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Solve issue to stop killings: Separatists

The delay in the resolution of the Kashmir dispute is wreaking havoc in Kashmir.

16 Feb 2019 2:59 AM

The proposed amendment in the Bill will make the persecuted migrants eligible to apply for citizenship. Under the proposed amendment, the minimum residency period for citizenship is being reduced from the existing 12 years under the present law to seven years. However, citizenship will be given to them only after due scrutiny and recommendation of district authorities and the state government. (Photo: ANI)

Citizenship bill will help children of 'Maa Bharti' living in Pak, Af, B'desh: PM

The bill will facilitate citizenship minority communities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and B'desh who came to India before 31 December 2014.

03 Feb 2019 6:47 PM

PM Narendra Modi said under his direct benefit transfer PM-KISAN scheme, Rs 75,000 cr will be allocated annually for farmers. (Photo: Twitter/BJP4India)

Congress uses farm loan waivers to win elections: PM Modi

Ridiculing the loan waivers given by the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, the PM said some beneficiaries have been given cheques of Rs 13 only.

03 Feb 2019 5:10 PM

The year 2018 had witnessed the highest number – 2936 ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in the last 15 years along the Indo-Pak border. (Representational Image | PTI)

Civilian injured in Pak firing along LoC in J&K's Rajouri

The continuous Pakistani shelling and firing targeting villages has set in fear psychosis among the border dwellers.

17 Jan 2019 7:04 PM

The recruitment to these battalions will be completed within one year from the date of sanction, an official spokesperson said. (Representational Image)

SAC approves formation of 2 women police battalions in J&K with 2,014 posts

The move is aimed at equipping J&K Police to effectively deal with crimes against women and give due representation to women in the force.

15 Jan 2019 3:56 PM

Border Security Force (BSF) is tasked to guard the India-Pakistan International Border in the Jammu region of the state. (Representational Image | PTI)

BSF officer killed in sniper fire from Pakistan in J&K’s Samba sector

Assistant Commandant Vinay Prasad was hit by sniper shot around 10:50 am when he was 'carrying out border domination' along IB.

15 Jan 2019 3:09 PM

‘There is nothing like 'operation all out' and some people are using this wrong term. We want these children (militants) to come back and we are ready to do what we can do for them,’ J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik said. (Photo: File)

J&K Guv advises militants to shun path of violence, assures rehabilitation

Malik inaugurated a musical fountain and an open-air gymnasium constructed by the J&K Bank at Rajinder Singh Park in Jammu.

14 Jan 2019 4:14 PM

Despite repeated calls for restraint and adherence to ceasefire understanding of 2003 for maintaining peace and tranquility, Pak forces have launched unprovoked attacks along the LoC and the IB, officials claimed. (Representational Image | PTI)

Pak army shells border posts, civilian areas in J&K, violates ceasefire for 4 days

They targeted Mankote, Khadi Karmara, Gulpur areas without any causality or injury to anyone.

05 Jan 2019 6:45 PM

Army personnel guarding the LoC retaliated sharply to the ceasefire violation. (Representational Image)

Pak troops violate ceasefire in J&K’s Rajouri, target forward posts along LoC

Firing from across border started in Keri, Lam, Pukharni and Peer Badaser areas of Noushera sector around 9:30 am.

24 Dec 2018 1:34 PM

He said the central government should have a long time strategy on reaching out to the Jammu and Kashmir people across the state. (Photo: File)

Kashmir issue should be done with 'constructive engagement': Sajad Lone

Sajad Lone said the People's conference is not against the constructive engagement or dialogue to resolve the issue.

24 Dec 2018 11:50 AM

'By making such a statement the real face of communal approach of the National Conference has come in open,' BJP J&K Chief Spokesperson Sunil Sethi said. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP slams Farooq Abdullah for 'promising' regional autonomy in J&K

Abdullah had on Thursday promised regional autonomy if his party comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir after next year's assembly election.

22 Dec 2018 11:08 AM

Farooq Abdullah was at an event organised to welcome expelled BJP MP Gagan Bhagat into National Conference here on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Farooq Abdullah promises regional autonomy within 30 days of being voted to power

‘With almighty's blessing, I am in good health and I will see it become a reality within my time,’ Abdullah said.

20 Dec 2018 5:00 PM

TeH leader Mohammad Ashraf Sahrai was active in radicalising the youth of valley and encourage them to join militancy. (Representational photo: File)

Separatist leader arrested in J&K for suspected terror links

The leader was part of separatist political party Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH).

17 Dec 2018 7:48 PM

Jammu and Kashmir becomes the first state in the country to have a law banning sexual exploitation of women by those in positions of authority, having a fiduciary relationship or a public servant. (Representational Image)

J&K becomes first state to bring law against 'sextortion'

The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday approved the law.

15 Dec 2018 3:42 PM

J&K governor Satyapal Malik (Photo: PTI)

J&K gov Satyapal Malik denies plan to settle ‘outsiders’

Abdullah had, on Sunday, tried to fax his letter to the governor’s office but tweeted that the fax machine was still not working.

03 Dec 2018 1:06 AM

Malik said he was in Madhya Pradesh and was down with fever for the past two days. (Photo: File)

Threat of transfer remains, it’s not in one’s hands: J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik

Malik had abruptly dissolved J&K Assembly last week after the PDP staked claim to form govt with backing of rival NC and Congress.

29 Nov 2018 9:14 AM

Threat of transfer remains, says J&K Governor

Malik said he was in Madhya Pradesh and was down with fever for the past two days.

29 Nov 2018 7:11 AM

The dissolution was announced by the Governor in a communique released by the Raj Bhavan. (Photo: PTI | File)

Why did J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolve House? Here's why.

Malik dissolved Assembly considering four main aspects, including 'horse-trading' and 'impossibility' of forming stable govt.

22 Nov 2018 8:22 AM

Visuals from a polling station in Udhampur's Tikri. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Voting underway for phase 2 of Jammu and Kashmir panchayat polls

Voting began at 8 am and will end at 2 pm in 828 polling stations in Kashmir and 1,351 in Jammu division.

20 Nov 2018 10:27 AM

The recoveries made from the terrorist included two assault rifles along with two magazines and 234 rounds of bullets, five pistols with 10 magazines and 60 rounds, 15 hand grenades and 12 fuses for Improvised Explosive Devices. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistani intruder shot dead in J&K; had 15 grenades, 2 rifles

The infiltration bid comes after series of ceasefire violations by Pak which left 3 army personnel and 3 BSF troopers injured on Friday.

13 Nov 2018 7:33 PM

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