Jammu and Kashmir

Land sinks in J-K's Ramban; over 50 houses, power infra damaged

April 26, 2024 7:49 pm

Houses started developing cracks and the road connectivity between Gool and Ramban snapped Thursday evening following the sudden 'sinking of land' in Pernote village, prompting several families to move to safer places.

2 terrorists dead, 2 Army personnel injured as gunbattle resumes in J-K's Baramulla

April 26, 2024 1:06 pm

The encounter began on Thursday at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the Sopore area of north Kashmir.

Complaint against J&K BJP nominee sent to EC: Official

April 24, 2024 4:56 am

J&K Joint CEO in a communique to B C Patra, Secretary, EC, said “kindly find enclosed herewith a representation along with its annexures received from Sheikh Shakeel Ahmed, advocate of the J&K High Court, regarding the subject cited above for appropriate action by the Commission”.

40-year-old shot dead in J-K's Rajouri, security forces cordon off area

April 23, 2024 8:59 am

The incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Thanamandi police station. Security forces have sent reinforcements and have cordoned off the area to conduct searches for the culprits.

Man shot dead by terrorists in J-K's Rajouri

April 22, 2024 11:02 pm

The terrorists opened fire from a close range, the officials said.

As BJP says will back 'patriotic' parties in Valley, Sajad Lone, Altaf Bukhari inch closer

April 21, 2024 7:29 am

Lone seeks Apni Party's support in his seat Baramulla, promises to help it in other constituencies; both parties are accused by rivals of “links” with Centre, BJP.

Migrant from Bihar killed in Anantnag terror attack

April 18, 2024 8:01 am

The attack came on the eve of filing of nominations for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency.

Why ‘application of mind’ (by the DM) is crucial for preventive detention under the J&K Public Safety Act

April 18, 2024 10:48 am

Despite the stringent provisions for preventive detention under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, Justice Rahul Bharti quashed an order against a certain Jaffar Ahmad Parray. Here is why.

Six, including two minors, drown as boat capsizes while crossing Jhelum

April 17, 2024 8:05 am

While it is unclear how many children are still missing, two are admitted at Srinagar’s SMHS hospital.

DPAP's massive popularity cause of fear for many politicians: Ghulam Nabi Azad slams NC, Congress

April 14, 2024 10:33 pm

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister urged people to remain vigilant against parties exploiting them for political gains.

Abrogation of Article 370 upheld, SC orders polls in Jammu and Kashmir by Sep 2024

December 11, 2023 9:34 pm

CJI DY Chandrachud ruled that Article 370 was a temporary provision and the President of India was empowered to revoke it in the absence of the Constituent Assembly of the erstwhile state.

Army officials killed, anti-militancy operation continues: What's happening in J&K?

September 14, 2023 2:45 pm

Two militants have been encircled by security personnel so far, after anti-militancy operation resumed on Thursday.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, J&k LG Manoj Sinha inspect ongoing construction of Zojila tunnel

April 10, 2023 2:32 pm

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inspects Zojila Tunnel, Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel, to establish all-weather connectivity for Ladakh with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha.

World's highest railway bridge over Chenab river to open soon

March 29, 2023 8:10 pm

The Chenab railway bridge will be able to withstand winds with speeds up to 260 kmph and will have a lifespan of 120 years.

Temperatures plummet below zero degrees as Kashmir witnesses 'Chilla-i-Kalan' period

January 04, 2023 8:29 pm

Kashmir is currently under the grip of Chilla-i-Kalan, the 40-day harshest weather period when the chances of snowfall are maximum and most frequent.

J&K police on alert after encounter with 4 militants

December 28, 2022 2:18 pm

An exchange of fire took place between Jammu and Kashmir security forces, police and militants on the Bye Pass road near Sidhra bridge on the outskirts of old Jammu city.

Tragedy strikes Amarnath Yatra camp as cloudburst triggers flash flood

July 09, 2022 12:11 pm

More than a dozen people were killed, while nearly 30 were injured. Some 15,000 people have been rescued. (PTI Photo)

In the pandemic, transgender community in Kashmir looks on with hope, leads with defiance

June 15, 2021 4:59 pm

The heavily-marginalised and ostracised transgender community in Kashmir mouths a grim and cold reality.

Jammu and Kashmir turns white with season's first snowfall

December 15, 2020 9:49 pm

Thick sheets of snow covered Srinagar Saturday morning as Jammu and Kashmir received its first snowfall of the season.

J&K votes in local body polls, first time after Article 370 abrogation

November 28, 2020 7:40 pm

The polls form the first test for the Centre's move to restart the political process after the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh last August.

J&K political drama: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

National Conference chief Omar Abdullah said that PDP and NC coming together is not the best idea for mainstream politics in J&K. But today, both he and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation.

'It doesn't help when 14-16 leaders sit on stage and blast PM Modi. It allows him to play victim... Must work at state-level'

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

In this edition of Idea Exchange Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expresses concern over the recent political killings in Jammu and Kashmir and says that the Centre's lack of clarity on J&K is worrying.

India gives a strong response to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's tweet on Kashmir

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Opinion | Why Is BJP's Offer Of Talks With Kashmir Important ?

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

Police Constable Caught Forcing Beggers For Bribe

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Women Celebrate ‘Raksha Bandhan’ With Soldiers At LoC

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

J&K Govt Data Shows Firing Across LoC Has Limited Impact, Fails To Deter Pakistan

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

J&K Terror Funding: No Evidence, NIA Set To Close One Of Two Probes

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Why isn’t BJP-PDP forming govt. in J&K: Omar

February 25, 2016 7:00 am

Srinagar (J&K), Feb 25 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah questioned the delay by the BJP-PDP alliance in forming the government in the state, in spite of having good numbers in the assembly. Talking about the present Governor Rule in the state, Abdullah said the rule is imposed when there is no numbers, which is also called the Breakdown of Constitutional Order, where there is no possibility of the formation of a government.

Last rites of Pampore bravehearts performed with full state honours

February 22, 2016 2:51 pm

Udhampur/Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 22 (ANI): The last rites of Captain Tushar Mahajan, who was martyred while fighting the terrorists at Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, was performed with full military honours in Udhampur on Monday. Captain Mahajan was injured on Friday when he was leading a team to smoke-out the terrorists holed up inside a building near Srinagar. He succumbed to the injuries at 92 Base Hospital last evening. Meanwhile, last rites of Havaldar Raj Kumar Rana were performed by his daughter in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.