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Former head of Kashmir Chambers of Commerce Mubeen Shah, who was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act in the aftermath of the August 5 developments in Jammu and Kashmir. (Representational Image)

NRI businessman detained in Jammu and Kashmir released for 3 months

The order said that he had been temporarily released for a period of three months and should surrender on March 7, 2020.

07 Dec 2019 3:38 PM

The SSP said no weapon or incriminating material was recovered from the intruder. (Photo: Representational)

Man from PoK nabbed near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

The man was handed over to police at Nowshera police station and necessary formalities, including his medical examination, were conducted.

03 Dec 2019 8:38 PM

Several places in the north India experienced the coldest day of the winter on December 2, as the mercury dipped below the season's average, with Leh recording a minimum temperature of -14.4 degrees Celsius. (Representational Image)

Winter chill sets across North; Leh at -14, Delhi and J&K at 8 degrees on Monday

On Sunday, the minimum temperature in the national capital was 9.4 degrees Celsius while the maximum was recorded at 23.4 degrees Celsius.

03 Dec 2019 11:52 AM

Low-speed service was briefly restored in five of the 10 districts of Jammu region on August 16-17 night but suspended again on August 18 morning. (Photo: File)

JKNPP calls for 'Jammu bandh' on Dec 7 against mobile Internet service suspension

Mobile Internet services were snapped across Jammu region on August 4, a day ahead of the abrogation of Article 370.

02 Dec 2019 4:35 PM

Nine years before Usman Khan killed two people in a stabbing spree on London Bridge, he was overheard by British security services discussing how to use an al Qaeda manual he had memorised to build a pipe bomb. (Photo: File)

London Bridge terrorist planned to carry out attacks in Kashmir: UK Judge

It has yet to be confirmed why Khan, now 28, began his rampage on London Bridge.

01 Dec 2019 10:37 AM

Internet services continued to remain barred in the entire valley except for few government offices and business establishments. (Photo: File)

In 'normal' Kashmir, internet services continue to remain suspended

The media-persons have been demanding the restoration of at least BSNL's Broadband services to discharge their professional duties.

30 Nov 2019 1:25 PM

Singh also said that the Army, paramilitary forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been coordinating to fight terrorism in the state. (Photo: File)

Terror incidents in J&K have come down to almost nil: Rajnath

Rajnath was responding to an issue raised by a Congress member on the recent killings of a few people in a terror incident.

27 Nov 2019 1:30 PM

2 injured as militants lob grenade near Kashmir University: report

The people were standing near Sir Syed gate of Kashmir University when the grenade attack happened this afternoon.

26 Nov 2019 3:24 PM

Condemning the 'cowardly' act, the LG said that such acts are designed to arouse passion among the people and hurt their sentiments but they will not be tolerated. (Photo: File)

After attempt to set ablaze sufi shrine, J&K L-G Murmu directs to strengthen security

A fire incident took place at Kounsarbal Mohalla, Old Tral Township wherein miscreants set ablaze a shrine adjacent to a local mosque.

26 Nov 2019 1:54 PM

Posters warning shopkeepers against opening their shutters as well as public transport operators appeared at several places in the city and elsewhere in the Valley. (Photo: File | Representational)

Kashmir: Shops, business establishments closed for third consecutive day

Authorities fear that vested interests might exploit large gatherings at the grand mosque to fuel protests.

22 Nov 2019 4:26 PM

Girish Chandra Murmu was speaking at a meeting convened in Jammu to review the progress of various steps taken for the development of the tourism sector. (Photo: Twitter)

Lt Governor calls for road shows to attract travellers to J&K

Lt Governor also suggested setting up kiosks of the tourism department at conspicuous points across railways stations and airports.

22 Nov 2019 3:50 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Jammu and Kashmir administration that it will have to respond to each and every question raised on the restrictions imposed in the erstwhile state after the abrogation of Article 370. (Photo: File)

Relaxing curbs, pleas on complete clampdown in J&K incorrect: Centre to SC

At the outset, the top court clarified that except for one petition it does not have any detention matters pending before it.

21 Nov 2019 12:44 PM

This was the first time that the government has allowed a foreign delegation to visit Jammu and Kashmir post-abrogation of Article 370. (Photo: File | PTI)

Members of European Parliament got sense of how terrorism affects India: MHA

According to MHA's statement, the MEPs had expressed their desire that they would like to visit Kashmir.

20 Nov 2019 6:45 PM

The special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, as provided under Article 370, was repealed by the Union government on August 5. (Photo: File)

Over 5,000 separatists, stone pelters, arrested in Kashmir valley since Aug 4: Govt

Out of these, the minister said, 609 persons are presently under detention, out of which approximately 218 are stone pelters.

20 Nov 2019 6:28 PM

A team of 23 MEPs travelled to Kashmir in October on a two-day visit to have a first-hand assessment of the situation. (Photo: File | PTI)

European delegation that toured Kashmir was on 'private visit' to India: Govt

Reddy also stated that India's consistent position has been that issues, if any, with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally.

20 Nov 2019 2:53 PM

The clampdown has hit tourism as well as farming, horticulture and the arts and crafts that contribute the most to its export-oriented economy.

Kashmir shutdown caused losses of more than USD 1 billion: Trade body

Economic losses ran into least 100 billion rupees (USD 1.40 billion) by September.

19 Nov 2019 3:59 PM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has written a letter to the UN Secretary General and the President of the Security Council to reject India's decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories, the Foreign Office said on Monday. (Photo: File)

Pak FM Qureshi writes letter to top UN officials to reject bifurcation of Kashmir

At Pakistan's request, Qureshi's letter has since been circulated to the UN membership as an official document of the Security Council.

19 Nov 2019 12:06 PM

As the Winter Session of Parliament will start on Monday, the government seeks to pass more than 30 bills amid the opposition’s plan to raise the issue of the detention of political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, a slowing economy, rising unemployment and farmers’ distress among others. (Photo: File)

'Want frank, high quality debates on all matters,' says PM ahead of Winter Session

The Winter Session is scheduled to go on till December 13 and will provide a total of 20 sittings spread over a period of 26 days.

18 Nov 2019 8:59 AM

One understands why the new maps released by the government irritate China, as this virtually opens up another sector to be negotiated along the Indo-Chinese disputed boundary. (Photo: PTI/File)

The truth about Ladakh’s Shaksgam: Correcting historical wrongs in J&K

It is strange that the governments of China and Pakistan announced the agreement on the eve of important Indo-Pak talks on Kashmir.

18 Nov 2019 7:08 AM

Marking yet another procedural shift from the way things used to function before the scrapping of its special status came into effect last month, for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir the CBI lodged two cases under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on Friday. (Photo: File)

Two cases filed under IPC in J&K after scrapping of Article 370 for first time

The CBI has original jurisdiction in Jammu and Kashmir, now that it has been categorised as a Union Territory.

16 Nov 2019 3:30 PM

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