For many years, Pulwama was the epicentre of unrest in Kashmir and was often considered a hotbed of militancy. The district made international headlines on February 14, 2019, when a local youth, Adil Ahmad Dar, carried out a suicide attack that killed 40 CRPF jawans.
All schools and colleges in Jammu & Kashmir will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rains and flood-like conditions, while Kashmir University has postponed all exams amid ongoing rescue operations. Scroll down to read more.
Bhumi Pednekar and Dia Mirza have expressed deep concern over the devastating flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, urging prayers and accountability for the environmental crisis.
Control rooms have been activated and the Chief Minister’s Office is in constant touch with concerned departments.
Rescue operations are underway and the injured have been admitted to a hospital.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has cancelled the "At Home" tea party and cultural programmes scheduled during Independence Day celebrationsin the wake of the cloudburst tragedy in Kishtwar.Chief Minister Abdullahsaid formal events, including his address and ceremonial march past, would be held as per schedule.
A soldier was killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists after the Army thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.
In a letter, dated July 29, Chief Minister Abdullah emphasized that the Jammu and Kashmir statehood issue transcends regional politics and is vital for upholding the Indian Constitution and democratic values.
TV actor Aly Goni voices anguish from abroad as his family in Jammu faces terrifying drone strikes, urging peace while praising the Indian Armed Forces for swift protection.