Jammu

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14 drones were launched reportedly from across the International Border and LoC in the recent past. (Representational Photo:AFP)

More drones seen in Jammu; security agencies put on alert

Quadracopters sighted over military installations

01 Jul 2021 1:29 AM

In recent months terrorists from Pakistan have been increasingly using drones to drop weapons and drugs across the international border in Jammu and Punjab. (Representational Photo:AFP)

Drone attacks likely to alter threat perception in India

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh termed the blasts on the Air Force Station at Jammu a terror attack

28 Jun 2021 1:37 AM

Special security force arrives at Air Force Station after two low intensity explosions reported in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station in the early hours of Sunday. (Photo:PTI)

Drones set off twin blasts at Jammu airbase, spark scare

IAF with the help of forensic experts has begun an internal probe into the incident that took place overnight

28 Jun 2021 1:23 AM

National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah speaks to media persons after a meeting of People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), in Srinagar on June 22, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Farooq Abdullah holds consultations with NC leaders from Jammu over meet with PM

14 leaders from J&K, including Abdullah, have been invited to the meeting on Thursday to be chaired by PM Modi

24 Jun 2021 1:05 AM

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard by a closed road, as Kashmiris marked Eid during lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in in Srinagar. (AP Photo)

Curfew in Srinagar over violence, rising COVID cases

The authorities have announced extension of virtual lockdown necessitated by the spoke in COVID-19 deaths and positive cases till August 8

04 Aug 2020 9:55 AM

Security was beefed up in the region after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on August 5. (Photo: AP)

Tral: Valley shows faith in PM Modi as normalcy returns to valley

The youth of the town said the government shall open doors of better education for them.

22 Aug 2019 2:57 PM

Davinder Gill, Chetan Gill, Akber, Abdul Ghani, Ashfaq, Samaya Din, Ramaveshwas and Ravind were detained under preventive detention orders issued by the magistrate of Poonch, said the police. (Representative Image)

8 drug peddlers detained in J&K's Poonch district

Raids were conducted at several places in Poonch and Mendhar on Tuesday night.

03 Jul 2019 4:32 PM

A complaint against former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti over her 'seditious' statement earlier this year has been forwarded by the Jammu district magistrate to a senior police officer for examination and necessary action as warranted by the law, a social activist said Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Complaint against Mehbooba over 'seditious' statement forwarded to Jammu SSP

Khajuria had filed an RTI application on March 30, seeking information about the action taken on his complaint against Mufti.

03 Jul 2019 3:49 PM

They were seen taking pictures and videographing the military station and were immediately taken into custody for questioning. (Photo: File I Representational)

2 suspected spies arrested while taking pictures outside army camp in Jammu

The suspected spies were handed over to the police and are being questioned at a joint interrogation centre.

29 May 2019 11:32 AM

The curfew will be re-imposed at 2 pm. (Photo: PTI)

Situation in Jammu improves, curfew relaxed for 7 hours

Curfew in Jammu was clamped on February 15 after violence broke out following the Pulwama terror attack in a day earlier.

21 Feb 2019 10:05 AM

Heavy snowfall has led to depletion of fuel stocks following which administration directed fuel pumps on Thursday not to provide more than 3 litres petrol and 10 litres diesel per vehicle in a day. (Photo: File)

Jammu and Kashmir: 170 stranded people evacuated by Indian Air Force from Srinagar

Evacuated people also included students who have to appear for the GATE exam.

10 Feb 2019 11:13 AM

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the construction of Northern Regional Centre Campus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication at Jammu. He will also launch the University of Ladakh, which will be the first ever University in Ladakh region. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

PM to visit J-K today, to launch several developmental projects

PM Narendra Modi is set to launch of several developmental projects including AIIMS, Vijaypur and AIIMS, Awantipora

03 Feb 2019 10:44 AM

The death toll in Sunday night's clash between militants and Army troops in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir's southern Shopian district has risen to six. (Photo: Representational | File)

J&K: 2 LeT militants, 4 others gunned down in Shopian crossfire

Following these six killings massive protests have erupted in several parts of Shopian.

05 Mar 2018 10:07 AM

Chairman of Services Selection Board Jammu and Kashmir Simrandeep Singh told ANI that the expert, who framed the question, was black-listed and the matter would be investigated.(Photo: ANI)

PoK regarded as 'Azad Kashmir' in J&K govt exam paper

'The question has been nullified from the exam,' said Chairman of Services Selection Board Jammu and Kashmir Simrandeep Singh.

26 Feb 2018 6:42 PM

Villager shows a damaged section of his house after shelling from the Pakistani side on the India-Pakistan international border at Arnia Sector about 45km from Jammu on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

J&K: Death toll rises to 11 in 4 days of ceasefire violation by Pak

Sepoy C K Roy, was injured in Pakistani firing on Saturday and succumbed to injuries at the military hospital on Saturday night.

21 Jan 2018 1:09 PM

The state's Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Monday launched the scheme, and said electric connections would be given to poor people, identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census of 2011 and others sections for Rs 500, payable in 10 instalments in the bill. (Photo: Representational Image | File)

J&K govt launches 'SAUBHAGYA' scheme

SAUBHAGYA, an initiative taken by the prime minister, seeks to provide electricity to 4 crore families across the country by December 2018.

12 Dec 2017 12:27 PM

Nineteen people have been injured in separate road accidents in Jammu and Udhampur districts. (Representational Image | File)

19 injured in two separate road accidents in Jammu, Udhampur

12 people were injured when a mini bus hit a divider and 7 were injured when jeep skidded off the road.

20 Nov 2017 4:13 PM

Mufti said that her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee also tried to resolve the Kashmir situation, but since then no efforts were made by subsequent governments. (Photo: PTI)

Modi only hope for resolving Kashmir dispute, says J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Mufti came out in strong support of Modi saying he alone can help the people of the state in these troubling circumstances.

06 May 2017 1:26 PM

The couple chose to leave their home in Halyan village early in the morning and relocated to Bhaderwah Valley Public School to plant trees to celebrate their marriage. (Photo: File)

J&K newlyweds plant trees to celebrate wedding

The couple planted the trees so that it would benefit the present and the future generations

25 Apr 2017 9:03 PM

Airtel launches 4G in J&K, completes national rollout

With latest launch, Airtel 4G service is now available in all 22 telecom circles in country.

14 Mar 2017 3:48 PM

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