Jammu And Kashmir: News

16 May 2022

Jammu

'Leave or face death': Terrorists threaten Kashmiri Pandits in Pulwama

Terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Islam has issued a threat letter to Kashmiri Pandits living in the Hawal Transit Accommodation in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama district.

16 May 2022

Delhi

Heatwave in north, Delhi records 49°C; rainfall in south, east

The temperatures in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh breached the 49 °C mark on Sunday amid an intensive heatwave in north India, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

15 May 2022

Kashmiri Pandit

J&K: SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing, says LG

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha termed Kashmiri Pandit Rahul Bhat's recent killing in Budgam district as "premeditated."

Jammu and Kashmir delimitation: SC seeks Centre's reply on plea

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre, Jammu and Kashmir administration, and the Election Commission of India's responses within six weeks on a plea challenging the delimitation exercise in the union territory to increase the number of Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir from 83 to 90.

13 May 2022

Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists gun down police constable in Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir Police constable Riyaz Ahmad Thoker was shot dead by a suspected terrorist at his Pulwama residence on Friday.

13 May 2022

Kashmiri Pandit

Protests grip J&K after terrorists kill Kashmiri Pandit

Several parts of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) witnessed massive protests from the Kashmiri Pandits after a 35-year-old man from the community was shot dead in Budgam district on Thursday afternoon.

06 May 2022

Hizbul Mujahideen

J&K: Longest-surviving Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist among 3 killed in encounter

Three terrorists were killed by security forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, which is part of the Anantnag district and a key route for the Amarnath Yatra, on Friday.

J&K Delimitation Commission submits report, recommends representation for Kashmiri Pandits

The Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission on Thursday submitted its final report to the Election Commission of India.

Centre reinstates J&K's Shah Faesal as IAS officer: Details here

The Centre reinstated Shah Faesal, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Jammu & Kashmir who resigned to join politics, in the civil service on Thursday, reported The Indian Express.

28 Apr 2022

Internet Shutdown

India tops internet shutdown list for 4th straight year: Report

India leads the globe in terms of the number of internet shutdowns by the government in 2021, revealed a report by the policy think tank Access Now.

24 Apr 2022

Narendra Modi

'Democracy has penetrated the grassroots in J&K,' says PM Modi

Democracy has reached the grassroots level in Jammu & Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday while marking the National Panchayati Raj Day in Jammu's Palli.

24 Apr 2022

Narendra Modi

J&K: Modi's first formal visit today after scrapping Article 370

PM Narendra Modi will visit Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday for the first time since Article 370 was repealed in 2019.

23 Apr 2022

Indian Army

Armed forces want removal of AFSPA from J&K: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stated India's all three defense forces wanted the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) to be removed from Jammu & Kashmir soon.

22 Apr 2022

Narendra Modi

J&K encounter: One security personnel, 2 terrorists killed in Jammu

One security personnel and two terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Jalalabad area of Jammu's Sunjwan early on Friday.

20 Apr 2022

FATF

India preparing dossier of Pakistan-based terrorists for UN to see

India is preparing a dossier of Pakistan-based terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir to raise the issue with the United Nations in order to corner them, Hindustan Times reported, citing Union Home Ministry officials.

20 Apr 2022

Amarnath Yatra

From RFID tags to drones, security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

With the 43-day long Amarnath Yatra scheduled to start on June 30 after a two-year pandemic hiatus, officials are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that all security arrangements are in place.

20 Apr 2022

Uttarakhand

Top 5 wedding destinations in north India

If you believe in, "Hum ek baar jeete hai, ek baar marte hai, shaadi bhi ek baar hoti hai ... aur pyar ek baar hi hota hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, weddings would mean a lot to you.

Omar Abdullah questioned by ED, JKNC calls it 'fishing expedition'

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday questioned former Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah in connection with the J&K Bank money laundering case.

06 Apr 2022

Pulwama

Security forces gun down 2 terrorists in J&K's Pulwama

Security forces on Wednesday killed two terrorists belonging to the proscribed terror groups Ansar Ghazwatul Hind and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir, the police said.

05 Apr 2022

Manoj Sinha

Terrorists open fire at Kashmiri Pandit shopkeeper in J&K's Shopian

A Kashmiri Pandit shopkeeper was injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district Monday evening after terrorists opened fire at him.

30 Mar 2022

Kashmiri Pandit

Trial against Bitta Karate begins for murder of Kashmiri Pandit

Thirty one years after admitting to killing '30-40 Kashmiri Pandits' on camera, a case against terrorist Farooq Ahmed Dar alias Bitta Karate has reached the court again.

28 Mar 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 offbeat tourist destinations in Kashmir

Popularly known as "Paradise on Earth," Kashmir is visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year.

25 Mar 2022

Srinagar

5 popular tourist destinations in Srinagar

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is a popular destination among travel enthusiasts for its picturesque and breathtaking surroundings.

24 Mar 2022

India

China's comments on J&K in Pakistan 'uncalled for,' says India

India on Wednesday "rejected" the "uncalled reference" to Jammu and Kashmir by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech in Pakistan.

Who is Assbah, KAS officer married to terrorist Bitta Karate?

After the release of the film The Kashmir Files, terrorist Farooq Ahmed Dar—also known as Bitta Karate—is back in the news.

11 Mar 2022

Indian Army

J&K: Indian Army helicopter crashes in Gurez; 1 pilot killed

An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter on Friday crashed in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir, defense officials told ANI.

10 Feb 2022

Uttarakhand

5 places to experience the chill in February

Chionophile is what they call a person who thrives in cold weather.

09 Feb 2022

Domino's

Why are big brands apologizing to Indian people?

Several major companies have joined the chorus in issuing public apologies to Indian people over controversial posts on Kashmir.

08 Feb 2022

South Korea

South Korea 'regrets offense' after Hyundai Pakistan's Kashmir post

The government of South Korea on Tuesday said it "regretted the offence caused to the people of India" with regards to the controversy over Hyundai's social media posts.

07 Feb 2022

Hyundai

Why are Indians calling for Hyundai's boycott?

Hyundai, the South Korean car maker, is under fire in India after social media accounts linked to the company posted controversial comments on Kashmir.

07 Feb 2022

India

China, Pakistan rake up Kashmir issue again after Imran-Xi meet

China and Pakistan on Sunday again brought up the Kashmir issue following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing.

30 Jan 2022

Pulwama

Top JeM commander among 5 terrorists killed in J&K

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) killed five terrorists overnight in two separate encounters in the Budgam and Pulwama regions, said the J&K police on Sunday.

13 Jan 2022

Gujarat

Stargazing in India: Don't miss out on these destinations

The vast sky upon us holds a billion twinkling mysteries that have always kept us fascinated.

02 Jan 2022

Vaishno Devi

Vaishno Devi stampede: J&K probe panel's report in 7 days

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-General Manoj Sinha has formed a three-member panel to investigate Saturday's stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple.

01 Jan 2022

Narendra Modi

12 dead, several injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi temple

A stampede occurred at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, killing twelve people and injuring over a dozen others.

30 Dec 2021

Indian Army

J&K: Six terrorists, including two Pakistanis, killed in separate encounters

Six terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, were reportedly killed in two separate encounters with security forces on Wednesday evening in Jammu and Kashmir.

28 Dec 2021

Goa

5 places to enjoy water sports in India

If you think water adventure activities are only big internationally, think again!

27 Dec 2021

Taliban

Terrorism rose in India in 2020; 37% in J&K: Report

India experienced more terror attacks in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020, compared to 2019, the US state department said in a report.

19 Dec 2021

Kashmir Valley

J&K faces power outages as 20,000 PDD workers strike

Nearly 20,000 employees from Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Power Development Department (PDD) have gone on strike indefinitely.

16 Dec 2021

Pulwama

J&K: 2 terrorists killed in an encounter in Kulgam

Two terrorists were killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in the Redwani region of South Kashmir's Kulgam district Thursday morning.