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J&K: 2 vehicles set ablaze in Kulgam, days after terror attack

Five non-local labourers in Kulgam area on Oct 29.

01 Nov 2019 2:06 PM

The warrant of appointment of Murmu, a 1985 batch IAS officer from Gujarat, was read out by Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam. (Photo: ANI)

Murmu sworn-in as LT governor of Jammu and Kashmir

BJP leader Jugal Kishore and Rajya Sabha MP and PDP member Nazir Laway were among the over 250 guests present the function.

31 Oct 2019 6:21 PM

Former bureaucrat Radha Krishna Mathur was sworn-in on Thursday as the first Lieutenant Governor of the strategically located Union Territory of Ladakh, which came into existence after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter/ PIBHomeAffairs)

R K Mathur sworn-in as Ladakh's first Lt Governor

Ahead of swearing-in, Union Home Ministry revoked notification of December 2018 imposing President's rule in undivided Jammu and Kashmir.

31 Oct 2019 12:09 PM

In an event of far-reaching consequences, the state of Jammu and Kashmir ceased to exist at midnight Wednesday and was converted into two Union Territories, around three months after Parliament abrogated its special status under Article 370. (Photo: File)

Jammu and Kashmir not a state from today, split into UTs; Prez rule revoked

This is for the first time that a state is being converted into two Union Territories.

31 Oct 2019 8:55 AM

Thierry Mariani told the media he had been to India many times and this visit was not to interfere in the internal matter of India. (Photo: ANI)

We stand by India in fight against terror: EU delegation after visiting J&K

The delegation said the main motive of their visit was to have information about the situation.

30 Oct 2019 1:18 PM

A girl throws a stone towards policemen during a protest in Srinagar, on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Clashes, shutdown as EU MPs land in J&K

Security forces fired teargas canisters and pellet shotguns at a few places, leaving a large number of people injured.

30 Oct 2019 2:40 AM

Of the six, one person is seriously injured and has been referred to a hospital in Srinagar. The others are undergoing treatment at a local hospital, officials said. (Photo: File | Pixabay)

J&K: Six civilians injured in Sopore grenade attack

No arrests have been made so far, police said.

28 Oct 2019 5:19 PM

Hours before his death, he had greeted people on Diwali on his Twitter handle and Facebook page. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with armed forces on LoC in Kashmir's Rajouri

In 2018, he celebrated the festival with Army and the ITBP personnel in the icy terrain near the India-China border in Uttarakhand.

27 Oct 2019 12:54 PM

Nearly 6 lakh MT of fruit transported out of Kashmir in 3 months: J&K government

Government held a meeting to take stock of transport facilities available for export of fruits from the valley to outside.

25 Oct 2019 5:38 PM

Friday prayers have not been allowed at any of the major mosques or shrines, including the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, in the Valley for the past more than two months now. (Photo: File)

Kashmir: Normal life continues to be hit for 82nd day, Jamia Masjid remains closed

The gates of the Jamia Masjid were shut and security forces' personnel were deployed in strength in the area.

25 Oct 2019 2:30 PM

Security personnel patrol a deserted street in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

2 truckers killed as militants torch vehicles in Kashmir Valley

The security forces laid siege to a vast area around Chittergam Kalan to conduct searches, the sources said.

25 Oct 2019 6:43 AM

The polls to elect chairpersons of BDCs were held in 310 blocks in the state and 1,092 candidates were in the fray, of whom 27 were elected unopposed. (Photo: ANI)

98.3 per cent polling recorded in first-ever BDC polls in J&K

Srinagar, which has seen curbs since the Centre's decision to scrap special status on August 5, recorded a 100 per cent turnout.

24 Oct 2019 6:49 PM

Properties have also been damaged, they said, adding the Indian Army has effectively retaliated to the unprovoked aggression from the across the Line of Control. (Photo: Representational)

Woman dead, 2 others injured in Pakistan firing along LoC

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing, resulting in the death and injuries.

24 Oct 2019 6:14 PM

Northern Army commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was part of the seven-member crew, including two pilots. No casualties have been reported so far, officials said. (Representation Image: PTI)

Army chopper with Northern Army commander on board crashes in J&K, no casualties

The helicopter, which is believed to have developed a technical snag, crash-landed at Poonch district's Bedar area, officials said.

24 Oct 2019 3:18 PM

The maiden Jammu and Kashmir Block Development Council (BDC) polls on Thursday will see 1,065 candidates in the fray across 310 polling stations, with Congress, NC and PDP boycotting the first electoral exercise after abrogation of the state's special status. (Representational Image)

Jammu and Kashmir set for first-ever local body polls

They said 1,092 nominations, including 853 Independents, were found eligible after scrutiny and withdrawal.

24 Oct 2019 9:40 AM

Leh and Kargil districts together account for 74 candidates, 38 from Kargil and 36 from Leh.Five candidates are in the fray from Srinagar district. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

J&K set for first-ever local body polls after abrogation of Article 370

There are 26,629 electors -- 8,313 women and 18,316 men -- for the polls to elect chairpersons of BDCs, officials said.

24 Oct 2019 8:49 AM

Judicial magistrate Prem Sagar gave the direction to senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Jammu on an application by Sachin Sharma, Neeraj Sharma and Sahil Sharma, who were witnesses in the case, saying cognizable offences are made out against the six.

Court orders FIR against Kathua SIT members

The victim had gone missing while grazing horses in Rasana village.

24 Oct 2019 3:08 AM

'We will be successful in our efforts to curb terrorism only when the local youth of Kashmir do not take the path of militancy and choose the path of peace,' Singh said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Zakir Musa's successor among 3 terrorists killed in Awantipora: J&K DGP

Singh said that the militant group 'Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind (AGH) has been 'wiped out'.

23 Oct 2019 12:03 PM

The Governor said that mainstream leaders of Jammu and Kashmir have pushed the youth of the Valley down the path of terrorism towards their death while they have kept their own children away from all the menace. (Photo: ANI)

Satya Pal Malik says position of Guv weak, can't speak his heart out

Malik accused intelligence agencies of not 'telling truth' to both central government and the Jammu and Kashmir administration.

23 Oct 2019 11:15 AM

Malik, who is known for his candid remarks, said that after joining as Governor, "I have not taken input from the intelligence agencies. They are not telling the truth to Delhi or us." (Phtoo: File)

J&K Guv slams separatists, mainstream leaders, says none lost their own to terrorism

Malik said 22,000 Kashmiri youth are outside state for education and accused politicians of neglecting needs of J&K people.

23 Oct 2019 9:21 AM

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