J&K Situation

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An elderly resident talks on phone after authorities in Kashmir restored 19 more telephone exchanges, a month after telephone services were snapped following abrogation of provisions of Article 370, in Srinagar on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

SC to hear pleas on curbs in J&K on September 16

The court on Thursday also decided to shift ailing CPM leader Mohammed Yusuf Tarigami to AIIMS in Delhi.

06 Sep 2019 1:59 AM

Children walk past concertina wire during restrictions following the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Real challenge in J&K when lockdown is eased

The realists in Pakistan understand and fully recognise that any territory of J&K in India’s control cannot be secured by Pakistan by force.

17 Aug 2019 1:18 AM

'It was conveyed that the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians, who are located two kilometers away from the forward line of defences, by Pakistan forces using high calibre weapons, is highly deplorable and is condemned in the strongest terms,' MEA said. (Photo: File | Representational)

India summons Pakistan envoy after Poonch shelling kills 5 family members

Pakistan envoy was also told that such heinous acts are against established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct, MEA said.

19 Mar 2018 7:25 PM

Indian Ocean archipelago's High Commissioner to India Ahmed Mohamed said, that while there has been a steady stream of high-level visits from the island nation to India, the same was not reciprocated -- an issue which many in Male feel is one of the factors for ties going south. (Photo: Twitter/@ahmedMDV)

Let bygones be bygones: Maldives envoy to India after min's J&K remark

Ahmed Mohamed also sought enhanced engagement between New Delhi and Male.

18 Mar 2018 4:17 PM

Ajaz has reportedly sustained serious bullet injuries on his chest and was shifted to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Tral from where he was referred to Srinagar hospital in a critical condition. (Photo: PTI | File)

J&K: 1 civilian injured as terrorists open fire in Pulwama district

The civilian has been identified as Ajaz Ahmed Shah.

28 Feb 2018 9:12 PM

Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Sarath Chand on Monday assured that India would keep giving a befitting reply to Pakistan army. (Photo: ANI)

Will retaliate in equal measure: Army on Pak ceasefire violation

One officer, three jawans lost their lives after Pak initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing in Bhimber Gali sector on Sunday.

05 Feb 2018 1:40 PM

Officers said this is first time that a fidayeen or suicide attacker has recorded a provocative message like this before carrying out an attack. (Photo: PTI)

J&K: Policeman son who joined JeM recorded video before CRPF camp attack

'God willing, when this message reaches you, I will already be a guest of my Lord in his heaven,' said the attacker in video.

01 Jan 2018 3:02 PM

Dar, the victim, had reportedly gone on leave 10 days ago and was missing since Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Jawan abducted by militants dead; bullet-ridden body found

The bullet-ridden corpse of Territorial Army soldier Irfan Ahmed Dar was found near a paddy field by the locals.

25 Nov 2017 1:40 PM

IGP Munir Khan said, 'Relentless social media campaign has been started by Pakistan to lure youth to join militancy.' (Photo: ANI)

Pak using social media to lure youth into militancy in Kashmir: IGP Munir Khan

IGP (Kashmir) Munir Khan said this while briefing media about anti-militancy Operation Kund, which has been continuing since Nov 14.

16 Nov 2017 2:08 PM

Kumar was responding to queries about the scam, wherein crores of rupees were fraudulently transferred into the accounts of NGOs.(Photo: PTI)

Strict action will be taken against the guilty: Nitish Kumar on toilet scam

Nitish Kumar was answering queries on the toilet construction scam, wherein crores were fraudulently transferred into NGO accounts.

13 Nov 2017 7:40 PM

The terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad confirmed that 3 terrorists who were gunned down by the security forces on Monday in an encounter in Pulwama of J&K included Maulana Masood Azhar's nephew and outfit's divisional commander. (Photo: File | PTI)

Chief Masood Azhar’s nephew among 3 killed in Pulwama encounter: JeM

The JeM spokesman identified Masood Azhar's nephew as commander Talha Rasheed.

07 Nov 2017 10:11 AM

Three CRPF jawans received bullet injuries while two others were injured after getting hit by broken glass panes of the vehicle. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Militants attack CRPF vehicle in J&K's Anantnag; 5 jawans wounded

Militants opened fire on the vehicle of the 96 Battalion CRPF at Lazibal in Anantnag district at 8.30 am, a police official said.

02 Nov 2017 10:40 AM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will also have one-on-one meetings with Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: PTI)

Sitharaman on 2-day visit to J&K to review security at borders

It is Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden visit at the sensitive border state after assuming charge as the defence minister in September.

29 Sep 2017 5:10 PM

A militant was killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. (Photo: Representational)

Army kills 1 militant in J&K, foils infiltration bid along LoC

A weapon has been recovered from the site of the encounter.

26 Sep 2017 8:54 AM

According to a police official, the injured policemen were taken to a local hospital. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

J&K: 2 policemen suffer injuries in grenade attack by militants at Sopore

Militants hurled a grenade towards security forces at Main Chowk Sopore at around 9.35 am, resulting in minor injuries on 2 policemen.

24 Sep 2017 12:07 PM

A security personnel looking for clues at the scene of a grenade blast by militants at Jehangir Chowk in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

3 civilians killed, 39 others hurt in grenade blast in J&K's Tral

The explosion took place ahead of State’s Public Works Minister Syed Naeem Akhter Andrabi's visit.

21 Sep 2017 1:45 PM

Currently, there is intermittent firing in Pulwama and efforts to evacuate families are in progress. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

J&K: Policeman, 2 CRPF jawans die in encounter at Pulwama

2 militants were suspected to be holed up in the complex, which houses the district headquarters and residential buildings, officials said.

26 Aug 2017 11:52 AM

The Shopian Police, 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 3 RR and the 14th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are conducting the search operations. (Photo: File/Representational)

J&K: Security forces conduct cordon, search ops in 10 villages of Shopian

Cordon and search operations are being carried out in at least ten villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.

19 Aug 2017 10:47 AM

Abdullah said in a statement in Srinagar that the issue is of vital importance for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, as abrogation of Article 35A will have serious ramifications. (Photo: PTI)

Abdullah asks for special J&K house session to discuss Article 35A

Abdullah was concerned over 'unsatisfactory response' of Centre, State govts in putting up a strong case before SC in favour of Article 35A.

18 Aug 2017 9:21 PM

While some activists were detained on Monday night, several others were taken into custody on Tuesday morning from Abi Guzar in Srinagar. (Photo: File/Representational)

J&K: Over 200 BJP youth activists on 'Tiranga yatra' detained

Sources said the activists will remain in detention till the official function at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar concludes.

15 Aug 2017 1:43 PM

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