Tag: Jammu and Kashmir
Prepaid internet services restored in Kashmir
BJP seeks judicial probe into exodus of Hindus from Kashmir
‘8,587 arrested during 2016 unrest in Kashmir’
J&K: 700 booked for smuggling timber in 2016
J&K govt identifies 100 acres for resettling Kashmiri Pandits
Pak releases Indian soldier Chavan as goodwill gesture
To ease tension between the two neighbouring nations, Pakistan on Saturday said released Indian soldier Chandu Babulal Chavan, who had strayed across LoC last year. Chavan was returned at 2.30 PM via Wagah Border in Punjab, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an official statement. He will be debriefed[Read More…]
Three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter in Pahalgam
Hizbul militants who invaded Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, were killed in an encounter with the security forces today. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir were overcame a fierce encounter with Hizbul’s district commander and his aides in Anantnag. The encounter broke out yesterday after terrorists opened fire at security[Read More…]
Hindutva is spreading its wings in the Valley
The Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM), an RSS associate, is organising a conference of Kashmiri students in Delhi on Saturday to make them a part “in nation building and bring them on the right path”. They want to inculcate the values of nationalism among Kashmiri youth in order to build a[Read More…]
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Tourism department braces up for carnival
Fresh snowfall in the upper reaches and rains in the plains on Tuesday ended the longest dry spell in years in Kashmir valley. Officials said that light snowfall was received in ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports of snowfall were also received from Shopian in south Kashmir[Read More…]
2016 Kashmir: A year to forget but hopes remain for 2017
Kashmir has been a hotbed for conflicts. In 2016, the unrest or so called ‘Burhan Aftermath’ following the death of alleged militant Burhan Wani on July 8th, shocked the nation and drew the attention of world. The death of the militant evoked violent protests across the Kashmir valley causing deaths[Read More…]
Terrorist attack on Army convoy in J&K, 3 soldiers killed
Three soldiers were killed after militants opened fire on an army convoy in Pampore in Pulwana district on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the Army said on Saturday. Search operation is underway. Security forces have cordoned off the adjoining residential area and launched search operation to track down the militants, an[Read More…]
No daily allowance in case of session disruption: Committee on ethics of J&K LC
While the entire country debates over wasting tax payers money in disruptions. Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council has taken a lead to suggest and implement a solution. “In case the House gets disrupted without effective proceedings for half of the total time allocated for the day due to protest or[Read More…]
A disquiet border and a vulnerable state
The empty chest thumping indulged by the Modi Government has resulted in a disquiet border and made our national security more vulnerable. While condemning the frequent terror attacks on our officers and soldiers, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, in his recent speech to the Congress Parliamentary meeting, highlighted the[Read More…]
Review all risk points: J&K Governor Vohra
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra on Wednesday asked all security forces commanders and the government to enhance surveillance and immediately review the security of all important installations. The Governor raised the concern after being briefed about the attacks by Pakistani terrorists at Ramgarh and Nagrota on Tuesday. The[Read More…]
JK issue beyond economics, law & order, needs political solution: Omar
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Kashmir is a “political issue” and needs a “political solution” for heralding lasting peace in the state. “For arriving at a solution, New Delhi must open channels of dialogue with all stakeholders,” he said while addressing a public rally[Read More…]
Advisor to Jammu & Kashmir CM resigns
Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Amitabh Mattoo, on Wedneday tendered his resignation citing personal reasons. “Yes, I have tendered my resignation due to personal reasons. I want to spend some time with my family,” Mattoo, who was appointed as an advisor in April this year with[Read More…]
Army recovers new ₹2000 notes from slain terrorists
The Army on Tuesday recovered ₹2,000 notes, which have been in circulation for less than a fortnight, from two terrorists killed in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. Security forces had cordoned off the area early morning after the terrorists who were holed up there opened fire. A[Read More…]
Students in Kashmir take exam despite unrest
More than one lakh students are taking secondary exams in Kashmir on Monday despite not being able to attend school for nearly four months. “Over 45,000 students are appearing for class 12th exams beginning at 11am at 484 centers today while over 55,000 students are appearing for class 10th exam[Read More…]
Army destroys four Pak posts in Keran along Line of Control (LoC)
The Indian Army destroyed at least four Pakistani posts and inflicted heavy casualties on Pakistani troops in the Keran sector along the Line of Control on Saturday, shortly after Pakistan violated the ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir’s RS Pura sector. The Indian forces retaliated after Pakistani Rangers violated ceasefire repeatedly[Read More…]
Kashmir: Taliban ‘inspired’ destruction of schools pose another challenge to normalcy
If curfew and shut down were not enough, the valley faces another problem- burning of schools. A total of 19 schools have been burned till now and over the past three-and-a-half months, at least one school in each of Kashmir Valley’s 10 districts have either been burnt or suffered damages[Read More…]
Kashmir: One BSF constable killed in ceasefire violation, six civilians injured
A BSF constable on Thursday was killed and six civilians were injured as Pakistan violated ceasefire in RS Pura and Arnia sectors in Jammu and Kashmir. The constable, identified as Jitender Kumar from Bihar, sustained a splinter injury during mortar shelling from across the border. Till now, up to 30[Read More…]
Stop pushing terrorism in J&K: PoK parties to Nawaz Sharif
In a memorandum to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, London-based representatives of political parties in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have urged the Pakistani government to reconsider policies on Kashmir and stop the export of extremism, terrorism. “(We) Note with regret that despite our suffering and great human and economic loss[Read More…]
BSF jawan killed, 3 injured in heavy Pakistani shelling across the border
During early hours of Monday morning Pakistani rangers carried out unprovoked firing and shelling from Suchetgarh sector in R S Pura to Pargwal in Akhnoor sector along the International Border. In the firing, a BSF head constable was killed and an ASI was among the three injured. Two women were[Read More…]
Pakistani ‘spy’ arrested from Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba
A Pakistani spy has been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Friday for giving important information regarding deployment and movement of security forces to Pakistan. Amongst his possession, two Pakistani SIM cards and a map showing deployment of security forces were recovered. The SSP Samba, Joginder Singh said, “Based[Read More…]