Tag: Jammu and Kashmir
A 'yatra' For Return To 'lost Homes' In Kashmir
Almost three decades after being forcibly thrown out of Kashmir, the minuscule Kashmiri Pandit community could well be on its course to return to their homes in Kashmir. The community with the help of the Jammu and Kashmir government is organising a major Yatra this month on June 20th to visit one of the most revered temples in the valley.....
Government Ends Ceasefire In J&K, Dismay In Valley
As terrorist activities continued even after a month-long Ramadan ceasefire announcement in Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre on Sunday decided not to extend its unilateral initiative, declared on May 16 to coincide with the holy month, evoking dismay among people in the state.....
J&K Placed Under Governor's Rule After President's Approval
Jammu and Kashmir was placed under the Governor's Rule on Wednesday following President Ram Nath Kovind's approval.....
Sitharaman Visits Rifleman Aurangzeb's Family In J&K
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday visited the family of rifleman Aurangzeb who was abducted and killed by militants in Jammu and Kashmir on June 15.....
3 IS Militants Killed In J&K Gunfight: Police
The three militants killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Anantnag district belonged to the Islamic State terror group, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) S.P. Vaid said on Friday. This is the first official confirmation of any IS militant being killed in Kashmir.....
Infiltration Bid Foiled In LoC, Militant Killed
A militant was killed on Monday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district as alert troops foiled an infiltration bid, defence sources said.....
Two Militants Killed In J&K Gunfight
Two militants were killed on Wednesday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag town.....
CRPF Trooper On Leave Attacked In J&K, Dies
A CRPF trooper on leave was killed when militants attacked him at his home in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday, police said.....
Militants Abduct 11 Relatives Of J&K Policemen; Worrisone Says Omar
Militants abducted two more relatives of Jammu and Kashmir policemen on Friday taking the number to 11 within the last three days, an official said. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the development "worrisome".....
J&K Civic Polls To Be Held In 4 Phases: Chief Electoral Officer
The elections to urban local bodies will be held in Jammu and Kashmir in four phases beginning on October 8, said a senior State Election Commission officer.....
