Kashmir
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Man arrested for ‘desecrating’ Guru Granth Sahib in J-K’s Samba
Jammu: Police on Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly desecrating the Guru Granth Sahib in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, officials said. Manjit Singh alias Billa, a resident of Koulpur village in…
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall blanketed several famous tourist resorts and higher reaches in Kashmir on Tuesday, while the plains were lashed with rains, officials said. The wet weather has led to a sharp…
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Custodial torture case: J-K court rejects bail plea of eight police personnel
Srinagar: A court here has rejected the bail pleas of eight police personnel arrested by the CBI for allegedly inflicting custodial torture on a police constable two years ago. The bail applications…
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J&K police detain 15 people for not standing to national anthem
Over a dozen spectators were detained on Tuesday at the Jammu and Kashmir Police Martyrs’ Memorial Football Tournament in Srinagar for allegedly not standing up during the national anthem played by a…
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Centre failed to honour its own commitments on statehood to J-K, Ladakh: Omar
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the Centre of betraying both Ladakh and J-K by failing to fulfil its promises and deepening mistrust through delays in restoring…
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J-K: Man arrested for aiding terrorists in Pahalgam attack
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday arrested a person from South Kashmir who had allegedly provided logistical support to terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgham terror attack, officials said here. “Based on an…
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Rajya Sabha polls for 4 J-K seats on Oct 24: EC
New Delhi: Biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, which have been lying vacant since 2021, will be held on October 24, the Election Commission said on…
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J-K Poonch: Massive anti-terror operation after suspicious movement
Mendhar: Security forces on Sunday launched a massive anti-terrorist operation covering over a dozens places in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district following information about suspicious movement, officials said. Joint searches by the…
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AAP’s protest march against detention of Mehraj Malik foiled in Srinagar
Srinagar: High drama unfolded at the circuit house here on Thursday as former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah was prevented from meeting AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who was detained on…
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LG responsible for situation in Doda: Farooq after protests over MLA’s arrest
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will be responsible for situation in Doda, which has been in a restive state since the…
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J-K Police carries out raids in Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist’s escape case
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) carried out raids in two districts on Wednesday in connection with a case pertaining to a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist’s escape. The raids were…
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Kulgam encounter: Two Armymen, 2 terrorists killed so far; J&K CM pays tribute
Srinagar: The encounter in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir entered the second day on Tuesday as security forces were engaged in a gunbattle with terrorists. “The operation against terrorists in…
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J-K parties condemn detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under PSA
Srinagar: Cutting across party lines, ruling National Conference, opposition PDP and People’s Conference on Monday condemned the detention of AAP MLA from Doda, Mehraj Malik, under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA),…
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Two terrorists killed, 3 soldiers injured in encounter in J&K’s Kulgam
Srinagar: Two unidentified terrorists were killed and three soldiers injured in an encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, September 8, officials said here. Security forces launched a search…
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Ashoka emblem at JK’s Hazratbal shrine sparks controversy; Over 50 detained
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained over 50 individuals for questioning following the vandalism of a plaque bearing the Ashoka emblem at the Hazratbal Shrine. The plaque, installed by the…
