Kashmir Valley

Curfew imposed in Srinagar as separatists, terror groups plan ‘Black Day’ protest on August 5

The J&K Administration has imposed a curfew on August 4 and 5 - the first anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 - in view of intelligence warning that the separatists and Pakistan-backed terror groups were planning to observe August 5 as ‘Black Day.’ 

Aug 04, 2020, 13:07 PM IST

250-300 terrorists waiting at launch pads across border to infiltrate, warns Indian Army

The Indian Army on Saturday warned that close to 250-300 terrorists are waiting at launchpads across the border for an opportune time to infiltrate into the Indian side. The Army also warned that infiltration attempts by Pakistan-baked terrorists might see a spike in the days to come.

Jul 11, 2020, 17:18 PM IST

Two terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam; search operation underway

One more terrorist was killed by the security forces in the encounter which broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, taking the total number of terrorists eliminated on Saturday to two.

Jul 04, 2020, 20:08 PM IST

Security forces target supporters of terrorists to weaken terror network in Kashmir

Indicating a change in their strategy, the security forces operating in Jammu and Kashmir have now decided to target the supporters of terrorists to weaken the terror network in the Valley.

Jun 05, 2020, 18:21 PM IST

Hizb Commander Riyaz Naikoo killed; here's list of top terrorists eliminated in Kashmir valley

Riyaz Naikoo reportedly came to his native home in Pulwama’s Beighpora village when the security forces including the Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local police, sealed all entry and exit points of the village.

May 06, 2020, 15:52 PM IST

Nearly seven months after abrogation of Article 370, broadband services restored in Kashmir Valley

Mobile internet services were earlier restored in Kashmir by the J&K Administration. The Centre had suspended the internet services in the region following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution on August 5 last year. 

Mar 05, 2020, 17:41 PM IST

Internet restrictions to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till March 4

Internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir will remain operative till March 4 as the state administration stated that "VPNs are being misused by anti-national elements including handlers from across the border to bypass the Internet restrictions".

Feb 25, 2020, 09:08 AM IST

Soldier stuck in Kashmir Valley due to snow misses his own wedding

The soldier named Suneel belonged to Himachal Pradesh's Mandi and he got stuck in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.  His wedding leave had to start from January l and he had reached the transit camp at in Bandipora a few days back. 

Jan 19, 2020, 22:13 PM IST

#Justice4KashmiriHindus trends on twitter as Kashmiri pandits mark 30 years of exodus from Valley

#Justice4KashmiriHindus started trending on microblogging site Twitter on Sunday (January 19) marking 30 years of exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Valley. It was on January 19, 1990 when around 5 lakh Kashmiri Pandits were forced to flee the Valley aftre they were targeted by Islamists.

Jan 19, 2020, 11:04 AM IST

Easing of restrictions will lead to separatist activities in Kashmir, warn intelligence agencies

Broadband and 2G internet services were partially restored in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday.

Jan 15, 2020, 12:43 PM IST

Army, Navy, Air Force Special Forces deployed jointly to hunt terrorists in Kashmir valley

In a major step towards enhancing jointness among the three services, the special forces of Army, Navy and Air Force have been deployed in the Kashmir valley to carry out combined counter-terrorist operations.

Nov 24, 2019, 17:30 PM IST

Kashmir Valley receives fresh spell of snowfall

The local Met office on Wednesday issued an adverse weather advisory forecasting heavy to very heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir that is likely to disrupt surface and air traffic during the next three days.

Nov 07, 2019, 13:30 PM IST

Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, ISJK join hands, planning to attack security forces in Kashmir: Report

Both AGH and ISJK are extremely short of ammunition and hence the two outfits are planning to launch a joint attack on the security forces and loot their weapons.

Nov 06, 2019, 12:50 PM IST

Ahead of Jammu and Kashmir visit, NSA Ajit Doval briefs EU panel on situation in Valley, Article 370

NSA Doval also gave the EU panel a historical perspective on Kashmir issue and explained to them how Article 370 helped in promoting secessionist activities in Kashmir.

Oct 28, 2019, 19:57 PM IST

40,000 indigenous bulletproof jackets supplied to Indian Army

The jackets are being supplied to the Central Ordnance Depot in Kanpur from where they will be sent to Jammu and Kashmir and other violence-affected areas.

Oct 19, 2019, 12:53 PM IST

People in J&K, Ladakh happy with Centre's Kashmir move but there are issues: Ram Madhav

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav has said that the people of Ladakh and Jammu are happy with the abrogation of Article 370 but there are still some issues in Kashmir Valley. 

Oct 05, 2019, 06:34 AM IST

Around 50,000 temples, schools closed for years in Kashmir, to be restored; survey ordered: MoS Home G Kishan Reddy

The Union Minister said that the central government has decided to conduct a survey in Jammu and Kashmir for all temples and schools, which were shut down or destroyed, or idols which were defaced, in order to reopen them. 

Sep 23, 2019, 16:05 PM IST

Most telephone exchanges in Kashmir Valley to be functional before tonight: Srinagar DM

It may be recalled that landline and mobile phone services and the Internet were suspended in Kashmir Valley on August 5 few hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre announced its decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 04, 2019, 22:47 PM IST