Jammu: News
18 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&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.
16 Jul 2018
TechnologyIndia has its own 'Ant-Man.' No, he's not an actor!
When Dr. Himender Bharti, a myrmecologist (one who studies ants) was asked to peer-review a manuscript describing the discovery of an ant species in Jammu and Kashmir, little did he know the surprise in store.
15 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&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.
14 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirSoldier 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.
14 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirAmarnath-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.
12 Jul 2018
CelebrityThis '90s actor is happy 'Sanju' was made
Actor Rahul Roy today said he was sure that Sanjay Dutt would emerge as a bigger star, as he lauded the latter's biopic "Sanju".
12 Jul 2018
Jammu And Kashmir13 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.
10 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirNetizens buzzing over the honesty tales of two J&K cops
The Internet in Jammu and Kashmir has been left buzzing with tales of honesty of J&K policemen after a special police officer and a constable returned two bags lost in separate incidents with huge cash to their rightful owners.
10 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirAmarnath Yatra: 10th batch of 5,144 pilgrims leaves from Jammu
The 10th batch of 5,144 pilgrims left Jammu for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.
10 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 2 militants killed; jawan, civilians injured in Shopian encounter
Two militants were killed and a security personnel was injured today in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, the police said.
07 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 4 LeT militants booked for killing of 3 youths
Jammu and Kashmir police today filed a charge-sheet against four Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in connection with the killing of three youths in J&K's Baramulla district in April this year.
07 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirBJP continuing Governor's rule in J&K for peace: Ram Madhav
BJP General-Secretary Ram Madhav today rejected reports that his party was working to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir with PDP MLAs and said it was for continuing with Governor's rule in J&K in the interest of peace and development.
06 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirBullet-riddled body of abducted J&K cop found
Hours after being kidnapped, the bullet-riddled body of a Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police constable was found this morning in Pariwan, Kulgam.
04 Jul 2018
IndiaHumsafar Superfast Express train, connecting Jammu to Sealdah, flagged off
Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain yesterday flagged off a new weekly Humsafar Superfast Express Train from the Jammu railway station.
02 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirTaxi-drivers booked for fake social-media posts claiming 'stone-pelting' on Amarnath-pilgrims
The police have booked some taxi drivers in Jammu for allegedly circulating a false social media post, claiming occurrence of stone pelting on Amarnath pilgrims and scaring them.
01 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Rajnath assures all possible help to deal with floods
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra of all possible central help to deal with the flood situation in the northern state, officials said.
29 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirCRPF opens help-desk for Amarnath pilgrims at Jammu-Tawi station
Now pilgrims going to the cave-shrine of Amarnath can receive information about their trip from the newly-opened help-desk 'Madadgar' (helper) by the CRPF at a railway station in Jammu.
26 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirSena slams BJP-PDP breakup; says BJP starting 'election politics' again
The Shiv Sena today slammed the BJP over the BJP-PDP break-up in Jammu and Kashmir and accused the BJP of again starting "election politics" in J&K.
24 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiCentre sent crores for J&K's development, PDP ignored interests: Shah
Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, during his first rally in J&K after the saffron party pulled the plug on an alliance with Peoples' Democratic Party, blamed former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti for ignoring interests of Jammu and Ladakh.
22 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirMehbooba meets J&K-Governor, discusses need for political-parties to join hands
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti today called on Governor NN Vohra in Srinagar and discussed important issues related to the growth and development of the state.
20 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirAs BJP dumps PDP, Governor's rule imposed in J&K
In a major development, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday morning approved Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
17 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirGovernment ends Ramzan ceasefire in Kashmir, security operations to resume
The Indian government has decided not to extend the one-month ceasefire it declared in troubled Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Ramzan.
05 Jun 2018
India137 meritorious police wards granted scholarships by J&K DGP
Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid today granted a scholarship of Rs. 6.34 lakh in favor of 137 wards of serving police personnel, who have secured 80% and above marks in 10th board examinations during 2017 academic session.
04 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirKashmir grenade attack: 14 civilians and 2 cops injured
At least 14 civilians and 2 cops were injured in a grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, this morning.
04 Jun 2018
IndiaJ&K: Teacher held for raping woman, sharing indecent videos, pictures
Police today arrested a government school teacher in Jammu for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage and blackmailing her by using her indecent videos and pictures.
03 Jun 2018
Mehbooba MuftiStop the bloodshed; hold DGMO-talks again: Mehbooba after fresh ceasefire-violation
J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti today termed as "unfortunate" the fresh ceasefire violation along the International Border in Jammu region, adding the DGMOs of India and Pakistan should hold dialogue again and stop the bloodshed.
28 May 2018
Venkaiah NaiduCure diabetes, prevent malaria, chikungunya: VP Naidu to IIIM scientists
Applauding the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) in Jammu for supporting the drug regulatory system of India, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today asked IIIM scientists to develop drugs to cure diabetes and prevent diseases like malaria, chikungunya, and dengue.
28 May 2018
UniversityRs. 1cr scholarship for J&K students in UP's Sanskriti University
UP-based Sanskriti University today announced a scholarship of Rs. 1cr for meritorious students of Jammu and Kashmir, who want to pursue higher education at its Mathura campus.
24 May 2018
Additional DGP (ADGP)Smartphone overindulgence by on-duty sentries causing weapon snatching in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has banned the use of gadgets by its sentries on duty, blaming the excess use of smartphones by sentries for incidents of weapon snatching in the valley.
24 May 2018
IndiaBegging at public, religious places banned in Srinagar: J&K govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned begging at public and religious places in Srinagar and directed the police to arrest the offenders.
22 May 2018
IndiaJ&K Ramzan ceasefire 'successful', only 5 stone-pelting incidents registered
Only five incidents of stone-pelting were reported in J&K from may 17 to May 21, first five days of suspension of operations by security forces, an official said today.
21 May 2018
IndiaJ&K: "Catch them alive", the new mantra of security forces
"Catch them alive" is the new mantra in Jammu and Kashmir as security forces shift gear to focus on finding new recruits and motivating them to return to their families.
19 May 2018
IndiaTeacher arrested for attempting to rape girl student in class
A government teacher has been arrested for allegedly trying to rape a 13-year-old girl in a school in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.
16 May 2018
Mehbooba MuftiStop operations in J-K during Ramzan: Home Ministry to forces
The central government has asked security forces not to launch operations in Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramzan.
16 May 2018
Omar AbdullahMLAs switching parties should be banned from contesting polls: Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said MLAs who switch parties should be banned from contesting elections for one term in order to prevent horse-trading in the event of a hung house.
15 May 2018
Border Security Force (BSF)Pakistan violates ceasefire along International Border killing one BSF jawan
A Border Security Jawan (BSF) was killed as Pakistani army violated ceasefire along International Border (IB) last night in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district.
14 May 2018
Narendra ModiJammu on high alert after suspected militant movement along I-B
The Jammu region has been put on a high alert since 12 am after detection of suspected movement of militants near Kathua district's Tarnah Allah area close to the International Border (I-B), a police official said.
13 May 2018
Indian ArmyOperation Sadhbavana improving lives of people in far-flung Jammu areas
Indian Army under "Operation Sadbhavana (Goodwill)" is reaching out to communities in far-flung areas of the Jammu region through a series of civilian programs aimed at improving the lives of people.
13 May 2018
IndiaJ&K: Police arrests two drug peddlers, including one woman
Two people, including a woman, were arrested on charges of drug peddling in separate operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Kishtwar districts.
12 May 2018
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)J&K: CRPF jawan killed, civilian injured in Pulwama encounter
A CRPF jawan was killed and a civilian injured in an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.
