIS Terrorist Killed In Encounter In J&K's Anantnag: Police

One terrorist affiliated with the banned terror outfit Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) has been killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Srigufwara area of Jammu... Read full article

4 Terrorists Killed In 2 Separate Anti-Terror Ops In Jammu And Kashmir

Four terrorists have been killed in two separate anti-terror operations by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir today, the police said. Read full article

4 Terrorists Killed In 2 Separate Encounters With Security Forces In J&K

Four terrorists have been killed in two encounters with security forces in the Shopian and Pulwama districts of Jammu and Kashmir today, the police said. Read full article

Wheels Of Justice Collapsed: Mehbooba Mufti On Kathua Rape Convict's Bail

The wheels of justice have "completely collapsed", former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti said today after one of the convicts in the 2018 Kathua rape case was granted bail by a... Read full article

Maharaja's Rule Over J&K Was Better: Ghulam Azad's Sharp Attack On BJP

There is a slump in business and developmental activities in Jammu and Kashmir for the last two and a half years and people are heading towards poverty, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said. Read full article

J&K Tourism Department Organises Cake Competition On Christmas

Jammu and Kashmir, organised a cake competition for the Christmas festival at IHM on Saturday. The competition was based on two rounds-preliminary and final round. Eight well-skilled entrepreneurs... Read full article

Terrorists Would Have Entered UP If BJP Didn't Win In 2017: UP Minister

- December 24, 2021

Had the Samajwadi Party come back to power in 2017, the terrorists of Jammu and Kashmir would have come to Uttar Pradesh and there would have been a situation to vacate the state, said the Deputy... Read full article

Punjab "More Fragile" Than Kashmir, Intel Agencies Warn Ahead Of Polls

- December 23, 2021

Intelligence agencies warned of more terror attacks in Punjab before elections and asked state police to intensify the safety of sensitive installations and close watch on social media. Read full article

Probe Agency Files Chargesheet Against 3 J&K Residents Over Pak Links

- December 23, 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three accused in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recovery case at Bhatindi of Jammu and Kashmir for having links with... Read full article

Inmate Who Saw Sheena Bora Can Give Statement: Indrani Mukherjea's Lawyer

The inmate who saw Sheena Bora in Kashmir is willing to record her statement before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the murder case, Indrani Mukherjea's lawyer Sana R Khan... Read full article

State Agency In J&K Doesn't Mean Central Intelligence Failed: Minister

The State Investigative Agency has been constituted by the government of Jammu and Kashmir for speedy and effective investigation and prosecution of terrorism-related cases, Home Ministry said today. Read full article

Over 120 Years Old Church Reopens In Srinagar After 30 Years

The bells started ringing and the faithful gathered for mass prayer as the Saint Lukes church here one of the oldest in Kashmir -- came alive after three decades on Wednesday just ahead of Christmas. Read full article

Police Officer, Civilian Killed In 2 Terror Attacks In Kashmir

A civilian and a police officer were killed in two separate attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar this evening. Read full article

Delimitation Panel 'Disenfranchising People Of Kashmir': Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today accused the Delimitation Commission of fulfilling the BJP's agenda of "disempowering" people of Kashmir, and said the National Conference... Read full article

Centre Isolating J&K In Haste Over Several Issues: Gupkar Alliance

- December 21, 2021

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) on Tuesday said that the Delimitation Commission's draft of the Centre, in its attempt to mainstream Jammu and Kashmir, is "isolating" it in a... Read full article

Jammu And Kashmir Braces For Harsh Winter As 'Chillai Kalan' Begins

- December 21, 2021

Cold wave has gripped Kashmir with the onset of 'Chillai Kalan', 40 days of harsh winter. 'Chillai Kalan' is a Persian term that means 'major cold'. Read full article

Power Supply Back In J&K As Staff Call Off Protest After Midnight Talks

Electricity has been restored in most parts of Jammu and Kashmir after protesting employees of the Power Development Department called off their strike after written assurance from the administration... Read full article

National Conference Says It Won't Be Signatory To J&K Delimitation Draft

The National Conference will not be signatory to the draft report of the Delimitation Commission on Jammu and Kashmir in its present form, a spokesperson said on Monday after the panel proposed six... Read full article

J&K Delimitation Draft Triggers Huge Row As Jammu Gets 6 Seats, Kashmir 1

A major political row has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir over a draft proposal that has suggested six new legislative seats for Jammu and only one for Kashmir in a move that local parties have described... Read full article

Army Called Into Action As Blackout, Power Sector Strike Continues In J&K

Vast stretches of Jammu and Kashmir continues to be without power as electricity employees carried on their indefinite strike for the second day over the merger of the J&K PDD into the Power Grid... Read full article

Amid Cold Wave, Outages In J&K As 20,000 Power Sector Employees On Strike

- December 19, 2021

A major power breakdown amid extreme cold wave has pushed large parts of Jammu and Kashmir to the edge as thousands of employees of the Power Development Department have gone on indefinite strike. Read full article

2 Lashkar Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K

- December 16, 2021

Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district today, the police said. Read full article

Told Sheena Bora Alive, In Kashmir, Indrani Mukerjea Tells CBI: Sources

- December 15, 2021

Jailed former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012, has written to the CBI claiming that she is alive and has asked for an investigation, adding a new... Read full article

2 Terrorists Killed In Ongoing Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Kulgam

- December 15, 2021

Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and terrorists at the Redwani area of Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday night, the police... Read full article

"A+" Category Hizbul Terrorist Killed By Security Forces In J&K's Pulwama

- December 15, 2021

A Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist was shot dead by security forces in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama today. Read full article

Terrorists Killed 1,724 In J&K In 31 Years, 89 Kashmiri Pandits: RTI Reply

Terrorists in Kashmir killed 1,724 people - of whom 89 were Kashmiri Pandits and the rest were "people of other faiths", including Muslims - over the past 31 years, the Srinagar district Police HQ... Read full article

Terrorist Killed By Security Forces In J&K's Pulwama; Operation Underway

One terrorist has been neutralised by security forces in the ongoing encounter in the Rajpura area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Read full article

Top Pakistani Lashkar Terrorist Killed In Encounter In J&K

A top Pakistani terrorist belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. Read full article

Attack On Police Bus Near Srinagar Was Planned: Kashmir Top Cop

The attack on a police bus in Srinagar that claimed the lives of three cops was pre-planned as the armed police team was returning to camp at same time it usually did after performing routine duties,... Read full article

Cold Wave Intensifies In Kashmir As Temperatures Drop Below Zero

- December 12, 2021

The cold wave in Kashmir has intensified with the mercury settling several notches below the freezing point, officials said on Monday. Read full article

Car Bomb Threat: J&K Administration Disallows Mehbooba Mufti's Convention

- December 12, 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir administration today disallowed a youth convention by the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Srinagar. Read full article

Nothing Can Stop Pandits From Returning To Valley: Farooq Abdullah

- December 11, 2021

Nothing can stop the displaced Kashmiri Pandits from returning to their native land and the conspirators of their "ethnic cleansing" will never get Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC) chief... Read full article

J&K Weather: Most Places In Kashmir Experience Season's Coldest Night

- December 11, 2021

Most places in Kashmir, including Srinagar city, experienced the coldest night of the season so far as the minimum temperature plummeted several degrees below the freezing point, officials said today. Read full article

J&K Bank Suspends Employee For 'Inappropriate' Emoji On Gen Rawat's Death

- December 10, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir Bank has placed a woman employee under suspension for her "inappropriate" reaction to a social media post on the Chief of Defence Staff's death, officials said on Friday. Read full article

2 Policemen Killed In Terror Attack In Kashmir's Bandipora District

- December 10, 2021

Two policemen have been killed after terrorists opened fire at a police team in Kashmir's Bandipora district today, officials said. Read full article

3 Lashkar Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Shopian

- December 08, 2021

Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district today, the police said. Read full article

In J&K's 'Pencil Village', Locals Fear Loss Of Livelihoods

- December 08, 2021

In a small village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, which is famous for the production of pencils, a survival challenge has lately emerged for locals. Ukhoo, often known as the 'Pencil... Read full article

"Divisive Agenda": Mehbooba Mufti Targets BJP On Delimitation

- December 07, 2021

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti pulled no punches in her attack on the Central government today, labelling the delimitation exercise now being conducted in Jammu and Kashmir a... Read full article

Pics: Army, Air Force, Navy Collab On Intense Behind-Enemy-Lines Drill

- December 07, 2021

The Army, Navy and Air Force conducted a joint helicopter drop exercise in Jammu and Kashmir today. The exercise was a drill to test behind-enemy-lines capabilities in case of an intense air defence... Read full article

"Leave India If You Feel Suffocated": RSS Leader Slams Farooq Abdullah

- December 06, 2021

Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar today hit out at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah over his remarks that people of Jammu and Kashmir may have to make "sacrifices" like agitating farmers to... Read full article

Like Farmers, "Sacrifices" Needed To Get Back Our Rights: Farooq Abdullah

- December 05, 2021

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir may have to make "sacrifices", as farmers protesting the new farm laws did, to restore its statehood and... Read full article

"Naya Kashmir" That Is Being Advertised Is Not Reality: Mehbooba Mufti

- December 04, 2021

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday accused the Centre of projecting Jammu and Kashmir as "peaceful" whereas the fact was that blood was being spilled on its roads and people were being slapped... Read full article

Congress's Ghulam Nabi Azad's Call For 'Real Jihad' In Jammu And Kashmir

- December 04, 2021

The real "Jihad" is to fight against poverty and unemployment, rather than against any leader, party, or religion, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Saturday. Read full article

Government Warns 5 States, J&K Of Rising Covid Cases Amid Omicron Fears

- December 04, 2021

The government wrote to five states - Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Mizoram, and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir - to express concern over a rapid increase in daily new Covid cases... Read full article

J&K Rallies By Congress's Ghulam Nabi Azad Fuels Buzz, Worries Party

- December 03, 2021

A blitzkrieg of public meetings by senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad across Jammu and Kashmir has fuelled speculation that the former Rajya Sabha MP - part of the dissident 'G-23' group in the... Read full article

3 Terror Associates Involved In Grenade Attack Arrested In Kashmir

- December 02, 2021

Security forces have busted a terror module of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir and arrested three terrorist associates involved in Palhallan grenade attack, a police... Read full article

No Minority Exodus From Kashmir Due To Safety Issues: Centre To Parliament

- December 01, 2021

The MHA also stated that the incidents of infiltration and terrorist attacks have decreased significantly since 2018 in Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

Public Meetings Back In J&K, Exposes Rift In Gupkar Alliance

- November 30, 2021

Three former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers have hit the political ground running after a series of public meetings in the region. This is first such major public outreach by the opposition since... Read full article

1,300-Year-Old Sculpture Of Goddess Durga Recovered From J&K: Police

- November 30, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday recovered one ancient sculpture of Goddess Durga from the Khag area of Jammu & Kashmir's Budgam district. Read full article

Kashmir Men Allegedly Attacked In Jharkhand, Forced To Say "Jai Sri Ram"

- November 28, 2021

The Jharkhand Police on Sunday said it has detained three persons who were a part of a group that allegedly forced Kashmiri traders to chant ''Jai Shri Ram'' and ''Pakistan Murdabad'' in Ranchi. Read full article

BJP's Gautam Gambhir Alleges Another Death Threat, Third In A Week

- November 28, 2021

Former cricketer and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gautam Gambhir today received another death threat allegedly from 'ISIS Kashmir', the third in six days, police said. Read full article

J&K BJP Leader Resigns From Party Over Alleged "Neglect, Humiliation"

- November 27, 2021

BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit publicity secretary Arun K Chibber announced his resignation from the basic membership of the party on Saturday over alleged neglect and humiliation. Read full article

Centre Should Conclude J&K Delimitation Process By Feb: Ghulam Nabi Azad

- November 27, 2021

The Centre should conclude the delimitation process in Jammu and Kashmir by February and hold assembly polls immediately after the winter, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Saturday. Read full article

Pak Pushing Large Quantity Of Drugs For Terror Funding: J&K Police Chief

- November 26, 2021

Pakistan is pushing a huge quantity of drugs into Jammu and Kashmir for funding terror here in a planned manner and getting our youths falling prey to the menace, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag... Read full article

"Bundle Of Lies": National Conference On Minister's J&K Situation Remark

The National Conference on Thursday denounced the claims of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on "changed ground situation" in Jammu and Kashmir as "a bundle of lies" to whitewash the "devastating"... Read full article

Rs 100 Crore Heroin Seized From Truck In Jammu, 1 Arrested: Police

Police said that initial investigation suggests that the narcotics was smuggled into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan. Read full article

Minor Boy From Pakistan Occupied Kashmir Arrested Along Border In Kashmir

A 14-year-old boy from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) was detained by the Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. Read full article

Anti-Terror Agency's Searches In Kashmir In Al-Qaeda Attack Plan Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today carried out searches at five locations in Kashmir in connection with its investigation into a case related to an Al-Qaeda group's plan to launch terror... Read full article

3 Terrorists Killed In Srinagar After Brief Shootout With Forces: Police

- November 24, 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir police today gunned down three terrorists in Srinagar and an initial probe has revealed that the same group was involved in the killings of five civilians last month in the city. Read full article

On Camera, J&K Cop's Mother Breaks Down While Receiving Shaurya Chakra

- November 23, 2021

With sighs and sobs, a broken mother from Kashmir today received a Shaurya Chakra, the country's third highest gallantry award for peacetime, on behalf of her son, who died in the line of duty in an... Read full article

Kashmiri Rights Activist Khurram Parvez Arrested In Terror Funding Case

- November 22, 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested prominent human rights activist Khurram Parvez from Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its ongoing probe in a terror funding case. Read full article

Man, 61, Runs From Kashmir To Kanyakumari For Funds For Disabled Soldiers

- November 21, 2021

Kumar Ajwani is covering a total distance of 4,444 kms over a period of 76 days. Read full article

J&K Police Busts Sleeper Cell Module, 5 Terror Associates Arrested

- November 20, 2021

A sleeper cell module was busted in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir and five active terrorist associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested on Saturday, police said. Read full article

Marathoner, 61, Runs From Kashmir To Kanyakumari To Support Soldiers

- November 20, 2021

61-year old Ajwani Kumar, a marathoner running from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, is doing so to raise funds to upgrade tribal schools in Maharashtra and support the rehabilitation of differently-abled... Read full article

Second Burial Of 2 J&K Businessmen After Bodies Exhumed By Administration

- November 19, 2021

Three days after their secret burial by the police, the bodies of two Srinagar businessmen were exhumed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration and handed over to families for last rites amid... Read full article

"Will Do What People Want Me To": Ghulam Nabi Azad On J&K Congress Crisis

Denying that he had knowledge of resignations of some state Congress leaders close to him, former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said he will do what the people of Jammu and Kashmir want him to do... Read full article

Bodies Of 2 Businessmen Killed In J&K Encounter Exhumed, To Be Returned

The bodies of two businessmen killed in Hyderpora, Jammu and Kashmir, have been exhumed and will be handed to the families later this evening. Read full article

Thankful To Lt Governor For Ordering Inquiry: Brother Of Man Killed In J&K

The family of one of the civilians killed in the Hyderpora encounter expressed gratitude to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday for ordering a magisterial inquiry into the... Read full article

Probe Agency Questions Mehbooba Mufti's Brother In Money Laundering Case

Tassaduq Hussain Mufti, the brother of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering case,... Read full article

"Farmers Won't Return Empty Handed, BJP Should...": Meghalaya Governor

Appointed Governor - in Jammu and Kashmir and Goa, before being posted to Meghalaya - during the Narendra Modi term, Mr Malik has been taking swipes at the government. Read full article

Gupkar Alliance Demands Judicial Inquiry Into Srinagar Encounter

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Thursday demanded a judicial probe into the Hyderpora encounter, saying the magisterial inquiry ordered by the Jammu and Kashmir administration to... Read full article

Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Among 5 Terrorists Killed In J&K Encounter

District commanders of The Resistance Front (TRF) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) were among five terrorists killed in twin encounters with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, the police said... Read full article

J&K Orders Probe Into Srinagar Encounter: "Will Ensure No Injustice"

Hyderpora encounter: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered a magisterial investigation into a controversial police operation in which two businessmen were killed. Read full article

"Anger Among Kashmiris Growing Each Passing Day": Mehbooba Mufti

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has asked the people of Jammu to be a bridge and maintain a strong bond with Kashmir that is drifting away due to the "strong-arm tactics" of the BJP-led dispensation. Read full article

Probe Agency Summons Mehbooba Mufti's Brother In Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti's brother Tassaduq Hussain Mufti for questioning in a money laundering case. Read full article

4 Terrorists Killed In 2 Separate Encounters With Security Forces In J&K

Four terrorists were killed during two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir today, police said. Read full article

Several Jammu-Kashmir Congress Leaders Resign, Attack State Unit Chief

In trouble for the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, four former ministers and three ex legislators have resigned from party posts, saying they have not been provided an opportunity to be heard on party... Read full article

"They Were Laughing": Girl Sobs On Video Over Father's Killing In Srinagar

The video of a young Kashmiri girl weeping over her father's killing during a security operation on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir has been widely circulated on social media. Read full article

Son Of Man Who Killed Terrorist With Stone Among 4 Dead In Srinagar Op

- November 16, 2021

An anti-terrorism crusader from a remote village in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir has said that his son is among four people killed by the police and branded a terrorist during a... Read full article

"Support To Terrorists State Policy": India Slams Pak At UN Over Kashmir

- November 16, 2021

India will continue to take firm and decisive action against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, New Delhi's representation at United Nations said on Tuesday. Read full article

J&K Investments Likely To Reach Rs 35,000 Crore By December: Lt Governor

- November 16, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said investments in the Union Territory are expected to reach Rs 35,000 crore by December 2021 and proposals for Rs 25,000-crore funding... Read full article

Heavy Rain In Kerala Kills 3, Kashmir Reels Under Sub-Zero Temperatures

- November 15, 2021

Heavy rains lashed parts of south India on Monday, resulting in the death of three people and widespread property damage in Kerala, while Kashmir in the north reeled under sub-zero night temperatures. Read full article

2 Terrorists Shot Dead In Jammu And Kashmir Encounter

- November 15, 2021

Two terrorists were shot dead in an ongoing operation by security forces in Srinagar this evening, the police said. The encounter between the terrorists and the security forces started at Hydepora... Read full article

Terrorist Killed In Encounter In J&K's Budgam, Operation Going On

- November 15, 2021

An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Read full article

Probe Agency Arrests 2 More In Jammu-Kashmir In Terrorism Conspiracy Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two more people in connection with its ongoing probe into a terrorism conspiracy case in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Read full article

Terrorist Planning Suicide Attack Among 3 Shot Dead In J&K Joint Ops

Three terrorists including one of the most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were shot dead by security forces in two encounters in Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

2 Hizbul Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K's Kulgam: Police

Two Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an ongoing encounter with the security forces in the Chawalgam area of Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir onFriday, according to Kashmir Zone... Read full article

133 Terrorists Neutralized In Jammu And Kashmir This Year: Top Cop

As many as 133 terrorists including many top commanders have been neutralized this year, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Friday. Read full article

One Terrorist Killed In Encounter In Srinagar

- November 11, 2021

One unidentified terrorist has been neutralised in an encounter with the security forces in Srinagar on Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir police informed. Read full article

"Not Leaving Kashmir": Businessman Whose Salesman Was Killed By Terrorists

- November 10, 2021

Kashmiri Pandit businessman Sandeep Mawa, whose salesman was killed in a terrorist attack believed to be aimed at him, on Wednesday said he will not leave Kashmir and remain here despite opposition... Read full article

Targeted Civilian Killings Pak Conspiracy To Disturb Peace: J&K BJP Chief

- November 09, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Tuesday said the targeted killing of innocent civilians by terrorists in the valley is a conspiracy of Pakistan to disturb peace in the Union... Read full article

Srinagar On UNESCO Creative Cities List, PM Congratulates People Of J&K

Srinagar has made it to the prestigious list of the UNESCO creative cities network for craft and folk art, a huge recognition for the centuries old craft and heritage of Kashmir. Read full article

In Kashmir, Scores Of PM CARES Ventilators Fail Trial Run

Most ventilators supplied under PM CARES fund in Kashmir have been found defective and "unfit for critical care" on trial runs. Read full article

J&K Extra Troops Leave Public Buildings Amid Outcry, Political Row

After a row over use of marriage halls and community centres as security barracks in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF has started vacating them and... Read full article

Srinagar Added To UNESCO's Network Of Creative Cities

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, was among 49 cities worldwide to join the UNESCO creative cities network (UCCN) on Monday. Read full article

Man Shot Dead By Terrorists In Srinagar, 2nd Targeted Attack In 24 Hours

A man at a shop owned by a Kashmiri Pandit was killed when terrorists opened fire at the store in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar today. This was the second targeted killing after a policeman was also... Read full article

Policeman Shot Dead By Terrorists In Srinagar

- November 07, 2021

A policeman was killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar today. The policeman was targeted by the terrorists in the city's Batmaloo area, officials said. Read full article

At J&K's Kulgam, Terrorists Throw Grenade At Security Forces

- November 07, 2021

Terrorists threw a grenade towards a security forces party in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir today, police said. Read full article

New J&K Bunkers, Use Of Wedding Halls As Barracks Trigger Outcry

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir had "regressed" to such an extent that community halls built during his tenure were being... Read full article

Four Arrested With Dummy Weapon, Stolen Cash In J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir Police today arrested four extortionists and recovered a dummy weapon (AK-47), robbed cash worth Rs 33,300, and three face covers from their possession. Read full article

Army Launches Major Op In J&K's Rajouri On Villagers' Claim Of Terrorists

The Army has launched a major combing operation in the Khablan forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after villagers reported the presence of heavily armed terrorists in the area. Read full article

2 J&K Cops On Run After Being Accused Of Killing 2 Men During Gang-War

The Jammu and Kashmir police have launched a search operation across the union territory for two policemen who were allegedly involved in a gang war in Jammu on Friday. The policemen, sources say,... Read full article

Anti-Terror Ops In J&K Forest Enter Day 27; Search Extended

The main road connecting Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to Thanamandi was briefly closed for traffic on Saturday as security forces extended the ongoing search for a group of terrorists to the Khabla... Read full article

Fresh Snowfall In Parts Of Kashmir, Bandipora-Gurez Road Closed

- November 05, 2021

Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while some parts in the plains were lashed by light rains on Friday, officials said. Read full article

"We Sleep In Peace Because Of You": PM's Top Quotes In Speech To Soldiers

- November 04, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his practice of spending Diwali with Army personnel as he visited Jammu and Kashmir today and met soldiers stationed at the border. "Your bravery fills our... Read full article

PM Modi To Celebrate Diwali With Soldiers In J&K's Rajouri Today

- November 03, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating Diwali today with soldiers deployed near the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

Centre Asks Himachal, Andhra, J&K To Review Rise In Covid Cases

- November 03, 2021

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday asked Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir to undertake a review of rising COVID-19 cases and weekly positivity rates, and enhance testing. Read full article

Aviation Body To Get 122 Acres Of Land For New Terminal At Jammu Airport

- November 03, 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir administration will soon hand over 122 acres of land to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to build a state-of-the-art 25,000 square metre new terminal building at the airport... Read full article

J&K Principal, Jail Officer Sacked For Supporting Terrorists: Sources

- November 02, 2021

A senior prison officer and a school principal have been sacked for working with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, government sources told NDTV today, asking not to be identified. Read full article

Hate Speech Case Against J&K BJP Leader, Party Asks Him To Apologise

- November 02, 2021

A case has been filed in Jammu and Kashmir against the BJP's Vikram Randhawa, a day after he was criticised by the party over his "unacceptable" remarks against Muslims. Read full article

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order In Corruption Case

- October 31, 2021

The Supreme Court has set aside the Jammu and Kashmir High Court verdict which had quashed criminal proceedings in a case lodged in connection with alleged misappropriation of government funds in... Read full article

Probe Agency Arrests 2 More Suspects In J&K Terrorism Conspiracy Case

- October 31, 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more accused in Jammu and Kashmir terrorism conspiracy case related to nefarious designs for undertaking violent terrorist acts in the Union... Read full article

2 Soldiers Killed In J&K Landmine Blast Close To Line Of Control

- October 30, 2021

Two soldiers have been killed and three others were injured in a mine blast near the Line of Control in the Nowshera-Sunderbani sector in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said on Saturday. Read full article

Kashmir Gets Its First Ever Floating Theatre At Dal Lake

- October 30, 2021

The first-ever open-air floating theatre in Jammu and Kashmir has been launched in the famous Dal lake. Read full article

8 J&K Government Employees Sacked In Major Crackdown On Corruption

- October 28, 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday sacked eight employees in a major crackdown on corruption and misconduct. Read full article

"Someday, India Will Have Whole Of Kashmir": Top Air Force Officer

- October 27, 2021

A top Air Force officer on Wednesday said there was no plan "at the moment" to capture Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), but expressed the hope that someday India will have the "whole of Kashmir". Read full article

UP College Suspends 3 Kashmiri Students For WhatsApp Post On Pak Win

- October 26, 2021

Three Jammu and Kashmir students have been suspended by an engineering college in Uttar Pradesh's Agra for allegedly posting a WhatsApp status praising Pakistan players after their victory over India... Read full article

Multiple Raids In Jammu And Kashmir In Terror Funding Case

- October 26, 2021

In its ongoing investigation against the outlawed Jamaat-e-Islami group in a terror funding case, National Investigation Agency carried out searches at the residential premises against its cadres in... Read full article

Terrorists Involved In Poonch Encounter May Be From Sleeper Cell: Sources

- October 26, 2021

Terrorists from a sleeper cell are likely to be taking part in an encounter in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, which is on its 16th day. Nine soldiers have been killed over the last two weeks in what has... Read full article

6 Civilians Injured In Grenade Attack In J&K's Bandipore

Six civilians were injured today after terrorists threw a grenade at Sumbal bridge in Bandipore district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

Amit Shah Spends Night At CRPF Camp In Pulwama, Site Of 2019 Attack

The Modi government has a zero-tolerance policy towards terror, and while the situation has improved a lot in Jammu and Kashmir, "we should not be satisfied till total peace is achieved", Union Home... Read full article

"Under Congress' Tenure, J&K Was In Hands Of Stone Pelters": BJP Leader

Attacking the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday said that during the tenure of the party, Jammu and Kashmir was in the hands of stone pelters and internal... Read full article

"Would Rather Talk To Kashmiri Youth": Amit Shah Slams Farooq Abdullah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit out at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah for seeking talks with Pakistan, saying the government would rather talk to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir... Read full article

Explosions, Fresh Firing In J&K's Poonch As Anti-Terror Ops Enter Day 15

Explosions and heavy firing was reported from Mendhar forests of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir as Army's massive search operation to track down hiding terrorists entered its 15th day today. Read full article

Kashmir Students Attacked At Punjab College After India's T20 Loss To Pak

Several Kashmiri students at an engineering college in Punjab's Sangrur alleged that they were assaulted moments after India lost its opening T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. Read full article

J&K Should Get Full Statehood, Polls Should Be Held Soon: Congress Leader

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday demanded that the political system must be restored in Jammu and Kashmir and called for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood so that... Read full article

"Strange": Farooq Abdullah On Amit Shah's J&K Statehood Comment

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed surprise over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood would be restored after assembly elections. Read full article

PM Modi's Personal Efforts Led To Revocation Of Article 370: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Sunday said the "discriminatory" Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was scrapped because of personal efforts of PM Modi to fulfil the dream of... Read full article

Time For Sidelining People Of Jammu Has Come To An End: Amit Shah

The time for sidelining the people of Jammu has come to an end and now both Kashmir and Jammu will be developed together, Home Minister Amit Shah told a public rally. Read full article

Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Centre Uses "Repression" To Deal With J&K

People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday alleged that "repression" is the only method of the Centre to deal with the Jammu and Kashmir situation. Read full article

5 Dead In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag Amid Heavy Snowfall

Two people died while as many were rescued after they were trapped in snowfall in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday, taking the count toll due to inclement weather to... Read full article

Heavy Firing In J&K's Poonch As Anti-Terror Operation Enters 14th Day

Two policemen and an army soldier have been injured in the gunbattle between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. A Pakistani terrorist was also injured in the... Read full article

Afghanistan Situation "Overflow Can Happen In J&K": General Bipin Rawat

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said on Saturday that "overflow" of the situation in Afghanistan can happen in Jammu and Kashmir and "we have to prepare for it". Read full article

Anti-Terror Ops In J&K Forest Enter Day 13; Drones, Helicopters Called In

Despite inclement weather, the counter-insurgency operation continued for the 13th day on Saturday in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts. Read full article

Pretending All Is Normal In J&K Like "Suicide": Kashmiri Pandits' Group

In the aftermath of recent killings, a representative body of migrant Kashmiri pandits -- Panun Kashmir -- on Saturday said pretending normalcy and belittling the gravity of the situation in the... Read full article

Delimitation, Elections, Statehood: Amit Shah Lays Down J&K Roadmap

Delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir will be followed by elections and restoration of statehood, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said today as he visited the Valley for the first time since Article 370 was... Read full article

38 Prisoners With Terror-Links Shifted From J&K To UP's Agra Jail

As many as 38 prisoners linked to terror cases were shifted from Jammu and Kashmir to the Central Jail in Agra on Saturday amidst high security. Read full article

Amit Shah Meets Family Of J&K Police Officer Killed By Terrorists

Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday visited the family of Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Parvaiz Ahmad who was killed by terrorists in June this year in Nowgam area of the city. Read full article

Amit Shah In J&K Today On 3-Day Visit. First Since Article 370 Scrapped

Union Home Minister Amit Shah landed in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday morning - he was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.- for a three-day visit - his first since he led the charge to scrap... Read full article

Fresh Snowfall In Parts Of Kashmir, Ladakh; Rainfall In Plains. See Pics

Parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh received fresh snowfall today while the plains of the valley received heavy rainfall, leading to an early onset of winter-like conditions, officials said. Read full article

Snipers, Drones, Sharpshooters Deployed Ahead Of Amit Shah's J&K Visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Srinagar tomorrow for a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir amid heightened security following a spate of targeted civilian killings in the union... Read full article

Security Increased Across Kashmir Ahead Of Amit Shah's Visit

Security has been beefed up across Kashmir ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's maiden visit to the Valley after the abrogation of Article 370 on Saturday. Read full article

Mehbooba Mufti Sends Notice To Satya Pal Malik Over "Defamatory" Remarks

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Friday sent a legal notice to former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik seeking Rs 10 crore compensation for his alleged "defamatory" remarks against her. Read full article

"Had Victims Not Been Hindu...": Minister Slams Congress On J&K Killings

Had the civilians killed in Jammu and Kashmir been from any community other than "Hindu", the area would have become a site for political tourism, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said in an apparent... Read full article

Soldier Killed In J&K Cremated With Military Honours In Madhya Pradesh

The mortal remains of Karnveer Singh, a soldier with the Indian Army who was killed in an encounter with ultras in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, were consigned to flames at his native village in Madhya... Read full article

Heavy Firing In Poonch On Day 12 Of Encounter As Army Hunts Terrorists

- October 21, 2021

Heavy firing continued in a forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch today as the army moved in to hunt down terrorists who have been hiding in the area for the past 12 days. Read full article

"Attempts From Across Border To Disrupt J&K's Peace": Lieutenant Governor

- October 21, 2021

Attempts are being made from across the border to disrupt the peace and development process in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today and asserted that the government will not... Read full article

"Anyone Not Speaking Against This...": Army Officer On Civilian Killings

- October 21, 2021

Amid a spate of targeted killings by terrorists, a senior army officer has said the time has come for some sections in Kashmir to overcome "selective dementia" and condemn the killing of civilians so... Read full article

"Where Is The Promised Peace, Development?": Farooq Abdullah Asks BJP

- October 20, 2021

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP over the targeted killings in Kashmir and said it should give an answer to the people over the claims... Read full article

Terrorist Who Killed UP Carpenter In J&K Among 2 Shot Dead By Army Today

- October 20, 2021

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba or LeT terrorists were killed and three security personnel injured in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district today, officials said. Read full article

Centre Failed On All Fronts: Congress On Targeted Killings In J&K

Innocent people are being killed or forced to leave Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress on Tuesday said, adding, the government has failed on all fronts. Read full article

Heavy Rainfall, Snowfall Expected In J&K On October 23: Weather Office

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall or snowfall for Jammu and Kashmir on October 23. Read full article

Locals Asked To Stay Indoors As Anti-Terror Ops In J&K Enter Day 9

As the counter-insurgency operation in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir's twin-border districts of Poonch and Rajouri entered the ninth day today, announcements were made urging locals to stay indoors... Read full article

Senor National Conference Leader Quits Party After Devender Rana's Exit

Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Prem Sagar Aziz quit the National Conference (NC) on Tuesday and extended support to former party colleague Devender Singh Rana, who joined the BJP recently. Read full article

Paramilitary Personnel Found Dead In J&K's Ramban District: Report

The body of a CRPF jawan bearing a gunshot wound was found in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Tuesday morning, official sources said. Read full article

Army Flags Off Cycling Expedition To Visit J&K, Himachal's Border Villages

The Army on Tuesday flagged off a cycle expedition that will cover a distance of 525 kilometres in 13 days and visit 100 border villages of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to reconnect with... Read full article

Deadly Poonch Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir Enters Day 9

A protracted operation to flush out terrorists in dense forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district has entered 9th day, making it one of the deadliest encounters for India's military in the... Read full article

J&K Civilian Killings To Be Probed By National Investigation Agency

The National Investigation Agency - India's counter-terrorism force - will take over the probe into the targeted killing of 11 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir this month, sources said Tuesday morning. Read full article

Killing Of Bihar Workers In J&K "Matter Of Serious Concern": Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday condemned the targeted killing of Bihari migrant workers in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the incidents have created an "environment of fear". Read full article

"No Jobs In Bihar": Opposition Targets Nitish Kumar On Kashmir Killings

The killings of Biharis in Kashmir has set off ripple effects in Bihar, with the opposition putting it down to what it calls the Nitish Kumar government's failure to create jobs. Read full article

Dubai Signs Deal With India To Build Infrastructure In Jammu And Kashmir

Dubai has signed an accord to build infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, the government said on Monday, at a time when the region is seeing a resurgence in violence. No figure for the value of the... Read full article

Spooked By Killings, Workers From Other States Line Up To Leave J&K

On a rainy morning in Srinagar, three children of Vikas Choudhary, a labourer from Bihar, are trembling in the cold as they wait for a taxi to leave Kashmir - upending a life of 18 years. Read full article

Amit Shah Holding Security Meet, Kashmir May Be Discussed: Sources

Union Home minister Amit Shah is chairing a meeting of top security agencies, paramilitary officers, the police chiefs and others today, where the country's internal security will be discussed,... Read full article

Sardar Patel Vilified At Congress Meet? BJP Questions Sonia Gandhi

The BJP attacked the Congress today over alleged discussions during its Working Committee meeting held over the weekend, and claimed that a leader from Kashmir had vilified Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel,... Read full article

Terrorists Couldnt Enter Srinagar When I Was Governor: Satya Pal Malik

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said that no terrorists could enter within the 50-100 kilometres range of Srinagar when he was the governor, but now, terrorists are killing poor... Read full article

"Killing Of Migrant Workers Causing Some Panic": Bihar Minister To NDTV

The killing of four Bihari migrant workers in J&K this month has created some panic among others from the state working in the Kashmir Valley, Labour Minister Jeevesh Mishra told NDTV on Monday. Read full article

"Situation In J&K Worrisome": Sena's Sanjay Raut On Civilian Killings

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday expressed concern over the attack on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir and said that the situation there is "worrisome". Read full article

Nitish Kumar Dials J&K Lt Governor After Bihar Labourers Shot Dead

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday called up Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and expressed concern over the recent killings of people from the eastern state in terrorist... Read full article

Pak Commandos' Hand Suspected In Deadly J&K Encounter, Say Sources

The ferocity of the fighting between security forces and the group of terrorists holed up in the jungles of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district for at least eight days suggests the infiltrators were... Read full article

2 More Non-Local Labourers Shot Dead By Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

Two more non-local labourers were gunned down by terrorists in Kashmir today, taking the number of civilians killed in targeted attacks in Jammu and Kashmir this month to 11. Read full article

"We Will Hunt Down Terrorists": J&K Lt Governor On Civilian Killings

Amid a spate of civilian killings, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday vowed to avenge every drop of their blood by hunting down terrorists and their sympathisers. Read full article

Carpenter From UP Killed In J&K Was Family's Sole Breadwinner

Sagir Ahmed, one of the two civilians killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, had migrated to the Valley about one and a half years ago from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh to help his... Read full article

80% Funds Went To Politicians Before J&K Special Status Ended: RSS Chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday alleged that before the abrogation of Article 370, about 80 per cent of funds allocated to Jammu and Kashmir used to land in the... Read full article

Gol-Gappa Seller, Shot Dead In J&K, "Worked Hard To Get Out Of Poverty"

Arbind Kumar Sah was selling golgappas -- a type of street food -- in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city with the hope to earn enough money to improve the lives of his poverty-stricken family back home... Read full article

J&K Separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani's Grandson Sacked From Government Job

The grandson of pro-Pakistan Kashmir separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani has been sacked as research officer from a government-owned convention centre in Jammu and Kashmir, sources have said. Read full article

2 Terrorists, Including Lashkar Commander, Killed In J&K's Pulwama

Two terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Umar Mushtaq Khandey, have been killed during a joint operation by police and security forces in Pampore area near Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama... Read full article

Massive Army Op In J&K As Soldiers Go Missing During Encounter

The Army has launched a major combing operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch after two soldiers including a junior commissioned officer (JCO) went missing in an ongoing operation that started on... Read full article

2 Terrorists Behind Targetted Killings Of Civilian, Cop Killed In Kashmir

Two terrorists, allegedly involved in the recent targeted killings of a civilian and a police officer, have been killed in back-to-back encounters in Srinagar by the security forces, the police said. Read full article

Security Forces Bust Hideout In Jammu And Kashmir; Ammunition Recovered

Security forces have busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, officials said on Friday. Read full article

Terrorist Involved In Civilian Killings In Srinagar Gunned Down

A terrorist involved in the recent civilian killings in Srinagar was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Read full article

Terrorists Resorting To "Targeted Killings" In J&K, Says RSS Chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said terrorists are resorting to targeted killings of minorities in Jammu and Kashmir to instil fear in the minds of people. Read full article

Troops Advance To Retrieve Bodies, Terrorists Holed Up In J&K Forest

Troops of the Indian Army are advancing cautiously towards a forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to bring back the bodies of two soldiers who were killed in action yesterday, sources have... Read full article

President Kovind Pays Tribute To APJ Abdul Kalam On His Birth Anniversary

President Ram Nath Kovind today paid floral tribute to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his 90th birth anniversary at the Northern Command in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

Army Officer, Soldier Critically Injured In Counter-Terror Op In J&K

- October 14, 2021

An army officer and a soldier have been critically injured in a counter terror operation in Jammu-Kashmir's Poonch today. A fresh gun battle between army and terrorists erupted in Poonch- Rajouri... Read full article

J&K Completes 100% First Dose Covid Vaccination For All Above 18 Years

- October 14, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday said all those above 18 years of age across its 20 districts have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination. Read full article

Hi-Tech Video Walls Inaugurated At Locations En Route Vaishnodevi Shrine

- October 13, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated multi-crore hi-tech multipurpose video walls installed at prominent locations en route the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in... Read full article

Everyone Is Feeling Unsafe: Omar Abdullah On Recent Killings In J&K

- October 13, 2021

Voicing concern over the recent killing of civilians, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said "everyone is feeling unsafe", and asked the administration to give the... Read full article

4 Arrested As Central Agency Raids 16 J&K Locations In Terror Plot Case

- October 13, 2021

The NIA has arrested four terror associates during searches at 16 locations in Jammu and Kashmir following registration of a case to unearth a conspiracy hatched by terror groups to carry out attacks... Read full article

Terrorists Were Present In Area For 3 Months: J&K Police On Poonch Attack

Terrorists involved in the attack on security forces in Jammu's Poonch district that killed five army personnel were present in the area for two to three months, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on... Read full article

J&K Admin Ignored Inputs Of Target Killings In Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti today claimed that the J&K administration had prior information about attacks on members of the minority community but ignored the inputs to provide security to Union ministers who were... Read full article

No Need To Add, Recall Troops From Line Of Control: Army Officer

The Indian Army is vigilant and won't allow any infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir, a senior Army officer said, adding, there is no need to add or reduce troops deployed at the Line of Control (LoC)... Read full article

Wreath-Laying Ceremony For 5 Soldiers Killed In J&K's Poonch Encounter

A wreath-laying ceremony was held in Rajouri on Tuesday to pay tributes to the five soldiers who were killed in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

"Mr Amit Shah, New Era Now In J&K Because Of You": Rights Body Chief

Union Home Minister Amit Shah propelled a "new era in Jammu and Kashmir", the country's human rights body chief Arun Mishra said today. Read full article

Jammu And Kashmir Launches First Tourist Village, Complete With Homestays

The first tourist village, Panchari, in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, was launched todayby Divisional Commissioner Jammu Raghav Langer at Sankari Devta Ground at Meer Panchari. Read full article

Kill 5 Times As Many Terrorists Before Soldiers' Blood Dries In J&K: Sena

A day after five army personnel were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, the Shiv Sena today said revenge must be exacted five times the fatality of soldiers in the face-off with terrorists. Read full article

Arms Licence Scam: CBI Raids Former Advisor To J&K Lieutenant Governor

The CBI on Tuesday searched over 40 locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, including the residence of Baseer Ahmad Khan, the former advisor to J&K Lieutenant Governor, in connection... Read full article

Three Lashkar Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K's Shopian

At least three terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - have been killed during an encounter in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

Amit Shah To Visit J&K, Goa, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, Uttarakhand

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Uttarakhand in the next fortnight, officials said on Monday. Read full article

In Wake Of Civilian Attacks, J&K Police's Helpline Number For Minorities

Jammu and Kashmir police has established a distress helpline for minorities living in Kashmir in the wake of recent spate of civilian killings Read full article

Kashmir Migrants Can't Hold Government House Post Retirement: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday held that a government employee who is a Kashmiri migrant cannot retain government accommodation after retirement for a period exceeding three years. Read full article

Security Cover Of Minority Communities Tightened In J&K's Kupwara

The security cover of minority communities has been tightened in Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir and no element will be allowed to damage the social fabric, authorities said. Read full article

Encounter On Between Security Forces, Terrorists In J&K's Shopian

The security forces are engaged in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian. More details about this operation are awaited. Read full article

Army Officer, 4 Personnel Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir

An army officer and four other personnel were killed in action during an encounter between security forces and terrorists during an anti-insurgency operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on... Read full article

Terrorist Who Killed Kashmir Cab Driver Gunned Down In Encounter: Police

The Jammu and Kashmir Police today said they have killed a terrorist involved in the killing of a cab driver in Bandipore district. Four terrorists who were involved in the shooting were arrested a... Read full article

Union Minister Reviews Progress Of Rail Project In Jammu And Kashmir

Union Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Patil Danve on Sunday reviewed the progress of the 272-km-long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) project and said it should be completed by... Read full article

Terrorist Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag

An unidentified terrorist was neutralised by the security forces in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Read full article

J&K Killings Show Bid To Divide Society On Communal Lines: Army Commander

Condemning the recent killings in Jammu and Kashmir, General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lieutenant General DP Pandey on Sunday said that some elements are trying to divide the society on... Read full article

Over 700 "Terrorist Sympathisers" Detained In J&K After Civilian Killings

Security forces have detained over 700 people in Jammu and Kashmir in response to the killing of seven civilians, including those from the Kashmiri Pandit, Sikh and Muslim communities, in six days. Read full article

2 Killed, 10 Injured In Two Separate Road Accidents In Jammu And Kashmir

As many as two people were killed while 10 were injured in two separate accidents at Dhar Road in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

Raids Across Jammu And Kashmir Over Probe Linked To ISIS, Another Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday carried out searches at 16 places in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with two cases-- 'ISIS-Voice of Hind' case and the 'Bathindi IED recovery' case. Read full article

Jammu And Kashmir Set To Reach 100% First-Dose Coverage This Week

Jammu and Kashmir is on track to reach the milestone of 100 per cent first-dose coverage of the coronavirus vaccination this week. Of 20 districts, four have already achieved the target. Read full article

Two Cops Injured In Terror Attack In J&K

Two police personnel were injured in a terror attack on a police party in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said. Read full article

Terrorists May Try To Enter J&K As Afghan Situation Stabilises: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Saturday did not rule out the possibility of Afghan-origin foreign terrorists attempting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir once the situation stabilises in... Read full article

One Terrorist Killed In Retaliatory Police Fire In Kashmir

One terrorist was killed today in an exchange of fire with the police in Srinagar while another escaped, officials said. Read full article

Amit Shah, J&K Lt Governor To Discuss Targeted Civilian Killings Today

In the wake of targeted civilian killings in Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha are likely to discuss the issue on Saturday, government... Read full article

Kashmiri Pandits Leave Camps After Panic Over Spate Of Targeted Killings

A spate of targeted civilian killings in Kashmir has led to the exodus of several Kashmiri Pandits living in transit camps. Read full article

Centre Responsible For "Worsening" Situation In Jammu-Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti

The wrong measures taken by the BJP-led central government are responsible for the "worsening" situation in Jammu and Kashmir, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday after visiting the family of... Read full article

Have Leads About Hybrid Terrorists, Operation On To Catch Them: J&K Cop

Inspector General (IG) Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Thursday said the police have several leads about the hybrid terrorists while asserting that operations are being undertaken in coordination with security... Read full article

Civilian Killed In J&K In Firing By Forces; Cops Say Shot In "Self Defence"

A civilian was killed in firing by security forces in Kashmir's Anantnag today evening. Police said the man was killed when CRPF personnel at a checkpost opened fire in "self defence" at a vehicle... Read full article

"Our Daughter Asked Him Not To Go Out": Wife Of Teacher Killed In Kashmir

"Our daughter had asked him not to go. See what has happened," says Sangeeta, the distraught wife of school teacher Deepak Chand who was shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir on Thursday. Read full article

"Failure Of 'Double Engine' Government": Mehbooba Mufti On J&K Killings

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said that the recent terror attacks on civilians in the Kashmir valley show the failure of the 'double engine' governments of J&K administration and Centre, which... Read full article

7 Kashmir Civilians Killed In 6 Days, Officers Say Segregated By Community

Targets for recent civilian killings in Kashmir were "segregated" on the basis of the community they belonged to and while such killings do not require big weapons and trained terrorists, their impact... Read full article

Foreign Ministry Worried About Cross-Border Terrorism After J&K Killings

Condemning "targeted killings" of innocent people in Jammu and Kashmir, the external affairs ministry on Thursday said these killings highlighted its concerns over cross-border terrorism. Read full article

"Terrorists Will Get Fitting Reply": J&K Lt Governor On Teachers' Killings

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the killing of two teachers belonging to minority communities today, saying that a befitting reply will be given to the perpetrators of the... Read full article

Centre Has Completely Failed In Providing Security In J&K: Rahul Gandhi

The killing of the teachers, which drew widespread condemnation, took the number of civilians shot dead in the last five days in Kashmir valley to seven, including four from among the minorities. Read full article

"Kashmir Belongs To People Of All Beliefs": Mayor On J&K Civilian Killings

Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu condemned the civilian killings that took place in Jammu and Kashmir today and appealed to all communities to stand together on this matter. The mayor told the media,... Read full article

"Are We Going Back To '90s?" Farooq Abdullah On Kashmir Targeted Killings

Innocent people are dying and the government should re-assess its policies rather than insist everything is "hunky dory", former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah told NDTV Thursday, hours after a... Read full article

"To Damage Communal Harmony": J&K Top Cop On Targeted Civilian Killings

The targeted killing of civilians, particularly minorities, in Kashmir is aimed at creating an atmosphere of fear and damaging age-old communal harmony, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh... Read full article

After 3 Including Chemist, 2 Teachers Killed By Terrorists In Srinagar

Two teachers, including a woman, were killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar today, less than 48 hours afterthree civilians were gunned down by terrorists in separate incidents. The two... Read full article

Prominent Chemist Among 3 Killed In Terror Attacks In One Hour In Kashmir

- October 05, 2021

Three men in Kashmir - a chemist, a street food vendor, and a cab driver - were gunned down today by terrorists in separate incidents, all within an hour, the police said. Read full article

Pak Talks About Peace At UN, Its PM Glorifies Global Terrorists: India

- October 04, 2021

Strongly hitting out at Pakistan for again raking up the Kashmir issue at the UN, India has said a constructive contribution cannot be expected from a country that has an established practice of... Read full article

Over 25 Kg Drugs With "Pakistani Markings" Seized Near Border In J&K

- October 03, 2021

Security forces seized over 25 kilograms of drugs-like substance, in packages with "Pakistani markings", near the Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector on Saturday. Read full article

Man Dead, Grenade Thrown At Troops In 3 Terrorist Attacks In Kashmir

- October 02, 2021

A man was killed and another injured in separate attacks by terrorists in Srinagar city today, the police said. In a third strike, a grenade was thrown at a bunker of the Central Reserve Police Force... Read full article

"Our Job To Protect Vulnerable": UN Official On India Rejecting Kashmir Comments

- October 01, 2021

The United Nations Human Rights Office has responded to India's recent rejection of the UN Human Rights chief's remarks that "restrictive measures in Kashmir can result in human rights violations and... Read full article

Press Council Panel To Probe Complaints Of J&K Journalists Being Harassed

- September 30, 2021

Allegations of intimidation and harassment of journalists in Jammu and Kashmir will be investigated by a three-member committee formed by the Press Council of India, the self-regulatory watchdog for... Read full article

Pak Terrorist Caught, Another Killed During Infiltration Attempt: Sources

- September 27, 2021

A Pakistani terrorist was captured and another killed last evening when the army stopped an infiltration attempt in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri along the Line of Control, sources say. Read full article

Goa Chief Minister Praises Fiery Diplomat Who Took On Pakistan In UN

- September 26, 2021

Goa Chief Minister today congratulated Indian diplomat Sneha Dubey for her blistering retort to Imran Khan at the UNGA after he raked up the Kashmir issue, and lauded her for building a strong... Read full article

Terrorist With Links To "The Resistance Front" Arrested In Jammu: Police

- September 26, 2021

The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police arrested an active terrorist with links to the terror outfit "The Resistance Front" (TRF) near the Jammu railway station today. Read full article

Terrorist Who Shot Dead BJP Leader Among 2 Killed In Encounter: Cops

- September 26, 2021

A terrorist involved in the killing of BJP leader Waseem Bari and two of his family members was among two ultras killed in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir... Read full article

Young Diplomats, Sharp Replies: India's Tradition In UN Rebuttals To Pak

- September 25, 2021

First Secretary Sneha Dubey gave a blistering retort to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in the UN General Assembly after he raked up the Kashmir issue in his address to the high-level session Read full article

Government Condemns "Abuse Levelled" At PM In UK Parliamentarians' Debate

- September 23, 2021

Members of Parliament from the UK's All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Kashmir have tabled a motion on "Human rights in Kashmir" for a debate in the House of Commons, drawing a strong reaction... Read full article

3 Terrorists Shot Dead During Infiltration Attempt In J&K

- September 23, 2021

Three terrorists were shot dead while trying to infiltrate in Rampur sector of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir, the army said. A large amount of weapons including five AK assault rifles and 70... Read full article

Infiltration Bid Foiled Near Line Of Control In J&K, 3 Terrorists Killed

- September 23, 2021

The Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, killing three terrorists and recovering a cache of arms and ammunition,... Read full article

Terrorist Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Shopian

A terrorist who was involved in a firing incident on Wednesday night has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. Read full article

Terrorist Open Fire, Injure Civilian In J&K's Shopian: Police

Terrorists on Wednesday opened fire on a civilian in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, the police said. The area has been cordoned off and searches in the area are underway. Read full article

J&K Helicopter Crash: Army Pilot Cremated With Full Military Honours

The cremation of Major Anuj Rajput, who was killed along with his co-pilot when their helicopter crash-landed in a dense forest in Jammu and Kashmir, happened today with full military honours in... Read full article

Six J&K Government Employees Sacked Over Alleged Terror Links

Six employees of the Jammu and Kashmir government, including two police constables, were dismissed from government service for having terror links and supporting terrorists, officials said. Read full article

Cop Enters Kashmir Temple, Killed In Case Of "Mistaken Identity": Police

A policeman in Kashmir was killed after security guards at a temple "mistook him for anti-national element" as the cop allegedly tried to force his entry into the temple during night, the police said. Read full article

Turkish President Again Makes Reference To Kashmir In UN General Assembly

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again referred to the issue of Kashmir in his address to world leaders at the high-level UN General Assembly session. Read full article

J&K People's Trust In PM Indicates 'Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas': Minister

Union Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Tuesday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it indicates the... Read full article

Centre Using "Divide-And-Rule" Policy To Gain Votes: Mehbooba Mufti

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday alleged that the Central government is working on the "divide and rule" policy and its vision is to earn votes by dividing people. Read full article

J&K Youths Taking To Drugs Due To Unemployment, Frustration: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah today accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of being indifferent to the plight of the youths of the Union Territory, who, he claimed, were turning... Read full article

Himanta Sarma Denies Saying Assam Becoming Another Kashmir

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied remarks attributed to him that the state is becoming "another Kashmir" and that he has sought help from RSS to tackle the situation. Read full article

Probe Agency NIA Searches 7 J&K Sites In Explosives Recovery Case: Report

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at seven locations in Kashmir valley in connection with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recovery in Jammu on June 27 this... Read full article

Army Helicopter Force-Lands In J&K, 2 Pilots Injured