Jammu And Kashmir: News
J&K: Army foils infiltration bid along LoC; Jawan injured
The Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district today, an official said.
J&K Governor Vohra praises security forces on Independence Day
Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra today praised the security forces in the state, saying they have successfully pushed back the proxy war waged by Pakistan.
J&K: Two smugglers arrested, 38 animals rescued
Two smugglers were arrested and 38 animals were rescued in four separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.
Extend Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe law to J&K: TRCF
An organization representing Gujjars and Bakerwals said today the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe law, in its amended form, should be extended to J&K to ensure social equality and provide speedy justice to tribals in the state.
Srinagar: 'Chhari Mubarak' taken to ancient Sharika-Bhawani temple
'Chhari Mubarak', the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to ancient 'Sharika-Bhawani' temple on Hari Parbat hillock in Srinagar's downtown area for offering special prayers as per the age-old customs related to Amarnath Yatra.
J&K: Cop killed, 3 security personnel injured in terrorist encounter
A policeman has been killed and three security forces personnel injured during an early morning encounter with militants in Batmaloo in J&K's Srinagar.
2.74L pilgrims paid obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine till date
As many as 2.74 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas till date this year, an official said.
Army jawan, who recently got married, martyred in J&K encounter
A newly married army jawan was today martyred while foiling an infiltration bid in Gurez sector in Jammu and Kashmir near the Line of Control (LOC), officials said.
113 terrorists killed this year so far in J&K
Sixty-nine terrorists have infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border till June this year.
Kashmir: Army major, three soldiers killed in foiled infiltration bid
An Army major and three soldiers were killed while trying to foil an infiltration bid in Bandipora, North Kashmir, this morning.
Article 35A: SC defers hearing as Kashmir goes into shutdown
The SC has adjourned its scheduled hearing on Article 35A to the last week of August as protests continued to rock Kashmir.
Jammu: Drug peddler possessing 30gm heroin arrested
A suspected drug peddler was arrested after 30gm of heroin was found in his possession at Digiana on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway where a police party was inspecting vehicles, an official said.
Article 35A: Amarnath Yatra suspended amid protests before SC hearing
The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for two days as separatists called for a two-day shutdown in Kashmir over the upcoming SC hearing on Article 35A.
J&K: Cattle trader killed, another injured in alleged Army firing
A cattle trader was killed and another injured when Army personnel allegedly opened fire on them in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir today, the police said.
'Human-shield' army major may face action for relationship with Kashmiri-woman
Major Leetul Gogoi, whose name grabbed headlines during 2017's human shield incident, is expected to be indicted after being found involved with a Kashmiri woman.
J&K: 10 injured in clashes between security forces, stone-pelters
At least 10 people were injured today as clashes broke out between security forces and stone-pelters near an encounter site in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district where five militants were killed during an overnight operation.
J&K: 40 eco-friendly electric buses to be rolled out soon
Forty eco-friendly, battery-powered buses will soon be rolled out in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said today.
87 youths from J&K joined militancy in 2018
As many as 87 local youths have joined militancy in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
J&K: Police busts cricket betting racket in Udhampur; 3 held
Three people were arrested for allegedly running a betting racket in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.
#NorthIndiaRains: 12 killed in UP; Yamuna flowing above danger mark
Torrential rains continued to batter parts of north India today, with worst-hit Uttar Pradesh recording 12 rain-related deaths and waters of the Yamuna flowing above the danger mark in the national capital.
Fresh small batch of 663 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath
A fresh batch of 663 pilgrims today left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south-Kashmir Himalayas.
Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of 782 pilgrims begin their journey
A fresh batch of 782 pilgrims today left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said.
J&K: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed in encounter with security forces
Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag town this morning following an intelligence tip-off about their presence inside a house, police said.
338 incidents of ceasefire violation during Ramzan in J&K: Govt
A total of 338 incidents of ceasefire violation and cross-border firings from Pakistan were reported in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramzan (May 17 to June 16), Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir told Lok Sabha today.
Amarnath-Yatra: Fresh batch of over 1,200 pilgrims begin their journey
A fresh batch of over 1,200 pilgrims, including 300 women and 100 sadhus, left the base camp in Jammu for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir today.
J&K vehicle owners to get registration-certificates at home through speed-post
The Registration Certificates of all the vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir would now be sent to the homes of their owners through speed-post, officials said in Srinagar today.
J&K: Youth run over by train dies in Jammu
In the fourth such incident in J&K this week, a youth in Jammu died after being hit by a train, an official said today.
Terrorists who killed cop trapped in J&K encounter, three neutralized
Terrorists involved in the brutal murder of a J&K cop this week are trapped in an encounter in Khudwani village of Kulgam which began this morning, officials confirmed.
Delhi pilgrim dies en route to Vaishno Devi shrine
A 30-year-old man from Delhi died of a suspected heart attack en route to the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Amarnath Yatra: Another fresh batch of pilgrims begins journey
A fresh batch of 2,617 pilgrims today left the base camp in Jammu to undertake the annual yatra to the Amarnath shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas.
J&K: 100 terrorists, 43 security personnel killed in 6 months
A total of 100 militants and 43 security personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in the first six months of this year, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
105 couples tie knot at Kashmir's biggest ever mass marriage
The Jaffri Council of Jammu and Kashmir turned dreams of 105 underprivileged couples into reality by getting them married in the valley's biggest mass marriage ceremony.
Vaishno Devi: Landslides causes closure of new route in J&K
A landslide today struck the Tarakote Marg, the new 7km track to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing its closure.
Two months after 'Burhan Boys' killed, terrorists release another group-photo
Two months after security forces eliminated all 11 men seen in the 'Burhan's Boys' photo, terrorists have released another, this time with 14 men posing with guns.
J&K: Inquiry ordered into large-scale issuance of individual arms licences
The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has ordered an inquiry by the State Vigilance Organization into the large-scale issuance of individual arms licenses in alleged contravention of rules, after receiving reports of a fake gun license racket.
J&K: Army distributes 17,000 solar-lights in un-electrified hamlets in Doda
Army has distributed 17,000 solar lights among the residents of un-electrified and inaccessible hamlets in Doda district of J&K.
Soldier injured by Pakistan sniper firing along LoC in J&K
A soldier was injured when he was reportedly shot by a Pakistani sniper from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
Amarnath-Yatra: Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves from Jammu
A fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims today left Jammu for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.
13 Amarnath pilgrims injured as vehicle rams into stationary truck
Thirteen Amarnath pilgrims were injured when their vehicle rammed into a stationary truck on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway today, a police official said.