Kashmir Valley

Burhan Wani's father condemns burning schools in Kashmir

Muzzafar Wani, the father of Hizbul commander Burhan whose killing sparked unrest in Kashmir, on Tuesday expressed "deep pain" over the burning down of schools in the Valley and made a fervent appeal to those behind it to refrain from targeting educational institutions.

Nov 01, 2016, 16:45 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

Soldier killed, another injured as Army foils infiltration bid in J&K's Tangdhar

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan were reported in Tangdhar sector, Medhar and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Oct 27, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Kashmir Valley remains peaceful, people defy separatists' sponsored strike

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, continued to witness increased movement of traffic as more people today defied the strike call given by separatists.

Oct 25, 2016, 11:41 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

Kashmir Valley peaceful even as separatists extend 'bandh', more vehicles hit roads

Increased movement of traffic on main roads of Kashmir and the city's civil lines hinted at return of normalcy even as the other facets of life in the Valley remained suspended for the 104th consecutive day as separatists extended the shutdown till October 27.

Oct 20, 2016, 11:35 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 unrest: 'Pakistan used Hurriyat to hamper peace in Valley'

National Panthers Party chief Harsh Dev Singh criticized the meeting of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi and Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Tuesday and alleged that Islamabad has used Hurriyat to vitiate the peace in Kashmir.

Oct 19, 2016, 09:46 AM 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 in interior areas of Srinagar continues for 97th day

Curfew today remained in force in interior areas of Srinagar as a precautionary measure even as normal life remained affected in the Valley for the 97th day.

Oct 13, 2016, 11:20 AM IST

Nawaz Sharif hails Burhan Wani again, calls him a 'pride of Kashmiris'

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif once again hailed slain Hizbul commander Burhan Wani as a "martyr", days after describing him as the ''young leader of Kashmir's peaceful freedom movement.''

Oct 10, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

Not entirely true that there's complete gap between armed forces and Valley people: Congress

Former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has rubbished suggestions of their being a complete gap or lack of communication between India`s armed forces and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 10, 2016, 09:25 AM IST

Protests in Srinagar after minor boy succumbs to pellet injuries; clashes in other parts of Valley

Clashes broke out in Srinagar after a boy with pellet injuries died in hospital on Saturday.

Oct 08, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Cop killed, two injured after terrorists attack police post in J&K's Shopian

A policeman was killed and two other persons, including a civilian, were injured Friday in a guerrilla attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.

Oct 07, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Youth succumbs to injuries; Kashmir toll rises to 83

Curfew has been lifted from the areas of Srinagar where the curbs were in force yesterday and there is no curfew anywhere in Kashmir today.

Oct 01, 2016, 19:14 PM IST

Curfew lifted from Srinagar

Curfew was on Saturday lifted from Srinagar as the situation improved in the city, but normal life remained affected in the Kashmir Valley due to the separatist-sponsored strike for the 85th consecutive day.

Oct 01, 2016, 12:24 PM IST

'Jadoo ki Jhappi' – this is how Army intends to 'calm down' tension in South Kashmir

The Indian Army has now decided to blend its Operation 'Calm Down' with 'Jadoo ki Jhappi' to soothe tension in the area and build confidence among the local residents to open up their establishments which have remained shut for nearly three months.

Sep 28, 2016, 17:34 PM IST

BJP hails Sushma Swaraj's speech at UNGA, says Pakistan has been exposed globally

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday hailed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj`s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and said that the latter has exposed Pakistan globally.

Sep 27, 2016, 13:10 PM IST

Muslim spiritual heads discuss Kashmir situation with Rajnath Singh

A delegation of heads of eminent Khanqahs and Dargahs led by the Chief of the Ajmer Sharif have appealed to people in the Kashmir Valley to keep calm and peace there and help the government to return normalcy in the state.

Sep 26, 2016, 20:26 PM IST

Kashmir Valley unrest has affected BRO: Army

The ongoing unrest in the Kashmir Valley has adversely affected road construction and other work of the Border Roads Organization (BRO), the army said on Thursday.

Sep 22, 2016, 20:42 PM IST