Burhan Wani

Normal life affected in Kashmir for 115th consecutive day

Normal life remained affected in Kashmir for the 115th consecutive day today due to the separatist-sponsored strike over the recent civilian killings and in support of their demand for right to 'self determination'.

Oct 31, 2016, 12:11 PM IST

Curfew lifted from Srinagar; restriction on public assembly continues

Curfew was imposed yesterday to maintain law and order in the wake of the separatists' call for a march to Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of Srinagar.

Oct 29, 2016, 11:48 AM IST

Primary school building set ablaze in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

A primary school building and two vehicles were set ablaze by some persons in Kashmir in separate incidents of arson over the past 24 hours, police said here on Thursday.

Oct 27, 2016, 15:10 PM IST

Four held for taking Pakistani funds to fuel Kashmir unrest

Four persons, including two members of a militant organisation who visited Pakistan recently and received funds to fuel unrest in the Kashmir Valley, have been arrested, the state police said on Wednesday.

Oct 26, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Three school buildings set afire in Kashmir

Three school buildings were set ablaze by unknown persons in Kashmir over the past 24 hours, setting alarm bells ringing among authorities who have decided to step up security around educational institutions.

Oct 25, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

Curfew lifted from six areas of Srinagar, normal life remains paralyzed

Curfew was on Saturday lifted from six police station areas of the city but normal life remained affected in Kashmir for the 106th straight day due to the separatist-sponsored strike.

Oct 22, 2016, 11:11 AM IST

Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists arrested in J&K's Baramulla; AK-47, grenades seized

In a massive crackdown on terrorism in the Valley, two locals Jaish-e-Mohammad militants have been arrested in Kanispora area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 22, 2016, 10:54 AM IST

Mehbooba Mufti bats for peace in J&K, says AFSPA not permanent

Speaking over the outrage which enveloped the Kashmir valley post the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, Mufti urged for a need to stop militancy.

Oct 21, 2016, 12:45 PM IST

Curfew, restrictions in Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers

Curfew was on Friday clamped in six police station areas of the city and restrictions imposed in rest of Kashmir as a precautionary measure ahead of Friday prayers, affecting life in the Valley which showed a semblance of normalcy this week after over 100 days of unrest.

Oct 21, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir govt officials sacked for alleged anti-national activities

Mehbooba Mufti administration has terminated the services of 12 Jammu and Kashmir government officials for "anti-national activities". The erring officials were allegedly involved in fuelling the unrest in the Valley.

Oct 20, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

New Hizbul Mujahideen video shows militants brandishing guns snatched from policemen in Kashmir Valley

A new terror video, which seems to have been made in an orchid of south Kashmir, has surfaced in which 12 militants can be seen brandishing weapons.

Oct 19, 2016, 22:10 PM IST

Kashmir remains shut for 103rd consecutive day

Separatists called protest shutdown paralysed life for 103rd consecutive day in Kashmir Valley, however, authorities on Wednesday did not impose any curfew or restrictions anywhere.

Oct 19, 2016, 11:03 AM IST

Terrorist hideouts busted in J&K's Baramulla; China, Pak flags, letterheads of LeT, JeM recovered, 44 held

Terrorist hideouts were busted by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla sector on Tuesday.

Oct 18, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

Hurriyat leader Al-Moosvi meets Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit, discusses J&K's situation

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi on Tuesday met Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit and discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 18, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

Ongoing unrest in Kashmir Valley completes 100 days

The ongoing unrest in Kashmir, triggered by the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces, on Sunday completed 100 days even as the Valley remained curfew-free in view of the improvement in the situation.

Oct 16, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

Curfew lifted across Kashmir Valley, normal life paralysed

Authorities on Saturday lifted curfew across Kashmir following improvement in the situation, but normal life remained affected due to the unrest which erupted after killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani in July.

Oct 15, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

Prepaid mobile services to be restored in Kashmir from Friday night

Prepaid mobile telephony services, which were snapped across Kashmir in July in the aftermath of the unrest following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, would be restored on Friday night following improvement in the situation in the Valley, police said.

Oct 14, 2016, 23:31 PM IST