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J-K: Indian Army destroys two missile shells fired by Pakistani forces in Poonch

Two missile shells fired by Pakistani forces were destroyed by the Indian Army in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch on Tuesday.... read..

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Terrorist group AGH has been wiped out, says J-K DGP

A day after terrorist Zakir Musa's successor Abdul Hameed Lelhari was killed in Awantipora encounter on Tuesday, Jammu Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind group (AGH) has been wiped out.... read..

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Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind wiped out from Kashmir: J&K DGP

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind outfit has been completely wiped out from Kashmir with the killing of three militants, including the terror group's top commander Hamid Lelhari in an enc... read..

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HC quashes process of appointing Secy to JK art academy

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Tuesday quashed the process of appointing Secretary to the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) initiated in March, saying it does not inspire confidence.... read..

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Position of Governor weak, can't speak his heart out: Satya Pal Malik

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has said that the position of a governor is "weak" and does not have the "authority" to hold press conferences or speak his heart out.... read..

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J-K: Police identifies three terrorists neutralised in Awantipora encounter

Jammu Kashmir Police on Wednesday identified the three terrorists neutralised in the encounter with the security forces in Awantipora.... read..

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Zakir Musa's successor among three terrorists killed in Awantipora encounter

The commander of Al Qaeda linked Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind, Zakir Musa's successor, identified as Abdul Hameed Lelhari was one of the three terrorists neutralised by security forces in Awantipora encounter on Tuesday.... read..

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J&K, Ladakh govt employees to get 7th pay panel benefits

In a major relief after the abrogation of the Article 370 of the Constitution on August 6, now the government employees of the newly created Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh will get all the Central Pay Commission benefits from Oct... read..

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J-K: Pak violates ceasefire in Balakote sector

Pakistan on Tuesday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LOC) in the Balakote sector of Mendhar.... read..

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J-K: Doda Police announces bounty of Rs 15 lakh on heads of two most wanted militants

Doda police on Tuesday announced a bounty of Rs 15 lakh on heads of two most wanted militants of district Doda.... read..

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J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Awantipora

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Awantipora on Tuesday.... read..

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J-K: Army JCO succumbs to injuries after being fired upon by terrorists

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army succumbed to injuries after being fired upon by terrorists at a post, 500m inside the Line of Control in Naushera sector on Tuesday.... read..

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J-K: 60-year-old woman injured in cease fire violation in Balakote

A 60-year-old woman was injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Mendhar in Poonch district on Tuesday.... read..

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J-K: Three terrorists killed in encounter in Awantipora

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.... read..

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Indian Army destroys 3 mortar shells of Pak Army

Indian Army has destroyed three mortar shells of the Pakistan Army which were found after the recent ceasefire violation in Karmara village of Poonch.... read..

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Will dismantle terror camps inside POK if Pakistan doesn't mend ways: J-K Governor

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday said India will dismantle terrorist infrastructures inside Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) if the terrorism emanating from the neighbouring country's soil is not dealt with.... read..

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India will cross LoC if Pak doesn't mend its ways: J&K Guv

J&K Governor Satyapal Malik on Monday warned Pakistan that Indian forces would cross the Line of Control if the neighbouring country didn't mend its ways and stop supporting terror.... read..

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J-K police pays homage to 1555 personnel killed fighting terrorism in last 30 years

On the eve of Police Commemoration Day, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday remembered the sacrifice of 1555 policemen who were killed while fighting terrorists in the state during the last thirty years and paid tributes to them.... read..

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Indian Army launches artillery attack on terror camps in PoK

The Indian Army on Sunday used artillery guns to target terrorist camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) which have been actively trying to push terrorists into Indian Territory.... read..

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2 Indian soldiers killed in ceasefire violation by Pak in J-K's Tangdhar sector

Two Indian soldiers lost their lives in a ceasefire violation from Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara, sources in the Army said on Sunday.... read..

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Army kills 35 Jaish, Hizb militants across LoC (2nd Lead)

At least 35 Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in retaliatory firing and shelling in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, Defence sources said.... read..

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J-K: Pak forces targeting civilian areas to inflict heavy damages

The unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) have targeted the civilian areas to inflict heavy damages on the Indian side.... read..

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4-5 Pak Army soldiers killed in Indian Army artillery attack on terror camps in PoK, several injured

Four to five Pakistan Army soldiers were killed and several others injured after Indian Army launched artillery attacks on terrorist camps situated inside Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) opposite the Tangdhar sector in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Army gave befitting by destroying terror launch pads in PoK: Ravinder Raina

Bhartiya Janta Party state president Ravinder Raina on Sunday hailed the Indian Army for destroying terror launch pads located in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and also slammed Pakistan Army for repeatedly committing ceasefire violations.... read..

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Indian artillery guns targeted terrorist launch pads in PoK's Jura, Athmuqam and Kundalsahi last night

Indian Army targeted terrorist launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Jura, Athmuqam and Kundalsahi areas with artillery guns last night after credible inputs of a significant number of terrorists operating there, according to sources.... read..

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J-K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kathua, targets civilian areas

Pakistani Rangers violated ceasefire by targeting residential areas of the border village Manyari in Kathua district on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.... read..

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Indian Army causes heavy damage to Pak side after 2 soldiers, 1 civilian killed in ceasefire violation

Indian Army on Sunday inflicted heavy damages and casualty on the Pakistan side after two Indian soldiers and a civilian were killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara.... read..

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Indian Army will give a befitting reply to Pakistan: Ram Madhav

Hailing the Indian Army for destroying terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Sunday said that the forces would rightly answer to the neighbouring country.... read..

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ACB files FIR in J&K Bank loan fraud case

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday registered an FIR in the J&K Bank loan fraud case of Rs 1,100 crore advanced to Rice Exports India (REI) Agro Ltd. Searches have been conducted at many locations in Delhi, Jammu and Srinaga... read..

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J-K: Kathua DC visits border villages to assess damages caused by cross border firing

District Deputy Commissioner (DC) O P Bhagat on Sunday conducted an extensive tour of border villages covering Pansar and Manyari under Hiranagar subdivision to assess the damages caused due to cross border firing.... read..

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Indian-Mongolian Army joint military exercise concludes

The 14th edition of joint military training exercise between Indian Army and Mongolian Army code-named 'EX NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2019' concluded at Foreign Training Node (FTN), Bakloh on Friday.... read..

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J-K DGP grants Rs 2.26 lakh as scholarship for children of serving police personnel, martyrs

Jammu and Kashmir Director-General of Police Dilbag Singh has granted Rs 2.26 lakh as special reward and for scholarship for 17 children of serving police personnel and six wards of bravehearts recognising their academic achievement.... read..

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Terrorists attack jewellery store in Baramulla

A jewellery store was attacked by terrorists in Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.... read..

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J-K: Panchayat members pin hope on BDC elections for development of rural areas

As the state of Jammu and Kashmir is going to witness first-ever Block Development Council (BDC) elections being held on October 24, panchayat members hope that pace of development will further be enhanced after the polls.... read..

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Govt sells budget-friendly vegetable saplings to boost kitchen garden culture in Kashmir

In a bid to boost kitchen garden culture in Srinagar, the central government on Saturday distributed vegetable saplings to the locals at an economical price.... read..

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Kashmiri apple growers send 6 lakh tons of apples outside

Despite the shutdown and killing of a non-local apple trader and a driver, apple farmers in Kashmir have managed to send six lakh metric tons of apples outside Kashmir.... read..

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Defence Minister to inaugurate strategic bridge in eastern Ladakh next week

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to inaugurate the Col Chewang Rinchen Bridge built between Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh on October 21.... read..

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IAF personnel killing: Ex-JKLF commander Javed Ahmed Mir was arrested

The CBI had arrested former Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) commander Javed Ahmad Mir in the killing of four Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in a militant attack in Srinagar in 1990, the probe agency said on Friday.... read..

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Meet Ishrat Rasheed, first female Kashmiri specially-abled international basketball player

"I never thought I would be able to go this far," says Ishrat Rasheed, Kashmir's first female international specially-abled basketball player.... read..

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J-K: Transport welfare association hold strike against new toll plaza in Sarore

All Jammu and Kashmir Transport Welfare Association (AJKTWA) is holding an indefinite strike from Lakhanpur to Kashmir in protest against the newly set up toll plaza at Sarore along the Jammu-Pathankot highway in the district.... read..

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J-K: Farooq Abdullah's sister, daughter released on bail

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah's sister Suraiya and daughter Safiya were released on bail last night after being detained by police on Tuesday for holding a protest in Srinagar.... read..

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Evolve 'effective mechanism' to maintain law and order in J-K: DGP to security officers

Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh on Thursday directed officers of police and security forces to evolve an "effective mechanism" to maintain law and order and ensure safety and security of the people in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Non-local truck drivers given protection in Kashmir

Non-local apple traders and truck drivers have moved to secure locations in Kashmir following attacks by militants over the last few days.... read..

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Ladakh Affairs Department headquarters to be shifted to Leh, Ladakh

Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered for shifting of headquarters of Administrative Secretary, Ladakh Affairs Department to Leh, Ladakh with immediate effect.... read..

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Consequent to abolition of J-K Legislative Council, staff shall report to General Administration Department: Administration

The Jammu and Kashmir administration ordered that consequent to abolition of the state Legislative Council in terms of Section 57 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, all the staff shown shall report to the General Administration Department ... read..

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Non-Kashmiri killed by terrorists in valley

In a bid to create unrest in Jammu and Kashmir region, which is still coming out of a two-month long communication ban post abrogation of Article 370, militants on Wednesday shot down a migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh in a Pulwama village.... read..

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Non-local workforce makes a comeback in Kashmir

Rajkumar has a packed work schedule lined up for the next fortnight. After returning to Kashmir last week this migrant worker from Punjab, who does the job of tenting for marriage ceremonies, has got back to work right away.... read..

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J-K: Unidentified militants kill apple trader in Shopian, another critically injured

In continued atrocities by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, an apple trader was killed while the other one is in a critical condition after some militants opened fire on them near Trenz village in Shopian district on Wednesday.... read..

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J-K: Civilian shot dead by terrorists in Shopian

A civilian was killed and another was injured in a firing by terrorists in south Kashmir's Shopian on Wednesday, police said.... read..

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Farooq Abdullah detained at his house in Srinagar, his daughter Safiya in judicial custody: Police

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has been detained at his house in Srinagar, police said on Wednesday.... read..

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J-K: Encounter between police and terrorists breaks out in Anantnag

An encounter between the police and terrorists broke out in the wee hours of Wednesday here.... read..

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