J&K: Army foils infiltration bid in Kupwara, kills 3 terrorists
Aug 21, 2016, at 07:45 pm
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Indian Army on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists in Tangdhar area of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir.
Army Chief reviews situation in J&K
Aug 18, 2016, at 12:59 am
Udhampur, J&K, Aug 17 (IBNS): Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh, accompanied by the Northern Army Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda, visited various formations of the Nagrota based White Knight Corps to review the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Scholarship scheme for J&K students a big draw this year: Prakash Javadekar
Aug 07, 2016, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): The special scholarship scheme for students of Jammu and Kashmir to pursue higher education outside the state has received tremendous response this year because of awareness workshops been organized in Kupwara, Anantnag, Srinagar, Pulwama, Jammu, Doda, Rajouri, Kathua, Kargil and Leh in the month of May this year.
Burhan Wani's killing was 'accident': BJP's Nirmal Singh
Jul 31, 2016, at 06:35 pm
Srinagar, July 31 (IBNS): Three weeks after the death of Burhan Wani, in sync with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's statement, state Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Nirmal Singh on Sunday said the killing of the top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander was an "accident."
SC refuses to impose governor rule in J&K
Jul 30, 2016, at 04:45 am
Srinagar, July 29 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to impose Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir, but asked the union government for a status report on the ground level situation, reports said.
Sonia Gandhi appeals for calm in J&K
Jul 29, 2016, at 01:26 am
Srinagar, July 28 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Chief G A Mir called on Congress President Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi on Thursday and apprised her about the current unrest prevailing in the Valley.
Omar expresses anguish over Mehbooba's absence in Delhi meeting
Jul 13, 2016, at 03:14 am
Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS): National Conference working president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday raised questions on Jammu and Kashmir being "unrepresented" at a high-level meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the law and order situation of the state following the spate of violence.
Pakistan Foreign Secretary briefs Ambassadors of P-5 over Kashmir issue
Jul 13, 2016, at 01:34 am
Islamabad, July 12 (IBNS): Pakistan's Foreign Secretary briefed Ambassadors of the Permanent Members of the Security Council (China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom and USA) over the tense situation in 'Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOK)'.
Jul 12, 2016, at 07:37 pm
In a major operational success, Security Forces (SFs) eliminated a top 'commander' of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Burhan Wani, along with two associates, in a shootout in the Kokernag area of Anantnag District in the evening of July 8, 2016. Wani, according to media reports, had joined militancy in 2010, and carried a reward of INR one million on his head.
Curfew continues in Kashmir Valley
Jul 11, 2016, at 03:02 pm
Srinagar, July 11 (IBNS) Curfew continued in most parts of the Kashmir Valley on Monday as the death toll following clashes over the killing of top Hizb Commander Burhan Wani reached 21 on Monday.
J&K Police kills Hizbul Mujhadeen commander Burhan Wani
Jul 09, 2016, at 03:45 am
Srinagar, July 8 (IBNS): In a major setback to Kashmir based outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, its top commander of the outfit Burhan Muzaffar Wani was killed in a fierce gun battle with security forces at Anantnag in Jammu-Kashmir along with two other associates.
Kashmir: Two terrorists killed during encounter in Baramulla
Jun 26, 2016, at 06:35 pm
Srinagar, June 26 (IBNS): At least two terrorists were killed during an encounter with security personnel near the Line of Control (LoC) at Uri sector in Kashmir's Baramulla district, media reports said.
Pampore attack: Lashkar claims responsibility, questions of security lapse raised
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:52 pm
Srinagar, June 26 (IBNS): Pakistan based terror outfit Lashar-e-Taiba has claimed responsibility of the militant attack on a CRPF vehicle near Pampore on Srinagar-Jammu highway on Saturday which left eight security personnel killed while injuring 22 and raised questions of serious security lapse in the state, media reports said on Sunday.
Jitendra Singh announces upgradation and new sports stadiums for J&K
Jun 08, 2016, at 03:26 am
Srinagar, Jun 7 (IBNS): Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on Tuesday the decision to upgrade two major sports stadiums of Jammu & Kashmir, the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu and Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
Four militants and a soldier killed in Kashmir encounter
May 28, 2016, at 02:10 am
Srinagar, May 27 (IBNS): The Army on Friday said four militants and a soldier were killed in a two-day-long gunfight in Naugam sector of Handwara in northern Kashmir's Line of Control (LOC) at Kupwara district.
Suspected militants flee with weapons from police station in Kashmir
May 08, 2016, at 04:18 pm
Srinagar, May 8 (IBNS): Suspected militants looted four AK 47 Rifles from a police picket in Kulgam district in Kashmir and managed to flee on Saturday, police said .
J&K: Young boy dies after being hit by teargas shell, death toll reaches 4
Apr 14, 2016, at 04:15 am
Srinagar, Apr 13 (IBNS): A young boy was killed after being hit by a teargas shell in Drugmulla area of north Kashmir on Wednesday, taking the death toll to four in less than 24 hours.
J&K: Indian Army orders inquiry into killing of 2 civilians
Apr 13, 2016, at 04:00 am
Srinagar, Apr 12 (IBNS) The Indian Army has ordered a probe into the killing of two civilians as they were protesting against the alleged molestation attempt in north Kashmir's Handwara town on Tuesday, reports said.
Governor Rule ends in Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti takes oath as CM
Apr 05, 2016, at 02:30 am
Jammu, Apr 4 (IBNS): The three month-long Governor Rule in Jammu and Kashmir came to an end on Monday with the swearing in of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti here in Jammu.
Farooq Abdullah pitches for LoC trade expansion
Mar 30, 2016, at 04:39 am
Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS): National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said New Delhi and Islamabad should actively work towards opening additional trade and travel routes along the Line of Control.
JKPCC delegation calles on J&K Guv
Mar 08, 2016, at 03:20 am
Jammu, Mar 7 (IBNS): A delegation of Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) led by State President Ghulam Ahmad Mir met Governor N.N.Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here on Monday to discuss various issues.
J&K: Absconding cop arrested with 4 AK-47 rifles
Mar 04, 2016, at 02:31 am
Srinagar, Mar 3 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested absconding cop from South Kashmir's Kulgam district along with arms from his possession, police said.
Feb 22, 2016, at 10:31 pm
In the worst terror attack recorded in the state since December 2014, six persons were killed in a suicide attack that commenced on February 21, 2016, and which was continuing at the time of writing. An unspecified number of terrorists attacked a vehicle of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Sempora area of Pampore in Pulwama District killing two personnel of the CRPF and injuring another nine. Subsequently, the militants rushed into the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) building nearby and took refuge there amid a heavy exchange of gunfire with CRPF personnel. When a CRPF team headed by an Assistant Commandant tried to enter the building, the Assistant Commandant and two CRPF personnel were injured and a gardener was killed in militant firing. Later, a large contingent of the Army joined the operation and over 100 employees and trainees who were trapped inside the EDI complex in three buildings were evacuated. Three Army commandos, including two Captains, and a militant were killed in the gunfight on February 22.
J&K govt enhances militia personnel relief
Feb 19, 2016, at 04:39 am
Jammu, Feb 18 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government has enhanced the monthly relief given to former militia personnel and their widows.
J&K Guv chairs high level meeting to review maintenance of security in Kashmir
Feb 17, 2016, at 04:56 am
Srinagar, Feb 16 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N.Vohra on Tuesday directed security agencies to avoid collateral damage during anti-militancy operations in the Valley.
J&K govt formation: Guv asks PDP, BJP to clear positions
Jan 09, 2016, at 04:02 am
Srinagar, Jan 8 (IBNS): To avert constitutional crises in the state post the demise of Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, the Jammu and Kashmir governor has addressed letters to presidents of the PDP and the BJP about their respective positions regarding formation of the new government.
J&K: Police holds Hizbul Mujahideen militant responsible for father-son murder
Jan 06, 2016, at 05:02 am
Srinagar, Jan 5 (IBNS): Police in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday claimed to have solved what it termed as 'mysterious killing' of a father-son duo in Sopore area of north Kashmir by arresting a militant of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit.
J&K: Three brothers killed in blast
Dec 24, 2015, at 04:53 am
Jammu, Dec 23 (IBNS) Three brothers were killed in a blast near Birma Bridge in Udhampur district of Jammu region on Wednesday.
Dec 14, 2015, at 09:57 pm
Visiting Scholar, Institute for Conflict Management On December 1, 2015, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Nawaz Ahmad Najar, from Harmain village, Shopian District, and recovered arms and ammunition, including two hand grenades and one Chinese grenade, among others. "The terrorist has been involved in subversive activities since August this year in Shopian area," an unnamed Army official disclosed.
J&K: Iconic journo Ved Basin dies
Nov 07, 2015, at 03:40 am
Jammu, Nov 6 (IBNS): Journalist, writer and social activist Ved Bhasin passed away at the age of 82 at his residence in Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu late on Thursdy night.