Jammu and Kashmir

Watch: Air Force's Dramatic Rescue Of 2 Men From J&K's Flooded Tawi River

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 19, 2019

The Indian Air Force led a daring rescue operation today to save the lives of two men who were left stranded on a barrage wall by the rising floodwaters of the Tawi River in Jammu and Kashmir

Amit Shah Meets National Security Advisor, Intelligence Bureau Chief On J&K

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 19, 2019

Union home minister Amit Shah met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the chief of the Intelligence Bureau this afternoon to discuss the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where restrictions are being removed in phases.

JP Nadda Hits Out At Congress For Not Supporting Scrapping Of Article 370

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

BJP Working President J P Nadda has hit out at the Congress for not supporting abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging the party always indulged in vote bank politics though they knew the Article was not in the national interest.

Schools Reopen In Kashmir But Few Children Show Up: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 19, 2019

A fraction of Kashmir's schools reopened today as the administration said restrictions were being eased in phases after two weeks of a security lockdown to avoid trouble over the centre's decision to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir and split it into two Union Territories. But while teachers and staff showed up in most of these schools, stud...

"Let's Move Forward, Free PoK From Pak": Union Minister Jitendra Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said after the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, people should now pray for the integration of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with India in their lifetime.

Move On J&K In Accordance With Constitutional Provisions: Jitendra Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

The Centre's decisions on Jammu and Kashmir were taken after "thorough research" in accordance with constitutional provisions and can withstand any legal challenge, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.

Over 190 Primary Schools In Srinagar To Re-Open Today: Official

India News | ANI | Monday August 19, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said that over 190 primary schools will re-open on Monday in Srinagar, besides restoring "full functionality" of government offices across Kashmir valley.

Pak Violates Ceasefire, Targets Villages In Jammu And Kashmir's Rajouri

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 18, 2019

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district for the second successive day on Sunday, a defence spokesman said.

Shivraj Chouhan Calls Rahul Gandhi "Deserter" Who "Abandoned" Congress

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 18, 2019

Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday equated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home minister Amit Shah with "Lord Krishna and Arjun" over the Centre's move to scrap the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370.

Security Forces "Maintaining Pressure On Terrorists," Says J&K Top Cop

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 18, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir police is maintaining pressure on terrorists to isolate them so that they cannot mislead the general public, Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh has said.

"Congress Has Lost Its Way": Haryana's BS Hooda Backs BJP On Kashmir

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 19, 2019

Congress's Haryana stalwart Bhupinder Singh Hooda raised eyebrows on Sundayby declaring support for the government's move to end special status for Jammu and Kashmir - deviating widely from the party line ahead of the coming elections in the state. His sharp criticism of the Congress on that score triggered speculation whether he was on his way out...

Restrictions On Mobile Internet In Jammu Ahead Of Right Wing Rally

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday August 18, 2019

Mobile internet snapped in Jammu on Sunday, barely days after it was fully restored. While the administration blamed a mechanical glitch, local sources said it was disconnected to keep the peace during a rally by right wing groups.

"Talks With Pak Now Only On PoK," Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 19, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today continued to signal the country's tough stand to Pakistan, suggesting that should bilateral talks happen, it would not be on Jammu and Kashmir, but Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir - the territory under Pakistan's control since it invaded the state in 1947.

Nehru's "Forward Policy" On China "Became Backward", Says Ladakh BJP MP

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 18, 2019

BJP MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said the region did not get importance in defence policies when the Congress was in the centre, and that was why "China captured its area up to the Demchok sector".

Heavy Rain Across North India, Several Stranded In Himachal: Highlights

India News | Edited By Ria Saini | Sunday August 18, 2019

Heavy rain hit several parts of north India on Saturday, including Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Punjab, an alert has been sounded in several districts after excess water was released from Bhakra dam following heavy rain.