Bypolls to panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir postponed due to security reasons: CEO Shailendra Kumar
"The bypolls to panchayats has been postponed for three weeks due to security reasons," Kumar told PTI tonight. He said this step was taken after inputs given to him by the home department over
Feb 18, 2020, 22:34 PM IST
CEC Sunil Arora names Sushil Chandra as his nominee to proposed J&K Delimitation Commission
According to the J & K Reorganisation Act, 2019, the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be increased from 107 to 114, whereas, the Lok Sabha
Feb 18, 2020, 00:04 AM IST
Indian Army destroyed 2 unexploded mortar shells of Pakistan Army found in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages at several places, including Balakot and Mendhar, on February 9, prompting strong and effective retaliation from the
Feb 17, 2020, 22:19 PM IST
UN chief expresses concern over Jammu and Kashmir, India rejects mediation offer
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Sunday (February 16) reacted strongly to UN chief Antonio Guterres's comments on Jammu and Kashmir, stressing region is and will remain an
Feb 17, 2020, 06:44 AM IST
In J&K, 2G mobile data service extended till February 24
The 2G internet facility on mobile phones was restored in Jammu and Kashmir on January 25 after being suspended since August 5 2019.
Feb 16, 2020, 16:11 PM IST
CRPF to use drones in anti-terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir
The CRPF, headed by IPS officer A.P. Maheshwari, is procuring 20 drones with speed up to 72 km per hour and minimum flight time of 31 minutes with a 28 mm focal point. It also plans to procure drones
Feb 15, 2020, 18:22 PM IST
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua
There was no report of any casualty on the Indian side, the officials said, adding that the Pakistan Rangers also fired dozens of mortars.
Feb 15, 2020, 12:57 PM IST
BREAKING NEWS: Shah Faesal, former civil servant and J&K politician, booked under PSA
Faesal has been under detention since August 14, 2019, under the CRPC 107.
Feb 15, 2020, 11:03 AM IST
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court issues notice to J&K govt on plea challenging Omar Abdullah’s detention under PSA
The top court also directed the J&K Administration to file a reply by March 2, 2020.
Feb 14, 2020, 13:54 PM IST
Pakistani troops violate ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Kerni sectors of J&K
The latest incident of ceasefire violations took place around 12.30 noon, evoking a strong response from the Indian Army.
Feb 14, 2020, 13:33 PM IST
Umesh Gopinath Jadhav, the man who travelled 61,000 km and collected soil from Pulwama attack martyrs' home
The singer travelled over 61,000 kilometres across the country to meet the bereaved families and on Friday (February 14), he presented the urn at a memorial column at the Central Reserve Police Force
Feb 14, 2020, 13:27 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Pulwama bravehearts, says India will never forget their martyrdom
On February 14 last year, the Pulwama district in Kashmir had witnessed one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the last decade, claiming the lives of 40 CRPF personnel.
Feb 14, 2020, 10:34 AM IST
Pulwama attack anniversary: What happened on Feb 14, 2019 and how India responded
On February 14 last year, the Pulwama district in Kashmir had witnessed one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the last decade, claiming the lives of 40 CRPF personnel.
Feb 14, 2020, 08:32 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir panchayat election in March, first big exercise after scrapping of Article 370
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer Shailendra Kumar on Thursday (February 13) announced that panchayat election in the vacant seats of the Union Territory will be held in eight phases in March
Feb 13, 2020, 14:30 PM IST
Jaish-e-Mohammad creates 'Ghaznavi force' to carry out Pulwama-style terror attacks in India: Intelligence sources
Pakistan's notorious spy agency - the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) - has chalked out a plan to carry out more deadly terror attacks in India led by Jaish fighters.
Feb 13, 2020, 12:01 PM IST
Foreign envoys to be briefed by Army on security situation in J&K today
The foreign envoys will visit Jammu today, where they will hold meetings with Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory, district administration officials and
Feb 13, 2020, 06:44 AM IST
SC to hear petition of former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah's sister challenging his detention under PSA on February 12
In her petition before the SC, Sara Pilot has said that Omar Abdullah's detention under PSA is "manifestly illegal" and there is no question of him being a "threat to the maintenance of public order
Feb 12, 2020, 08:06 AM IST
Maqbool Bhat's death anniversary: Mobile internet snapped in Kashmir
Authorities had restored 2G internet services in Kashmir on January 25, more than five months after snapping all communication facilities in the valley following the nullification of Article 370 on
Feb 11, 2020, 16:21 PM IST
Internet services restored in Kashmir after brief blockade due to Afzal death anniversary
Internet services restored in Kashmir on Sunday evening after it was blocked by the authorities as a precautionary measure to prevent any law-and-order scenario on the seventh death anniversary of
Feb 09, 2020, 21:24 PM IST
Internet services snapped in Kashmir again ahead of Afzal Guru's death anniversary
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed an FIR against the JKLF leaders who have called for a strike on Afzal Guru's death anniversary.
Feb 09, 2020, 13:15 PM IST
