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Restrictions were imposed on public movement and communications in Jammu and Kashmir on August 4, a day before the Centre revoked the state’s special status under Article 370. (Photo: File)

'Produce orders related to shutdown in Kashmir' SC asks Centre

The administration said the restrictions were important to prevent law and order issues and curb terrorism.

16 Oct 2019 9:44 PM

According to an input accessed exclusively by ANI, the terrorists can use car bombs to target the security forces.(Photo: ANI)

Security forces alerted as terror outfits plan attack on Jammu-Srinagar NH

According to the agencies, the NH remains vulnerable as there have been multiple information regarding attack.

14 Oct 2019 9:01 PM

The Central government had on August 5 abrogated Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also bifurcated the state into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. (Photo: PTI | File)

Postpaid mobile services restored in remaining parts of J&K

Partial fixed line telephony was resumed in the Valley on August 17 and by September 4, nearly 50,000 landlines were declared operational.

14 Oct 2019 9:42 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Police to get 50 drones to track militancy

The police earlier used to seek assistance from army units for using drones.

03 Oct 2019 1:27 PM

The students were earlier brought to the chief minister's residence, the venue of the interaction, under heavy security. (Photo: ANI)

Yogi Adityanath interacts with Kashmiri students, talks of dialogue and democracy

The CM exhorted students to clear all their doubts and apprise him of them but asked them to keep the interaction to themselves.

28 Sep 2019 4:34 PM

"The Kashmir issue, a dispute left from the past, should be peacefully and properly addressed in accordance with the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreement," State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi said in his address to the UN General Assembly on Friday. (Photo: File)

China raises Kashmir issue at UN, calls it 'dispute from past'

China, a close ally of Pakistan, also stressed that no actions should be taken that would unilaterally change the "status quo".

28 Sep 2019 3:17 PM

'Apt time to bring temple bill in J&K, rebuild Martand Sun temple,' demand Pandits

All Parties Migrants Coordination Committee, which wants to reopen various temples, demanded a CBI probe into the encroachment of temples.

24 Sep 2019 8:59 PM

US President Trump offers mediation on Kashmir for the second time in two days

India responded curtly to the earlier offer, saying its position - that there can be no third-party mediation - is known.

24 Sep 2019 8:01 PM

Restore Jammu and Kashmir's spacial status, revive Article 370: State Congress

Congress said the unfortunate move has affected the identity, powers and rights of the people in many ways.

23 Sep 2019 8:18 PM

According to local reports, there were at least three militants — while two used the rear entrance to enter the hospital, the third remained outside. (Photo: Representational image)

Kashmir: Three Hizbul militants arrested for murder of BJP, RSS leaders in Kishtwar

The killings were part of a conspiracy to revive militancy in Kishtwar and were hatched by longest surviving Hizbul Mujahideen commander.

23 Sep 2019 3:00 PM

European parliamentarians Ryszard Czarnecki and Fulvio Martusciello have backed India on the Kashmir issue during a special debate of the plenary of the European Parliament by describing it a great democracy and slammed Pakistan for harbouring terrorists. (Photo: Twitter/ EuroParl_EN)

‘Terrorists didn't land from moon’: European lawmakers hits out at Pak

Opening the debate, Federica Mogherini, EU Minister Tytti Tuppurainen said 'no one could afford another escalation in Kashmir'.

19 Sep 2019 2:32 PM

The state’s special constitutional status has cut transport links with buyers in India and abroad, fruit growers and traders say. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apples rot in Kashmir orchards, as lockdown puts economy in tailspin

Apples are the lifeblood of Kashmir’s economy, involving 3.5 million people, around half the population of the state.

19 Sep 2019 1:58 PM

Jaishankar said Pakistan would remain a "unique challenge" until it "successfully" addressed cross-border terrorism and "becomes a normal neighbour". (Photo: ANI)

'PoK is part of India. We will physically occupy it,' says Foreign Minister S Jaishankar

The government has said the move will ensure that Jammu and Kashmir gets the same benefits as the rest of the country.

17 Sep 2019 8:55 PM

The governor said that the “tremendous work” done by him cannot be matched by the elected governments that have served the former state in the past. (Photo: PTI)

'PM Modi's message to me was to make J&K shine,' says Governor Satya Pal Malik

He said that the Centre was eager to help the people and urged them to come forward with their demands.

15 Sep 2019 7:42 PM

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said it is in Pakistan's interest to hand over PoK to India as several reports suggest people in the occupied territory are unhappy and want to be part of this country. (Photo: File)

Union minister Ramdas Athawale warns Imran Khan, says 'if you don't want war...'

Asked if his party will put up candidates against ally BJP in Haryana, he evaded a direct reply, saying, we will fight against the Congress.

14 Sep 2019 8:28 AM

The internet users googled 'Kashmir' more than ever before, in August. (Photo: Representational)

'Kashmir' most googled term across globe after abrogation of Article 370

The 15-year data from the Google Trends analysis tool showed that Google searches for Kashmir has soared.

13 Sep 2019 9:27 AM

As per the MHA update, all health institutions are fully functional with 510,870 Out-Patient-Departments (OPD) and 15,157 surgeries. (Photo: AP)

'All landlines restored, schools, health institutions fully functional in Kashmir,' says MHA

Fearing the availability of basic necessities, the government has said there is an adequate stock of petroleum products and food grains.

11 Sep 2019 8:43 PM

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh “strongly objected” to statements made by Qasim Khan Suri, Deputy Speaker of the Pakistani National Assembly, and also took on Senator Quratulain Marri. (Photo: Screengrab)

Pakistan’s claims on Kashmir rejected by South Asian Speakers’ Summit

The House of Male witnessed heated exchange of words between representatives of India and Pakistan after Pak raised the Kashmir issue.

02 Sep 2019 8:17 PM

Normal life remained disrupted across the Kashmir Valley for the 26th consecutive day, with markets closed and public transport off the roads. (Photo: File)

Ahead of Friday prayers, fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir valley

People have been asked not to venture outside and barricades have been placed.

30 Aug 2019 11:24 AM

Pak EAM Qureshi writes to UNSC seeking increase in Military Observers

The Pakistani leader's communications come in the wake of the abrogation of Article 370 in India.

29 Aug 2019 8:04 AM

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