J&K News

Landslides shut national highway in J&K

Landslides shut national highway in J&K

Landslides on the Jammu-Srinagar highway on Tuesday has shut the strategic road link to the landlocked Kashmir Valley, police said.

Sep 19, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Omar Abdullah eyeing power via Article 35 (A), says BJP

Omar Abdullah eyeing power via Article 35 (A), says BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is trying to politicize Article 35 (A) issue to come to power.

Aug 19, 2017, 07:41 AM IST
J&K: CRPF jawan injured after bike-borne terrorists attack patrol party in Nowgam

J&K: CRPF jawan injured after bike-borne terrorists attack patrol party in Nowgam

Two bike-borne terrorists attacked a party of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowgam on Saturday night. The terrorists, however, fled from

Aug 06, 2017, 07:00 AM IST
Amarnath Yatra accident: List of deceased and injured pilgrims

Amarnath Yatra accident: List of deceased and injured pilgrims

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday released the list of deceased as well as injured pilgrims who met tragic road mishap on Sunday. The fatal accident killed 16 yatris on spot and left29 people

Jul 17, 2017, 09:54 AM IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: List of deceased and injured pilgrims

Amarnath Yatra terror attack: List of deceased and injured pilgrims

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday released the list of injured as well as people who lost their lives in barbaric terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims, which took place last night at around 8:20

Jul 11, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
J&K: Terrorists hurl grenade on a temporary police post in Pulwama, SPO injured

J&K: Terrorists hurl grenade on a temporary police post in Pulwama, SPO injured

A day after attacking Army jawan's convoy in Bandipora district, terrorists hurled grenade on a temporary police post at Tral's Aripal in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the

Jul 09, 2017, 09:24 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists Attack army convoy in Bandipora, 3 jawans injured

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists Attack army convoy in Bandipora, 3 jawans injured

Meanwhile, unprecedented security arrangements has been put in place to maintain law and order on the first death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen​ commander Burhan Wani. 

Jul 08, 2017, 08:17 AM IST
Pulwama encounter day 2: Another terrorist killed, search operation underway

Pulwama encounter day 2: Another terrorist killed, search operation underway

 Another terrorist has been gunned down by security forces in an ongoing encounter in Pulwama district. According to the reports of ANI, his body has been recovered from the Bahmnoo Keller area. 

Jul 04, 2017, 09:03 AM IST

Yasin Malik detained, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest

Malik was taken into preventive custody from party office at Abi Guzar locality in the heart of the city, ahead of his visit to Eidgah locality in downtown Srinagar.

Jun 13, 2017, 19:45 PM IST
Cultural interventions bridge gap between societies, people: Mehbooba Mufti

Cultural interventions bridge gap between societies, people: Mehbooba Mufti

"Cultural activities, more than anything else, have brought societies, regions and people closer," Mehbooba Mufti said while chairing the General Council meeting of the J&K Academy of Art,

Dec 17, 2016, 21:14 PM IST
J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti slams Farooq Abdullah over his Hurriyat remarks behind Kashmir violence

J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti slams Farooq Abdullah over his Hurriyat remarks behind Kashmir violence

J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti alleged that National Conference wants to keep the atmosphere imposed in the Valley as it "can go to any extent for power".

Dec 06, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
Separatists placed under house arrest in J&K, life partially affected

Separatists placed under house arrest in J&K, life partially affected

"Geelani and the Mirwaiz have been placed under house arrest as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order," a police official said.

Dec 05, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

4.3 magnitude quake hit Jammu and Kashmir, no damage

"As of now, there is no immediate report of any casualty or damage to property," Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Bhaderwah, Mohammad Anwar Banday, said.

Dec 03, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Pakistan asks UN to play role in resolving Kashmir issue

Pakistan asks UN to play role in resolving Kashmir issue

Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said that "despite Pakistan's concern, the presence of over one million troops in Kashmir which is the highest concentration of troops in the world is a

Nov 30, 2016, 17:36 PM IST
Vaishnodevi shrine sounded an alert after Nagrota terror attack

Vaishnodevi shrine sounded an alert after Nagrota terror attack

"We have sounded an alert. Security has been beefed up at Katra and other areas of the shrine after the terror attack at army camp in Nagrota," a police officer of Reasi district said.

Nov 29, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Huge attendance in J&K board exams shows youths' positive mindset: PM Modi

Huge attendance in J&K board exams shows youths' positive mindset: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi said, the youth of Jammu and Kashmir aspire to rise in life through education, and he commended them for their enthusiasm.

Nov 27, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
Militants attack BSF convoy in Kashmir

Militants attack BSF convoy in Kashmir

Militants fired at a bus which was  part of the convoy passing through Langate area of the district.  

Nov 26, 2016, 12:47 PM IST

Army launches full fledged Bench of AFT in Jammu

The ceremony was presided over by Justice B P Katakey, Officiating Chairperson, AFT, New Delhi.

Nov 25, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
Army foils 3 Pak-aided infiltration bids along LoC in J-K

Army foils 3 Pak-aided infiltration bids along LoC in J-K

Army today foiled three infiltration bids assisted by Pakistani posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 06, 2016, 08:10 AM IST
Army camp attacked in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara, 2 terrorists killed

Army camp attacked in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara, 2 terrorists killed

Terrorists opened fire outside an 30 Rashtriya Rifles Army camp at Langate, Handwara, in Jammu and Kashmir early this morning. 

Oct 06, 2016, 06:26 AM IST