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Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Tweets For The First Time

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tweeted for the first time today by posting a five-minute promotional film on the state's culture.

Kashmir Terror Funding: NIA Summons PhD Student, Trader Body Head, 2 Hurriyat Separatists

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

The NIA has issued summons to a Kashmir university PhD student, the head of a trader's body and two Hurriyat leaders to appear before it tomorrow in connection with a case related to the funding of terror activities in Kashmir, officials said today.

Pakistan Goofs Up At UN, Envoy Tries To Pass Off Gaza Girl As Kashmiri

India News | Reported by Amitabh Pashupati Revi, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday September 24, 2017

The photo of a girl -- her face bearing multiple bruises -- which Pakistan's Maleeha Lodhi brandished at the United Nations on Saturday evening as an example of "Indian brutality" in Kashmir turns out to be of a resident of Palestine.

Jammu And Kashmir Cop Throws Away Grenade Flung By Terrorists, Saves Lives

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Sunday September 24, 2017

A brave Special Police Officer (SPO) today threw back a grenade that the terrorists had flung at a security vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore district, averting a major tragedy and saving lives of 15 colleagues who were travelling with him.

3 Terrorists Killed In Kashmir, Were Planning Uri-Like Attack, Say Police

India News | Reported by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Monday September 25, 2017

Three terrorists were killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri on Sunday, averting a major attack like the one on an Army base in the same area last year, the police said. Early investigations suggested they belonged to Pakistan-based Laskkar-e-Taiba, they added.

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.

Bhoomi's Sanjay Dutt Wants To Play Characters His Age, Took This Decision In Jail

Entertainment | Friday September 22, 2017

Sanjay Dutt said: "I have played the role of father in Mission Kashmir to Hrithik Roshan"

China Dismisses Outside Interference, Says Kashmir A 'Bilateral Issue' Between India, Pak

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

China said today that the Kashmir issue should be resolved bilaterally by India and Pakistan, while dismissing calls by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation or OIC for the implementation of the UN resolution on the dispute.

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 Is Terroristan', India Says In Strong Reply To Pak PM At UN

India News | Reported by Namrata Brar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday September 22, 2017

Pakistan is now "Terroristan", India has said in a formidable rebuttal at the UN to Pakistani prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi calling for a special envoy to Kashmir while alleging that the "struggle of the people in the region is being brutally suppressed by India".

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.

Looking For Alia Bhatt? Here's Where You Can Find Her

Entertainment | Monday September 18, 2017

Alia Bhatt's having fun while at work

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.

Congress Panel, Led By Manmohan Singh, Concludes 2-Day Kashmir Visit

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

A Congress delegation, led by former prime minister Manmohan Singh, concluded its two-day visit to Kashmir today, after holding discussions on the current situation in the valley with a large number of delegations representing a cross section of society.

'Miyan Ki Daud Masjid Tak': India's Barb At Pak For Raising Kashmir At UN

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

Taking a jibe at Pakistan, a top Indian diplomat has said Islamabad's decision to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN, which has not been discussed at the world body for decades, is like 'Miyan ki daud masjid tak'. India on the other hand is focused on progressive, forward looking agenda during the UN General Assembly session beginning tomorrow

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...