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J-K: Srinagar Police arrests "self-proclaimed" journalist in rape, blackmailing and extortion case

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday arrested a self-proclaimed journalist for allegedly raping a girl and extorting money from her.... read..

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17-year-old Sadia Nisar Shah's second novel 'The Caged Globe' launched in Srinagar

The caged globe, Sadia Nisar Shah's second novel was launched today at a local hotel in Srinagar under the auspices of the Jammu and Kashmir Fiction Writers Guild.... read..

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J-K: 2 JeM terrorists, who were tasked to attack Agniveer recruitment rally, killed in encounter in Baramulla

Two local terrorists linked with the proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed after an encounter in Baramulla on Friday.... read..

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Large cache of arms, ammunition recovered from J&K's Gurez

In a major blow to terrorist groups, the army and Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition designed to cause terror activities and unrest in the Valley from Bandipora district, officials said on Friday.... read..

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Massive searches near IB in J&K's Kathua after drone reports

Security forces launched a massive search operation near the international border (IB) in J&K's Kathua district on Thursday after villagers reported drone activity in the area.... read..

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Hockey becoming popular among girls in Kashmir

Hockey is becoming the new attraction for Kashmiri girls with its rising popularity. The girls are becoming passionate about the sport and it is also leading to empowerment of women in the valley.... read..

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Process to beautify Dal lake started; over 30 machines pressed into service

The Dal Lake, a popular tourist attraction in Jammu and Kashmir, is all set to get a facelift and breathe again as authorities appear determined this time to remove the weeds engulfing a large part of the lake.... read..

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Terrorist arrested from J&K's Srinagar

One terrorist belonging to Ansar Gazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terror outfit has been arrested in a joint operation by the police and the army from central Kashmir's Srinagar district, officials said on Thursday.... read..

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Udhampur bomb blasts: NIA reaches spot, investigations underway

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday reached the Udhampur bus stand for investigations as two bomb blasts rocked the region within 8 hours.... read..

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Chenab Bridge: A symbol of development and prosperity in Kashmir valley

Infrastructure projects in the region are taking Kashmir to new heights of development. While India is celebrating 75 years of Independence, Kashmir valley is witnessing two milestones in infrastructure development.... read..

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2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Baramulla

Two terrorists were killed during an encounter in Baramulla on Friday, the police said.... read..

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J-K: Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Gurez

A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Gurez sector.... read..

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Encounter breaks out in J-K's Baramulla

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Baramulla in the wee hours of Friday.... read..

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Another blast hits bus in J-K's Udhampur

Another blast hit a bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur. This is the second blast in the last 8 hours in the district.... read..

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J-K: Wular Lake wears festive look with extraction of water chestnuts in full swing

The Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, which is known to be one of the largest freshwater lakes in South Asia, has a festive look with a large number of locals extracting chestnuts, according to a report.... read..

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J&K: Army active in both anti-militancy ops, welfare programmes

Indian forces are taking new steps to develop the skills of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. To achieve this goal in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Kashmir valley, new festivals are being organised by the Central and state governments as well as the ... read..

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Diving into still waters: The remarkable life on the Dal Lake

"Kashmir breathes within its locals and visitors alike with a pulse that they can sense, a heartbeat that they can feel and an expression that they can personify."... read..

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Jammu and Kashmir emerges as powerhouse of prosperity in 3 years of Article 370 abrogation

Jammu and Kashmir's new industrial policy has proven itself to be a turning point in the history of the Himalayan region as it launched a "golden period" for industrial development in the Union territory with an outlay of Rs 28,400 crore.... read..

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J-K: Bomb disposal squad arrives at Udhampur blast site

A bomb detection and disposal squad, accompanied by sniffer dogs, arrived at the site of the second blast that rocked Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir Thursday morning and started their investigation, officials said.... read..

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J-K Police say both blasts in Udhampur had 'certain similarity'; sticky bombs likely used

The two IED blasts that hit the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir within 8 hours of each other had a "certain similarity" and were likely triggered by a timer, a senior police official said Thursday.... read..

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J-K: 2 injured after blast in parked bus in Udhampur

Two people were injured after a blast occurred in an empty bus parked at a petrol pump in Udhampur on Wednesday night.... read..

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J-K: 3 JeM terrorists killed in twin operations in Kulgam

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir killed three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, including a Pakistani one in twin operations in Kulgam in the last 24 hours.... read..

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J&K comes out of shadows of terror and thrives again

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is improving as various government measures are yielding dividends.... read..

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Terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam (Lead)

One terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter - the second in two days - between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Tuesday, police said.... read..

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J-K: Raids of State Investigation Agency underway in Poonch in terror funding case

The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has conducted raids in the Poonch district in connection with a terror funding case.... read..

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Violence in Jammu significantly low: GOC White Knight Corps Lt Gen Manjinder Singh

GOC White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh on Wednesday asserted that violence in Jammu is significantly low.... read..

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Two terrorists killed in J-K's Kulgam

Two terrorists were killed in Avhotu village of Kulgam district in an operation by the Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF on Tuesday, said the police.... read..

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4-year-old Jammu girl creates history, enters 'India Book of Records'

A four-year-old girl has entered into the 'India Book of Records' in three different categories bringing laurels for Jammu and Kashmir and creating history in the country.... read..

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Chief Secy takes stock of traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu highway

The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Arun Kumar Mehta, on Tuesday held a meeting to take stock of traffic movement on NH-44 (Srinagar-Jammu National Highway).... read..

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Jammu admin appeals citizens to update Aadhaar card info

Deputy Commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa has appealed to the citizens to update information in their respective Aadhaar cards in case of change of address, an official said on Monday.... read..

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JK DGP reviews security arrangements ahead of Amit Shah's visit to UT

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Monday visited Baramulla district in North Kashmir and chaired a meeting of civil and police officers to review the security arrangements ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to ... read..

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All stranded Jammu-bound trucks to be cleared soon: Official

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole on Monday said 46,000 trucks and trailers have moved from Qazigund towards Jammu in which 29,000 are apple-carrying trucks in alternate day convoys from September 1 to September 25, while 3,995 apple truc... read..

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J&K nomads begin moving towards plains ahead of winter

As the winter is around the corner, the nomadic Bakarwal tribe of Jammu and Kashmir began moving from the upper reaches to the plains of Jammu starting October in order to avoid the harsh Kashmir winters.... read..

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J&K DGP reviews security arrangements ahead of Home Minister's visit

J&K's Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Monday visited Baramulla and chaired a meeting to review the security arrangements ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the UT.... read..

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JeM terrorist killed in J&K encounter, soldier, 2 others injured (2nd Lead)

A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday, police said.... read..

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J-K: Pakistani terrorist killed in Kulgam

A Pakistani terrorist, associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad, was neutralised by the Indian Army in a joint operation with security forces on Monday at Welsbatapura village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.... read..

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Five day workshop aiming to implement recommendations of education policy on ground level held in J&K's Srinagar

In order to make all adults in India literate by 2030, a campaign to implement the "New India Literacy Program" was launched in Srinagar by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).... read..

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Two JeM terrorists neutralised in J-K's Kulgam, AK-47 rifles seized

Two terrorists linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were neutralised in the Kulgam encounter, officials said.... read..

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Manigam seer, a hamlet in Anantnag district known as walnut village

Manigam village in Anantnag district is coming up as a new belt for superior quality walnuts, which has earned it the name walnut village.... read..

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Soldier, 2 civilians injured in encounter at J&K's Kulgam (Lead)

A soldier and two civilians were injured in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday, police said.... read..

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Masarat Kar: The woman mayor making difference in once militancy hotbed Sopore

Women, all over the world, are progressing towards greater political participation, yet they often remain underrepresented in politics, especially in municipal governments.... read..

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J-K: Pakistani terrorist identified as category A terrorist neutralised

A Pakistani terrorist identified as Abu Huraira, associated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), was a category A terrorist, said an Army officer. The terrorist was neutralised by the Indian Army in a joint operation with security forces at Welsbatapura villa... read..

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J-K: Pakistan terrorist linked with JeM killed in Kulgam encounter

A Pakistani terrorist linked with the proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed during the Kulgam encounter, informed Kashmir Zone Police on Monday.... read..

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LoC residents earlier wanted bunkers, now seek mobile, road connectivity

Earlier residents of areas near the Line of Control on the international border wanted bunkers to save themselves from shelling, but now with peace prevailing, they seek good roads and mobile connectivity to welcome tourists.... read..

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Ankita murder: Last rites held finally, NH 58 blocked in protest

People's anger over the murder of Ankita Bhandari, who worked as a receptionist at a resort in Uttarakhand's Pauri district and was reportedly being forced to provide "special services" to guests, continued with the National Highway (NH) 58 being blocked ... read..

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Security forces foil infiltration bid, kill 2 terrorists in J-K's Kupwara

The infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district of north Kashmir as security forces killed two terrorists andrecovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, said police.... read..

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Amit Shah to address public rallies in J-K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir from September 30 to October 2, said BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Sunday.... read..

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Ghulam Nabi Azad likely to announce his new political party today

A month after breaking ties with the Congress, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is set to hold a press conference on Monday to unveil his new political outfit.... read..

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Ghulam Nabi Azad announces his new outfit 'Democratic Azad Party' ahead of J-K polls

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday announced that his new political outfit will be named as 'Democratic Azad Party'.... read..

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BSF organises eight-day 'Bharat Darshan' tour for 35 children of Jammu

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday started an eight-day 'Bharat Darshan' tour of children hailing from remote border areas of the Jammu region.... read..

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Jammu-based cardiologist championing cause of the poor

Jammu-based cardiologist Dr Sushil Sharma is championing the cause of poor patients in Jammu by rendering free treatment to the poor and raising awareness about heart diseases.... read..

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