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Abrogation of Article 370: Peace and normalcy prevails in Jammu and Kashmir

Aug 07, 2019, at 01:39 pm

Srinagar, Aug 7 (IBNS): Kashmir Valley remained peaceful and normalcy prevailed all over though there were fears of unrest since the state lost its special status after the Centre scrapped Articles 370 and 35A on Monday.

Amid rift in Congress over Article 370, Adhir Chowdhury embarrasses party with Kashmir faux pas in Parliament

Aug 06, 2019, at 03:13 pm

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): In what is seen as a major faux pas in Parliament on behalf of the Congress, Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury raised a question on whether Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter of the country leading to a heated argument with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Amit Shah exchange heated words over Jammu and Kashmir issue

Aug 06, 2019, at 02:21 pm

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Embarrassing his party, Congress Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury raised a question on whether Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter of the country leading to a heated argument with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in parliament.

No separate flag for Jammu and Kashmir any more

Aug 05, 2019, at 04:05 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): With the Indian government scrapping the Article 370 to integrate Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and bifurcate the state into two, the separate flag which the region has will cease to exist from now on.

Pakistan says it will look into all possible options to counter 'illegal steps' taken by India in Jammu and Kashmir

Aug 05, 2019, at 03:34 pm

Islamabad, Aug 5 (IBNS): Hours after India  scrapped Article 370 to integrate the Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and bifurcate the state into two, Pakistan termed the move by the BJP-led government as 'illegal'.

Hope BJP's Kashmir move will bring peace in valley: Arvind Kejriwal backing scrapping of Article 370

Aug 05, 2019, at 02:36 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): In a surprising statement, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, Arvind Kejriwal, said he hopes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's scrapping of Articles 370, 35A and bifurcation of the state will bring peace in the valley.

72 years after Independence, Modi-govt ends special status of Jammu and Kashmir, set to bifurcate valley

Aug 05, 2019, at 01:51 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The politically-volatile and terrorism wracked Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, a bone of contention and military disputes for over seven decades between two nuclear armed neighbours of India and Pakistan, will not enjoy any special status anymore, as the ruling BJP-led government scrapped Article 370, in a move to integrate the Muslim-majority region with the rest of the country and bifurcate the state into two.

Amit Shah proposes scrapping of Article 370, bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir

Aug 05, 2019, at 11:51 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): In an unprecedented move by the central government since Independence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha on Monday proposed the scrapping of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.

BREAKING: Amit Shah proposes scrapping of Article 370 in Kashmir

Aug 05, 2019, at 11:23 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha on Monday proposed the scrapping of Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Amit Shah to address parliament over Kashmir amid speculations of scrapping of Article 35A

Aug 05, 2019, at 11:00 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): As the situation in Jammu and Kashmir remained tensed over the last few days, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will give his statement in the parliament on Monday amid speculations that the Narendra Modi government will scrap the Article 35A ahead of the August 15 Independence Day.

Kishtwar: Machail Yatra suspended at a time when J&K govt issues advisory

Aug 03, 2019, at 03:57 pm

Jammu, Aug 3 (IBNS/UNI): At a time when security advisory has been issued by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, the Machail Yatra has been suspended, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrrorists killed during gunfight

Aug 03, 2019, at 03:49 pm

Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS): Two terrorists have been killed during gun battle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian area, police said.

Amid terror attack threats, Jammu and Kashmir govt directs Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, tourists to leave

Aug 02, 2019, at 04:44 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Amid heightened terror attack threats following intelligence reports, the Jammu and Kashmir government has directed Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to cut short their stay in the Kashmir Valley "immediately" and go back.

Jammu and Kashmir: Police arrest one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist

Aug 02, 2019, at 09:53 am

Srinagar, Aug 2 (IBNS): The police have arrested one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir's Qazipora area on Wednesday, media reports said on Friday.

Partial traffic restored on Kashmir highway, way made only for stranded vehicles

Jul 31, 2019, at 08:04 pm

Srinagar, July 31 (UNI): Partial traffic has been restored on Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only all weather road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, after remaining suspended on Wednesday for about 12 hours due to landslides, triggered by rain at several places, official sources said.

Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir, pays tribute at Kargil war memorial

Jul 20, 2019, at 01:14 pm

Srinagar, July 20 (UNI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday visited Kargil war memorial and paid tributes to martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war.

India retaliates after Pakistan breaks truce along LoC in Poonch

Jul 20, 2019, at 12:18 pm

Jammu, July 20 (UNI): In yet another incident of 'ceasefire violation', Pakistan on Saturday fired unprovoked along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Farooq Abdullah urges Centre to have dialogue with all stakeholders to find solution to Kashmir issue

Jul 10, 2019, at 08:38 pm

Srinagar, July 10 (UNI): Urging the Union government to hold talks with all stakeholders in the state, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said opening of channels of dialogue will led to successful outcomes.

Jammu and Kashmir: 25 killed in bus mishap in Kishtwar

Jul 01, 2019, at 10:26 am

Srinagar, July 1 (IBNS): At least 25 people died as a bus in which they were travelling fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Monday, media reports said.

Our government follows zero tolerance policy towards terrorism: Amit Shah

Jun 28, 2019, at 03:41 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said his government follows 'zero tolerance' policy towards terrorism.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway in Anantnag

Jun 18, 2019, at 08:50 am

Srinagar, June 18 (IBNS): An encounter is going on between security forces and suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag area on Tuesday, police said.

Our resolve to eliminate militancy is unshakable: J&K governor

Jun 13, 2019, at 01:16 pm

Srinagar, Jun 13 (UNI): Strongly condemning the Anantnag militant attack on Wednesday afternoon in which five CRPF personnel were killed, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday said: “Ultras and their handlers across the border should know that our resolve to eliminate this menace is unshakable.”

Militant outfit Al-Umar claims responsibility for Anantnag attack

Jun 12, 2019, at 11:02 pm

Srinagar, Jun 12 (UNI): A local militant outfit called Al-Umar has claimed responsibility for the Anantnag attack in which five CRPF personnel were killed and a police officer was among those injured on Wednesday afternoon.

Three injured as Army opens fire in south Kashmir

Jun 06, 2019, at 12:18 pm

Srinagar, Jun 6 (UNI): Three persons were injured when a naka party of the Army opened fire after a vehicle jumped a check post in south Kashmir district of Pulwama on Wednesday night, official sources said on Thursday.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly poll dates to be announced after Amarnath Yatra ends

Jun 04, 2019, at 09:33 pm

Srinagar, June 4 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India has decided to consider holding the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir later this year.

Jammu and Kashmir: Driver killed, 4 others injured in Bandipora road accident

Jun 04, 2019, at 05:15 pm

Srinagar, Jun 4 (UNI) A driver was killed while four others sustained injuries in a road accident in north Kashmir district of Bandipora on Tuesday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews security situation in J&K ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Jun 04, 2019, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Amarnath Yatra, commencing from July 1.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor greets people on Shab-i-Qadr

Jun 01, 2019, at 05:10 pm

Srinagar, Jun 1 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday felicitated the people on Shab-i-Qadr being celebrated tonight.

Jammu and Kashmir: Police file charge sheet in Bandipora minor rape case

May 25, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Srinagar, May 25 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday filed a charge-sheet in rape case of a three –year-old girl before special court of Principal District and Session Judge (PDSJ), Bandipora, official sources said.

Governor greets winning candidates of Lok Sabha polls from J&K

May 24, 2019, at 04:55 pm

Srinagar, May 24 (UNI) Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday congratulated all the winning candidates of the Lok Sabha elections from Jammu and Kashmir.