Kashmir unrest

BJP-PDP leaders meet to discuss Kashmir unrest

With the Jammu and Kashmir Government led by Mehbooba Mufti drawing sharp criticism in wake of the recent unrest in the Valley.

Apr 21, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

Everything is fair in love and war: Ram Madhav on Kashmir situation

The idea of using a Kashmiri man as a human shield against angry stonepelters in Kashmir by a young army officer was the right thing as everything is fair in love and war, BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav said on Thursday.

Apr 20, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

Work to reinforce image of Army: Gen Bipin Rawat Rawat to top commanders

Amid outrage in Kashmir over the controversial 'human shield' video, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday reminded top army commanders about the 'strong image' of the force and called for efforts to reinforce it further.

Apr 17, 2017, 22:45 PM IST

Youths rushing to encounter sites are committing suicide: Jammu and Kashmir DGP

Youths who storm the encounter sites in the Valley to hurl stones at security personnel are committing suicide, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said and appealed to them to refrain from such activity.

Mar 30, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Shutdown called by separatists hits life in Jammu and Kashmir, clashes at some places

Life across the Kashmir Valley was affected on Wednesday by the separatist-called protest shutdown.

Mar 29, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Pakistan using social media platforms like WhatsApp to instigate Kashmiri youth to pelt stones at security forces: Police

Extra forces were deployed on Wednesday in sensitive areas of Kashmir Valley.

Mar 29, 2017, 18:53 PM IST

Modified pellet guns to be used in Jammu and Kashmir

With pellet guns leaving hundreds of protesters in Jammu and Kashmir with severe eye injuries, a modified version of the weapon will now be used.

Feb 27, 2017, 17:56 PM IST

JKBOSE announces class 12 results delayed last year due to Kashmir unrest; girls outshine boys

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education on Sunday declared the results of class 12, the examinations of which were delayed last year due to unrest in the Valley.

Jan 22, 2017, 22:34 PM IST

Jammu & Kashmir High Court orders immediate release of separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat from preventive custody

Jammu & Kashmir High Court on Wednesday directed the Mehbooba Mufti-led state government to immediately release separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat.

Dec 28, 2016, 12:12 PM IST

Kashmiri separatists hint at calling off six-month long shutdown

Amid unease and fatigue displayed increasingly by people over shutdown, Kashmiri separatists today hinted at calling off the six-month long strike call from the beginning of next year, saying they would instead focus on long-term plan of programmes and initiatives.

Dec 14, 2016, 19:46 PM IST

Army says Burhan Wani's brother Khalid was Hizbul terrorist, then why Mehbooba Mufti govt gifting his family Rs 4 lakh?

A major controversy erupted on Tuesday after Jammu and Kashmir Government has cleared ex-gratia to Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani's brother Khalid Wani.

Dec 14, 2016, 12:17 PM IST

REVEALED: Why Mehbooba Mufti government announced 'gift' of Rs 4 lakh for 'terrorist' Burhan's brother Khalid Wani

All hell broke loose on Tuesday after Jammu and Kashmir Government cleared ex-gratia to next of kin of 17 persons, including Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani's brother Khalid Wani.

Dec 14, 2016, 11:53 AM IST

Separatist strike affects normal life in Kashmir

However in Srinagar, public transport were seen plying in some parts of the city. Business establishments and educational institutions remained closed.

Dec 09, 2016, 13:39 PM IST

Situation peaceful in Kashmir Valley, people throng markets

The city along with the rest of Kashmir was abuzz with activity for the second consecutive day today after the separatists announced two-day weekend relaxation in their agitation programme.

Nov 27, 2016, 13:49 PM IST

Public transport services resume in Kashmir after the Valley witnessed shutdown since July 8

Public transport has resumed plying at many places in Kashmir and shops have been gradually reopening as more people are now carrying out their day to day activities giving a semblance of normalcy in the Valley despite a strike called by separatists.

Nov 24, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

After being suspended for over four months, train services resume in Kashmir Valley

After being suspended for over four months due to unrest, train services in the Kashmir Valley resumed partially on Thursday, officials said.

Nov 17, 2016, 17:39 PM IST

Need to enforce Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision for peace in J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

Tourism cannot prosper without peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, said Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday even as the Valley has been badly hit by the shutdown called by separatists' leaders.

Nov 12, 2016, 21:14 PM IST

Would have been 'better' if Burhan Wani was not killed, says Jammu University VC

Vice Chancellor Jammu University Prof RD Sharma has courted controversy by saying it would have been "better" if Hizbul Mujahideen 'commander' Burhan Wani was kept in jail instead of being killed.

Nov 10, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: Separatists meet stakeholders, say agitation to continue

The separatist camp on Tuesday announced that it will continue the agitation in the Valley after holding seven-hour consultations with "stakeholders" here to chalk out the future course of action.

Nov 09, 2016, 00:20 AM IST

After four-month long strike, signs of normalcy return to Kashmir Valley

Increased movement of people and traffic in Srinagar and other main towns of Kashmir hinted at return of normalcy in the Valley where separatists have called for a meeting of all stakeholders on Tuesday to chalk out the future course of action with regard to the current unrest.

Nov 08, 2016, 11:31 AM IST