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For statehood JKPCC Chief leads hunger strike

Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday began a hunger strike in Srinagar to press for the restoration of statehood. Speaking at ... Read More


ECI deregisters 3 little-known parties of J&K

Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- In a significant development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has deregistered three obscure political parties from Jammu & Kashmir. According to an official order, the pol... Read More


2 soldiers killed, 2 injured; Kulgam encounter enters 9th day

Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- Two Army soldiers were killed and as many injured in an ongoing encounter with terrorists in the dense forests of Akhal in Kulgam district, which entered its ninth day on Saturday,... Read More


2 CRPF personnel killed, 16 injured in Basantgarh accident

India, Aug. 8 -- Two CRPF personnel were killed while 16 others sustained injuries after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident and plunged into a deep gorge in Basantgarh area of Udha... Read More


CS reviews issues facing J&K varsities

India, Aug. 8 -- In a significant move to strengthen the higher education in J&K, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the issues confronting various uni... Read More


J&K achieves 81 pc Tap-water coverage under JJM

India, Aug. 8 -- The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched by the Government of India, has made significant strides in Jammu & Kashmir, with 15.6 lakh rural households (approximately 81% of the total rur... Read More


Police search bookstores across Valley as Govt forfeits 25 books

India, Aug. 8 -- A day after the Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the forfeiture of 25 books accused of promoting secessionist ideologies and inciting violence, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thu... Read More


Longest encounter in decades enters 7th day

India, Aug. 8 -- The longest encounter in decades between security forces and terrorists hiding in the deep Akhal forests of Kulgam district entered its seventh day on Thursday. Officials told that t... Read More


EC notifies vice presidential poll, 3 nominations papers rejected

India, Aug. 8 -- The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for the September 9 vice presidential poll, kick-starting the exercise to elect Jagdeep Dhankhar's successor. Rajya Sabha Se... Read More


Expansion of tourism to boost employment for Gurez Youth: CM

India, Aug. 8 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed his government's commitment to the development and upliftment of Gurez and its people. Speaking at the valedictory function of the two-d... Read More