Security forces nab JeM fidayeen in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla
Feb 25, 2016, at 08:14 pm
Srinagar, Feb 25 (IBNS) A teenage fidayeen of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has been caught in Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday by the Indian security forces, according to TV reports.
Jammu and Kashmir encounter ends, three militants killed
Feb 23, 2016, at 12:05 am
Srinagar, Feb 22 (IBNS): A two-day-long gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore ended with the death of three terrorists even as three Indian soldiers were martyred in the operation, officials said on Monday.
Martyred Indian army captains laid to rest with full military honours
Feb 22, 2016, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) The mortal remains of Captain Pawan Kumar and Captain Tushar Mahajan- who were martyred fighting terrorists in Kashmir- were taken to their respective home towns in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir for cremation on Monday.
Kejriwal salutes martyred Army captain in Kashmir encounter
Feb 22, 2016, at 04:30 am
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday paid his tribute to Captain Tushar Mahajan, an Army captain martyred in the Kashmir standoff.
Engineer Rashid allegedly attacked in J&K
Feb 21, 2016, at 02:17 am
Srinagar, Feb 20 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir's independent legislator Engineer Rashid on Saturday claimed that he was attacked by a group of men in the state.
Kashmir separatists calls for Kashmir shut down tomorrow
Feb 15, 2016, at 03:53 am
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IBNS) Following the killings of two civilians and a militant in Pulwama of South Kashmir on Sunday, separatist groups, including moderate Hurriyat Conference Chief Mirwaiz Umar, Yasin led JKLF and Hardliner Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, called for a complete shutdown in the state on Monday.
CRPF tightens security arrangements in J&K
Feb 08, 2016, at 11:12 pm
Srinagar, Feb 8 (IBNS) In view of the protest and strike call given by all the separatist factions on Feb 9-11 to mark the death anniversaries of JKLF leader Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and Afzal Guru in the Kashmir Valley, all CRPF units and establishments across the Valley have been asked to stay on high alert, officials said on Monday.
We have closed doors for BJP: Omar Abdullah
Feb 08, 2016, at 12:52 am
Srinagar, Feb 7 (IBNS): National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday clarified that his party will not form an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Police decamps with service rifle in Srinagar
Feb 06, 2016, at 09:48 pm
Srinagar, Feb 6 (IBNS): In an another security breach, Jammu and Kashmir Special Police Officer (SPO) decamped with service rifle from from Rainawari police station on Saturday morning.
J&K avalanche: Operations continue in Siachen to rescue soldiers
Feb 04, 2016, at 10:47 pm
Udhampur, Feb 4 (IBNS) The Indian Army on Thursday said rescue operations are being conducted to find ten missing solders after a massive avalanche hit the northern base camp of the Indian Army at the Siachen glacier in Jammu Kashmir on Wednesday.
Militants, security forces exchange fire in J&K
Feb 04, 2016, at 07:22 pm
Srinagar, Feb 4 (IBNS) A fierce gunbattle erupted between suspected guerrillas and security forces in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday, officials said.
J&K government formation: Mehbooba Mufti meets Governor
Feb 02, 2016, at 11:01 pm
Srinagar, Feb 2 (IBNS) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday met Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra over the issue of governor formation in the state.
Lance Naike Goswami, who killed 10 terrorists in 11 days, posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra
Jan 26, 2016, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami, who killed 10 terrorists in 11 days before being martyred in Jammu and Kashmir recently, was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry award, by President Pranab Mukherjee at the 67th Republic Day programme in the national capital on Tuesday.
'Nai Manzil' Scheme Launched in Jammu and Kashmir
Jan 22, 2016, at 02:24 am
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS) The ‘Nai Manzil’ scheme has been launched, for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K student detained by police, misses exam
Jan 17, 2016, at 05:28 am
Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS) The Kashmir Police on Saturday detained Journalism student after he missed his annual examination in northern Kashmir’s Baramulla district for failing to produce his identity card despite of producing examination roll number slip.
J&K constable decamps with four service rifles from residence of a top police officer
Jan 17, 2016, at 04:20 am
Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS) In a major security breach, a Jammu and Kashmir Police constable decamped with four service rifles from the residence of a top police officer on Friday night.
12 killed in Jammu and Kashmir bus accident
Jan 15, 2016, at 05:06 pm
Srinagar, Jan 15 (IBNS) At least 12 people were killed when a bus fell into a gorge in Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
Sonia Gandhi to visit Kashmir to pay homage to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today
Jan 10, 2016, at 02:57 pm
Srinagar, Jan 10 (IBNS) Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday to pay homage to late Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
Mehbooba Mufti likely to take oath as J & K CM today
Jan 08, 2016, at 04:00 pm
Srinagar, Jan 8 (IBNS) Mehbooba Mufti is expected to take oath on Friday afternoon as the first woman chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir succeeding her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed who died in Delhi yesterday after a brief illness.
Youth from J&K call on PM Modi
Jan 07, 2016, at 01:10 am
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Over 240 youth from Jammu and Kashmir called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
J & K HC Division bench stays order on flying state's flag
Jan 02, 2016, at 05:51 pm
Jammu, Jan 2 (IBNS) A Division Bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court has stayed the order of a single bench which had directed hoisting of the state's flag on official buildings and vehicles of constitutional authorities.
National Conference leader shot dead in J&K
Dec 21, 2015, at 10:10 pm
Srinagar, Dec 21 (IBNS) A Village Defence Committee (VDC) member allegedly shot dead a National Conference (NC) leader in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday.
No alternative to Vajpayee’s policy of reconciliation: Mehbooba
Dec 06, 2015, at 12:23 am
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti Saturday said the Kashmir issue could be best resolved through former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s policy of accommodating Kashmiris and involving Pakistan.
National Food Safety Act to be implemented in J&K from Feb 1: Sayeed
Dec 03, 2015, at 04:21 am
Jammu, Dec 2 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Wednesday said National Food Safety Act, 2013, will be implemented in the state from Feb 1 next year and its benefits will be based on 2011 Census.
Rebels give slip to security in Kashmir
Nov 27, 2015, at 10:45 pm
Srinagar, Nov 27 (IBNS) The Kashmir Police on Friday said the forces are trying neutralize rebels who are believed to have taken cover inside shed built by tribals in the forest area of Northern Kupwara.
Sheikh Abdul Rashid attacked in J&K
Nov 26, 2015, at 04:57 am
Jammu, Nov 25 (IBNS) Independent MLA from Langate constituency Sheikh Abdul Rashid (Er.Rashid) was attacked by right-wing miscreants in Bhaderwah town of Jammu region on Wednesday.
Earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Pakistan, north India
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:03 am
Kabul/New Delhi/ Islamabad, Nov 23 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.
J&K CM mourns death of Indian Army Commanding Officer
Nov 18, 2015, at 02:57 am
Srinagar, Nov 17 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of Army Commanding Officer, Col. Santosh Madhok, in a gunfight at Manigah, in northern district of Kupwara.
J&K: Army officials killed during encounter with militants
Nov 18, 2015, at 01:21 am
Srinagar, Nov 17 (IBNS): A senior Army official was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Manigah Forest Area of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
No steps have been taken to reduce the footprint of troopers in Kashmir: Mirwaiz
Nov 13, 2015, at 01:59 am
Srinagar, Nov 12 (IBNS) Claiming that the militancy related activities have reduced to great extent in Kashmir, Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Thursday said no steps have been taken to reduce the footprint of troopers so far from the state.