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July 12, 2019 04:30 IST
Over the last three days, past many twists and turns, a rare story of heart and heartbreak played out in Achoora village in Gurez valley along the LoC in North Kashmir. On Thursday, the body of Aabid Sheikh was handed over to the Pakistan Army.
Fri, Jul 12, 2019
July 11, 2019 06:22 IST
Authorities have started the process to repatriate the body to Pakistan, they added. The body was spotted on Tuesday in Kishenganga river in Achoora village.
Thu, Jul 11, 2019
July 08, 2019 02:39 IST
“If you go to western UP, when there is Kanwar Yatra, for one month, no vehicle plies on the highway and no one complains. Here, even if there is restriction on two hours, hue and cry is raised. We should bear it [restrictions],” Malik said.
Mon, Jul 08, 2019
July 07, 2019 05:30 IST
According to official data, the de-addiction centre has witnessed an unprecedented increase in the number of patients visiting the hospital’s Out Patients Department (OPD) since 2016. In 2016, the hospital saw 489 patients, which increased to 3,622 in 2017 and then 5,113 in 2018.
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
July 07, 2019 01:55 IST
From roads, power, and dilapidated school, to entrance exam coaching and all-India tours for their children, Garkote in Uri pours its heart out as “first ever officer” visits the village located a few kilometres from border.
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
July 04, 2019 04:13 IST
The Railways has announced suspension of train services in its Qazigund-Banihal railway section for five hours daily till the Amarnath Yatra is over.
Thu, Jul 04, 2019
July 02, 2019 03:50 IST
“This year, we are using unmanned aerial vehicles, including drones, to secure the yatra route from Jammu to the holy cave. Also, a bar-code system and satellite trackers are being used to keep a track of pilgrims and convoy movements,” CRPF IG Ravideep Singh Sahi told The Indian Express.
Tue, Jul 02, 2019
June 28, 2019 03:05 IST
Identifying the computer institute as “Kashish”, sources told the Indian Express that the students had gone to the Shopian side from Surankote for a picnic.
Fri, Jun 28, 2019
June 24, 2019 05:00 IST
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the encounter broke out at the Panzar area of Shopian in the morning after security forces launched a cordon and search operation following reports that militants were present in the area.
Mon, Jun 24, 2019
June 21, 2019 02:06 IST
The visit is part of the J&K government’s massive outreach programme ‘Back to the Village’, which began across the state on Thursday.
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
June 20, 2019 03:23 IST
Police said the IED was recovered after five youths were arrested in Shopian.
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
June 19, 2019 04:29 IST
Anantnag firefight leaves 2 militants, soldier dead. Sajad Maqbool Bhat’s killing is a big achievement, say J&K security officers.
Wed, Jun 19, 2019
June 18, 2019 04:55 IST
The Army described Monday’s attack as a “failed attempt” and said that a few soldiers were injured.
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
June 17, 2019 02:59 IST
Five CRPF personnel were killed when militants on Wednesday targeted a CRPF deployment in Anantnag district.
Mon, Jun 17, 2019
June 14, 2019 01:17 IST
Three CRPF personnel, one J&K police officer and a civilian were injured in the attack, which was the first major one after the February 14 suicide bombing in Pulwama that killed 40 CRPF personnel and prompted the Balakot air strikes.
Fri, Jun 14, 2019
June 13, 2019 04:30 IST
Three other personnel and a J&K Police officer were injured in the attack. A militant, believed to be a foreign national, was killed in retaliatory fire while his associate is believed to have escaped.
Thu, Jun 13, 2019
June 12, 2019 02:13 IST
Two militants, identified as Sayar Ahmad Bhat of Kulgam district and Shakir Ahmad Wagay of Shopian, were killed.
Wed, Jun 12, 2019
June 08, 2019 03:36 IST
Shabir Ahmad Dar and Mohammad Salman Khan, residents of Pulwama and Shopian districts respectively, were killed less than 24 hours after they abandoned their posts. J&K police said after deserting, the SPOs had become the members of JeM and were killed in an encounter.
Sat, Jun 08, 2019
June 07, 2019 03:27 IST
This is the second such incident this year after another Army man on leave was shot dead by suspected militants in north Kashmir’s Sopore town in April.
Fri, Jun 07, 2019
June 06, 2019 02:00 IST
Police officials said the woman identified as Nigeena Bano was fired at by militant at Kakapora area in Pulwama. She, however, succumbed to the injuries.
Thu, Jun 06, 2019
June 04, 2019 01:04 IST
Rajnath Singh held a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar and also visited the Siachen base camp to interact with soldiers.
Tue, Jun 04, 2019
June 02, 2019 06:00 IST
A bunch of YouTube channels in Kashmir reaches out to the people by giving them the respite of laughter. Most of these channels are popular enough that they are able to make some money. Kashmir Rounders, for example, makes up to Rs 30,000 a month. Kashmiri Kalkharabs, too, earn enough from making about four videos a month.
Sun, Jun 02, 2019
June 02, 2019 00:53 IST
Despite encounters and search operations keeping South Kashmir on the edge, the Sheikhs ensure a Ramzan tradition — walking down the streets and waking up people for the pre-dawn meal of sehri.
Sun, Jun 02, 2019
June 01, 2019 05:35 IST
While two Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) operatives were gunned down in an encounter in Shopian district, two others - whose identity and affiliation is yet to be ascertained - were killed in Pulwama.
Sat, Jun 01, 2019
May 30, 2019 02:44 IST
The slain civilian was identified as Badrahama resident Sajad Ahmad (in his 20s), who was declared brought dead at the Pulwama district hospital.
Thu, May 30, 2019



