Jammu and Kashmir

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.

Stepped-up searches, ban on VPN: Ahead of New Year, how J-K is gearing up to check terror activity

December 31, 2025 6:51 am

Additional troops have also been deployed along the International Border, and patrolling has been increased

Criminal law no tool for settling personal scores, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashes dowry FIR

December 30, 2025 12:16 pm

J&K Ladakh HC quashes dowry harassment FIR: Justice Sanjay Parihar quashed the FIR filed by the estranged wife alleging cruelty saying that allowing the prosecution to continue would amount to an “abuse of the process of law”.

Sighting of suspicious balloons on the rise in J-K, say officials after latest find of PIA-marked plane-shaped one

December 30, 2025 6:25 am

Police also found a drone lying in the fields near LoC in Poonch district.

After 2 groups clash in Kishtwar, district bars unregistered portals from publishing news for 2 months; man held for ‘misleading video’

December 30, 2025 6:00 am

Police said the man detained for publishing the video had tried to give a communal colour to the incident and warned the public to exercise utmost caution while using digital platforms

How J&K quota row has landed Omar govt in a spot, widened cracks in NC

December 29, 2025 7:11 pm

While NC MP Ruhullah has stood by protesting general students, party chief Farooq Abdullah has accused their backers of “creating chaos”, warning that the govt “will not let it happen”

NC MP among those under house arrest; bid to create chaos: Farooq Abdullah

December 29, 2025 7:22 am

Farooq Abdullah said those backing the protest wanted to create chaos, while party leader Tanvir Sadiq said the students had a "legitimate democratic right" to protest.

Dead man made party to a petition, High Court pulls up Jammu police and admin

December 26, 2025 12:01 pm

J&K civil suit restoration case news: Hearing the petition filed by J&K’s chief secretary, Director General of Police and the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Range, Srinagar, on December 21, Justice Rahul Bharti was critical of the handling of the case.

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.