Security tightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Republic Day celebrations
Jan 25, 2020, at 12:43 pm
Jammu/UNI: The winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir has been put under siege while security has also been enhanced for a peaceful Republic Day celebrations here on Saturday.
US urges India to release Jammu and Kashmir political leaders
Jan 25, 2020, at 11:44 am
New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: Following the visit by the US representatives to Jammu and Kashmir of India earlier this month, the United States has now urged New Delhi to release the political leaders who are kept under detention since Aug 5 when the Narendra Modi government had scrapped Article 370.
Article 370: Seven-judge bench referral order in abeyance
Jan 23, 2020, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved verdict on whether the petitions challenging the scrapping of Article 370 which used to provide special status to Jammu and Kashmir should be heard by a larger seven-judge bench.
Pulwama CASO: Operation resumes, 2 security personnel, militant killed so far
Jan 23, 2020, at 01:08 pm
Srinagar/UNI: With the first light on Thursday morning, security forces resumed Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, official sources said.
Kashmir: Three former-CMs, over 20 other leaders remain under detention
Jan 23, 2020, at 01:05 pm
Srinagar/UNI: There was still no relief for three former Chief Ministers and over 20 other leaders of mainstream political parties, including ex ministers and legislators, who remained under detention since August 5, when the Centre scrapped Article 370 and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories (UTs).
Republic Day terror plot foiled: Jammu and Kashmir police bust Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module
Jan 17, 2020, at 10:00 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said a major terror attack planned at a time when the nation is gearing up to celebrate Republic Day was averted as the cops have busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module.
Refrain from 'misusing UNSC': India's advice to Pakistan after UNSC refuses to discuss Kashmir
Jan 16, 2020, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India today took a dig at Pakistan over its failure to gather any support over Kashmir through its all-weather friend China at the United Nations Security Council and advised Pakistan to "refrain from misusing" the platform to avoid "future embarrassments".
Those that launched 'False Flag' effort got stinging response at UN: Syed Akbaruddin jibes at China
Jan 16, 2020, at 02:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After China's bid to raise the Jammu and Kashmir issue at the United Nations was rejected by several nations, India's permanent member to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, took a dig at Beijing by posting a picture of the National Flag on Twitter.
Broadband internet to be partially restored in Jammu and Kashmir from today: State Govt
Jan 15, 2020, at 09:08 am
Srinagar/UNI/IBNS: The broadband internet services in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be restored in the institutions providing essential services in a phased manner starting from Wednesday, state government said in an order late on Tuesday.
J&K cop arrested with Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists had them stay in his home overnight
Jan 13, 2020, at 11:52 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir police officer, who was caught with three hardcore Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists yesterday, had kept the dreaded militants over the night in his heavily guarded home which shares a wall with Army's 15 Corps, reports said.
Police officer caught with Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists to face anti-terror charges
Jan 12, 2020, at 10:56 pm
Sri Nagar/IBNS: The decorated police officer caught with three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists will face anti-terror charges and those relating to the Arms and Explosives Act, state law enforcement authorities have confirmed, reported media.
SC asks Jammu and Kashmir administration to review all restrictions within 7 days
Jan 10, 2020, at 12:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Giving a relief to the residents of the valley, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review all its restrictions including communication blockade and curb on internet services, which were imposed since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A on Aug 5, within seven days.
SC directs Jammu and Kashmir administration to review all restrictions, restore internet
Jan 10, 2020, at 11:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a relief for people in the valley, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review within seven days all its restrictions imposed after the scrapping of Article 370 and directed the Union Territory to restore internet services for essential purposes immediately.
Internet access part of freedom of speech: Supreme Court
Jan 10, 2020, at 10:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday said the Internet access is a part of the freedom of speech guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution, delivering its judgement on the legality of the restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir.
EU ambassadors not part of foreign delegation visiting Kashmir due to number constraints: MEA
Jan 09, 2020, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Rubbishing the claim that the European Union (EU) members do not want a "guided tour" to Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said the EU ambassadors faced constraints of number as they wanted to travel in a group.
16 envoys including US Ambassador reach Jammu and Kashmir for two-day visit
Jan 09, 2020, at 11:43 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Sixteen envoys from different countries including the United States reached Jammu and Kashmir for a two-day visit to the valley beginning on Thursday at the government's invitation.
16 envoys including US Ambassador to visit Jammu and Kashmir, EU skips tour
Jan 09, 2020, at 10:53 am
New Delhi/Srinagar/IBNS: Sixteen envoys from different countries including the United States will be on a two-day trip to Jammu and Kashmir beginning on Thursday at the government's invitation.
Man charge-sheeted in Mehbooba Mufti's fake signature case
Jan 04, 2020, at 09:16 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu Crime Branch on Saturday charge-sheeted a man in connection with former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s fake signature case.
Rs 8.65 cr to be utilised under Back to Village prog in Kupwara
Dec 29, 2019, at 04:35 pm
Srinagar/UNI: An amount of Rs 8.65 crore will be utilised to complete various works in different sectors under "Back to Village" programme in north Kashmir district of Kupwara.
Life returns to normal in Kashmir amid mobile and internet suspension and detention of leaders
Dec 26, 2019, at 06:47 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Pre-paid mobile and Internet service of all cellular companies, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), remained suspended as a precautionary measure in the Kashmir valley since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5 and division of the state into two Union Territories (UTs).
Jammu and Kashmir: Youth's body recovered under suspicious circumstance in Baramulla
Dec 18, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Baramulla/UNI: Body of a youth was recovered under suspicious circumstances in this north Kashmir district, official sources said on Wednesday.
Former Jammu and Kashmir CMÂ Farooq Abdullah's detention extended
Dec 14, 2019, at 06:14 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The detention of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah under safety act has been extended for three more months, official sources said here.
Adhir Chowdhury, Amit Shah lock horns in Parliament over Kashmiri leaders' detention
Dec 10, 2019, at 12:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A day after raising his voice over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019, Congress Lok Sabha leader Adhir Chowdhury on Tuesday locked horns with Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the detention of Jammu and Kashmir political leaders since Aug 5 when the Centre scrapped Article 370.
Jammu Kashmir: Tourist footfall rises in Udhampur’s Mansar as 8.96 lakh visits till Nov
Dec 05, 2019, at 03:26 pm
Jammu/UNI: The tourist footfall has increased manifold to one of the fast emerging destinations Mansar Lake situated in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, some 55-kilometres from here, as around 8.96 lakh tourists from within the Union Territory and other parts of the country visited till November this year.
Avalanche hits patrol in Southern Siachen, 2 army personnel die
Nov 30, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Jammu/UNI/IBNS: Two Army personnel were killed on Saturday after an avalanche hit their patrol in southern Siachen glacier in the Union Territory of Ladakh , a defence spokesperson here said.
Fire damages shrine in Kashmir
Nov 26, 2019, at 04:48 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A shrine of Hazrat Mir Mohammad Syed Ali Hamdani was damaged in a fire incident at Tral in south Kashmir district of Pulwama late Monday night, official sources said.
Everything is normal in Kashmir: Amit Shah implies in Rajya Sabha
Nov 20, 2019, at 02:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: More than 100 days after the Centre withdrew Jammu and Kashmir's special status, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday referred to various sectors which are active in the valley, implying normality in the region.
Two killed as truck falls into gorge in Kishtwar
Nov 19, 2019, at 01:32 pm
Jammu/UNI: Two people were killed when a truck they were travelling in skidded off road and plunged into a gorge in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Uproar in Lok Sabha over detention of Farooq Abdullah
Nov 18, 2019, at 01:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The first day of the parliament's winter session in Lok Sabha on Monday commenced on a stormy note with opposition leaders demanding the release of detained former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.
Train service resumes on Srinagar-Banihal track after 105 days
Nov 17, 2019, at 03:22 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Train service on Srinagar-Banihal track was resumed on Sunday after remaining suspended for 105 days due to security reasons post abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into Union Territories.