J&K police detain Pune woman suspected to be suicide bomber
Jan 26, 2018, at 09:14 pm
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir police claimed that one Pune-based woman was detained who reportedly travelled Kashmir to carry out attacks on security force’s installations on the eve of Republic Day functions in the valley.
Road tunnel through Zojila to reduce travel time between Srinagar and Leh
Jan 04, 2018, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar and Leh -- the state's Buddhist heartland -- will be connected by an all-weather tunnel through Zojila, according to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H).
PM Modi discusses education of girl child and other issues with students from Jammu and Kashmir
Dec 23, 2017, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS): A group of 30 schoolgirls, from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday in New Delhi.
At least two militants killed in south Kashmir encounter
Dec 19, 2017, at 03:42 pm
Srinagar, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least two militants have been killed in an encounter between militants and security forces in Batmuran village of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday night.
Jammu and Kashmir: Avalanches hit two Army posts, five soldiers missing
Dec 12, 2017, at 09:44 pm
Srinagar, Dec 12 (IBNS): Two more soldiers have gone missing, taking the number to five, after avalanches hit two Army posts on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday.
French Journalist held in Jammu and Kashmir for alleged violation of visa norms
Dec 11, 2017, at 07:50 pm
Srinagar, Dec 11 (IBNS): Award winning French television journalist has been arrested in Srinagar by police for allegedly violating visa norms.
Three militants killed in North Kashmir, joint operation by government forces
Dec 11, 2017, at 06:56 pm
Srinagar, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least three militants were killed during a gunfight with government forces in Handwara area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday, police said.
J&K Chief Secretary calls on Dr Jitendra Singh, briefs about various projects
Dec 03, 2017, at 12:29 am
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS): Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir B B Vyas called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today and briefed him about the status of various development projects going on in the State.
More than 200 terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2017: SP Vaid
Nov 30, 2017, at 11:29 pm
Srinagar, Nov 30 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid on Thursday confirmed that more than 200 terrorists have been killed in counter-insurgency operations in the state this year.
Government allocates additional power to Jammu and Kashmir to meet their winter power demand
Nov 16, 2017, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): In view of increase in the power requirement in State of Jammu & Kashmir with the onset of winter, Government of India has decided to allocate an additional 792 Megawatts for Jammu and Kashmir.
Expecting nothing from new interlocutor: Farooq Abdullah
Nov 06, 2017, at 03:50 am
Srinagar, Nov 5 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah on Sunday asked the Government of India to devise a sound Kashmir policy and termed the appointment of a new interlocutor to J&K as ‘nothing new’.
Indian BSF personnel killed during unprovoked firing by Pak Rangers along international border
Nov 02, 2017, at 06:13 pm
Srinagar, Nov 2 (IBNS): Indian border security force on Thursday said one of their jawans were killed in Samba area of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Centre appoints Dineshwar Sharma as its representative in J&K
Oct 24, 2017, at 12:23 am
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS) In a major development, the Centre on Monday appointed Dineshwar Sharma, former Director of Intelligence Bureau, as the Representative of Government of India to initiate and carry forward a dialogue with the elected representatives, various organizations and concerned individuals in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Centre to begin sustained dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath Singh
Oct 23, 2017, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the Centre has decided to start a sustained dialogue in J&K.
Army porter killed in Uri ceasefire violation
Oct 21, 2017, at 07:57 pm
Srinagar, Oct 21 (IBNS): A army porter was killed and a girl and a civilian injured as Pakistan violated ceasefire in the Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Army said on Saturday.
Gunmen loot bank in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
Oct 13, 2017, at 06:20 pm
Srinagar, Oct 13 (IBNS): Suspected militants looted a branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank in Ratnipora village of Shopian district in south Kashmir, police said on Friday.
Kashmir: Soldiers, LeT militants killed in Bandipora encounter
Oct 11, 2017, at 03:39 pm
Srinagar, Oct 11 (IBNS): Two militants and as many army men were killed in a fierce encounter at Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday.
Terrorists attack CRPF vehicle in Srinagar, one terrorist injured
Oct 11, 2017, at 01:35 am
Srinagar, Oct 10 (IBNS): Suspected militants attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Sanat Nagar area of Srinagar city on Tuesday evening.
Infiltration bid foiled by Indian Army in North Kashmir
Oct 10, 2017, at 06:55 pm
Srinagar, Oct 10 (IBNS): Indian army on Tuesday said it has successfully foiled an infiltration bid by militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Army officer killed in Beerwah area of central Kashmir's Budgam district
Oct 09, 2017, at 08:26 pm
Srinagar, Oct 9 (IBNS): An army officer was killed after suffering a bullet injury on Sunday night in Beerwah area of central Kashmir's Budgam district.
Pakistan-based militant outfit's top commander killed by Indian security forces
Oct 09, 2017, at 08:02 pm
Srinagar, Oct 9 (IBNS): Pakistan-based Jaish Mohammad militant outfit's Chief Operational Commander for Kashmir killed in an encounter with forces in Baramulla town of North JKashmir on Monday, police said.
Top JeM commander killed in Baramulla, said to be responsible for BSF camp attack
Oct 09, 2017, at 07:33 pm
Srinagar, Oct 9 (IBNS): Top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander has been killed by security personnel in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, according to media reports on Monday.
Pakistan violates cease fire along Poonch sector in J&K, three Indian army jawans injured
Oct 04, 2017, at 08:04 pm
Srinagar, Oct 4 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir administration asked all government and private schools in Degwar area of Poonch to remain closed on Wednesday due to Pakistan firing, according to media reports.
Oct 03, 2017, at 09:35 pm
Srinagar, Oct 3 (IBNS): Referring to the terrorist attack on a BSF camp near Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir, IG Kashmir Munir Khan said that such incidents 'will keep happening, as long as Pakistan is our neighbour'.
Oct 03, 2017, at 07:54 pm
Srinagar, Oct 3 (IBNS): A Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) affiliated has allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack on a BSF camp near Srinagar airport on Tuesday morning, according to media reports.
Jammu and Kashmir: Indian army kills one militant in Tanghdar sector
Oct 02, 2017, at 05:51 pm
Srinagar, Oct 2 (IBNS): Indian army on Monday said one militant was killed as he tried to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Grand Mufti of Syria calls on Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti today
Sep 30, 2017, at 05:00 am
Srinagar, Sep 29 (IBNS): Grand Mufti of Syria, Dr. Ahmad Bader Eddin Mohammad Adib Hassoun, on Friday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti as the two discussed several issues.
Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch
Sep 27, 2017, at 04:14 pm
Srinagar, Sep 27 (IBNS): Pakistan violated ceasefire in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army foils Pakistan's intrusion bid
Sep 26, 2017, at 11:24 pm
Srinagar, Sep 26 (IBNS): The Indian Army has foiled Pakistan's intrusion bid in Keran of Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces kill one terrorist in Uri district
Sep 26, 2017, at 04:19 pm
Srinagar, Sep 26 (IBNS): Security forces foiled an infiltration bid in the Zorawar sector of Uri district in Jammu and Kashmir and killed one terrorist during an encounter on Tuesday morning, media reports said.