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CBI nabs cop accepting Rs 20K bribe in Jammu

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested a junior police officer in Jammu district for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.... read..

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Blood donation camp organised by Indian army in J-K's Ganderbal

The Wusan Battalion of the Indian Army organised a blood donation camp in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Constitution Day on Friday.... read..

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Indian Army organizes coaching program in J-K's Sopore to prepare students for competitive exams

The Indian Army organized a coaching program in Sopore to prepare students for competitive exams.... read..

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Ghulam Nabi Azad slams Centre, says 'demoting' state to UT is like demoting DGP to 'thanedaar', CM to MLA

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday took a dig at the BJP-led government over its 2019 decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories and said that turning state into Union Territory is like demoting Director General of... read..

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Jitendra Singh launches aerial delivery of COVID-19 vaccine through Octacopter drones in Jammu

Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday launched the first-of-its-kind drone driven aerial delivery facility to transport COVID vaccines as well as emergency medicines to inaccessible and difficult areas in a short span of tim... read..

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J-K: Srinagar artist reviving 'glazed pottery' in valley

A 26-year-old artist from the Nishat area of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir is reviving glazed pottery in the valley.... read..

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J&K assembly elections likely before 2022 Amarnath Yatra

With the assembly elections likely to be held by May-June next year, various political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have started increasing their footfall on the ground first time after August 5, 2019 when article 370 was scrapped.... read..

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LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates J-K Gymnastics Academy in UT

Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the J-K Gymnastics Academy at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu.... read..

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J-K: Kashmiri youth working on reviving dying art of glazed pottery in valley

A 26-year-old graduate from the Nishat area of Srinagar is working for reviving a dying art of handmade 'glazed pottery' in Kashmir valley.... read..

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J-K: Advanced research station in Pampore training farmers to grow saffron indoor

Advanced research station for saffron and seed spices, SKUAST-K in Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir, has started training farmers to grow saffron indoor.... read..

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Covid concern grows in J&K with 174 new cases, 4 deaths

Four Covid deaths and 174 new cases were reported from J&K on Friday as officials have heightened vigil against violators of protocols.... read..

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Kashmir: Pakistan advocates death, India life

In August this year, top army and police officers met the parents of the active militants in south Kashmirs Shopian district. They urged them to persuade their wards to shun arms and choose life over death.... read..

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Infiltration bid on LoC in J&K foiled, 1 terrorist killed

The Indian Army has foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district in which one terrorist was killed.... read..

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J-K Police destroys 24 kg RDX, 71 hand grenades

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday destroyed explosives seized during various terror operations in the sub-division Mahore of Reasi district.... read..

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182 new cases as Covid surges in J&K

New cases continued to record an upward trend in Jammu and Kashmir as 182 people tested positive during the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.... read..

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First-ever Aharbal festival held in J-K's Kulgam to promote tourism

The first-ever Aharbal festival was held in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday with an aim to promote tourism in Kashmir, especially at Aharbal waterfall as a tourist destination.... read..

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Night temperatures drop across J&K, Ladakh

Minimum temperature again dropped below the freezing point in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley on Friday due to clear night sky.... read..

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Indian Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J-K's Rajouri, one Pak terrorist eliminated

A Pakistani terrorist was killed in Bhimber Gali village of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army informed on Friday.... read..

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There are people who consider killers as innocent: J-K DGP as Mehbooba Mufti raises doubts over encounter

After People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti raised doubts over an encounter in Srinagar's Rambagh area, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh on Thursday said that some people have started considering killers as innocent... read..

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Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stones of 25 National Highway projects to boost tourism industry in J-K

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that the construction of 25 National Highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir will provide impetus to the travel and tourism sector and also generate employment opportunities for the people in the Union Territor... read..

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NIA raids multiple places in J&K's Shopian

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at different places on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district in connection with the terror funding case being probed by the agency.... read..

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Top TRF commander among 3 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter (Lead)

A top TRF terrorist commander, said to be responsible for the killing of two teachers in Srinagar, was among three terrorists killed in an encounter at Rambagh in Srinagar district on Wednesday, police said.... read..

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TRF top commander Mehran Yaseen among 3 terrorists killed in Srinagar (2nd Lead)

TRF top commander Mehran Yaseen, who was allegedly involved in killing of two teachers in Srinagar last month and several other attacks on civilians and security forces, was among three terrorists killed in an encounter at Rambagh in Srinagar on Wednesday... read..

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J-K govt starts scheme to provide production based incentives to cocoon farmers in South Kashmir

The Sericulture Development Department (SDD) of the Jammu and Kashmir government has started a novel scheme to provide production-based incentives for cocoon farmers of Anantnag and Kulgam districts of South Kashmir.... read..

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Cannot keep Kashmir by using muscle power: Mehbooba Mufti urges Centre to restore Article 370, 35A

Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday urged Centre to restore Article 370 and Article 35A and said that Kashmir cannot be kept with the country by using muscle power.... read..

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Night temperatures improve due to cloud cover in J&K, Ladakh

Nightlong cloud cover kept the minimum temperature above the freezing point in Srinagar on Thursday while there was an overall improvement in the night temperatures throughout Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.... read..

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J-K Police neutralise three terrorists in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday afternoon neutralised three terrorists in Srinagar.... read..

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Preservation, promotion of rich tribal cultural heritage need of the hour: J-K LG at closing ceremony of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday participated in the closing ceremony of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'.... read..

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Night temperature rises above freezing point in Srinagar

Minimum temperature rose above the freezing point in J&K's Srinagar city on Wednesday due to nightlong cloud cover.... read..

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Tanker driver killed in Jammu-Srinagar highway accident

A tanker driver was killed in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near the Jawahar Tunnel in Ramban district.... read..

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One of the three terrorists killed in encounter in Srinagar's Rambagh identified as top TRF commander

One of the three terrorists killed in an encounter in Srinagar's Rambagh on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as a top The Resistance Front (TRF) commander.... read..

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Two-day monastic festival 'Thiksey Gustor' concludes in Leh

The two-day monastic festival popularly known as 'Thiksey Gustor' concluded in Leh district of Ladakh on Tuesday.... read..

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J-K: BSF, Pakistan Rangers' commandant level meeting on IB, India lodges strong protest over violation by drones

A commandant-level meeting between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers took place on the international border (IB) at Octroi border outpost (BoP) on Wednesday.... read..

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Devotees in J-K's Srinagar observe Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Yaqoob Sahib

The annual Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Yaqoob Sahib (RA) was observed in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Tuesday.... read..

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J-K: Rajouri girl makes country proud by clinching gold at international dance platform

Mithali Sharma, a girl from the Sunderbani area of Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir has won a gold medal at the International Dance competition held in Kathmandu, Nepal.... read..

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JK: Indian Army organises ex-servicemen rally on 73rd Poonch Link-up Day

The Indian Army organised an ex-servicemen rally to honour war widows and families of the ex-servicemen on the occasion of the 73rd Poonch link-up day to mark the remembrance of soldiers who died in 1947, 1965, 1971 wars.... read..

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Sithraman lauds LG Manoj Sinha for creating successful women entrepreneurship culture in J-K

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday interacted with women entrepreneurs of Jammu and Kashmir and said that "it is encouraging to see that the women entrepreneurs in UT are in such fields which were not taken by... read..

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Sitharaman inaugurates IT-D's new office in Srinagar

The Income Tax Department's new Office-cum-Residential complex -- The Chinars, here, was inaugurated on Monday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha.... read..

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One-day national literary meet for Kashmiri writers held in J-K

A one-day national literary meet for young Kashmiri writers and poets was organized at K L Saigal Hall in Jammu on Monday.... read..

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Girls begin mushroom cultivation in J-K's Pulwama to earn livelihood

Two girls from Tral village of Pulwama district of South Kashmir have started mushroom cultivation under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) scheme.... read..

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Srinagar shivers at minus 2.3, Drass in deep freeze at minus 12.8

At minus 2.3 degrees Celsius, Srinagar recorded the coldest night on Tuesday while the Drass town of Ladakh froze at minus 12.8.... read..

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At minus 1.6, Srinagar's coldest night this season so far

Cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday while Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season so far at minus 1.6.... read..

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NIA raids multiple locations in J&K's Srinagar

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out raids in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city in connection with the terror funding case being investigated by the agency.... read..

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Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates new income tax buildingin J-K's Srinagar

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday inaugurated "The Chinars"-new Aayakar Bhawan (Income Tax building) and Residential Complex at Rajbagh area of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Army organises Run for Fun for children, youth in J-K's Baramulla

To promote sports culture and encourage fitness, the Indian Army organised a sports competition Run for Fun for youth and children of Sultanpur Kandi Army Camp.... read..

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Paradise re-discovered in J&K

The beauty of small towns can any day take on the big city splendors. While Srinagar serves as the main tourist attraction, J&K's quiet towns of Bhaderwah and Bhalessa offer an equally enthralling experience of the Paradise. Hikers have long enjoyed these... read..

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Army organizes ex servicemen rally in J-K's Poonch

The Indian Army organized an ex-servicemen rally in Poonch district on Sunday.... read..

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Sitharaman inaugurates Income Tax Department's new office cum residential complex in J-K's Srinagar

The Income Tax Department's new Office-cum-Residential complex, 'The Chinars', at Srinagar, was inaugurated on Monday by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinh... read..

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Kashmiri girls begin mushroom cultivation in J-K's Pulwama under National Rural Livelihood Mission

Two Kashmiri girls from Tral village of the Pulwama district in South Kashmir have started mushroom cultivation under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).... read..

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Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates development works of around Rs 165 cr in J-K' Srinagar

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday inaugurated works pertaining to health, education, urban infrastructure and disaster management amounting to Rs 130.49 crore.... read..

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20th Urs of Sufi Saint Akbaruddin observed in J-K's Rajouri

Several devotees in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district observed the 20th Urs of famous Sufi saint Akbaruddin.... read..

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