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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two pilots were injured after an army helicopter force-landed near Patnitop in Jammu and Kashmir today. Read full article

"Don't Worry About Taliban Spillover Into J&K": Army Commander

There is no need to worry about the possibility of a spillover of Taliban terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir as people will be kept safe, a top Army official said on Monday. Read full article

Mobiles, Internet Blocked In J&K's Uri After Infiltration Bid

Internet and mobile phone services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector near the Line of Control after an infiltration attempt by a heavily-armed group of terrorists, authorities said... Read full article

Case Against Unknown Persons For Removing Tricolour From J&K Building

A case was registered against unidentified persons for allegedly removing the national flag atop a building in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday. Read full article

J&K Spending More Than Other States To Nurture Youth Talent: Lt Governor

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today, at the University of Jammu, said that Jammu and Kashmir is spending more money than other states in the country to nurture youth talent in both education and... Read full article

Kashmiri Hindus Face Identity Barrier In PM Scheme For Kashmiri Pandits

For Navjot Kumar, it's a fight over identity to get a government job in Jammu and Kashmir. A court ruling that he's not a Kashmiri Pandit has shattered his dreams. Read full article

Cop, Labourer Shot Dead In J&K, Police Point To Terrorists' "Frustration"

A constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police and a migrant labourer were shot dead by terrorists in separate incidents in Kulgam district today. Read full article

Senior Citizens National Helpline "Elderline-14567" Launched In J&K

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday launchedsenior citizens national helpline "Elderline-14567" in Jammu and Kashmir and said it will serve as a vital support system to comfort distressed... Read full article

Off-Duty Railway Constable Shot Dead By Terrorists In J&K's Kulgam

An off-duty railway constable was shot dead at Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district today, days after 25-year-old Sub-inspector Arshad Ahmad Mir was killed by terrorists in Srinagar. Read full article

95% J&K Cops Has Covid Antibodies, Surprise Results For Children: Study

Police personnel in Jammu and Kashmir have the highest level of antibodies against COVID-19 compared to the general population in the valley, says a study by the Government Medical College in... Read full article

Rs 40 Crore Transit Camp For Kashmiri Pandits In J&K's Baramulla

A Rs 40-crore transit camp will be constructed for accommodation of 336 Kashmiri Pandit migrant families here as part of efforts to rehabilitate them in the Kashmir Valley, Union Minister Sarbananda... Read full article

1 Dead, Six Injured In Blast In Jammu And Kashmir's Kupwara

A 17-year old girl died and six others were injured in a blast in a residential house in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, with officials saying the exact nature of the explosion was not... Read full article

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat To Visit J&K In October, First Since Article 370 Abrogation

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to undertake his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir post the abrogation of articles 370 and 35 A. Read full article

"Not All Hindus Residing In Valley Are Kashmiri Pandits": High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has said that Kashmiri Pandits were a "separately identifiable community distinct from other Hindus residing in the Valley". It said government benefits meant for this... Read full article

"Next Chief Minister Will Be From Our Party," Says J&K BJP Chief

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina today said that the BJP is fully prepared to fight the Assembly elections on its own and form the next government in the Union Territory (UT). Read full article

"Don't Need Lessons From A Failed State Like Pakistan": India At UN

India has hit out at Pakistan as well as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for raising the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Commission and said the grouping has "helplessly" allowed... Read full article

Grenade Attack In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama, 4 Civilians Injured

At least four civilians were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists on security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. Read full article

Thousands Attend Funeral Of Cop Killed In Action In Jammu And Kashmir

Thousands attended the funeral prayers of fallen police officer Arshad Ahmad Mir who was killed by terrorists in Srinagar today. Read full article

4 Of A Family Killed In Cloudburst In Jammu And Kashmir's Baramulla

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla Bhupinder Kumar on Sunday visited the families of those affected due to a cloudburst at Kafarnar Bahak, in the upper region of Baramulla district of Jammu and... Read full article

Around 1,000 kg Poppy Straw Recovered In Central Kashmir: Official

Jammu and Kashmir's Anti Narcotics Task Force Crime Branch on Sunday said that the department has recovered 1,000 kg of poppy-straw along Sonamarg-Leh thoroughfare in central-Kashmir's Ganderbal... Read full article

Police Officer Shot Dead By Terrorist In Srinagar: Cops

A police officer was shot dead by a terrorist in Srinagar today, officials said. He was fired upon from point-blank range, they said, adding, the officer was rushed to Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of... Read full article

RSS, BJP Trying To Break J&K's Composite Culture: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today accused the RSS-BJP combine of trying to break the composite culture of Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

70 Ministers To Visit In 9 Weeks, Submit Reports: Centre's J&K Outreach

70 Union Ministers will visit Jammu and Kashmir over the next nine weeks as part of the centre's outreach programme, sources said Friday afternoon. Read full article

Farooq Abdullah Expresses Grief Over Death Of National Conference Leader

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed profound grief and shock over the tragic death of former Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council member Trilochan Singh Wazir. Read full article

Union Agriculture Minister Interacts With Farmers In Srinagar

As part of the Centre's outreach programme for Jammu and Kashmir, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and his two deputies Kailash Choudhary and Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday visited the... Read full article

Amid Concerns Over Radicalisation, Amit Shah reviews Security In J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir today -- a first since Taliban took over Kabul. With the changing situation in Afghanistan, there is concern about... Read full article

4 Journalists Raided, Questioned By Srinagar Police Over Banned Website

Four journalists were questioned by police in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar yesterday after their houses were raided in connection with a probe into a website accused of making threatening posts... Read full article

Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist Arrested In Jammu And Kashmir: Police

In a joint operation of the security forces, a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist was arrested from the Androosa Khrew area of Awantipora in Kashmir, said the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday. Read full article

Rahul Gandhi's Jammu Visit Begins Today, To Go To Vaishno Devi Shrine

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will go to Mata Vishno Devi Temple on foot from Katra during his Jammu visit beginning Thursday, said party's Jammu and Kashmir unit President Ghulam Ahmed Mir. Read full article

"Taliban Will Have To Follow True Sharia Law", Says Mehbooba Mufti

The Taliban, which has taken over the reins of Afghanistan, must follow true Sharia (Islamic law), which guarantees rights of all, including women, Jammu and Kashmir's Peoples Democratic Party... Read full article

23-Year-Old Sets Guinness World Record, Covers 3,600 Kms In 8 Days

A 23-year-old youth from Kashmir pedalled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in just eight days, covering a distance of 3,600 kilometres created a Guinness Book of World Record for the fastest Kashmir to... Read full article

Mehbooba Mufti Says Under House Arrest, "Fake Claims Of Normalcy Exposed"

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tweeted today that she is under house arrest and the administration's "fake claims of normalcy" have been exposed. Read full article

After Row, J&K Cops Post Video Of Separatist Syed Geelani's Last Rites

The Kashmir police have released video clips showing separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's last rites last Thursday. This was apparently done to counter allegations of "maltreatment" and... Read full article

Internet Services Restored In 8 Districts Of Kashmir

The internet services on mobile devices were restored in eight of the 10 districts in the Kashmir valley on Monday, police said. Read full article

J&K Court Sends Man To 10 Years In Prison For Raping 19-Year-Old

A fast track court in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district today sentenced a man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 19-year-old. Read full article

J&K Schools To Reopen For Classes 10, 12 With Strict Covid Rules

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday allowed reopening of higher educational institutions and schools for students of classes 10 and 12 with certain conditions. Read full article

3-Day Kailash Yatra Starts With Limited Devotees In Jammu And Kashmir

The three-day-long pilgrimage to the 14,700 feet high Kailash Kund commenced here Saturday with a limited number of devotees accompanying the holy mace for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19... Read full article

Videos Show Syed Ali Shah Geelani's Body In Pak Flag, Police Case Filed

A series of videos have surfaced showing the body of separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani was wrapped in the Pakistani flag before it was taken into custody by the Jammy and Kashmir Police who gave him a... Read full article

Mobile Phone Services, Fixed Line Internet Restored In Kashmir

Mobile telephone services and fixed line Internet were restored in Kashmir valley tonight as the situation remained peaceful and under control, officials said. Read full article

Internet, Mobile Services In Kashmir To Be Restored Tonight, Say Police

Mobile telephony services and fixed line Internet across all telecom service providers will be restored in Kashmir valley at 10 pm today as the situation remains peaceful and under control, Inspector... Read full article

Youth From Jammu And Kashmir Joining Taliban? "Fake News", Says Top Cop

The situation in the Kashmir Valley following the death of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani is absolutely under control and people have cooperated with the authorities, Director... Read full article

Will Review Kashmir Internet Ban: Police After Burial Of Separatist

The police today said they will review restrictions placed on Kashmir valley after the death of separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Wednesday. Read full article

Taliban Says "Have Right To Raise Voice For Muslims In Kashmir": Report

Amid India's concern that Afghanistan territory might be used for anti-India activity under the Taliban regime, the terror group has said that it has the right to raise its voice for Muslims anywhere... Read full article

Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along LoC In J&K's Poonch

The Army has foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, defence officials said on Friday. Read full article

ISI Behind Qaeda's "Jihad" Statement That Has Kashmir: Government Sources

After the last American soldier left Afghanistan on August 31 midnight, the terror outfit Al Qaeda released a statement in which it called for "global jihad" to liberate "Islamic lands", and mentioned... Read full article

No Reason To Oppose National Monetisation Pipeline, Says Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he saw no reason to oppose the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) and hoped that the bidding process will be transparent. Read full article

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Face Of Kashmiri Separatist Politics, Dies At 92

Kashmiri separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani has died at the age of 92. The hardliner Islamist leader -- who has been the face of the separatist movement in Jammu and Kashmir -- had been ailing for long... Read full article

"Promise Made By PM Should Be Kept": Omar Abdullah On Statehood For J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah sought the grant of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before holding elections to the legislative assembly. Read full article

Killed By Terrorists, Discriminated By Centre: BJP Workers In Kashmir

According to the BJP, 23 party workers have been killed by terrorists in the last two years. One of them a Kashmiri Pandit, Rakesh Pandita was killed in June this year. Read full article

"Are Taliban Terrorists Or Not": Omar Abdullah On India-Afghanistan Talks

Omar Abdullah, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, said if India doesn't consider the Taliban a terror organisation, then it must get them de-listed from the UN's list of such groups. If not,... Read full article