Kashmir Valley

1,141 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

Another batch of 1,141 pilgrims left Jammu on Sunday for the Kashmir Valley to perform the annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said.

Jul 23, 2017, 09:58 AM IST

NIA ropes in tax officials to probe trans-LoC trade, 'transactions' made by separatists in Kashmir Valley

NIA has roped in tax officials to probe trans-LoC trade and alleged receipt of money by separatists groups in the Kashmir Valley.

Jul 17, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

Over 2,600 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

Over two lakh pilgrims have so far performed the yatra in the last 18 days.

Jul 17, 2017, 08:35 AM IST

People of Kashmir are between two maximalist positions: P Chidambaram

The Congress leader's tweets come a day after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti pointed out that the instability in the Valley is not due to a lack of law and order, but due to few external dimensions, while also urging the entire nation to come together to resolve the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 16, 2017, 11:04 AM IST

Over 3,600 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

"A fresh batch of 3,603 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in an escorted convoy of 153 vehicles at 3.25 am," officials said here.

Jul 16, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Jama Masjid Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari asks Nawaz Sharif to broker peace on Kashmir, initiate dialogue with Hurriyat

The Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid in the Walled City of Delhi, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, has written a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in which he has urged him to use his authority to end the volatile atmosphere in the Kashmir Valley by initiating dialogue with Hurriyat representatives.

Jul 15, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

Situation under control in Kashmir Valley: Indian Army

"The Amarnath Yatra attack has been one reversal but we will continue our operations, will continue targeting terrorists. We will continue improving the situation," the Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen JS Sandhu, said here briefing the media.

Jul 15, 2017, 12:26 PM IST

Over 3,300 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

"A total of 3,398 yatris left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas at 3.30 am in an escorted convoy of 132 vehicles," the official added.

Jul 15, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

J&K highway blocked due landslides triggered by rains

The Border Roads Organisation, which is maintaining the road, pressed its men and machines into service to clear the highway.

Jul 13, 2017, 18:54 PM IST

US condemns 'cowardly' attack on Amarnath pilgrims, vows to fight terror

US on Wednesday strongly condemned the 'cowardly' attack on Amarnath pilgrims.

Jul 12, 2017, 23:57 PM IST

Two Pakistanis among four terrorists involved in attack on Amarnath pilgrims, says MHA; 'highest alert' sounded across J&K

Security forces have launched a massive hunt for Pakistani national and LeT 'commander' Abu Ismail who has emerged as the mastermind of terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims

Jul 12, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

'Highest alert' sounded across J&K after attack on Amarnath pilgrims; massive manhunt on for LeT terrorist

 A massive manhunt has been launched in Jammu and Kashmir for Pakistani LeT terrorist Muhammad Abu Ismail.

Jul 12, 2017, 19:35 PM IST

Day after Amarnath terror attack, J&K authorities restore mobile internet service in Jammu

Mobile internet services were restored in Jammu on Wednesday after a two-day ban, According to PTI. 

Jul 12, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

Amarnath attack: Shiv Sena taunts BJP again, says 'send gau rakshaks to face terrorists in Kashmir Valley'

Taking a dig at the BJP over Monday's brazen terror attack on a bus ferrying Amarnath pilgrims, Shiv Sena had asked its senior ally to send 'gau rakshaks' to face terrorists in the Kashmir Valley.

Jul 12, 2017, 09:46 AM IST

Internet services suspended in Kashmir as precautionary measure

Authorities tonight suspended Internet services in the Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure after separatists appealed to people to launch a "Kashmir awareness" campaign on social media tomorrow.

Jul 10, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

India slams Pakistan for glorifying terrorist Burhan Wani, says Islamabad's support to terror needs to be condemned by 'one and all'

Terrorist Burhan Wani was responsible for several attacks against security personnel in Kashmir.

Jul 09, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, Army chief pay tribute to Burhan Wani on death anniversary

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday paid tributes to militant commander Burhan Wani, saying his death "infused a new spirit in the struggle for freedom" in the Kashmir Valley.

Jul 08, 2017, 22:27 PM IST

India lodges strong protest with Pakistan over civilian deaths in ceasefire violations

The development came in response to Pak Foreign Office press release of today on summoning of Indian Deputy High Commissioner over alleged ceasefire violations across LoC.

Jul 08, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

Would have kept Hizbul commander Burhan Wani alive for talks: Congress' Saifuddin Soz

As tension prevails in the Kashmir Valley in the view of the death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, Saifuddin Soz - a top Congress leader - has made a controversial remark on the slain terrorist.

Jul 07, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

Around 80,000 pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in six days

The 40-day long Yatra started on June 29 and will end on August 7 on 'Shravan Purmina' coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival.

Jul 05, 2017, 08:58 AM IST