Tag: Jammu Kashmir

Kashmiri Pandits ask anti-CAA protestors to raise their issue, hit out at BJP for doing nothing for them

“Those protesting against the CAA, if sincere for the cause, must ensure that all protesting sites they display the plight of Kashmiri Pandits through banners, posters. In case they don’t or fail to do this then their intentions are crystal clear,” said Satish Mahaldar from the organisation.

February 3, 2020

If India can resolve boundary issue with Bangladesh, why not Kathmandu: Nepal Foreign Minister

Nepal claimed that Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, and Kalapani areas were shown under India’s territory even though they lie within the Nepalese territory.

January 24, 2020

Three terrorists killed in Shopian encounter

A gunfight erupted between terrorists and security forces in Dragad Sugan area of Shopian earlier this morning.

May 31, 2019

Governor Malik approves full-fledged budget for J-K instead of vote on account

Instead of the expected vote on account, the State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik approved a full-fledged budget for Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2019-20.

December 16, 2018

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