Rivals panicked due to BJP`s rising popularity: Sharma

BJP claimed there is a "wave" sweeping the entire country in its favour, and the party`s rising popularity has led to panic among the rivals ahead of next year`s general elections.

Rahul Gandhi declines to comment on JK govt`s AFSPA revocation demand

Congress` VP Rahul Gandhi declined to comment on Jammu and Kashmir govt`s demand for revocation of AFSPA, saying matter was being discussed between PM Manmohan Singh and state CM Omar Abdullah.

Rahul`s visit to Doda-Kishtwar cancelled

AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi`s visit to Doda and Kishtwar areas has been cancelled following inclement weather conditions in the belt.

Mild tremor rocks Bhaderwah town in Jammu and Kashmir

An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale on Saturday hit Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K planning to hike assistance to militancy-affected families

Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to enhance financial assistance to militancy-affected families of the state from the existing Rs 750 per month to Rs 1,000 per month.

PM, Sonia to launch rail link to Kashmir on June 25

The much-awaited railway section linking Kashmir valley with rest of the country will be launched on June 25 when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi jointly flag off the first train.

LHB coaches for Jammu Rajdhani Express

In order to provide additional facilities and accommodation to rail passengers, Northern Railway has decided to introduce LHB coaches in Jammu Rajdhani from tomorrow.

Pandits opposed move to rehabilitate former militants

Taking a dig at J&K government`s proposed move to bring back former militants from Pakistan, a body of Kashmiri Pandits today said it would create major security and political challenges to the Union and state governments.

Omar should give up obsession for AFSPA revocation: BJP

The BJP said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah should give up his "obsession" for partial revocation of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from Jammu and Kashmir.

Army, NGO give boy with heart disease a new life

Army`s Rashtriya Rifles and an NGO came to the rescue of a child suffering from Congenital Heart Disease.