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Security personnel patrol a deserted street in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

2 new UTs born in J&K: What is govt really up to?

The Centre’s decision to strike at the heart of Article 370, and to dissolve J&K state, thus strikes at the basic structure of the Constitution.

31 Oct 2019 12:00 AM

Thierry Mariani told the media he had been to India many times and this visit was not to interfere in the internal matter of India. (Photo: ANI)

We stand by India in fight against terror: EU delegation after visiting J&K

The delegation said the main motive of their visit was to have information about the situation.

30 Oct 2019 1:18 PM

A girl throws a stone towards policemen during a protest in Srinagar, on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Clashes, shutdown as EU MPs land in J&K

Security forces fired teargas canisters and pellet shotguns at a few places, leaving a large number of people injured.

30 Oct 2019 2:40 AM

A delegation of over 25 European Union MPs on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval ahead of their planned visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, sources have said. (Photo: File)

EU delegation meets PM, to visit J&K tomorrow

The delegation was briefed about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and cross-border terrorism emanating from across the border, they said.

28 Oct 2019 2:40 PM

Seeking free access of foreign journalists and congressmen to Kashmir, six American lawmakers have written to Indian Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla, claiming that the picture portrayed by India in the Valley is different from the one being told to them by their constituents. (Photo: File)

US lawmakers seek access of foreign scribe, congressmen to Kashmir, writes to Indian envoy

They also asked the Indian envoy to lay out the reasons that foreign journalists are still not allowed inside Jammu and Kashmir.

26 Oct 2019 12:05 PM

With tourist trails having been introduced, from Siachen Base Camp right up to the glacier’s central location, a flavour of peace and tranquility appears to be added to Siachen.

Why Siachen glacier is vital to India’s defence

Only few in India have had the opportunity to examine the Siachen glacier both on the ground and in detail on maps.

26 Oct 2019 1:26 AM

US President Donald Trump is ready to mediate between India and Pakistan on the issue of Kashmir only if asked by both the countries, a senior administration official said on Thursday reiterating that the onus for peace talks lies on Islamabad by taking sustained and irreversible actions against terrorist groups. (Photo: File)

Trump ready to mediate on Kashmir if asked by India, Pak: US

India has been quite clear in Prime Minister Modi's office saying that they are not seeking mediation, the official said.

25 Oct 2019 9:13 AM

‘How many days you want restrictions in J&K?’: Supreme Court asks Centre

The court has posted the matter for hearing on November 5.

24 Oct 2019 11:18 AM

The maiden Jammu and Kashmir Block Development Council (BDC) polls on Thursday will see 1,065 candidates in the fray across 310 polling stations, with Congress, NC and PDP boycotting the first electoral exercise after abrogation of the state's special status. (Representational Image)

Jammu and Kashmir set for first-ever local body polls

They said 1,092 nominations, including 853 Independents, were found eligible after scrutiny and withdrawal.

24 Oct 2019 9:40 AM

Leh and Kargil districts together account for 74 candidates, 38 from Kargil and 36 from Leh.Five candidates are in the fray from Srinagar district. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

J&K set for first-ever local body polls after abrogation of Article 370

There are 26,629 electors -- 8,313 women and 18,316 men -- for the polls to elect chairpersons of BDCs, officials said.

24 Oct 2019 8:49 AM

According to the charge sheet in the Kathua case, the girl, who was kidnapped on January 10 this year, was allegedly raped in captivity in a small village temple in the district after being kept sedated for four days before she was beaten to death. (Photo: File)

Court directs to file FIR against SIT members that probed Kathua rape-murder case

Two police officials and a special police officer Surender Verma were convicted for destruction of evidence.

23 Oct 2019 8:15 AM

The National Conference (NC) asserted on Monday that time alone would prove its efficacy and relevance in Jammu and Kashmir's politics, adding that the "dignity and welfare of people comes first for the party and not politics". (Photo: File)

Dignity and welfare of people first, politics last for us: NC

They exuded confidence that the party would surmount the present challenge as well.

22 Oct 2019 9:12 AM

Security personnel patrol the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Fruitless in Kashmir, no sign of Pak hand

Shopian in the south produces Kashmir’s best apples and has the second-most important apple mandi after Sopore.

22 Oct 2019 1:01 AM

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said as he accused India of trying to blacklist it. (Photo: File)

Pakistan will achieve all FATF targets in time: Qureshi

During the FATF meeting, several countries voiced concern on Pakistan's failure to do enough to contain terror funding on its soil.

20 Oct 2019 2:21 PM

Two Indian soldiers and one civilian were killed after ceasefire violation by Pakistan, along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, when Pakistan Army was pushing infiltrators into Indian territory on Sunday. (Photo: File)

2 Army men, 1 civilian killed in Kupwara as Pak violates ceasefire

The incident took place in the Tanghar sector of Kupwara. Two houses were also damaged in the incident.

20 Oct 2019 9:29 AM

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday said that his party had also taken action against the neighbouring country. (Photo: File)

Why don't you tell people that Congress had separated Pak?: Kapil Sibal slams Modi

However, he also admitted that India has moved upwards in 'Ease of Doing Business'.

19 Oct 2019 4:25 PM

India has slammed Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a forum of the UN, saying the country employs "empty rhetoric" to serve its "distorted agenda" and continues to engage in spreading unsubstantiated allegations. (Photo: File)

India slams Pak for raising Kashmir issue at UN

India maintains Kashmir is a bilateral issue with Pakistan and no third party has any role in it.

19 Oct 2019 10:46 AM

In 2016, Ishrat fell down from the second floor of her house and suffered a spinal injury, leaving her wheelchair-bound. (Photo: ANI)

Ishrat Rasheed becomes 1st female Kashmiri specially-abled international basketball player

Ishrat is all set to play in the International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament to be held next month in Thailand.

18 Oct 2019 12:52 PM

The Central government had in August earlier this year abrogated Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into two Union Territories (UTs). (Photo: ANI)

Post abolition of J&K Legislative Council, staff will report to General Administration Department

The administration has ordered that the vehicles purchased for Legislative Council are transferred to Director State Motor Garages.

17 Oct 2019 1:54 PM

India's ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday briefed lawmakers on the situation in Kashmir and the steps taken to maintain peace after Jammu and Kashmir's special status was abrogated. (Photo: File)

Indian ambassador briefs US lawmakers on ground situation in Kashmir

Since August 16, there was gradual removal of curbs and by September first week, most were removed, officials in Jammu and Kashmir had said.

17 Oct 2019 9:21 AM

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