Kashmir Valley

MS Dhoni Gets Permission From Army Chief To Train With Territorial Army

Rica Roy | Monday July 22, 2019

MS Dhoni has made himself unavailable for the tour of the West Indies and had applied for clearance to train with a unit of the Territorial Army.

Amarnath Yatra Suspended From Jammu To Srinagar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 13, 2019

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Saturday with no pilgrim allowed to move towards the Kashmir Valley from Jammu due to a separatist-called protest shutdown, police said.

First Batch Of Pilgrims Leave For Amarnath From Jammu

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 30, 2019

A first batch of Amarnath Yatris on Sunday left Jammu for the Kashmir Valley, to begin this year's annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine.

Rafting Related Activities Suspended In Kashmir Valley

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2019

In the wake of killing of three people during rafting expeditions in Lidder stream in Pahalgam resort, authorities in Kashmir have suspended such activities in the valley till a proper mechanism is put in place.

Amid Heavy Rains, Jhelum Water Breaches Flood Alarm Level In Kashmir

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 13, 2019

Due to incessant rains in the Kashmir Valley, the waters of the Jhelum river has breached the flood alarm level of 18 feet on Thursday, authorities said.

Mehbooba Mufti's Loss Leaves J&K Battle To National Conference, BJP

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday May 25, 2019

The results of the national election have shown a mirror to People's Democratic Party and given a clear edge to the National Conference in Kashmir valley and the BJP in Jammu region. But whether the state election will be held in November depends on the centre's policy and the dynamics that will unfold in the next two months.

3-Year-Old's Rape In Bandipore Sparks Protests In Kashmir

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Monday May 13, 2019

Protests broke out in several parts of Kashmir Valley today after a three-year-old child was raped allegedly by her neighbour in the Bandipore district. Schools and colleges were shut in the district after students clashed with security forces and the police.

Major Gogoi's Seniority Reduced For "Fraternising" With Woman: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 5, 2019

Major Leetul Gogoi, who was at the centre of the 2017 "human shield controversy", will suffer the ignominy of reduction in seniority and exit from Kashmir Valley with the Army headquarters confirming the punishment for "fraternising" with a local woman last year

Srinagar-Leh National Highway Opens For Traffic After 4 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 28, 2019

The 434-km strategic Srinagar-Leh National Highway, connecting Kashmir valley with the Ladakh region, was thrown open for traffic on Sunday after being closed for over four months due to heavy snowfall.

Kashmir Valley NEET Aspirants Allotted Four More Centres

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 25, 2019

"Four additional centres allotted now will accommodate the remaining 3,500 aspirants so that none of this year's NEET aspirants from the Valley have to travel outside to take the test", an official said here.

Centre Defends Restrictions On J&K Highway, Says Only Till May 31

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 10, 2019

Defending the move to impose restrictions on a vital national highway connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, the Home Ministry said today that the step has been taken to ensure safe movement of forces and it will be continued only till May 31.

Gas Cylinder Explosion, Barrack Burnt In Overnight Srinagar Jail Violence

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Friday April 5, 2019

Inmates of a jail in Srinagar burnt their barracks after the authorities tried to shift some of them outside Kashmir valley on Thursday night. The police said they have rushed more forces to control the situation.

Senior Rank Officer To Lead CRPF Convoys In Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 1, 2019

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoys moving to and from the Kashmir Valley will now be commandeered by a Superintendent of Police-rank officer, the paramilitary force has ordered in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 personnel were killed during a similar movement.

CRPF To Get Mine Protected Vehicles, Smaller Buses To Boost Security

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 26, 2019

The CRPF will procure a new fleet of mine protected vehicles (MPVs) and small 30-seater buses to ensure safety of its troop convoys in the Kashmir Valley, the chief of the force has said.

Army Inducts New Sniper Rifles To Respond To Ceasefire Violations By Pak

India News | ANI | Wednesday March 20, 2019

The Army has provided advanced sniper rifles to its troops posted along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region to retaliate ceasefire violation by Pakistan.