Jammu Kashmir

Ban on high speed internet extended in J&K till April 15

April 04, 2020 12:24 am

The internet speed restrictions have, while enabling access to essential services and sites not posed any hinderance to COVID-19 control measures, the order said.

J&K govt tightens lockdown measures, to regulate grocery shop timings

March 27, 2020 9:38 pm

The district administration decided to regulate the timings of chemists and grocery shops across Jammu, in a bid to reduce the number of people on the roads.

J&K: Youth who went missing month ago killed in encounter

March 14, 2020 2:43 am

“Rafiabad #Encounter Concluded: Killed #terrorist identified as Mudasir Bhat resident of Shutloo Rafiabad. Arms & #ammunition recovered. Affiliated with #proscribed terror outfit #LeT,” Kashmir Police Zone said on Twitter.

Why lethal cough syrup slipped past the law

March 13, 2020 7:55 am

Rules say maintain prescription register with patients’ details but no trace of many bottles from contaminated batch.

J&K: Shah Faesal booked under PSA for ‘soft separatism’

February 16, 2020 5:17 am

Dossier quotes from his social media posts

After Kashmir Valley visit, French envoy says lift curbs soon

February 16, 2020 1:06 pm

The French Ambassador's comments came a day after similar remarks by EU spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Virginie Battu-Henriksson, who said that “while we recognise the serious security concerns, it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly.”

Scrapping J&K's special status 'fatal mistake' by PM Modi, says Imran Khan

February 05, 2020 10:07 pm

Khan, who was addressing the Legislative Assembly of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in Muzaffarabad, said that Modi was voted back to power with a huge mandate in 2019 because he made Pakistan a scapegoat in the election.

Republic Day: Cellular services, 2G internet restored in valley

January 26, 2020 9:32 pm

Several telecom operators on Saturday afternoon had started restoring 2G internet services following the J&K Home department's order to restore mobile internet services in the Valley. 

Top US official urges India to release political leaders detained in J&K

January 25, 2020 1:07 pm

Speaking on the nationwide protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Wells said, “The Act... is undergoing, I would say, a vigorous democratic scrutiny, whether it's in streets, by the political opposition, media, or the courts."

Rs 80,000 crore Central package to help set up new IIT, IIM, AIIMS in J&K

January 23, 2020 12:10 am

Dhotre pointed out the main objective of the visit was to accelerate works on projects being executed under the Prime Minister Development Package.

After heavy snowfall, J&K cut off from rest of country as highway blocked, flights suspended

November 08, 2019 5:16 pm

Roads connecting Srinagar in the newly-formed union territory of Jammu and Kashmir with far flung areas like Gurez, Macchil, Keran and Tangdhar were shut due to adverse weather conditions.

Desolate highways, deserted public places, Kashmir reels under curfew

August 14, 2019 8:18 am

As Kashmir reels under curfew, deserted highways, empty parks and public places say it all about the tense situation in the region. For the ninth consecutive day, the Valley's connection with the outside world has been cut.

Sunjwan Army camp attack: J&K on high alert after terrorists strike, see photos

February 10, 2018 11:22 am

Sunjwan Army camp attack: According to sources, at around 5 am, three to four terrorists entered the JCO family quarters located at the rear side of the army camp. Officials said the terrorists have been cornered in one of the family quarters and the operation is underway.

Handwara firing: Curfew imposed, four killed so far

April 19, 2016 4:48 pm

Curfew has been imposed in north Kashmir’s Handwara and its neighbouring areas.

Pakistani troops continue to violate ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir

October 07, 2014 6:21 pm

Pakistani troops continued to fire bullets and mortar shells near border areas in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu & Kashmir: Nine civilians killed in Pakistan shelling

October 06, 2014 3:52 pm

Tens of thousands of villagers were fleeing their homes in Kashmir on Monday, as Indian and Pakistani troops bombarded each another with gunfire and mortar shells over the border.

Terror strikes Jammu & Kashmir, one killed

March 28, 2014 5:30 pm

Terror struck Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district early today as three militants in Army fatigues opened fire at a SUV.

Express Eye for Detail 14: J&K crisis, Sushma Swaraj out of 2019 race, American tourist in Andaman and more

March 25, 2020 3:24 pm

This week we look at the strange situation in Jammu & Kashmir where a fax machine is all it took to stop three parties from coming together and forming the government. What it means for Sushma Swaraj to opt out of the 2019 general election and the c

Centre announces ceasefire in J&K with militants during Ramzan, CM Mehbooba Mufti thanks Rajnath, Modi and other stakeholders

May 17, 2018 5:01 pm

Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced a ceasefire with militants in Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramzan.

Sri Sri Ravishankar On Kashmir Turmoil

May 26, 2017 6:54 pm

NIA Conducts Raids In Kashmir, Hyderabad In Connection With Bhopal Ujjain Train Blast Case

March 30, 2017 4:26 pm

Atleast 10 Soldiers Dead As Avalanches Hit Jammu & Kashmir's Gurez Sector

January 26, 2017 6:30 pm

Drug Racket Busted: 10 kg Heroin Seized, 5 Arrested

June 08, 2016 12:08 pm

4 Militants, Army Man Killed In Handwara, Jammu & Kashmir Encounter

September 03, 2015 8:22 pm