Jammu And Kashmir

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 | Last Update : 01:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election, in Udhampur district, Friday, April 12, 2024. (PTI Photo)

J&K statehood will be restored, says PM

Modi criticises Article 370, considering it a part of the state's bitter history, and challenged Opposition parties to reinstate it

13 Apr 2024 1:37 AM

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, under observation at a hospital, after he ended his 21-day-long hunger strike in support of the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution on Tuesday, in Leh. (PTI Photo)

Curbs imposed ahead of Wangchuk’s march

The decision comes days after Wangchuk announced that he will on April 7 lead around 10,000 people in a march to the border along China

06 Apr 2024 1:52 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi festival with Armed Forces personnel, in Leh, on Sunday. (Image: PTI)

Soldiers' commitment stronger than freezing temperatures: Rajnath Singh

Singh lauds soldiers for their bravery in extreme conditions, acknowledges Ladakh as India's capital of courage.

24 Mar 2024 11:22 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the 'Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu & Kashmir' programme, in Srinagar, Thursday, March 7, 2024. (PTI)

Kashmiris attached to me: Modi

Naya Kashmir has sparkle for future, says PM

08 Mar 2024 1:04 AM

A paramedic and volunteers transport the body of a Russian skier to a hospital in Tangmarg, near Gulmarg, a popular skiing destination in Kashmir, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Officials say that the Russian skier was killed by an avalanche that hit Gulmarg on Thursday. (AP)

Avalanche hits J&K, Russian skier dead, 6 rescued

Officials said that the major avalanche roared down an adjoining mountain at an elevation of approximately 2,730 metres above sea level

23 Feb 2024 1:07 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally at the Moulana Azad Stadium during which he inaugurated several projects in Jammu and Kashmir, in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. (AP)

Era of bombings, shootings in J&K done: PM Modi

Launches multiple projects worth Rs 32,500 crore for J&K

21 Feb 2024 1:37 AM

Upset over the visit of the British envoy in Islamabad to the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), India on Saturday registered a strong protest saying such an infringement of India’s sovereignty and integrity is unacceptable. (Twitter@JaneMarriottUK)

India protests UK envoy's visit to PoK

The British high commissioner to Islamabad, Jane Marriott, visited Mirpur, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, on a special one-day trip

14 Jan 2024 2:14 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits a civilian allegedly injured in military custody, at Government Medical College in Jammu & Kashmir, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. (PTI)

Rajnath assures justice to kin of 3 slain civilians

Says Army will wipe out terrorism, must avoid ‘mistakes’

28 Dec 2023 12:41 AM

ormer J&K chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in Jammu. (PTI Photo)

Farooq seeks India, Pakistan peace dialogue

He warned that if the issues are not resolved amicably through a dialogue a Palestine-like situation might emerge in the region

27 Dec 2023 2:14 AM

Security personnel during a cordon and search operation near the site where Army vehicles were ambushed by terrorists on Thursday, in Poonch district, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Army launches manhunt for ultras after J&K attack

The areas where searches are underway are surrounded by dense forests

23 Dec 2023 1:24 AM

The official sources said that the J&K police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) permanently standing guard at hundreds of pillboxes and sandbag bunkers in the cities and towns and those sent out on a daily basis for performing law and order duties will be joined by additional armed personnel to reinforce security and thwart off threats to peace. (PTI Photo)

Security Tight for J&K Verdict Tomorrow

The police and other law-enforcing agencies in Ladakh, too, have been put on high alert, reports from Leh and Kargil said

10 Dec 2023 2:38 AM

Vehicles seen near the Amarnath cave-shrine. (BRO)

Devotees Can Drive Up To Amarnath Shrine

Border Roads Organisation builds new stretch to improve accessibility

08 Nov 2023 1:22 AM

The police blamed his murder on separatist militants and said that a preliminary investigation has revealed that he was targeted by them in Pulwama’s Nowpora area. (Representational image: PTI file)

UP Labourer Shot Dead by Militants in J&K's Pulwama

In the backdrop of these incidents, Singh said the J&K police cannot take things lightly and have to remain cautious as the threats persist

31 Oct 2023 3:42 AM

Terrorists shot dead a man belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district Sunday, police said. (Representational image: PTI)

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Pulwama

Man from Kashmiri Pandit community shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama

26 Feb 2023 12:58 PM

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi during the flag hoisting ceremony at party office in Srinagar, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Amid snowfall, Congress holds rally to mark culmination of Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Congress rally was held at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium amid tight security and heavy snowfall

30 Jan 2023 11:13 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with sister Priyanka Gandhi walk during the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' march in Srinagar on January 29, 2023. (TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFP)

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Shops, business establishments and the weekly flea market were closed as part of the security exercise for the flag unfurling

29 Jan 2023 12:09 PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with supporters during the party's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', in Samba district, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes amid tight security in J-K's Kathua

After a day-long break, the foot march started as per schedule from Hiranagar near the International Border along Jammu-Pathankot highway

22 Jan 2023 11:02 AM

CRPF officers during reviewing the security situation after the twin terror incidents, in Rajouri, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Rajouri terror attack: One more succumbs at hospital, total toll reaches seven

Indian Army on Sunday said that the security forces have neutralised two terrorists involved in the attack

08 Jan 2023 12:07 PM

Child killed, 4 injured in explosion in J-K's Rajouri

On Sunday evening, suspected terrorists opened fire on three houses in the area in Rajouri district killing four civilians and injuring six

02 Jan 2023 12:21 PM

Security personnel during an encounter with terrorists at the Sidhra area in Jammu, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Four heavily-armed ultras travelling to Kashmir killed in 'chance encounter' in Jammu

Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Mukesh Singh said the encounter with the terrorists took place around 7.30 am

28 Dec 2022 10:45 AM

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