Kashmir Valley

Only 16% infiltration bids succeeded this year in Jammu and Kashmir: MHA

Only 16% of terrorists succeeded in crossing LoC this year to enter Jammu and Kashmir till May 31.

Jul 03, 2017, 22:08 PM IST

Over 3,100 pilgrims leave for Amarnath on Day 5

Amid unprecedented security arrangements, a fresh batch of 3,133 pilgrims left Jammu on Monday for the Amarnath Yatra, an official said.

Jul 03, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

Sharp drop in stone-pelting incidents in Kashmir Valley this year: CRPF DG

BJP national president Amit Shah has said that for the first time, the separatists in Kashmir were facing the heat.

Jul 02, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

After Pakistan govt, now Pak media sulks over Indo-US bonhomie

After the Nawaz Sharif Government criticized the growing India-U.S. relations following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, the Pakistan media is also striking the same tone as it seems upset with Syed Salahuddin, a Pakistan-based Kashmiri separatist leader, being declared a specially designated global terrorist by the U.S.

Jun 30, 2017, 22:30 PM IST

Rajnath Singh chairs security review meeting on Amarnath Yatra

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a security review meeting in the wake of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra here, which will commence from June 29.

Jun 27, 2017, 21:31 PM IST

Street clashes mar Eid festivities in Kashmir Valley

Eid was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Jun 26, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: Telecom companies directed to reduce data speed

Meanwhile, two terrorists are still holed up inside the building of the Delhi Public School in Panta Chowk, Sringar and counter-terror operations are underway.

Jun 25, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Shiv Sena attacks BJP over J&K, Bengal situation

The Sena's attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came barely 24 hours after Shah and Thackeray met in Mumbai for 75 minutes amid optimism of a thaw in the chilled relations between the two allies of nearly three decades.

Jun 19, 2017, 13:22 PM IST

Centre will provide all support to maintain peace in J&K: Kiren Rijiju

Amid the increasing number of unprovoked firing by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the state government would be provided all necessary support by the Centre to maintain peace in the Valley.

Jun 18, 2017, 16:21 PM IST

Terrorists attack SICOP Complex in J&K's Bijbehara, massive firing heard

In yet another incident of terror the Valley, a group of terrorists attacked the forces camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Bijbehara area of Anantnag where CRPF and Army troops are stationed. 

Jun 17, 2017, 11:06 AM IST

Sec 144 imposed in Srinagar, Kashmir Valley after Separatists' call for complete shutdown

The joint separatist leadership has called for complete shutdown in the Valley on Saturday against the killing of two civilians in firing by security forces.

Jun 17, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

Two policemen injured in Srinagar militant attack

Police said militants fired at the policemen near the J&K Bank branch in the Hyderpora area on the city outskirts.

Jun 16, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

Army thwarts Pak's attempt to upsurge terror activities in Ramazan, kills 13 militants

"The sinister designs of Pakistan Army to push-in multiple groups of armed intruders across the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir continues to be defeated by proactive operations being carried out on the border," Defence spokesman of Northern Command said.

Jun 11, 2017, 00:33 AM IST

Pakistan increases infiltration bids in J&K ahead of Amarnath Yatra; 22 infiltration attempts foiled in 5 months

Army and security forces have foiled 22 infiltration attempts and killed 34 armed intruders in different sectors near the Line of Control (LoC) since January. 

Jun 10, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Restrictions in Kashmir Valley to halt separatist protests

All educational institutions, including colleges and schools have also been closed across the Kashmir Valley to prevent protests by students.

Jun 09, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

Indian Army deploys 'through the wall' radars in Kashmir to detect terrorists

Aiming to detect terrorists who might be hiding in wall cavities or false ceilings, the Indian Army will now use 'through the wall' radar imaging during counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir Valley.

Jun 08, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

Pakistan's malicious propaganda will not succeed in Kashmir: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said on Thursday the country's armed forces are fully prepared to thwart any threat to India's sovereignty while also cautioning that Pakistan's malicious propaganda will not succeed in Kashmir.

Jun 08, 2017, 10:38 AM IST

Internet suspended as tension rise in Kashmir Valley

Authorities on Wednesday suspended mobile internet services in the Kashmir Valley following the death of a youth in a security force firing in the Shopian district.

Jun 07, 2017, 09:48 AM IST

NIA grills several persons in Srinagar in terror-funding case

The NIA on Monday questioned over half a dozen people in Srinagar whose premises were raided as part of the probe into alleged terror-funding by Pakistan-based terrorist organisations to stoke unrest in the Kashmir valley.

Jun 05, 2017, 21:04 PM IST

India will end Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir: Rajnath Singh

Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Kashmir Valley and terror funding to Pakistan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the situation in Kashmir has seen a lot of improvement and assured that the government will get it under control.

Jun 03, 2017, 16:23 PM IST