Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmiri cab driver returns tourist's lost bag with cash and iPhone, video of emotional woman emerges: 'God will surely reward him'

January 08, 2026 1:27 pm

With information he found inside the bag and assistance from locals, the driver contacted the tourist visiting Pahalgam, and returned her belongings.

Multiple complaints, surprise inspection: National Medical Commission withdraws MBBS nod to Vaishno Devi medical college amid row over admission to Muslims

January 07, 2026 6:49 pm

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti, a group of nearly 60 pro-RSS and pro-BJP organisations, claimed that the surprise inspection at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence was carried out at its instance.

Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation seeks extension for environmental clearance for 850 MW hydroelectric project on Chenab

January 07, 2026 3:43 am

The Centre recently expedited clearances for projects on the Chenab, including for Sawalkote and Dulhasti-II.

Omar Abdullah at Express Adda: ‘I find it difficult to use Union Territory and Jammu & Kashmir in the same sentence’

January 06, 2026 6:26 pm

Omar Abdullah, a political scion and a third generation political leader of the Abdullah family that has governed Kashmir for most part, has worn many caps — from being the youngest member of parliament at that time to becoming the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and more.

PM Modi ‘directly monitoring 15 projects’ in J&K: Atal Dulloo

January 06, 2026 5:05 am

Atal Dulloo said this was enabling swift resolution of issues related to land acquisition, financial and physical constraints, and ensuring timely and fair compensation to affected families.

RPF constable injured after rifle goes off 'accidentally' at Kathua railway station

January 04, 2026 12:57 pm

The constable was immediately rushed to the hospital by the RPF team.

No trekking, hiking in South Kashmir’s popular mountain passes. What prompted two-month ban

January 04, 2026 8:08 am

Sources, however, said the ban was prompted by a major anti-militancy operation in the Pir Panjal mountains.

In first Friday message of 2026, Mirwaiz reflects on the year that was — from Pahalgam to Red Fort blast

January 02, 2026 8:39 pm

The Valley’s chief cleric also said in his video message that he was not allowed to lead prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid on Friday

How security forces are equipping residents of remote villages with skills to defend themselves against terror

January 02, 2026 4:09 am

Village Defence Guards were given training in handling weapons, making sandbag bunkers and patrolling forests

2025 broke Kashmir’s fragile calm, exposed new security threats

January 01, 2026 1:56 pm

Two incidents — the April 22 attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley and the crackdown on an interstate terror module involving Kashmir-linked doctors followed by the November 10 Red Fort blast — shattered not only shattered the perception of peace but also underscored Kashmir’s latest threat: hybrid militancy.

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.