Two civilians killed in Pakistani firing
Jammu, July 8 (IANS) Two civilians were killed and two others injured on Saturday as Pakistani troops shelled and fired along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Punj district, police said. “The…
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Indian, Pakistani troops trade fire on LoC
Jammu, July 8 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani troops traded heavy fire on Saturday along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Punj district, according to defence sources. “Pakistan Army began indiscriminate firing and…
Unprecedented security ahead of Burhan Wani’s first death anniversary
Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) High alert has been sounded throughout the Kashmir Valley on Friday and unprecedented security arrangements put in place to maintain law and order ahead of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani’s…
Curfew in Burhan Wani’s hometown ahead of death anniversary
Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Curfew was imposed on Friday in slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani’s hometown Tral in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district ahead of his first death anniversary. As pro-Burhan Wani posters appeared…
GST likely to be implemented in J&K
Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) The pan-India Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is likely to be implemented in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday midnight ending all suspense and speculations on whether the state would become…
Over a lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in 8 days
Jammu, July 7 (IANS) Over one lakh pilgrims have performed this year’s Amarnath Yatra so far as another batch of 2,199 pilgrims left from here for the Kashmir Valley on Friday. “Another batch of 2,199…
Authorities block internet, impose restrictions in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Authorities on Friday blocked internet and broadband services in the Kashmir Valley and imposed curfew-like restrictions in parts of Srinagar city as separatists have called for protests marking the death anniversary…
Mobile Internet services in Valley to be suspended
Srinagar, July 6 (IANS) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday decided to suspend mobile internet services in the Kashmir Valley to prevent misuse of social networking sites by anti-social elements ahead of the death…
Soldier goes missing from Kashmir
Srinagar, July 6 (IANS) A soldier went missing on Thursday from north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. Zahoor Ahmad Thakur, with the 173 Territorial Army, was reported missing from his camp in Gantmulla area along…
Pakistan condemns ‘harassment of relatives’ of Kashmiri leader
Islamabad, July 6 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the National Investigation Agency (NIA) notice served to two uncles of Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq asking them to report to the NIA headquarters in…
Mirwaiz’s security cover downgraded
Srinagar, July 5 (IANS) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday downgraded the security cover given to senior separatist leader, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq. Sources in the state Security Department said his security cover has been…
J&K assembly passes GST resolution amid protests
Srinagar, July 5 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Wednesday passed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) resolution amid bedlam. The resolution, moved in the house on Tuesday by state Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu,…
Standoff continues after J&K cross-firing
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) A standoff continued on Saturday following a cross-firing between security forces and holed-up militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, police said. Bashir Lashkari, a militant commander believed to have masterminded…
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent anti-GST protests
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) Authorities have imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Saturday to prevent protests against the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the state. Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers…
Civilian killed in J&K cross-firing
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) A woman civilian was killed in a cross-firing between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday, police said. “Security forces were fired at when they launched…
With my win, J&K in news for right reason: Miss India runner-up
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Femina Miss India 2017’s first runner-up Sana Dua, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir, says she feels happy and proud that with her victory, her state is in the news for…
Why is PM silent over use of ‘Indian-administered J&K’ by US: Congress
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The Congress party on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for their silence over the use of the term “Indian-administered Kashmir” in a US government order and…
Why did PM not protest over ‘Indian-administered J&K’ while in US, asks Congress
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The Congress party on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for their silence over use of the phrase ‘Indian-administered Kashmir’ in a US government order, and asked…
Congress slams Modi government over US terming J&K ‘Indian-administered’
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Congress party on Tuesday criticised the Centre for not objecting to the phrase “Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir” used by the US government in its order designating Hizbul Mujahideen leader…
Seven killed in Gulmarg cable car accident
Srinagar, June 25 (IANS) A family of four from Delhi and three locals were killed on Sunday when a tree uprooted by strong winds sent a gondola car cabin hurtling hundreds of meters down in…