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The Army fired live ammunition to quell the mob, injuring, at least, five people. (Representational image)

Girl among 3 protesters killed in Kashmir Valley firing

The slain have been identified as Shakir Ahmed Khanday, 22, Irshad Ahmed, 20 and Andleeb Jan, 16 — all residents of Hawoora.

08 Jul 2018 1:26 AM

A panoramic view of Ladakh from Shey Palace (Photo: Amit and Mousumi Sengupta)

7 reasons why you have to visit Ladakh

A romantic odyssey to Ladakh is filled with thrill, adventure, deep dive into historical monuments and traditional Ladakhi cuisine.

02 Jul 2018 5:56 PM

Sadhus wait in a queue to get themselves registered for Amarnath Yatra at a base camp, in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

Amarnath yatra suspended due to rains

The situation was reviewed at a meeting convened by Governor, Narendra Nath Vohra, here on Friday evening.

30 Jun 2018 1:18 AM

Kashmir Valley of blood & tears

It remains to be seen whether a hardened approach to containing the stone throwers and the separatists will provide better results.

22 Jun 2018 12:25 AM

Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Governor’s rule won’t affect operations in Kashmir: Army Chief

The security forces have very strict rules of engagement and “take action” in accordance with them, Gen. Rawat said.

21 Jun 2018 6:33 AM

Of the world’s nine nuclear weaponised nations, India, Pakistan and China increased their stockpile of nuclear weapons in the year from the beginning of 2017 to January 2018.

Bucking global trend, India, Pakistan add nuclear arms

A factor contributing to the need for deadly strategic weapons is the peculiarity of the security situation in South Asia.

19 Jun 2018 6:03 AM

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: AP)

J&K ceasefire may end with Ramzan

There is a strong possibility, officials added, that these new recruits would be used to target the Aamrnath Yatra.

10 Jun 2018 6:17 AM

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Omar Abdullah targets BJP’s U-turn on Hurriyat

Last month, home minister, Rajnath Singh, had said that “If Hurriyat is ready to talk, we’ve no problem.

06 Jun 2018 1:13 AM

The home ministry officials had after the Ramzan ceasefire announcement made it clear that it does not apply on those attempting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border and that the security forces would retaliate also if and when attacked by militants in the hinterland. (Representational image)

Infiltration bid foiled, five militants killed in J&K

Second infiltration bid in nine days foiled; security op remains underway.

27 May 2018 4:00 AM

The police identified the person murdered in Hajin as Muhammad Yaqoob Wagay, a butcher by profession.

J&K: Army dog dies in grenade hit, militants slit man’s throat

The Army and the police said that the militants targeted the camp of Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles in Kulgam’s Nihama village.

26 May 2018 12:49 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Valley shuts, restrictions in Srinagar area during PM visit

Modi to inaugurate or lay foundation stone of a set of developmental projects in Srinagar, Jammu and Leh.

20 May 2018 5:02 AM

Even the recent Kathua case dimmed the perception of Jammu owing to those very politicians, who, like their predecessors, have done little to address the longstanding woes of Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

Neglected Jammu

Jammu’s independent status ended with the signing of the Instrument of Accession in favour of India on October 26-27, 1947.

14 May 2018 5:31 AM

The Jaish-e-Mohammed has been banned in Pakistan since 2002, but it continues to train terrorists in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and provides them weapons to create troubles in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Jaish-e-Mohammed directs its cadres to strengthen 'jihad' in J&K

JeM commander Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar claimed responsibility for April 26 grenade attack in the Tral township of Pulwama district in J&K.

05 May 2018 11:57 AM

After decades, Bollywood back in Kashmir Valley

Filmmakers find Kashmir’s beauty more affordable than Switzerland.

05 May 2018 5:13 AM

The Union home ministry and other security agencies have been for long planning to deploy Black Cat commandos in the Valley. (Photo: PTI)

NSG Black Cats to be deployed in Kashmir Valley

Black Cat commandos will assist the army, para-military forces and Jammu and Kashmir police in counter-terror offensive.

01 May 2018 6:33 AM

According to sources the Union home ministry for the first-time has allowed the paramilitary force to directly draw from the SRE funds after seeking approval from respective states to whom this money is made available by the Centre. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Government allows CRPF to use SRE funds

Money will be used to equip for operations against left extremism.

30 Apr 2018 1:40 AM

Valley’s child dreams big

Tak was credibly excited to hear that she had been selected to receive the Penn scholarship.

29 Apr 2018 6:48 AM

A Kashmiri Bakarwal family drinks tea as they stop for a short break at Hirpora, some 65 km south of Srinagar. (Photo: AP)

Kathua put the spotlight on Bakarwals, the Army’s eyes and ears along LoC

Since Independence, the Bakarwals have stoutly resisted Pakistan’s overtures based on co-religiosity.

27 Apr 2018 1:02 AM

Ms Banoo said that after the gang-rape and murder of her daughter, the family was not allowed to bury her body at Rasana. (Representational image)

Death for rapists: Kathua vitcim’s parents

Mr Hussein said that after the incident, the majority community of Rasana prevented the nomads from fetching potable water from the local sources.

18 Apr 2018 2:24 AM

Several organisations, including the Bar Association and the Hindu Ekta Manch, had staged a sit-in in Kathua town on March 3 demanding a CBI inquiry into the case. (Photo: File/PTI)

An opening in J&K... but can govt take it?

Kashmiris might have felt better if the CM had dismissed the two BJP ministers, but they realise she is hamstrung.

16 Apr 2018 3:00 AM

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