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Banned Jamaat returning to poll politics in J&K?
If things go well, then it would be after 35 years that the Jamaat would be returning to mainstream politics in J&K.
Joint search op launched following suspicious movements in Poonch, Reasi
The forces are on high alert and have urged residents to report any suspicious activities in their localities.
Afghan war veterans behind strikes
Footprints of attacks on Army indicate terrorists not ordinary militants, say security experts.
L-G approves changes to J&K industrial land policy
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor administration on Friday liberalised industrial land allotment policy to encourage large-scale investments from big industrialists in the union territory, officials said.
The Administrative…
Either jail or hell for terrorists: Union minister Rai
NEW DELHI: Terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir will either land in jail or be sent to 'jahannum' (hell), Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday while asserting that the Modi government has…
The Kupwara encounter site terrorists’ Steyr assault rifle was Austrian
SRINAGAR: The security agencies are concerned after the Army personnel recovered Steyr AUG assault rifle, made in Austria, from the terrorists killed in an encounter in the Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday.…
Two soldiers injured in another gunfight with terrorists in J-K’s Doda
The encounter erupted in Jaddan Bata village in Kastigarh area around 2 am when terrorists opened fire on the security search parties.
Army officer among four soldiers killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda
Five soldiers were critically injured after they chased terrorists into the forests who fled after a brief encounter with them.
Muharram processions observed in Kashmir
The Muharram procession was banned after the eruption of militancy in Kashmir as authorities were apprehensive that separatists might misuse the large gathering for ulterior motives.
SC notice to Omar Abdullah’s estranged wife Payal on divorce plea
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Omar Abdullah, submitted that the marriage was "dead" as they have been living separately for the past 15 years.
Three militants killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Kashmir
An army official said the army men guarding the LoC foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in the Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
Ahead of polls, government strengthens J&K L-G Manoj Sinha’s powers
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the new changes under section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, introducing new sections.
Soldier killed in accident along LAC in Eastern Ladakh
"While performing his duties, soldier Sankara Rao Gottapu sustained fatal injuries in an accident today," an official said.
NIA to probe ’23 Poonch terror attack: MHA
NIA officials said the process of taking over the investigation into the matter from Jammu & Kashmir Police has begun and a fresh FIR will be registered by the agency soon.
Five Army personnel killed, five injured in terrorist ambush in J&K’s Kathua
Security forces retaliated and an exchange of fire was going on when last reports were received.
J&K: New force of 960 recruits raised from border villages
Of the newly 960 police recruits, 560 have been deployed in the border areas of the Jammu and the rest in Valley’s border areas.
Amarnath Yatra: 51,000 perform ‘darshan’ in three days
Jammu; Since it started on June 29, so far 51,000 devotees have performed the Amarnath Yatra while another batch of 6,537 pilgrims left for Kashmir in two escorted convoys on Tuesday.
Officials said that the 6,537 pilgrims left…
Security forces launch operation in higher reaches of J&K’s Gulmarg ski resort
Srinagar; Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in higher reaches of J&K’s Gulmarg ski resort on Sunday following reports of armed men in the area, officials said.
Officials said that the security forces started…
Second batch of 4,029 pilgrims leave Jammu as Amarnath Yatra beginning today
Jammu: The Second batch of pilgrims left for the Valley early on Saturday morning in escorted convoys for the Amarnath Yatra which has begun.
Officials said that the second batch of 4,029 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in…
American, Chinese arms & ammunition recovered from slain terrorists in Doda
Jammu: GoC Army’s Nagrota-based White Knights Corps, Lt General Navin Sachdeva, on Thursday, reviewed operational preparedness in Jammu & Kashmir’s Doda district and also saw the arms and ammunition recovered from three slain terrorists…