Jammu and Kashmir

Army officer dies after falling into gorge during anti-militancy operation in J&K’s Rajouri

June 06, 2026 9:41 pm

Officials said the deceased, a lieutenant in the Assam Rifles, was part of the search teams.

In Kashmir, a stir over Mehbooba's 'review' of AIIMS

June 06, 2026 7:16 pm

After meeting officials at the site, Mufti had framed her visit in sentimentality, stating that this project was her father’s dream and highlighted the delay in the completion of the project.

J&K court acquits man accused in 2007 killing of Doda cop — ‘Not a single incriminating fact’

June 05, 2026 10:37 am

The case pertains to the killing of SPO Baldev Singh by militants in Marmat’s Seri Top area on August 5, 2007.

At offsite review meeting, National Conference decides to hold protest in Delhi for statehood, 'constitutional guarantees'

June 04, 2026 6:51 am

In October last year, just after taking oath of office, the Omar Abdullah led cabinet had passed a resolution unanimously for restoration of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir “in its original form”.

Amid internal rumblings, Omar takes NC legislators to Dachigam for offsite 'review' huddle

June 03, 2026 4:27 pm

Party sources said that the purpose of the retreat is being seen as an “opportunity for all MLAs to speak their minds and air their complaints”.

Hours-long traffic jams, muddy water in houses: Cloudbursts put 2 Jammu and Kashmir districts on alert

June 03, 2026 1:53 am

At affected areas, vehicles seen covered in debris, a madrasa hit by landslide. Emergency response teams told to be on high alert, says Lt Governor.

India rejects EU-Pakistan remarks on Kashmir, says ‘no locus standi’

June 02, 2026 8:49 pm

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India.”

J-K Lt Governor’s anti-drug drive gets unlikely ally — Jamaat splinter group JDF

June 01, 2026 5:41 pm

JDF members, including general secretary Sayar Ahmad Reshi, walked shoulder to shoulder with the Lt Governor during a march in Kulgam

A social media connection across LoC: How this ‘intruder’ from PoK found himself in Army custody in J-K

June 01, 2026 11:54 am

Sources say a woman from Uri told 22-year-old PoK man to cross over and surrender before Indian Army. What we know so far

No inquiry needed: J-K High Court says President, Governor can terminate govt employees over ‘security of state’

June 01, 2026 2:07 am

Division Bench of HC upholds 2004 decision by then J-K Governor to terminate services of police constable accused of involvement in anti-national activities.

In pictures: Snowfall in J-K as region enters Chilla-e-Kalan period, tourists flock on New Year

January 02, 2026 5:07 pm

From Bhaderwah to the slopes of Gulmarg, here are visuals of how fresh snowfall transforms Jammu and Kashmir during Chilla-e-Kalan cold wave. Tourists flock the valley to celebrate the New Year as temperatures plunge.

Abrogation of Article 370 upheld, SC orders polls in Jammu and Kashmir by Sep 2024

December 11, 2023 9:34 pm

CJI DY Chandrachud ruled that Article 370 was a temporary provision and the President of India was empowered to revoke it in the absence of the Constituent Assembly of the erstwhile state.

Army officials killed, anti-militancy operation continues: What's happening in J&K?

September 14, 2023 2:45 pm

Two militants have been encircled by security personnel so far, after anti-militancy operation resumed on Thursday.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, J&k LG Manoj Sinha inspect ongoing construction of Zojila tunnel

April 10, 2023 2:32 pm

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inspects Zojila Tunnel, Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel, to establish all-weather connectivity for Ladakh with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha.

World's highest railway bridge over Chenab river to open soon

March 29, 2023 8:10 pm

The Chenab railway bridge will be able to withstand winds with speeds up to 260 kmph and will have a lifespan of 120 years.

Temperatures plummet below zero degrees as Kashmir witnesses 'Chilla-i-Kalan' period

January 04, 2023 8:29 pm

Kashmir is currently under the grip of Chilla-i-Kalan, the 40-day harshest weather period when the chances of snowfall are maximum and most frequent.

J&K police on alert after encounter with 4 militants

December 28, 2022 2:18 pm

An exchange of fire took place between Jammu and Kashmir security forces, police and militants on the Bye Pass road near Sidhra bridge on the outskirts of old Jammu city.

Tragedy strikes Amarnath Yatra camp as cloudburst triggers flash flood

July 09, 2022 12:11 pm

More than a dozen people were killed, while nearly 30 were injured. Some 15,000 people have been rescued. (PTI Photo)

In the pandemic, transgender community in Kashmir looks on with hope, leads with defiance

June 15, 2021 4:59 pm

The heavily-marginalised and ostracised transgender community in Kashmir mouths a grim and cold reality.

Jammu and Kashmir turns white with season's first snowfall

December 15, 2020 9:49 pm

Thick sheets of snow covered Srinagar Saturday morning as Jammu and Kashmir received its first snowfall of the season.

J&K political drama: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

National Conference chief Omar Abdullah said that PDP and NC coming together is not the best idea for mainstream politics in J&K. But today, both he and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation.

'It doesn't help when 14-16 leaders sit on stage and blast PM Modi. It allows him to play victim... Must work at state-level'

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

In this edition of Idea Exchange Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expresses concern over the recent political killings in Jammu and Kashmir and says that the Centre's lack of clarity on J&K is worrying.

India gives a strong response to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's tweet on Kashmir

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Opinion | Why Is BJP's Offer Of Talks With Kashmir Important ?

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

Police Constable Caught Forcing Beggers For Bribe

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Women Celebrate ‘Raksha Bandhan’ With Soldiers At LoC

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

J&K Govt Data Shows Firing Across LoC Has Limited Impact, Fails To Deter Pakistan

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

J&K Terror Funding: No Evidence, NIA Set To Close One Of Two Probes

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Why isn’t BJP-PDP forming govt. in J&K: Omar

February 25, 2016 7:00 am

Srinagar (J&K), Feb 25 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah questioned the delay by the BJP-PDP alliance in forming the government in the state, in spite of having good numbers in the assembly. Talking about the present Governor Rule in the state, Abdullah said the rule is imposed when there is no numbers, which is also called the Breakdown of Constitutional Order, where there is no possibility of the formation of a government.

Last rites of Pampore bravehearts performed with full state honours

February 22, 2016 2:51 pm

Udhampur/Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 22 (ANI): The last rites of Captain Tushar Mahajan, who was martyred while fighting the terrorists at Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, was performed with full military honours in Udhampur on Monday. Captain Mahajan was injured on Friday when he was leading a team to smoke-out the terrorists holed up inside a building near Srinagar. He succumbed to the injuries at 92 Base Hospital last evening. Meanwhile, last rites of Havaldar Raj Kumar Rana were performed by his daughter in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.