He is scheduled to meet delegations of public and political groups at the Raj Bhawan after which he will attend the Vitasta cultural function at the Sher-e-Kashmir international convention centre (SKICC) by the banks of Dal Lake.
Category: Jammu and Kashmir
Shah remembers Syama Prasad Mukherjee, attributes J&K peace & progress to Article 370 abrogation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the complete integration of J&K with the rest of the country through abrogation of Article 370 was the result of the supreme sacrifice given by Syama Prasad Mukherjee.
Four infiltrators killed in Macchal sector of J&K
An infiltration bid was foiled and four infiltrators were killed in a joint operation of police and the Army in the Macchal sector in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, the Army said on Friday.
'Infiltration attempts are made to keep terrorism alive': J&K DGP
Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh said on Saturday that continuous infiltration attempts on the Line of Control (LoC) are "part of the plan by enemies of the country to keep terrorism alive".
5 foreign terrorists killed in encounter at LoC in Kashmir
"Five foreign terrorists killed in encounter. Search in the (Jumagund) area is going on," Jammu and Kashmir Police quoting Inspector General Police Kashmir zone Vijay Kumar tweeted.
3 key operatives of narco-terror module in J&K held
In a statement, Defence Ministry spokesman, Lt. Col. Devender Anand said: "The apprehended individuals have been identified as Shakar Din, Rashid and Shafir.
J&K Police rescue 250 tourists stuck in Kashmir's Affarwat
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have rescued at least 250 tourists, who were stuck in the Affarwat mountains after the Gulmarg Gondola car operations in North Kashmir's Baramulla district developed a technical fault, officials said on Friday.
Elections our right, won't beg anybody to hold them: Omar Abdullah
Talking to reporters, Omar said, "We also have some self-respect and we won't beg before anybody to hold the elections here. Election is people's right and the Election Commission must answer this question," he said.
Kashmir: Crowd funding for cancer patient generates Rs 80 lakhs in less than 24 hours
Barely within 24 hours after a desperate appeal for help was made by the family of a cancer patient in J&K's Pulwama district, crowd funding generated Rs 80 lakhs and more was pouring into the family's bank account.
One terrorist killed in ongoing operation in J&K's Rajouri
Sources said gunfight had erupted between the terrorists and the security forces during the search operation that followed the nightlong firing exchange between the hiding terrorists and the security forces.
Pak intruder shot dead by BSF in J&K
"He was challenged by the troops but the intruder kept advancing towards the border fencing. The troops fired at him and shot him dead."
The BSF said no weapons were found on him.
Infiltration bid foiled, 3 terrorists held on LoC in J&K's Poonch
An infiltration bid was foiled by alert security forces on Wednesday on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district during which three terrorists were apprehended.
10 dead, 55 injured after bus plunges into Jammu gorge
At least 10 people were killed and 55 others injured on Tuesday after a bus plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu district, police said. "The bus was carrying more passengers than the prescribed limit which will be probed during the investigation," he added.
J&K has always been centre of knowledge, inclusive culture & breathtaking beauty: L-G
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha told the third G20 working group meeting on tourism in Srinagar on Tuesday that it is a matter of great pride for the 13 million citizens of the UT that we are hosting a meeting which is deliberating on global architecture for sustainable tourism.
Largest number of G20 delegates attending Srinagar meeting
Largest number of G20 delegates have registered for the three-day working group's meeting in J&K's Srinagar city although some countries are not coming for logistic reasons, the Union tourism secretary, Arvind Singh told reporters.
Amid tight security, spruced up Srinagar awaits arrival of G20 delegates
Roads lined up with G20 logos, smart city messages, painted sidewalks and freshly macadamised roads marked the road from Srinagar international airport to Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention (SKICC) Centre, the venue of G20 meeting in Srinagar city.
Kashmir's historic hospitality will be displayed internationally during G20: LG
"The event will send a message across the globe about Kashmir's beauty and hospitality which ultimately will result in more tourist arrivals. We are hopeful that the successful G20 event will help give a big push to J&K's economy," the Lt Governor said.
Jammu medical college rusticates 10 students after hostel scuffle
According to the authorities, the 10 students have been rusticated for two months and were also debarred from attending classes till an inquiry report is received. The inquiry report ordered by the college has to be submitted within a week.
JCO injured as Army foils infiltration bid in Kashmir
Earlier, a defence spokesman said, "There was an exchange of fire between militants and own troops. The Pakistan side tried to fly a quadcopter over the incident site, but on being fired at by the Indian side it quickly withdrew. A search operation is underway in the area".
Terrorists responsible for killing soldiers in Rajouri will be hunted down: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday interacted with deployed soldiers on ground in J&K's Rajouri district sending out a clear message that terrorists involved in killing of soldiers will be hunted down.
Rajouri encounter: Terrorist killed, top Army commander reviews anti-terror operation
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Army's Northern Command, Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the ongoing anti-terror operation in J&K's Rajouri district in which one terrorist was killed on Saturday.
Five soldiers killed in gunfight with terrorists in J&K's Rajouri
"In the ongoing operation in Rajouri sector, three soldiers who were critically injured in the morning have unfortunately succumbed to their injuries. The operation is still in progress," the Army said.
Cop injured in militant attack in J&K's Anantnag
A policeman was injured when militants attacked security forces in J&K's Anantnag district on Thursday, police sources said. Police sources said that militants fired some shots towards a 'Naka' (checking) party of the security forces in Bijbehara town of Anantnag.
Army chopper makes emergency landing in J&K, 3 injured
"As per inputs, the pilots had reported a technical fault to the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) and proceeded for a precautionary landing. Due to the undulating ground, undergrowth and unprepared landing area, the helicopter apparently made a hard landing.
Local who gave 'shelter' to Poonch attack terrorists traced, detained
As a major breakthrough in the recent terror attack case in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district where five Army soldiers were killed, security forces have traced and detained the local who provided shelter to the terrorists, official sources said.