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Dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in security forces actions against civilian protesters near encounter sites in the past also, augmenting anger in the local population and leading to widespread protests and strikes in the Kashmir Valley.

Challenges for the new leadership in Kashmir

The governor will obviously meet groups of people from all these areas and will need to be a quiet listener.

28 Aug 2018 12:41 AM IST

Security personnel during the search operation for militants at the site of Mondays attack on a yatri bus in which seven pilgrims were killed and 19 others injured, at Batango in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

J&K: Pakistani JeM militant killed in encounter in Anantnag

Incriminating materials have been seized from the hideouts and few people have been detained for questioning, DGP Jammu...

24 Aug 2018 11:02 AM IST

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in Beijing, China, on Thursday. (Photo: PTI/File)

Separate constitution for J&K an 'aberration', says Ajit Doval

Doval's remarks on J&K come at a time the SC is hearing pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A of...

5 Sept 2018 9:47 AM IST

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik shot off letters to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as well as Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Chief Justice of the Patna High Court Rajendra Menon in this regard. (Photo: File)

Gov Malik and a 'political solution' in J&K

Pertinently, Governor's Rule can last only six months, after which the President directly rules the state.

5 Sept 2018 1:44 AM IST

Army personnel take positions during an encounter with the militants in Keran sector of Kupwara district of north Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Search operations continue in J&K for terrorists who opened fire at...

A forest guard got injured after terrorists opened fire at Jhajjar Kotli along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on...

13 Sept 2018 12:52 PM IST

We regret that reference has been made to the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir, India said. (Photo: File | Twitter | @IndiaUNGeneva)

India regrets UN Human Rights chief's remarks on Kashmir

High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet made a reference to Kashmir during her opening statement to the...

12 Sept 2018 3:08 PM IST

Rita Jetinder was the secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. (Photo: YouTube | Screengrab)

Activist Rita Jetinder collapses on live TV during talk show in J&K,...

Rita Jetinder was on a show on state-run Doordarshan Kashir in Srinagar when she collapsed live on TV.

10 Sept 2018 5:02 PM IST

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Cong leader seeks support of J&K people on Bharat Bandh

He said a nationwide call for 'Bharat bandh' has been given by the Congress and other like-minded parties.

10 Sept 2018 6:20 AM IST

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an independent investigation into deadly clashes in Gaza between Palestinians and Israeli troops, while Security Council members urged restraint on both sides. (Photo: File)

UN chief urges 'positive dialogue' for peaceful resolution of J&K...

He also said the UN welcomes a greater role for India in addressing regional peace and security challenges.

30 Sept 2018 2:48 PM IST

J&K: Police files FIR after national flag displayed upside down in BJP...

FIR was registered Friday against unknown persons in Kathua Police Station under Section 2 of Prevention of Insults to...

29 Sept 2018 2:50 PM IST

Indian paramilitary soldiers closes a street with a barbwire during a strike called by separatists and restrictions imposed by authorities as a precautionary measure in Srinagar. (Photo: AP)

J&K: Normal life disrupted by separatist strike to protest death of...

Separatists called the strike in Kashmir to protest the killing of a civilian during a cordon and search operation on...

28 Sept 2018 12:39 PM IST

In Noorbagh, an area on the outskirts of Srinagar, a gunfight broke out after security forces launched an operation following inputs that some terrorists could be taking shelter at a house in the area. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

3 encounters break out in J&K, operations underway

Internet service has been suspended in Anatnag, Srinagar and Budgam districts where the encounter broke out.

27 Sept 2018 8:00 AM IST