Jammu And Kashmir

A civilian was injured in Pakistani firing in Balnoi village along the LoC in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on Saturday. (Photo: Representational)

Pak Army fires at Indian posts along LoC for second consecutive day

Cross-border firing continued in Poonch, Krishna Ghati, Mankote and Mendhar sectors.

23 Jul 2019 6:37 PM

ITBP troops deployed in security of Amarnath Yatra. (Photo: ANI)

Indo Tibet Border Police heightens security in Ganderbal for Amarnath Yatra

Continuing to lend a helping hand to Amarnath pilgrims, ITBP personnel also administered oxygen to yatris near Baltal high altitude points.

23 Jul 2019 5:12 PM

The raid was a part of the NIA investigation against suspected terror funding. (Photo: Representational image)

NIA raids house of bizman Ghulam Ahmad Wani in Pulwama in terror funding case

NIA and the Enforcement Directorate have so far arrested dozens of businessman in the Valley and separatist leaders.

23 Jul 2019 4:54 PM

The NIA had earlier said in a statement that reliable information was received that a large scale transfer of funds from Pakistan to India has been taking place through the import of California almonds via the cross-LoC trade mechanism. (Representational Image | PTI)

NIA raids 7 places in J&K in connection to illegal money transfer in cross-LoC trade

Among those raided were Tanveer Wani, president of cross-Line of Control (LoC) traders' association at Pulwama in south Kashmir.

23 Jul 2019 3:51 PM

The 46-day-long Yatra began on July 1, the day of Masik Shivratri, and will conclude on August 15, the day of Shravan Purnima. (Photo: ANI)

Over 161 Amarnath pilgrims administered oxygen: ITBP

A total of 2,85,381 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave during the first 22 days of the ongoing Yatra.

23 Jul 2019 11:04 AM

J&K governor Satya Pal Malik (Photo: PTI)

J&K governor: Made my ‘kill’ remark in a fit of anger

The governor has pledged that his administration will not spare anyone who indulged in corrupt practices.

23 Jul 2019 2:58 AM

‘During last year's ‘yatra’ of 60 days, the total number of pilgrims who visited Holy Cave Shrine was 2,85,006, whereas this year the pilgrimage has crossed this number in 22 days,’ the Raj Bhavan statement said. (Photo: ANI)

2,85,381 pilgrims visited Holy Cave during Amarnath Yatra so far

This was more than the number of visitors who had embarked on the visit during the last year's ’yatra’ of sixty days.

22 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

Eleven AK rifle magazines, four wireless sets, 581 AK 47 bullets, eight RPG rounds, five SLR magazines, one pistol magazine, one UBGL barrel, one Chinese pistol, one Desi Katta were among the items seized from the hideout. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Militant hideout busted in Doda, arms seized

Team of Rashtriya Rifles and J&K police launched joint search operation at the hideout located in Mandhaan forest area of Gandoh.

22 Jul 2019 7:48 PM

He claimed that the Amarnath Yatra has always been safe for pilgrims. (Photo: ANI)

Amarnath Yatra always been safe for pilgrims: Farooq Abdullah slams DGP

DGP Dilbag Singh on Sunday said that there was no threat to Amarnath Yatra and pilgrimage is going on smoothly.

22 Jul 2019 7:30 PM

The verbal attack comes after the National Conference leader, in a tweet, slammed the Governor for saying that terrorists should kill corrupt people rather than targeting security forces. (Photo: File)

Will unearth Omar Abdullah's corruption, says J&K Guv, calls him 'political juvenile'

Malik said he does not have the family backing and money that Abdullah has.

22 Jul 2019 1:09 PM

No death or injury has been reported. (Photo: Representational)

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K's Rajouri district

Pakistan initiated the unprovoked firing with small arms and mortar shells.

22 Jul 2019 12:52 PM

Malik said, 'He is a political juvenile tweeting on everything, see the reaction to his tweets and you will find out.' (Photo: File)

'Whatever I said was in fit of anger, frustration,' says Satya Pal Malik

'As Governor, I should have not made such a comment, but my personal feeling is the same as I said,' Malik said.

22 Jul 2019 10:41 AM

The Governor's comments drew sharp reaction from former chief minister and senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who said Malik should check his own reputation in Delhi. (Photo: File)

Stop killing innocents, rise against those who looted Kashmir: J&K Guv

Taking a veiled dig at mainstream politicians, Malik said these leaders talk a different language in Delhi and a different one in Kashmir.

22 Jul 2019 8:44 AM

J&K gov asks militants to spare policemen, kill corrupt politicians

The governor was, however, quick to advise the militants to shun violence and seek resolution of issues through dialogue.

22 Jul 2019 5:04 AM

Incidents of cross-border firing and shelling take a toll on the lives of civilians who live close to the India-Pakistan border. The bunkers are meant to provide them with a safety cover in case of cross-border firing. (Photo: ANI)

Community bunkers being built for safety of J&K's villagers near Indo-Pak border

These bunkers are being constructed in Rajouri's Nowshera, Panjgrain and Manjakote.

21 Jul 2019 10:43 AM

Defence minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: ANI)

Kashmir issue will be resolved, claims Rajnath Singh

If not through talks, then we know how: Defence minister.

21 Jul 2019 1:31 AM

Mehbooba also condemned the registration of a "false and frivolous" FIR against PDP leaders. (Photo: ANI)

Plans to arm civilians in Chenab Valley will have 'dangerous consequences': Mehbooba

She said similar experiments of arming civilians under the anti-militancy grid in the 1990s had led to complete chaos.

20 Jul 2019 8:35 PM

The uneducated rants of those who want to obliterate Article 370 are far-fetched, fanciful and devoid of any genuineness," the former chief minister added. (Photo: PTI)

Annulling Articles 370, 35-A will tantamount to constitutional coup: Farooq Abdullah

He asserted that Article 370 is essential and unassailable until a final resolution of the issue of Jammu and Kashmir is reached.

20 Jul 2019 7:52 PM

Tobacco consumption has become the world's leading single agent of death even though it is preventable. (Photo: Representational)

Tobacco consumption declined by 2-3 per cent in recent yrs in J&K: Govt

The government also underscored the importance of implementing a total ban on use of tobacco and its allied products.

20 Jul 2019 3:52 PM

The militants killed the PDP leader's PSO Farooq Ahmad, who was standing outside the mosque, by opening fire on him from close range. (Photo: Representational)

PDP leader's personal security officer shot dead by militants in J&K

The incident took place when Mufti Sajad, a PDP leader and a relative of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, had gone to a mosque.

19 Jul 2019 3:20 PM