Kashmir

Republic Day must uphold Constitution beyond parades: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday, January 26, said that the Republic Day should not be limited to parades and speeches, but should also ensure the upholding of…
Pakistan’s bid to stir trouble in J-K will fail: Dy CM on Republic Day

Srinagar: Pakistan is trying to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir, but security forces will not allow the evil designs to succeed, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said in Srinagar on…

Pahalgam terror attack victim honoured by J-K government

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has awarded 56 individuals, including Adil Hussain Shah, a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, who lost his life while trying to save tourists in April…
Padma awards: Social worker calls for policy on return of Pandits

Jammu: Brij Lal Bhat, a social worker from the Kashmiri Pandit community who was named a recipient of the Padma Shri award in the ‘unsung heroes’ category on Sunday, January 25, said…
Jammu man held for links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti

Chandigarh: A Jammu resident has been arrested for his alleged links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the Punjab Police said on Sunday, January 25. The accused, identified as Raman Kumar alias Golu,…
Last rites of 3 Doda soldiers held in Haryana, Punjab

Yamunanagar: The mortal remains of Sudhir Narwal, Mohit Chauhan and Jobanjit Singh, who were among the 10 soldiers who died after their Army vehicle fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir‘s…
J-K MP Engineer Rashid allowed to attend Budget Session in custody

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday, January 24, granted custody parole to jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid to attend the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. Custody parole entails a prisoner…

Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K’s Doda, 10 soldiers killed

Bhaderwah/Jammu: An Army vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, January 22, killing ten soldiers and injuring 11 others,…
Relief for 50 Vaishno Devi college students as counselling set for Jan 24

Jammu: In a major relief for the 50 students affected by the revocation of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance…
National Conference hits out at J-K’s LG for celebrating statehood of other states

Srinagar: Ruling National Conference on Wednesday, January 21, said it is ironic that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is celebrating the statehood of other states while Jammu and Kashmir continues to be a…
Have taken bullets for India, ready to face them again: Farooq Abdullah

Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that his party has faced bullets for India and is prepared to do so again if necessary, dismissing the BJP’s claim that the…
Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of Republic Day

Srinagar: Security forces have intensified sanitisation and area domination exercises across Kashmir ahead of Republic Day to ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations in the valley, officials said here on Sunday. Random frisking…
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir; IMD forecasts spells of wet weather

Srinagar: Cold conditions tightened grip over Kashmir as the minimum temperatures plunged across the valley, with Sonamarg the coldest recorded place in the valley, officials said on Sunday. The meteorological department has…
War memorial set up in Rajouri to honour fallen heroes of Operation Sindoor

Rajouri/Jammu: In a tribute to fallen heroes, including a senior government official, who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor in May last year, the army in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir…
Kashmir reels under severe cold as temperature drops further

Srinagar: Cold conditions tightened its grip in Kashmir with a drop in minimum temperatures as the meteorological department forecast spells of wet weather, especially in the higher reaches of the valley over…