Army’s payoff scandal rattles politicians
New Delhi: A massive row broke out on Tuesday over former Army chief Gen. (retd.) V.K. Singh’s revelation that the Army transfers money to politicians in Jammu and Kashmir as part of “stabilising wor
Two Pakistani soldiers wounded in fresh firing at LoC
Islamabad: Two Pakistani soldiers were wounded in an exchange of fire with Indian troops at the LoC in the latest flare-up of tensions between the two neighbours, officials on both sides said on Wedn
Moderate intensity quake jolts J&K
A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale shook Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar and Doda districts and parts of the Valley Saturday, a day after a similar quake hit the region.
Infiltration bid foiled in J&K, militant killed
Army Friday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing a militant in the operation.
Fire in J&K civil secretariat annexe, no reports of injuries
A major fire broke out today inside the annexe of the Jammu and Kashmir civil secretariat complex in which the two-storey wooden structure was gutted but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Rajouri
Army troops today foiled an infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mirwaiz slams Omar remark on Maoist-JK militant links
Moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday rejected the remarks of chief minister Omar Abdullah that "supporters of militant violence" in Kashmir have links with Maoists, saying it is an
J&K removed from list of disputes under UN
In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir has been removed from the UN list of unresolved disputes, giving a setback to Pakistan which has been asking the world body to intervene on the issue.
J&K govt approves Rs 1.75 crore to beautify tourist spot
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a Rs 1.75 crore action plan for the infrastructure development and beautification of Doodpathri tourist spot in Budgam district of the Valley.
J&K seeks Centre's sanction for prosecution of Armymen
The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought sanction from the Centre for prosecution of Armymen under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in 41 human rights violation cases in the state.