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

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

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"

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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