I sense powerful wave in favour of BJP this time: Modi in J&K

Modi blamed Congress for migration of Kashmiri Pandits from Valley.

RSS leader injured, his security officer shot dead in J&K; curfew like situation

In the scuffle, the policeman was shot dead by the assailants whereas leader received minor injuries.

Five security personnel and a civilian have lost their lives in the encounter.

Many of those travelling in the bus were injured and were rushed to Jammu’s Government Medical College Hospital.

Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state are likely to be held simultaneously in April-May.

Article 35A was incorporated in the Constitution in 1954 by an order of President Rajendra Prasad.

India summoned Pakistan High Commission official and lodged strong protest at the unprovoked ceasefire violations in J&K.

Three of the critically injured passengers have been airlifted to winter capital Jammu for specialised treatment, the officials said.

The recruits were attested on the completion of “strenuous training” spread over one year, said defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia.

Rajnath accused Congress of creating a crisis of distrust in politics and claimed there was a difference in their words and deeds.