JAMMU AND KASHMIR

J&K encounter: 2 army officers martyred among 4 soldiers in ongoing ops in Rajouri

SRINAGAR: Two army officers were among the four soldiers who were killed in an encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri District on Wednesday. Three soldiers were also injured in the joint operation being conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces in the border district. The deceased […]

J&K admin fires 4 employees for involvement in ‘terrorist-secessionist’ activities

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration took decisive action on Wednesday by terminating the services of four government employees, including a doctor, a J&K police constable, a laboratory bearer in the Higher Education Department, and a teacher in the Education Department. This termination follows their involvement in terrorist-secessionist activities in the region. The individuals relieved of […]

J&K HC rejects prosecution’s ‘damaging India’s honour’ argument, grants bail to Fahad Shah

JAMMU: In a significant ruling, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed the argument put forth by the J&K Police that “damaging” India’s honour and dignity would amount to a terrorist act under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). FLASH: Visuals of trapped workers of Uttrakashi Tunnel. They spoke to local administration. Camera was sent […]

Bridging gaps between people and police: J&K DGP opens PHQ for public grievances on Saturdays

SRINAGAR: Less than a month after taking charge as the chief of Jammu and Kashmir Police as the Director General, RR Swain took the decision to keep the Police Headquarters in Srinagar open every second and fourth Saturday of the month, while the PHQ in Jammu will remain open every first and third Saturday.  This […]

Kulgam encounter: 5 terrorists killed in joint operation in Kashmir

SRINAGAR:  Five terrorists have been reported to have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district in Kashmir, on Friday. The slain terrorists have been identified as Sameer Ahmad Sheikh, Yasir Bilal Bhat, Danish Ahmad Thokar, Hanzullah Yaqoob Shah and Ubaid Ahmad Padder, who belonged to the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, and […]

Facilitator of LoC infiltrations for 30 years eliminated in military operation: Army

BARAMULLA: In a significant victory against cross-border terrorism, the Indian Army, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Police, successfully thwarted an infiltration bid in the Uri sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on November 15. “This operation led to significant casualties among terrorists and the recovery of various warlike supplies,” Colonel Raghav, Commanding Officer 8RR […]

NIA seizes 8 high-value properties linked to terror accused in South Kashmir

NEW DELHI: In a significant move, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized eight properties valued at crores of rupees belonging to two individuals accused of being involved in the 2018 Srinagar attack on police officers that led to the release of Pakistani LeT terrorist Naveed Jatt. The attached properties, five owned by accused Mohd […]

Blaze erupts in Srinagar’s Dal Lake, claiming 3 lives, incinerating properties valued at crores

SRINAGAR : A devastating fire engulfed several houseboats in the heart of Dal Lake, Srinagar’s popular tourist hub, on Saturday morning. The blaze resulted in the loss of three lives and turned properties valued at crores into ashes. The fire, which erupted near Ghat number 9 around 5:15 am, also destroyed at least five houseboats […]

SIA stands as a bastion against terror funding, conducts search ops in 10 locations across Kashmir

SRINAGAR:  The State Investigtion Agency of the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted the second round of searches at 10 locations in Srinagar, Pulwama and Anantnag districts, seizing incriminating gadgets and documents, on Friday.  A statement issued by the SIA said, “In continuation to searches conducted on 08.11.2023 , State Investigation agency Kashmir conducted searches at […]

Promising J&K national athlete leaves Kashmir, blames unfair sports policy

SRINAGAR: In a startling revelation, a Srinagar-based athlete, Afreen Hyder, who clinched a historic silver medal in Taekwondo at the National Games 2023 in Goa, has accused the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council of mistreatment and neglect. The National Games, considered the premier sports event in India, only allows the top eight athletes in each […]