Jammu And Kashmir

2G mobile connectivity on post-paid mobiles for accessing white-listed websites including e-banking will be allowed in districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi -- all in the Jammu region. (Photo: File | Representational)

Broadband services, 2G internet partially restored in J&K, social media restricted

In order to facilitate tourism, the broadband internet services would be provided to hotels and tour and travel establishments.

15 Jan 2020 11:10 AM

Last year a delegation comprising members of the European Parliament had visited the Valley after the abrogation of Article 370. (Photo: ANI)

Delegation of foreign envoys arrive in Srinagar; briefed by Army on security situation

This is the first visit by diplomats to Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370.

09 Jan 2020 1:23 PM

National Conference leader Muhammad Akbar Lone (Photo: Twitter|ANI)

NC not to take part in any elections: Muhammad Akbar Lone

The NC leader claimed that Mr. Bukhari and others in the group will not succeed in their “nefarious design”.

09 Jan 2020 4:42 AM

Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija ‘detained’

Police says Iltija was refused permission to visit her grandfather’s grave.

03 Jan 2020 5:31 AM

Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Munir Khan denied that Iltija was detained and said 'the Ananantnag district administration did not give clearance for her visit'. (Photo: Twitter)

'Detained by police after I tried to visit grandfather's grave': Iltija Mufti

Iltija, a Special Security Group protectee, said she had sought permission to visit her grandfather's grave in Anantnag.

02 Jan 2020 6:58 PM

Internet services, landline and mobile phones were snapped across Jammu and Kashmir on August 4, a day before the Centre's announcement to scrap the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and divide it into two union territories. (Representational image)

J&K: SMS facility for all mobile phones, internet services at govt hospitals resume

Internet and pre-paid mobile services in Kashmir are yet to be restored.

01 Jan 2020 9:43 AM

The official sources here said on Monday that the political detainees with some exceptions have once again been offered to be released by the administration on the condition that they sign the bonds, which bar them from indulging in any political activity after their release.

Five J&K political figures freed after 4 months

Union home minister Amit Shah had recently said that the decision to release the Kashmiri politicians vests with the local administration.

31 Dec 2019 2:16 AM

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday released five political leaders who have been under detention since August 5, the day when the Centre announced the abrogation of Article 370 provisions and bifurcation of the state. (Photo: PTI)

Five Kashmiri political leaders, detained since abrogation of Article 370, released

The five leaders released belonged to the National Conference, the PDP and the Congress, who were kept under preventive detention.

30 Dec 2019 6:39 PM

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has dropped ex-chief minister Sheikh Abdullah's birth anniversary and Martyrs' Day from its list of public holidays for 2020, but October 26 which is observed as 'Accession Day' figures in it. (Representational Image)

In J&K 2020 holiday list, Sheikh Abdullah birth anniversary dropped, Accession Day added

However, October 26 is in the list of public holidays for the next year as Accession Day.

28 Dec 2019 11:57 AM

Taking advantage of the home conditions, Real Kashmir on Thursday scored their first victory of the ongoing I League season with a 2-1 defeat of the defending champion Chennai City. ( Photo:Twitter)

Real Kashmir defeat Chennai City 2-1 for first win of I League season

Real Kashmir had drawn their away matches against Kolkata giants East Bengal and Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) of Imphal.

26 Dec 2019 2:32 PM

Ghulam Mohammed Bhat was among hundreds of people detained under the PSA immediately after the Centre abrogated special status of J&K on August 5 . (Photo: Representational)

65-year-old PSA detainee from J&K dies in Allahabad jail

The PSA slapped on Bhat, an active member of the banned Jamaat-I-Islamia, was to end on January 9 next year.

23 Dec 2019 3:11 PM

The 82-year-old Abdullah, who became the first chief minister against whom the stringent public safety law was invoked, has a heart pacemaker implanted and had undergone a kidney transplant a few years ago. (Photo: File | ANI)

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah's detention extended by 3 months

Abdullah's house, located at Gupkar Road, has been declared a sub-jail by the the UT's Home Department.

14 Dec 2019 6:21 PM

The work on the project, planned to overcome acute water scarcity in Kishtwar town and adjoining areas. (Photo: Representational)

After facing acute shortage, J&K's Kishtwar to get five lakh gallons of water

The scheme is likely to be formally inaugurated on December 19

08 Dec 2019 6:21 PM

The Congress' Jammu and Kashmir unit accused the BJP-led central government of suppressing all opposition voices through use of police authority to 'crush all sorts of genuine dissent' in the Union Territory. (Photo: Representational)

No space for opposition in BJP's model of democracy: J&K Cong

JKPCC chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma said the BJP's philosophy of democracy is based on 'no space to Opposition'.

07 Dec 2019 9:19 PM

'We assure the residents of both the newly formed UTs that the Modi government is committed to the welfare of all the neglected classes and will assure that justice be accorded to OBCs at all costs,' Arya said. (Photo: Representational)

'Modi govt to extend all benefits to OBCs in J&K, Ladakh': BJP

VP OBC Morcha said all 'rights' which were denied to erstwhile J&K state in the past 70 years would be given now.

04 Dec 2019 7:48 PM

The SSP said no weapon or incriminating material was recovered from the intruder. (Photo: Representational)

Man from PoK nabbed near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

The man was handed over to police at Nowshera police station and necessary formalities, including his medical examination, were conducted.

03 Dec 2019 8:38 PM

Low-speed service was briefly restored in five of the 10 districts of Jammu region on August 16-17 night but suspended again on August 18 morning. (Photo: File)

JKNPP calls for 'Jammu bandh' on Dec 7 against mobile Internet service suspension

Mobile Internet services were snapped across Jammu region on August 4, a day ahead of the abrogation of Article 370.

02 Dec 2019 4:35 PM

It was for the second time that an avalanche occurred in Siachen in the past two weeks. (Photo: Representational)

Two army personnel killed as avalanche hits patrol in Southern Siachen

An Avalanche Rescue Team (ART) following the patrol immediately rushed and managed to locate and pull out all members of the patrol.

30 Nov 2019 8:00 PM

Internet services continued to remain barred in the entire valley except for few government offices and business establishments. (Photo: File)

In 'normal' Kashmir, internet services continue to remain suspended

The media-persons have been demanding the restoration of at least BSNL's Broadband services to discharge their professional duties.

30 Nov 2019 1:25 PM

Jammu and Kashmir’s lieutenant-governor Girish Chandra Murmu (Photo: PTI)

J&K L-G announces steps to empower village bodies

A tight security umbrella had been put up in Sonpah and its neighbourhood.

30 Nov 2019 2:17 AM