Kashmir
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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…
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J-K: Lone seeks special leave for employees on Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Srinagar: Peoples’ Conference chief Sajad Lone on Saturday appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir government to sanction a special casual leave for Muslim employees in the Union territory on the occasion of…
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Flood situation eases in most parts of Kashmir valley
Srinagar: The flood situation in most parts of Kashmir eased on Friday as the water levels in the River Jhelum and other water bodies in the valley went below the danger mark…
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Flood-like situation in Kashmir: Educational institutions remain shut for second
Srinagar: Educational institutions in Kashmir remained closed for the second day on Thursday in view of the flood-like situation following heavy rainfall in the valley over the past two days. “In view…
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CM Abdullah reviews rain situation in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed the situation arising from incessant rains that have swelled rivers and streams across the Union Territory, officials said. Authorities announced the…
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Jammu witnesses heavy rains; major roads closed
Jammu: A woman and her daughter were killed in a house collapse, while 40 persons were trapped in a flooded village as torrential rains pounded Jammu region for the second day on…
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Centre committed toward rehabilitation of flood-hit people in J&K: Amit Shah
Jammu: The Union government is committed to ensuring the rehabilitation of those affected by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday, as he undertook a…
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After 35 yrs, Kashmiri Pandits hold Ganesh Chaturthi rath yatra in Srinagar
Srinagar: Kashmiri Pandits of the Valley took out a rath yatra as part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, a first since the eruption of militancy 35 years back. The procession began from the…
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Flood, landslide warnings in place as heavy rain forecast hits Jammu region
Jammu: A fresh spell of moderate to heavy rain is expected on Sunday morning, which could trigger landslides and flash floods in the Jammu region, the Srinagar meteorology centre said. “A spell…
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Traffic resumes on Ramban–Banihal highway; LMVs and HMVs cleared after floods
Jammu: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully restored traffic movement of both Light Motor vehicles and heavy motor vehicles along the Ramban-Banihal section of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway after…
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J&K: Property belonging to father of designated terrorist attached
Srinagar: Property belonging to the father of a designated terrorist of Al-Badr outfit was attached in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, police said. “In a major step against terrorism and…
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J-K has always stood as original symbol of natural beauty: Omar
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has always stood as the original symbol of natural beauty and tourism while many regions now market themselves with catchy slogans, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said. Addressing…
