Kashmir violence

Those killed in Kashmir hadn't gone to buy milk and toffee, says Mehbooba Mufti

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday justified the killings by security forces in the ongoing unrest in the Kashmir Valley saying those hit by bullets or pellets had not gone to fetch milk or toffees.

Aug 25, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Grenade attacks on police party in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama; 18 cops injured

At least 18 policemen were injured in two grenade attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Wednesday.

Aug 24, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

Teenager killed in firing by security forces as Rajnath Singh visits Kashmir

An 18-year-old boy was killed in firing by security forces in a south Kashmir village on Wednesday as Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrived here to review the situation after weeks of unrest in the valley.

Aug 24, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Kashmir like volcano about to erupt, says AK Antony

Senior Congress leader A.K. Antony on Tuesday said the Kashmir situation was like a volcano about to erupt and favoured sending an all-party delegation there to find a political solution to the violence in the valley.

Aug 23, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

Home Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Kashmir on Wednesday

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will on Wednesday visit Jammu and Kashmir where restrictions continued in many parts of the valley for the 46th consecutive day on Tuesday.

Aug 23, 2016, 14:58 PM IST

Jaitley appeals to youth in Kashmir to shun violence

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday appealed to youth in turbulent Kashmir to shun violence and at the same time said security forces will have to act in self-defence if they are attacked.

Aug 23, 2016, 00:39 AM IST

45th day of curfew, shutdown cripple Kashmir

A day after a teenager was killed in clashes with the security forces, authorities decided to continue curfew in the entire Srinagar city on Monday.

Aug 22, 2016, 11:10 AM IST

One killed in clash between mob and forces in Srinagar, toll rises to 65

Irfan Ahmed was injured in a clash between stone pelters and security forces in Fateh Kadal area and he succumbed to his injuries in SMHS hospital later, a police official said.

Aug 21, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Army Chief to visit Jammu and Kashmir today to take stock of situation

Security forces on Tuesday fired at stone pelting mobs at two places in the Kashmir Valley, leaving five civilians dead in a sudden escalation of violence.

Aug 17, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Five killed in fresh Kashmir violence; death toll rises to 65

Five civilian protesters were killed in firing by security forces as fresh violence erupted in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, taking the toll to 65 in the weeks of unrest triggered by the July 8 killing of a popular rebel commander.

Aug 16, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

Home Ministry holds high-level security review meeting

The Home Ministry on Tuesday held a high-level security review meeting.

Aug 16, 2016, 12:12 PM IST

Kashmir violence: Youth killed after fresh clashes between protestors, security forces; death toll rises to 58

One youth was killed and another critically injured on Monday in fresh clashes between protestors and security forces in Kashmir, taking the death toll to 58, even as curfew remained in force in some parts of Kashmir while a CRPF officer was killed and nine other security personnel injured as militants attacked them here.

Aug 15, 2016, 20:38 PM IST

One killed in fresh Kashmir violence in Batamaloo area of Srinagar

A youth was killed when security forces opened fire at a protesting mob here on Monday evening, the state police said.

Aug 15, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: BJP in favour of holding dialogues with all stakeholders

J&K BJP on Thursday said it was in favour of holding dialogue with all the stakeholders under the ambit of the Indian constitution.

Aug 11, 2016, 23:54 PM IST

No power in the world can take Jammu and Kashmir away from India: Rajnath Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Tuesday advocated a path of "democracy and dialogue" to restore peace in the Kashmir Valley.

Aug 10, 2016, 18:05 PM IST

A month on, curfew, shutdown continue in Kashmir

Government-enforced curfew and separatist-called shutdown continued for an unprecedented 31st day on Monday in the Kashmir Valley as the death toll in the month-long unrest mounted to 56 after an injured civilian succumbed at a hospital here.

Aug 08, 2016, 22:58 PM IST

BJP conclave for dialogue among stakeholders to end Kashmir violence

A BJP-organised conclave in Jammu and Kashmir has sought dialogue between all stakeholders to end the ongoing spell of violence in the Valley.

Aug 07, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

Top Lashkar terrorist Abu Dujana spotted in rally organised by separatists in Kashmir's Pulwama district?

Normal life remained paralysed in Kashmir for the 23rd consecutive day on Sunday.

Aug 01, 2016, 04:30 AM IST

Security forces would have taken precautions if they knew Burhan Wani was hiding there: J&K Deputy CM

48 people have died while more than 5,600 have been injured in the clashes between protesters and security forces in J&K since July 8.

Jul 31, 2016, 03:15 AM IST

J&K govt to provide support for smooth functioning of schools

With schools across the Valley closed for nearly a month due to prevailing situation, Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday assured every possible support for smooth functioning of schools and asked the institutions to play a constructive role by motivating parents and prominent citizens.

Jul 29, 2016, 00:17 AM IST