Jammu And Kashmir: News
27 Jun 2023
Jammu'Through the Ages': ICHR to hold exhibition on J&K, Ladakh
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is planning an exhibition showcasing the history of Jammu and Kashmir and its links to ancient India, the Hindustan Times reported.
23 Jun 2023
KupwaraKupwara: Security forces foil infiltration bid, 4 terrorists killed
In a joint operation conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and the Indian Army on Friday, four terrorists were killed in the Kala Jungle of Machhal sector while they were reportedly trying to infiltrate from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) in Kupwara.
16 Jun 2023
KupwaraJ&K: 5 foreign terrorists killed in encounter in Kupwara
Five foreign terrorists were killed after an encounter broke out between them and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara on Friday, ANI reported, quoting Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar.
14 Jun 2023
IndiaMost internet shutdowns in India imposed to prevent protests: Report
In the last three years, local authorities in India used 54 of the 127 internet shutdowns to prevent or respond to protests, according to the latest report by Human Rights Watch and Internet Freedom Foundation.
13 Jun 2023
Delhi5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts J&K, tremors felt across North India
An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude reportedly hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
10 Jun 2023
IndiaJ&K: Aircraft-shaped balloon with 'PIA' logo found in Kathua
An aircraft-shaped balloon with the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) logo was found in Hiranagar of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Saturday, reported India Today.
30 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD forecast heavy rainfall in parts of south, northwest India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted several regions across India would witness heavy rainfall in the upcoming days.
30 May 2023
Vaishno DeviVaishno Devi: 10 pilgrims dead as bus falls into gorge
Ten people were killed and 57 others were injured on Tuesday morning when a bus carrying pilgrims to the shrine of Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra from Amritsar fell into a gorge.
25 May 2023
Rajnath SinghPakistan and China pose 'double threat' to India's borders: Rajnath
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday alluded to China and Pakistan as a "double threat" brewing on India's borders, emphasizing that India must focus on advancement in defense technology to fight the dangers effectively.
24 May 2023
IndiaJ&K: 7 dead, 1 critically injured in road accident
At least seven people died and one sustained critical injuries after a cruiser vehicle of the Pakal Dul Project met with an accident in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, reported ANI.
22 May 2023
G20 SummitG20 tourism meet in Srinagar today under tight security
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will host the third tourism working group meeting of G20 countries from Monday in Srinagar under tight security, according to the news outlet The Indian Express.
20 May 2023
ChinaChina boycotts G20 meeting in Kashmir, Turkey may follow suit
China said on Friday it would skip a crucial G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar which will reportedly be attended by over 60 international delegates, including those from the United States.
19 May 2023
G20 SummitJ&K: Know how Srinagar is preparing for G20 meet
The administration of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has implemented high-profile security measures ahead of the three-day G20 tourism meeting, which begins on May 22. Around 1,000 CCTV cameras have been installed, and specialized forces such as the National Security Guard (NSG) have been deployed in the summer capital of Srinagar.
17 May 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI raids former SP Malik aide's premises under corruption probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday raided the premises of Saunak Bali, the former media advisor of former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, along with 11 other locations in Delhi and Rajasthan, reported The Indian Express.
14 May 2023
AnantnagJ&K: Encounter breaks out in Anantnag between terrorists, security personnel
An encounter reportedly broke out on Sunday between terrorists and security personnel in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
13 May 2023
UriJammu and Kashmir: Indian Army reportedly foils Pakistan's infiltration bid
The Indian Army soldiers on Saturday thwarted an infiltration bid in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, ANI reported, quoting an Army source.
10 May 2023
Rajasthan'Misleading': Geological Survey denies finding Lithium deposits in Rajasthan
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) on Tuesday said that media reports of large Lithium reserves being found in Rajasthan were "baseless" and "misleading."
09 May 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA raids multiple locations in J&K to dismantle terror network
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is carrying out raids across multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir.
08 May 2023
RajasthanHuge Lithium reserves found in Rajasthan: Why it is significant
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found new Lithium reserves in the Degana area of Rajasthan's Nagaur district, reports said, citing officials.
08 May 2023
Indian Air ForceRajasthan: 3 civilians dead as MiG-21 jet crashes on house
Three civilians were killed after a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on their house in the Dabli area of Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district on Monday.
06 May 2023
Indian ArmyIndian Army grounds 'Dhruv' choppers after recent J&K crash: Report
Two days after a hard landing in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar killed one technician and injured two pilots, the Indian Army has reportedly decided to ground its entire fleet of indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.
06 May 2023
Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh visits J&K's Rajouri amid ongoing encounter
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reached Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, a day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed in the region, amid an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists there, reported NDTV.
06 May 2023
Lashkar-e-TaibaJ&K: Encounters underway in Rajouri, Baramulla; 2 terrorists killed
Two terrorists have been reportedly killed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as two separate encounters are underway in Rajouri and Baramulla districts, launched on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.
04 May 2023
BaramullaJ&K: Two LeT terrorists killed in encounter in Baramulla
Two terrorists were reportedly killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district in the early hours of Thursday.
02 May 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)J&K: NIA raids 12 locations in terror conspiracy case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at 12 locations in various districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, reportedly in connection with a terror conspiracy case registered in 2022.
27 Apr 2023
Pawan KheraCongress questions Modi's 'silence,' hints Taliban links in Poonch attack
Pawan Khera, the head of Congress's media and publicity department, has questioned the PM Narendra Modi-led government's "silence" on the terror attack that claimed the lives of five Indian Army personnel in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, last week.
23 Apr 2023
Amit ShahAmit Shah responds to Satya Pal Malik's Pulwama attack claims
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday responded to former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik's allegations against the Centre for its handling of the situation that allegedly led to the 2019 Pulwama terror attack.
23 Apr 2023
Poonch districtJ&K: Northern Army commander visits Poonch terror attack site
After a deadly ambush claimed the lives of five Indian Army personnel in the dense forest region of Bhata Dhurian in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi visited the site of the terror attack on Saturday.
22 Apr 2023
Satya Pal MalikKejriwal hails Satya Pal Malik's 'courage' after CBI summons
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday applauded former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik for his "great courage" in "times of fear" and said the entire country supported him, reported PTI.
22 Apr 2023
Indian ArmyJ&K: 12 detained so far in Poonch terror attack
At least 12 individuals were detained for questioning on Friday in relation to the deadly ambush of five Army soldiers in the dense forest region of Bata Doriya in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.
21 Apr 2023
Indian ArmyPoonch terror attack: Army releases names of martyrs
The Indian Army released the names of the five soldiers martyred in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday.
20 Apr 2023
Indian ArmyJ&K: 4 jawans dead as Army truck catches fire
Four Indian Army jawans died after their truck burst into flames in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday. The incident took place near the Bhatta Durian Forest in Bhimber Gali (BG) Sector.
14 Apr 2023
IndiaJammu and Kashmir: Footbridge collapse injures 40 during Baisakhi celebrations
Baisakhi celebrations turned into a tragedy after a footbridge collapsed at Beni Sangam in Bain village in Udhampur's Chenani Block in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
12 Apr 2023
Indian Air Force#NewsBytesExplainer: Why IAF officer was dismissed over 'friendly fire' accident
A General Court Martial (GCM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) recommended the dismissal of Group Captain Suman Roy Chowdhury, former Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Srinagar Air Force Station.
06 Apr 2023
Ghulam Nabi AzadGhulam Nabi Azad blames Rahul Gandhi for his Congress exit
Former Congress leader and veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad blamed Rahul Gandhi squarely on Wednesday for his exit from the grand old party. The 74-year-old also added that one has to be "spineless" to stay in the party.
03 Apr 2023
DelhiWhy Delhi and NCR are experiencing unseasonal rains
Over the past few days, Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) have been experiencing heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.
01 Apr 2023
Central GovernmentJ&K: Srinagar to get free Wi-Fi zones soon
Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, which experiences unrest and internet shutdowns quite frequently, will soon get free Wi-Fi services under a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement, News18 reported.
24 Mar 2023
Farooq AbdullahAllah sent Lord Ram to show right path: Farooq Abdullah
In a veiled attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), National Conference MP and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Farooq Abdullah said that some people want to capitalize on the name of Lord Ram.
18 Mar 2023
PulwamaKashmir: 4 dead, 28 injured after bus overturns in Pulwama
At least four people were killed and 28 were injured after a passenger bus overturned in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, reported PTI.
17 Mar 2023
Kashmir ValleyConman from Gujarat posing as PMO official in J&K held
A conman from Gujarat who visited Jammu and Kashmir posing as an additional director for strategy and campaigns at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) was arrested for cheating and forgery during his third visit on March 3.
