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IAF woman flying officer accuses Wing Commander of rape in Srinagar, says was forced into oral sex

Sep 11, 2024, at 02:40 am

Srinagar/IBNS: An Indian Air Force woman flying officer in Srinagar has filed an FIR accusing a Wing Commander of rape, media reports said.

'Should we have garlanded him': Rajnath Singh slams Omar Abdullah for comments on 2001 Parliament attacker Afzal Guru's execution

Sep 09, 2024, at 12:59 am

Srinagar: Defence Minister and senior BJP stalwart Rajnath Singh took potshots on National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday for his comments on the execution of Afzal Guru, the 2001 Parliament attack convict, describing the remarks as "unfortunate."

2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's execution served no purpose: Omar Abdullah

Sep 08, 2024, at 05:09 am

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and  Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's recent remark that the execution of Afzal Guru, who was convicted in the 2001 Parliament attack, served no meaningful purpose has sparked a strong reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

'Article 370 is history, will never be restored': Amit Shah in J&K ahead of polls

Sep 07, 2024, at 02:41 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ruled out the restoration of Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and said the provision has now "become history" as he unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections here.

Army reinforces counter-infiltration measures along LoC ahead of Jammu Kashmir Assembly polls

Sep 06, 2024, at 01:15 am

Srinagar: Ahead of the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army is intensifying its counter-infiltration measures by redeploying troops along the Line of Control (LoC) fence, at Temporary Operating Bases (TOBs) in the higher reaches, and forests and mountainous areas where thorough search operations will be conducted, media reports said.

J&K polls: 4 candidates of Ghulam Nabi Azad's party DPAP withdraw nomination, after the ex-Congress veteran steps away from campaigning

Sep 01, 2024, at 07:51 am

Srinagar: Four candidates of Ghulam Nabi Azad's party Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) withdrew their nomination papers in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, after he backed away from electioneering citing health issues, media reports said.

Three former Jamaat-e-Islami members to contest from South Kashmir in J&K Assembly polls

Aug 28, 2024, at 06:21 am

Three former members of the banned outfit Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday filed their nomination papers from various constituencies of South Kashmir, for the upcoming J&K Assembly elections.

BJP announces third list of candidates for Jammu & Kashmir assembly polls

Aug 28, 2024, at 05:05 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday announced its third list of candidates for 29 seats in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming assembly elections.

National Conference, Congress seal Jammu and Kashmir seat-sharing deal

Aug 27, 2024, at 04:45 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Congress and National Conference have reached a deal to share Jammu and Kashmir's 90 Assembly seats ahead of next month's election, senior leaders from each side confirmed Monday evening, ending talks on a successful note hours before the deadline to file nominations for the first phase.

PDP's J&K poll manifesto released; Mehbooba Mufti criticises 'agenda-less' Congress-NC alliance

Aug 25, 2024, at 04:28 am

Srinagar: People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday took potshots at the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance.

Jammu Kashmir Assembly elections: National Conference and Congress agree on pre-poll alliance

Aug 23, 2024, at 04:29 am

Srinagar: In a major development, National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah has confirmed that the party will be forming an alliance with the Congress for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, media reports said.

J&K polls: Congress ready to ally with any anti-BJP force

Aug 21, 2024, at 07:56 am

New Delhi: In the lead-up to the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress party said on Tuesday that it is open to forming alliances with any party that opposes the policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

Jammu Kashmir polls: Omar Abdullah says what would be Assembly's top priority once elected

Aug 18, 2024, at 03:08 am

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah announced that the priority of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly after the election would be to pass a resolution opposing the central government's decision to revoke the region's statehood and special status.

J&K to vote in 3 phases starting Sept 18 for first assembly election after abrogation of Article 370

Aug 17, 2024, at 04:23 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election, to be held for the first time since 2014, will be held in three phases, on September 18, September 25, and October 1, with results to be announced on October 4, the Election Commission said Friday.

2 soldiers martyred in action in Jammu Kashmir's Anantnag dist

Aug 11, 2024, at 03:06 am

Srinagar: Two soldiers were martyred during a fierce gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday.

Centre plans new security matrix for J&K, more surprise crackdowns on terrorists now

Aug 03, 2024, at 04:52 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre is rolling out a new security plan for Jammu and Kashmir to counter the targetting of civilians and military personnel and camps by terrorists in recent weeks and months, including an attack on an Army camp in Rajouri last week, in which one soldier was injured.

Election Commission to visit J&K soon, polls likely by Sept 30: Reports

Aug 01, 2024, at 06:06 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Election Commission of India has indicated that Assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir before September 30, a deadline set by the Supreme Court, media reports said.

2 terrorists killed during anti-infiltration op along LoC in Jammu Kashmir's Kupwara

Jul 19, 2024, at 02:13 am

Kupwara (Jammu Kashmir): Security forces gunned down two terrorists while foiling an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara.

Kashmir: Soldiers injured during gunfight with terrorists in Doda

Jul 16, 2024, at 07:01 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Some security personnel were injured in a brief gunfight with terrorists in the forest area f Doda district in Jammua and Kashmir.

SC issues notice to Omar Abdhulla's wife over NC leader's divorce petition

Jul 16, 2024, at 03:34 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's estranged wife Payal Abdullah over a divorce petition filed by him.

Home Ministry tweaks J&K Reorganisation Act; Lt Governor gets more power

Jul 14, 2024, at 02:25 am

New Delhi: In a crucial development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has modified the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, increasing certain powers of the Lieutenant Governor of the former state, media reported.

Kathua terror attack: Terrorists struck 2 trucks using armour-piercing bullets

Jul 10, 2024, at 02:19 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Monday afternoon that killed five soldiers and injured five others was a coordinated strike on two trucks carrying at least 12 troops, media reports said.

Four army personnel killed after terrorists attack military convoy in Kashmir's Kathua

Jul 09, 2024, at 03:03 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Four Army personnel were killed and six received injuries after terrorists attacked a military convoy in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Monday afternoon.

Jammu Kashmir: Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba operative behind recent surge in terrorism

Jul 07, 2024, at 09:46 pm

New Delhi: A Pakistan-based operative of the Lashkar-e-Toiba affiliate, The Resistance Front, is responsible for the recent surge in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, according to security agency sources.

4 terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam in 2 separate encounters

Jul 07, 2024, at 03:16 am

Kulgam (Jammu Kashmir): At least one soldier was killed, and four terrorists were gunned down by security forces in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said.

Over 30,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath Cave; total number of pilgrims crosses 1 lakh

Jul 05, 2024, at 01:25 am

Srinagar: Over 30,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the Amarnath shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas on Wednesday, media reported.

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Jammu Kashmir amid infiltration bids

Jun 30, 2024, at 03:11 am

Poonch (Jammu Kashmir): Pakistan Rangers began unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the International Border in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir on late Friday night, media reported

J&K: 3 terrorists shot dead in Doda encounter

Jun 27, 2024, at 02:36 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Three terrorists were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces in the Gandoh area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.

Jammu Kashmir terror attacks: Home Minister Amit Shah holds high-level meeting over security situation ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Jun 16, 2024, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-level meeting in Delhi on Sunday to assess the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following recent terror attacks, media reports said.

Reasi bus attack: Jammu Kashmir Police detains 50 people for questioning

Jun 14, 2024, at 03:33 am

Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Police has detained at least 50 people for questioning in connection with a terror attack on a bus in Reasi on Sunday in which nine people were killed and 41 were injured.