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Curfew imposed in Srinagar to mark first anniversary of New Delhis abolition of the article 370. (DC Photo- H.U. Naqash)

Human Rights Watch seeks end to violations in J&K

The human rights group said that there have also been several allegations of new arrests, torture and ill- treatment by...

5 Aug 2020 3:02 PM IST

16 from JK qualify UPSC exam. (Photo- Twitter/Rising Kashmir)

Despite turmoil, 16 J&K candidates crack UPSC exam

Among them is Abhishek Augustsya of Jammu. He is ranked at 38, and is at the top of the list of the successful...

5 Aug 2020 11:33 AM IST

Congress leader and former Union minister Saifuddin Soz climbs up the wall of his house to speak to a media person, in Srinagar, Thursday. (PTI)

Saifuddin Soz: I continue to be under house arrest, false claim made...

J-K government spokesperson in a tweet had claimed that Soz was not under arrest or detention.

4 Aug 2020 2:10 PM IST

Abducted Territorial Army soldier Shakir Manzoor.

Parents of abducted Territorial Army jawan Shakir Manzoor appeal for...

The police said a massive search operation was soon launched to secure the release of Shakir

4 Aug 2020 1:41 PM IST

A militant killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. (PTI Photo)

Marked decline recorded in terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir...

The number of active terrorists present right now in Kashmir Valley has come down to below 200.

4 Aug 2020 11:34 AM IST

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Mirwaiz faction of Hurriyat urges India, Pakistan to resume J-K...

The Hurriyat Conference calls the Centre's August 5, 2019 move muscular and a sordid chapter in J-K's tragic saga

4 Aug 2020 10:01 AM IST

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard by a closed road, as Kashmiris marked Eid during lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in in Srinagar. (AP Photo)

Curfew in Srinagar over violence, rising COVID cases

The authorities have announced extension of virtual lockdown necessitated by the spoke in COVID-19 deaths and positive...

4 Aug 2020 9:55 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (ANI photo)

Supreme Court seeks J-K administration's response on Mehbooba Mufti...

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy granted 15 days to the Union Territory to file response

29 Sept 2020 3:49 PM IST

General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on a two-day visit to Kashmir, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. COAS arrived in Srinagar today and proceeded to undertake a firsthand assessment of the situation along the Line of Control (LC) in North Kashmir. (PTI Photo)

Army chief General Naravane takes stock of security situation in J-K

In the evening, Gen. Naravane who is on a two-day visit of the Valley met J-K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at the...

17 Sept 2020 11:41 PM IST

A paramilitary soldier stands guard by a road near the venue for Indias Independence Day ceremony in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. (AP)

J-K Police arrest two people after recovering M4 carbine, other...

The persons who were arrested and are being interrogated have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Kuttey and Shahnawaz Ahmad...

9 Sept 2020 8:14 PM IST

Omar Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Ex-Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah to voluntarily vacate government...

Abdullah said he has never held on to any government property that he was not entitled to and "I have no intention to...

9 Sept 2020 1:48 PM IST

2 arrested after recovery of arms, ammunition from truck on Jammu-Srinagar highway. (Representative Image)

Two held with arms and ammunition in truck on Jammu-Srinagar highway

He said the forces recovered one AK rifle with two magazines, M4 US carbine with three magazines and six Chinese pistols...

9 Sept 2020 9:43 AM IST