Tag: Jammu Kashmir
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J-K panchayat polls: PDP to take final call on Monday
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would take a final decision on the issue of contesting the upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
September 8, 2018 -
Exclusive | How Iqra Rasool convinced her father to let her play cricket
Rasool also feels that a lot has changed after India's heroic performance in the Women's World Cup 2017.
September 3, 2018 -
J-K Governor calls meeting to review causes behind fatal accidents
In a mishap on Monday, seven pilgrims were killed when a landslide hit two vehicles near Kishtwar.
August 21, 2018 -
Supreme Court adjourns hearing on Article 35-A to week commencing 27 August
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A on the ground that one of the judges in the three-judge bench was not present and that the matter needs to be heard by a larger bench.
August 6, 2018 -
Civilian killed in crossfire between forces, terrorists in Kashmir
A civilian was killed on Friday in crossfire between security forces and terrorists at Ganawpura in South Kashmir. Army spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that at about 3 pm Army troops came under fire from terrorists near Ganawpura orchards. “Army troops immediately retaliated. In the cross-fire, one civilian unfortunately got injured, who later succumbed to …
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August 4, 2018 -
Rana accuses PDP-BJP of having pushed J-K at crossroads
National Conference provincial president Devender Singh Rana on Monday said the PDP and BJP owe apology to the people of Jammu-Kashmir for compromising their interests and creating unprecedented political, economic and security impasse.
June 25, 2018 -
Jailed separatist leader Shabir Shah’s daughter tops CBSE results in J-K
The daughter of senior separatist leader Shabir Shah on Saturday topped the CBSE results among all affiliated schools in Jammu-Kashmir.
May 26, 2018 -
Militants murder civilian in J-K
A civilian has been murdered by militants in Jammu-Kashmir's Bandipora district, police said.
May 25, 2018 -
‘Zyaada Dimag mat lagao’: Shikhar Dhawan attacks Shahid Afridi for his Kashmir remark
Song-writer Javed Akhtar too had taken a dig at Afridi.
April 5, 2018 -
After Gautam Gambhir, Javed Akhtar slams Shahid Afridi over his Kashmir remark
Their remarks came as a shutdown was observed in Kashmir.
April 4, 2018 -
Two terrorists killed in Pulwama after failed weapon snatching bid
Security force personnel killed two terrorists in an encounter in Pulwama on Friday morning, a day after they attacked the personal security officer (PSO) of a BJP leader. Two weapons were recovered from the terrorists after the conclusion of the operation in Balhama Khunmoo which was on since Thursday following the weapon snatching bid. Shesh …
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March 16, 2018 -
Mufti apprises Governor on issues related to security in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday, 8 March, discussed various issues, including those related to security, and law and order, with Governor NN Vohra. The meeting took place at the Raj Bhavan in Jammu. During the course of their discussion the chief minister apprised the governor about various developmental, security, and law …
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March 8, 2018 -
Majority of parties for deferment of panchayat polls in J-K
Jammu-Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti chaired an All Party Meeting (APM) here on Sunday to discuss the upcoming Panchayat elections in the state, with the majority advocating deferment of the proposed polls. “Though all parties favour holding of panchayat elections for empowering of gross-roots level institutions, majority view was that the situation is not conducive …
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February 4, 2018 -
Cold wave continues in J-K, Kargil freezes at minus 19
The minimum temperatures dropped again in Jammu and Srinagar cities on Tuesday due to nightlong cloud cover, sending down chilly wind from snow-clad mountains, the Met Office said. At minus 19 degree Celsius, Kargil town recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday followed by Leh at minus 13.8 degree Celsius, a …
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January 16, 2018 -
Pakistan shells LoC areas in Poonch for third day
Pakistani troops today opened fire from automatic weapons and shelled mortars at forward posts and villages along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The Indian Army is retaliating effectively and the firing is still on, a Defence Spokesman said. “Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars from …
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October 4, 2017 -
Woman killed in Pakistan firing on LoC
A woman was killed on Saturday in firing by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, police said. The victim was identified as Ruqia Bi. The incident took place in the district’s Balakot sector. According to Defence Ministry sources, the Pakistani troops resorted to heavy unprovoked firing at …
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August 12, 2017