Kashmir

Lodged in jail, Engineer Rashid forced to sit out oath ceremony of 18th Lok Sabha

New Delhi: Abdul Rashid Sheikh could not take oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha on Monday despite his name being called as he is lodged in jail since 2019…
J-K: Mother kills newborn daughter by abandoning her in dry pond

Rajouri/Jammu: A woman allegedly killed her eight-day-old newborn daughter by leaving her in a nearly dry pond under direct sunlight, causing the baby to die from heat, hunger and thirst in Jammu…

HADP a game-changer for J&K’s agriculture and allied sector: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu: The Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) is a game-changer for Jammu and Kashmir’s agriculture and allied sector that could address challenges faced by farmers, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Sinha made…
Dying terrorism in J&K has made our neighbour desperate: Lt Guv Sinha

Jammu: J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that terrorism is on its last leg and this has made the exporter of terrorism, our neighbouring country, desperate. LG Sinha was addressing…
One terrorist body recovered in ongoing anti-infiltration operation in Uri

Srinagar: The dead body of a terrorist was recovered by the security forces on Sunday during the ongoing anti-infiltration operation in J&K’s Uri sector. “A dead body of the terrorist was recovered…
J-K: UAPA tribunal confirms ban on Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Muslim League

New Delhi: A tribunal set up under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on Saturday, June 22, confirmed the Centre’s decision to impose a five-year ban on the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir…
Little girl’s adorable video praising Kashmir’s beauty wins hearts on internet

Srinagar: “Papa, Kashmir nahin hai, jannat hai jannat” (Father, this is not Kashmir, this is heaven) — a little Punjabi girl’s video after visiting the valley has melted hearts on social media.…

When will J&K statehood be restored, elections held, asks Congress

New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress on Thursday asked for the timelines for the restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory and…
J&K govt employees forced to attend Int’l Yoga Day event: Mehbooba

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that government employees in the state are being forced to be present at the International Yoga Day event led by…
J-K Police bans operation of drones in Srinagar ahead of PM visit

Srinagar: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Srinagar, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday declared the city as a temporary “red zone”, banned the operation of drones. In his…
J-K: Firing between security forces and terrorists in Poonch

Jammu: An exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in J&K’s Poonch district on Tuesday, June 18, and a search of the area is now underway, officials said. Officials…
PM Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar

New Delhi: The tenth edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be organised in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Srinagar on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, much like every year,…
Eid prayers disallowed at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid 6th time in a row

Srinagar: Local authorities refused to allow Eid prayers on Monday at the historic Jama Masjid in the old city for the sixth year time in a row, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid said…
Srinagar’s Jamia mosque criticizes wakf board for neglecting Eid prayers

Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, the management body of historic Srinagar mosque, on Sunday hit out at the Jammu and Kashmir Wakf Board for not making arrangements for Eid Prayers in the…
Amarnath Yatra: Amit Shah to review J-K security situation, preparations

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, sources said. The home minister will also review the preparations for the annual Amarnath…