Jammu And Kashmir

Encounter On In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri, Terrorist Shot Dead, More Hiding In Forest

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday September 24, 2017

The Army has shot dead a terrorist and is engaging three to four of them in a forest in north Kashmir's Uri sector, officials said. A heavy gunfight started after the Army saw a group of terrorists moving in the forest at Kalgai village near the Line of Control

Row Over State Holiday For Hari Singh Birthday Grows In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Sunday September 24, 2017

A major controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir over the birthday of the last King of Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh - 55 years after his death. Hari Singh's grandsons, members of the ruling PDP and BJP, are demanding that the day should be marked as a state holiday.

3 Civilians, 2 Jawans Injured As Pakistan Resumes Heavy Shelling In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Saturday September 23, 2017

Three civilians and two Border Security Force or BSF personnel have been injured in firing by Pakistani forces at Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura and Ramgarh sectors last night

Medium-Intensity Earthquake Hits Srinagar, No Casualties Reported

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Saturday September 23, 2017

A medium-intensity earthquake struck Srinagar today at 5:44 in the morning. No casualties have been reported

J&K Special Police Officers To Link Bank Accounts To Aadhaar For Salaries

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday September 23, 2017

Salaries of Special Police Officers or SPOs who are posted across Jammu and Kashmir would now be made through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Public Finance Management System.

2 Terrorists Involved In Banihal Attack Arrested, Weapons Recovered

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Friday September 22, 2017

Barely 30 hours after they killed a Sashastra Seema Bal jawan and injured another soldier at Banihal, the Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested two attackers.

Top Commanders Of India, Pak Talk On Phone After 2 Attacks In J&K In 48 Hours

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday September 22, 2017

India reserves the right to retaliate appropriately to any incident causing the death of its troops, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) told his Pakistani counterpart today in an unscheduled phone call following two major attacks in Jammu and Kashmir in 48 hours.

Pakistan, The Polluter, Is Paying The Price Of Terror: 5 Points India Made At UN

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday September 22, 2017

India exercised its Right of Reply at the United Nations General Assembly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi alleged that the "struggle of the people in the region is being brutally suppressed by India". Eenam Gambhir, India's First Secretary to the United Nations, said Pakistan is now "Terroristan" and that it was "extraordinary"...

2 Terrorists Who Attacked Patrol Near Jammu And Kashmir Tunnel Arrested

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Friday September 22, 2017

Two terrorists who attacked a paramilitary patrol near Jawahar Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday have been arrested, police said today. The police are looking for a third terrorist who was involved in the attack

Pakistan Resumes Shelling Border Posts, Villages; 3 Civilians Injured

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

After a two-day lull in cross-border firing and shelling, Pakistani troops targeted Indian border outposts and villages along the international border in Jammu and Samba districts today, injuring three civilians, a senior Border Security Force or BSF officer said

Terrorists Target Minister's Convoy At Tral Near Srinagar, 3 Civilians Dead

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Thursday September 21, 2017

Three civilians have been killed and six security personnel are reported injured in a terrorist attack in Tral, about 25 miles south of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir. Minister Naeem Akhtar escaped unhurt in the attack

Braid-Chopping: Jammu And Kashmir District Bans Entry Of Outsiders For 2 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have banned the entry of outsiders for two months following braid-chopping incidents that have created a "wave of terror" among the people in the district.

20,000 Turn Up For Football Match Near Line of Control: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Enthusiasm overshadowed fear in Jammu and Kashmir's Bangus valley, close to Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district, when thousands of people turned up to witness a football match in an area where access is otherwise restricted due to security reasons.

Soldier Killed In Unprovoked Firing By Pak Across LoC In Jammu And Kashmir's Keran Sector

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

A soldier was killed as Pakistani troops opened fire at an Army patrol along the Line of Control in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir today.

Schools Closed For A Week Due To Pak Firing In Jammu And Kashmir's Arnia

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Wednesday September 20, 2017

For the last one week, schools at the international border at Arnia in Jammu and Kashmir are shut due to incessant shelling by Pakistan. The panic-stricken students and staff say the situation is just not conducive for studies.

NIA Arrests 2 From Jammu For Helping Terrorists

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 19, 2017

The National Investigation Agency today arrested two persons for allegedly providing logistical and material support to terrorists infiltrating from Pakistan into Kashmir for carrying out subversive activities, officials said here today.

Schools Shut In Jammu And Kashmir's Arnia After Pakistan Violates Ceasefire

India News | Reported by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Monday September 18, 2017

After a night of heavy shelling by Pakistani forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Arnia sector, all schools within five-kilometre area along the international border (IB) have remained closed. This is the fifth ceasefire violation by Pakistan in as many days.

Woman Killed, Five Injured In Fresh Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

A woman was killed and five other civilians injured as Pakistani troops shelled border out posts along the International Border in Jammu district, a police officer said today.

JKBOSE Class 10, 12 Bi-Annual 2017: Jammu Division Winter Zone Private Results Declared @ Jkbose.co.in

Education | NDTV Education Team | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Jammu And Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has declared the JKBOSE results of higher secondary and secondary (Class 10 and Class 12) bi-annual 2017 exams of Jammu division on September 17, 2017 on the official website of the board.

Arjan Singh: India's Oldest Serving Military Officer, Hero Of 1965 War

People | Reported By Vishnu Som, Written By Aloke Tikku | Sunday September 17, 2017

Back in September 1965, the Chief of Air Staff was summoned to the Defence Minister's office. Pakistan was targetting the vital town of Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir as part of Operation Grand Slam. The army needed air support. The government needed to know how quickly the Indian Air Force would be ready for operations. Air Force Chief Arjan Singh r...

Organisation Of Islamic Co-operation Has No Locus Standi To Comment On Kashmir, Says India

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 16, 2017

India has rejected Organisation of the Islamic Co-operation's (OIC) Jammu and Kashmir statement that "contains factually incorrect and misleading references" and said the group has no locus standi on India's internal affairs.

2 Terrorists Killed In Jammu And Kashmir's Machil Sector, Infiltration Bid Foiled

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

Two terrorists were killed today as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Machhil sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, defence officials said in Srinagar.

BSF Soldier Killed In Pakistan Rangers Firing In Jammu And Kashmir's Arnia Sector

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday September 17, 2017

A Border Security Force soldier was killed on Friday in ceasefire violation by Pakistan rangers in Arnia sub-sector of International Border in Jammu district.

Over 180 Soldiers From Jammu And Kashmir Join The Army

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Over 180 soldiers from Jammu and Kashmir were inducted into the Army on Tuesday after completion of their year-long training.

Government Trying To Regain Faith Of People Of Jammu And Kashmir: Rajnath

India News | Wednesday September 13, 2017

The government is trying to regain the faith of people of Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday and sought the support of all political parties and stakeholders to resolve the problems of the state.

Can't Rule Out Possibility Of Security Threat: Rajnath Singh On Rohingyas

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday indicated that some action will be taken in connection with the deportation of Rohingyas, who are considered to be a security threat to Jammu and Kashmir.

Surrender, Rehabilitation Is Assured, Security Forces Tell Terrorists In Kashmir

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Terrorists who surrender during encounters will be given safe passage, a senior security officer said today, in what is seen as a major shift in counter-terror tactics in Jammu and Kashmir. The move comes as part of the Central government's fresh outreach efforts following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day message that Kashmir needs h...

Pakistan Not Showing Signs Of Improving Relations, Says Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 12, 2017

Pakistan is not showing interest in improving relations with India, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said, pointing to the regular violation of ceasefire by the neighbour in Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress Policy, Planning Group On Jammu And Kashmir A 'Political Gimmick': BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 12, 2017

The Jammu and Kashmir BJP today termed as a "political gimmick", the maiden visit of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-led policy and planning group to the state and asked the Congress party to play a "positive role" for the interest of the state and the country.

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes Rajnath Singh's 'Positive' Approach Towards Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 12, 2017

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today welcomed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's statement on issues confronting Jammu and Kashmir, saying the positivity would go a long way in putting balms on the wounds of the people of the state.