Jammu And Kashmir

Monday, Apr 12, 2021 | Last Update : 05:53 AM IST

No operational content should be carried that was “likely to incite violence or contains anything against the maintenance of law and order or which promotes anti-national sentiments". — Representational image/PTI

Encounters: Jammu and Kashmir police ban live coverage

If this is a part of the official policy of the police, it appears to be a tactic to coerce journalists into not reporting facts, says KPC

08 Apr 2021 8:44 AM

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said the slain militants were involved in Thursday's attack on BJP leader Anwar Ahmad's residence in Nowgam. (Representational image: PTI file photo)

Pulwama encounter:Three terrorists involved in attack on BJP leader's house killed

In the exchange of fire, three militants were killed, the official said, adding their identity and group affiliation was being ascertained

02 Apr 2021 12:15 PM

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Zanigam village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district following information about the presence of militants there. (Representational image: AFP file)

Three militants, policeman killed in encounters in Kashmir

The search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire towards security forces' positions, officials said

19 Feb 2021 11:29 AM

The incident took place near the Chak Faquira border post (border pillar no 64) in the Samba sector around 9:45 am, they said. (Representational Image: PTI/file)

Pakistani intruder killed by BSF along International Border in Jammu

The spot where the body was found is around 40 metres from the International Border on the Indian side, the officials said

08 Feb 2021 1:02 PM

Even 2G bandwidth services are frequently suspended at places on the pretext of law and order issues, causing huge inconvenience to people. (Representational image: PTI/file photo)

4G services may be restored soon in remaining 18 districts of J&K

J&K witnessed a complete communication blackout for weeks after the Centre stripped it of its special status and split it up into two UTs

08 Jan 2021 11:11 AM

A Kashmiri villager clears snow near the entrance of his house to make way for his car as it snows in Pulwama, south of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, January. 5, 2021. (AP/ Dar Yasin)

Flights suspended, highway closed as snowfall continues in Kashmir valley

The officials said south Kashmir's Kulgam district received highest snowfall with five to six feet of snow accumulated at some places

06 Jan 2021 11:59 AM

Kashmir looks ahead at a winter of discontent

Force has never worked in Kashmir, nor has our muscular policy since the abrogation of Article 370

28 Dec 2020 4:55 AM

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir's copperware witnesses a resurgence

The Kashmiri copperware is an ancient artwork and the objects are used as household dailyware and also for decorative purposes

20 Nov 2020 2:40 AM

12 civilians injured as militants' attempt to target CRPF with grenade fail

All the injured were evacuated to a nearby hospital

19 Nov 2020 5:36 AM

BJP targets Congress, Gupkar Alliance over their stance on Article 370

The BJP described the Gupkar Alliance as "unholy"

16 Nov 2020 6:50 PM

Three militants, four securitymen killed during failed infiltration bid along LoC

The militants made an abortive bid during the night to infiltrate into the Indian side of the LoC

08 Nov 2020 5:11 PM

Gujjar and OBC leaders meet PAGD leaders.

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration to contest J-K District Council polls

The J-K administration had earlier this week announced to hold the first ever DDC elections in eight phases

08 Nov 2020 2:32 AM

Two suspected Lashkar militants, one civilian killed in Pampore gunfight

A third militant surrendered before the security forces

07 Nov 2020 12:30 AM

A file photo of Hizb-ul-Muhajideen commander Saif-ul-Islam Mir alias Saifullah.

Hizbul Mujahideen 'operational chief' Saif-ul-Islam Mir killed in encounter

The slain militant, Saif-ul-Islam Mir, had taken over as the commander of Hizb after death of Riyaz Naikoo

01 Nov 2020 9:22 PM