Army officer booked in J&K for harassing wife

Police have booked an Army officer for allegedly harassing his wife in a case of marital discord on the Court`s direction, police said on Sunday.

LeT operative arrested in J&K

A LeT operative, who was allegedly managing finances for the Pakistan-based militant outfit in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district was arrested.

JKPPM demands ST status for Pahari people

A local outfit today demanded granting of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to Pahari people in Jammu and Kashmir, saying any further delay on the issue would be against the national interest.

Bodies of two drowned minors retrieved from Jhelum

The bodies of two minor boys, who drowned while bathing in river Jhelum in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, have been recovered, police said on Sunday.

Poll boycott call of separatists not to serve any

The polls to state legislature are scheduled for next year, but hardline Hurriyat led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani last month called for a boycott of the elections.

Bodies of two drowned minors retrieved from Jhelum

The bodies of two minor boys, who drowned while bathing in river Jhelum in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, have been recovered, police said Sunday.

Army jawan arrested for molesting minor

Two persons, including an Army jawan, were arrested for molesting a 12-year-old girl in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K Minister stresses on reducing NMR

Jammu and Kashmir Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan on Saturday underscored the need for reducing Neonatal Mortality rate (NMR) in the state by taking concrete health care measures.

NC, Cong depriving people of their rights: Mufti

Criticising the NC government for trampling democratic institutions in the state to remain in power, the PDP said the Congress was equally responsible for depriving people of their democratic rights.

Omar meets PM, seeks relief package for quake-hit people

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and requested a special package for earthquake-hit districts of Doda and Kishtawar in Jammu region.