Jammu and Kashmir: Major, three soldiers killed in Pakistan firing in Rajouri

Four army men including a Major were killed in Pakistani troops firing along the Line of Control in Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

24 Dec 2017

In Jammu and Kashmir, family fiefs ensure no outsider can ever rule

Muftis are at the helm of affairs in PDP and Abdullahs run the NC; no outsider has ever claimed the parties’ top post

17 Dec 2017

'Dangal' actress Zaira Wasim’s molestation evokes strong condemnation in her home state Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Women Commission chairperson Nayeema Mehjoor demanded strong action against Zaira’s co-passenger for molesting her.

10 Dec 2017

Militants abduct, kill off-duty jawan in Kashmir

An off-duty soldier posted at the Territorial Army unit in Bandipora district of north Kashmir was shot dead by militants after being abducted at night from Shopian districtuperintendent of Police (SP

26 Nov 2017

J-K: Six militants, including 26/11 mastermind's nephew, gunned down in Bandipora encounter

Security forces cordoned off and launched a search operation in Chandergeer village in Hajin area of the district after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants.

19 Nov 2017

Mother’s plea melts Kashmiri footballer-turned-LeT militant Majid Khan's heart, surrenders

This comes after, the 20-year-old Majid Khan, a bright student and a promising footballer also joined LeT last week.

18 Nov 2017

‘Return and kill us,’ says Kashmir footballer-turned-militant’s mother

Majid, an ace footballer from south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, joined LeT last week and his picture with an AK-47 rifle and an ammunition pouch had gone viral on social media last Friday.

15 Nov 2017

Two militants who escaped from J&K encounter arrested

One of them is injured and has been hospitalised,” a police official said and have been identified as Shamsul Waqar alias Pyara and Aqib.

15 Nov 2017

Hizbul militant, soldier killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

The slain militant was identified as Mudasir Badroo, a resident of Yaripora in Kulgam district after the police launched an operation in Nowbug on receiving information of their presence.

14 Nov 2017

Jammu and Kashmir government refuses Rs 10 lakh compensation to 'human shield' victim Dar

Farooq Ahmed Dar, the "human shield" was tied to an Army jeep and taken around the Srinagar parliamentary constituency during the bypoll on April 9.

06 Nov 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Policeman deserts force, joins militant ranks

Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, a resident of Heff village of Shopian, has deserted the force and joined militant ranks, inspector general of police (IGP) Kashmir Range.

28 Oct 2017

NIA raids house of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin’s son Shahid Yousuf; seizes 5 mobiles & laptop

The 2011 terror funding case pertains to terror money sent through hawala channels by militants based in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to Jammu and Kashmir to instigate terrorist activities. 

26 Oct 2017

Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah hail appointment of interlocutor for Kashmir issue

The mainstream camp in Jammu and Kashmir including Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and ruling BJP have welcomed the appointment of interlocutor on the Kashmir issue by the central government.

24 Oct 2017

Soldier, porter killed in Pakistan firing in Jammu and Kashmir

During the exchange of fire, seven army men and two defence porters sustained injuries.

12 Oct 2017

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews operational preparedness of troops at LoC on her maiden J-K visit

The minister asked the army men and officials to remain alert to foil all nefarious designs of the enemy, including pushing of militants into Jammu and Kashmir to create disturbances.

30 Sep 2017