Jammu and Kashmir

Top Court To Hear Plea Of Army Men Challenging Prosecution In AFSPA Areas

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 20, 2018

The Supreme Court today said that it will hear on September 4, a plea by over 300 Army personnel challenging registration of FIRs against them for operations in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is in force.

2 Men Accused Of Helping Terrorist Outfits Arrested In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 19, 2018

Two over-ground workers (OGWs) of terrorist outfits were arrested today from Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police spokesman said.

Terrorist Killed As Infiltration Bid Foiled In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Sunday August 19, 2018

A terrorist was killed on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt.

Soldier Killed In Landmine Explosion In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday August 19, 2018

A soldier was killed in a landmine explosion on Saturday near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Three Terrorists Killed As Army Foils Infiltration Attempt

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 18, 2018

Three terrorists were killed today as the Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Four Civilians Injured In Grenade Attack In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 17, 2018

Four civilians were injured today in a grenade attack by terrorists on a police installation in Awantipora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.

Woman Shot Dead By Hizbul Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 17, 2018

A woman was shot dead by suspected terrorists of the Hizbul Mujahideen in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district today, police said.

Soldier Killed In Gunfight With Terrorists In Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Friday August 17, 2018

A soldier was killed in an encounter with terrorists at Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district today. The gunfight broke out when the security forces, based on intelligence inputs, went to Karalgund in the district to look for terrorists hiding in the area.

Pakistan Troops Violate Ceasefire In Jammu And Kashmir's Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 17, 2018

The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire tonight by firing on the forward posts along the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from the Indian Army.

4 Soldiers Injured In Gunfight With Terrorists In North Kashmir

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 16, 2018

Four soldiers were injured today in an encounter with terrorists along the Line of Control or LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The injured soldiers have been shifted to an army hospital. The encounter started after the troops challenged a group of terrorists trying to infiltrate from Nowgam sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, 120 k...

Army Jawan Aurangzeb's Parents Hoist Tricolour In Indore

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Parents of Army jawan Aurangzeb, who was killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and who has been nominated for the Shaurya Chakra award posthumously, hoisted the national flag in Indore today.

PM Modi Announces Panchayat Polls In J&K In Independence Day Speech

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech today announced Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that people from the state were visiting him with requests to hold the polls. He announced that the elections will be conducted in the next few months.

Only Dialogue Can Solve Problems Faced By Jammu And Kashmir: Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra today asserted that only dialogue and discussion can solve problems faced by the state as a confrontational approach will never lead to any resolution.

"Path Ahead In Kashmir By Embracing All, Not By Goli And Gaali": PM

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy (With Inputs from PTI) | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the situation Kashmir can be resolved only by embracing its people, not with bullets or abuses as he promised that the long-delayed local body elections in the state will be held soon.

Internet, Mobile Phone Services Suspended In Kashmir Valley

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Internet and mobile phone services were suspended across Kashmir valley as a precautionary measure as part of the security drill on Independence Day today, officials said.