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An exchange of fire took place between Army and two suspicious individuals who tried to stop a civilian vehicle in Batote on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Jammu: Encounter over in Batote; hostage rescued safely, one soldier martyred

The operation is over and security forces are searching the premises in order to sanitise the place.

28 Sep 2019 11:35 AM

Security personnel patrol the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmir Valley under siege again, lockdown in many areas

The police also warned residents of “action under law” if they defied the restrictions.

28 Sep 2019 2:11 AM

Kashmiri youth take ‘torch’ procession in Srinagar’s Anchar area on Thursday evening to demand “freedom” from India and also protest against the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Kashmir Valley on edge ahead of UNGA meet

PM Modi is slated to speak at UNGA before Imran Khan today.

27 Sep 2019 6:36 AM

Azad is visiting Jammu and Kashmir after the Supreme Court gave him permission for the same. (Photo: File)

Only a few hundred people belonging to ruling party happy in J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad

The Congress leader further claimed that people were afraid of the state administration.

25 Sep 2019 7:16 PM

'Apt time to bring temple bill in J&K, rebuild Martand Sun temple,' demand Pandits

All Parties Migrants Coordination Committee, which wants to reopen various temples, demanded a CBI probe into the encroachment of temples.

24 Sep 2019 8:59 PM

The DPR for establishing the college will be submitted within two to three days to the ministry. (Photo: ANI)

Govt announces new medical college for Leh

The Health and Medical Education Department has prepared a DPR and technical report for construction of government medical college.

24 Sep 2019 2:35 PM

Amidst the complaints of large-scale unemployment in the area, the candidates expressed their gratitude to the administration for carrying out the recruitment. (Photo: ANI)

'Thankful to Army': Over 6,000 youth take part in recruitment drive in J&K

One of the candidates, Altaf hailing from Nowhera, requested the government to carry out more such recruitments.

24 Sep 2019 12:46 PM

Restore Jammu and Kashmir's spacial status, revive Article 370: State Congress

Congress said the unfortunate move has affected the identity, powers and rights of the people in many ways.

23 Sep 2019 8:18 PM

According to local reports, there were at least three militants — while two used the rear entrance to enter the hospital, the third remained outside. (Photo: Representational image)

Kashmir: Three Hizbul militants arrested for murder of BJP, RSS leaders in Kishtwar

The killings were part of a conspiracy to revive militancy in Kishtwar and were hatched by longest surviving Hizbul Mujahideen commander.

23 Sep 2019 3:00 PM

A 20-year-old Pakistani national was arrested on Saturday after he intruded into this side from the International Border (IB) here, officials said. (Representational Image)

Pakistani man sneaks into India from international border in Jammu, villagers hand him over to police

Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Mukesh Singh confirmed the arrest of Basharat Ali, a resident of Sialkot in Pakistan.

22 Sep 2019 9:39 AM

The officer said more arrests are likely to take place in the case. (Photo: Representational)

Kathua case: Two overground workers of JeM module held in south Kashmir

The arrested OGWs include the owner of the intercepted truck, which was ferrying terrorists and AK-type rifles to Kashmir from Punjab.

21 Sep 2019 2:55 PM

Several subscribers said they were hoping that charges for the period of communication shutdown will be waived as it was done in the aftermath of 2016 agitation and 2014 floods in Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmir residents claim they are being charged by telecos despite no service

The telecom companies have billed the subscribers for the period of communication blockade which began on August 5.

20 Sep 2019 7:47 PM

Writing from Mehbooba Mufti's official Twitter account, Iltija wrote, 'I, Iltija emailed the Home Secretary of GOI & Home Secretary of J&K on 18th September seeking certain information for my mother, Ms Mufti. I am still awaiting a response.' (Photo: File)

J&K: On mother's behalf, Mufti's daughter seeks information on number of arrests

She has sent an email to the Home Secretary of Government of India.

20 Sep 2019 6:30 PM

The restrictions have also been imposed in Kupwara and Handwara police districts and the main towns of Ganderbal, Anantnag and Bijbehara, the officials added. (Photo: Representational)

Fresh restrictions in Kashmir Valley in view of Friday

Normal life continued to remain affected across the valley for the 47th consecutive day.

20 Sep 2019 4:21 PM

The black spot in the video represents Pakistan's BAT. It was stopped by the Indian troops on the night of September 12. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Watch: How Indian troops stop Pakistani forces from infiltrating on Sept 12

The video shows Pakistani BAT teams infiltrating while Indian forces hit back with grenades.

18 Sep 2019 4:41 PM

BSF troops guarding the borderline with Pakistan retaliated, resulting in exchanges. (Photo: Representational)

Pak targets border outposts in Samba-Kathua sector

The Rangers fired from small arms on BoPs in Hirangar and Samba sectors from 0900 hours to 1100 hours.

18 Sep 2019 4:22 PM

The incidents of terrorists sealing shops and posters, both handwritten and typed, being pasted in markets, mosques and other areas with do and don't diktats from different terror groups, have become a regular feature in Kashmir Valley. (Photo: Representational)

Situation slipping out of control: J&K cops as militant seal shops, paste threatening posters

There have also been instances of armed militants walking into shops to warn owners to keep shutters down.

18 Sep 2019 3:55 PM

Mehbooba Mufti told the Assembly in January 2018 that 525 people had been detained under the PSA in 2016, and 201 in 2017. (Photo: File)

What is Public Safety Act all about?

The act was misused widely, and was repeatedly employed against political opponents by consecutive governments until 1990.

16 Sep 2019 5:15 PM

Abdullah has been detained under the PSA, official sources said. The tougher law was slapped on Abdullah on Sunday. (Photo: File)

Ex-J&K CM Farooq Abdullah may be detained for 2 years after charged with PSA

The 81-year-old patron of the National Conference has been under house arrest since August 5.

16 Sep 2019 2:59 PM

Pakistani Army violated ceasefire by resorting to mortar shelling on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Monday. (Photo: File)

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K's Poonch

Officials said an army column was on ambush duty near LoC when two mortar shells exploded near them, causing injuries to a 'few personnel'.

16 Sep 2019 10:22 AM

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