The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway continues to remain closed for vehicular traffic for the second day in a row due to landslides on the road stretch between Ramban and Banihal, officials said on Wednesday.
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Landslide damages 9 houses on Srinagar-Leh highway
"Landslides triggered by heavy rain in the area caused damage to 9 houses and a cowshed. There was no loss of life. The residents of damaged houses have been shifted to safer places.
Infiltration bid foiled, Pak trying to disturb peace in Kashmir: Army
The Army has foiled an infiltration attempt in the forward area of Tangdhar sector in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, thereby preventing efforts of Pakistan to destabilise peace in Kashmir, said officers on Thursday.
Infiltration bid foiled in J&K's Kupwara, one terrorist killed
One terrorist was killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday, adding that search operations were underway in the area.
Entire module involved in Pulwama attack busted: IG CRPF Kashmir
A wreath-laying ceremony by CRPF was organised at the Martyrs Memorial at Lethpora in South Kashmir's Pulwama district in honour of the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the service of the nation on February 14, 2019.
CRPF jawans on duty in Pulwama 4 yrs ago remember fallen colleagues
A wreath-laying ceremony by CRPF was organised at the Martyrs Memorial in Lethpora in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday in honour of the bravehearts who laid down their lives on February 14, 2019.
Veteran of three wars appointed Ladakh's new L-G
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday appointed a new Lieutenant Governor for Ladakh amid growing voices from the union territory seeking statehood and special status under the sixth schedule of the Constitution.
Army says narco-terrorism matter of concern in J&K
Addressing a gathering at the first segment of the investiture ceremony at the Badamibagh cantonment in J&K's Srinagar city, Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C of northern command said that Kashmir is witnessing a concerning rise in narco-terrorism.
Illegally built shopping complex of Hurriyat leader demolished in J&K
The authorities on Wednesday retrieved 40 Kanals of prime state land in Srinagar which was encroached upon by the owners of Nedous Hotel on the Maulana Azad Road in Srinagar.
Two killed, four rescued after avalanche hits Gulmarg
"After receiving information about the avalanche, a massive rescue operation was launched. Bodies of two persons killed by the avalanche were recovered while four persons were rescued alive.
Oppn united against 'politics of hate' of RSS-BJP: Rahul
The Congress leader along with many fellow marchers started the Bharat Jodo Yatra on September 7 last year and hoisted the National Flag on Sunday at Lal Chowk here after completing the 3,970-km walk.
NIA attaches Hurriyat Conference office in Srinagar
NIA sources said the building where the Hurriyat Conference office is located is partly owned by separatist leader Nayeem Khan, who is presently lodged in Tihar Jail in Delhi in connection with a terror financing case.
J&K Police rescue Norwegian tourist lost in Gulmarg ski resort
The police in Baramulla district said, "A Norwegian tourist named Oeyvind Aamot arrived in Gulmarg today and went for skiing. He lost his way and got stuck in the Khar Nallah forests in Drang area.
Last assault on terror and its ecosystem going on in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha
Official parades and other celebrations connected with the country's 74th Republic Day passed off peacefully throughout J&K on Thursday without any untoward incident being reported from anywhere so far.
Security tightened in J&K for Republic Day
Despite these arrangements, people moved freely in markets and on streets and the ubiquitous presence of the security forces did not evoke any fear among the pedestrians in Srinagar and other places.
Two Lashkar terrorists killed in gunfight in J&K's Budgam
The two terrorists, who were killed in a gunfight with the security forces on Tuesday outside district court in Central Kashmir's Budgam district, have been identified, officials said.
Army rescues 172 stranded workers after J&K avalanche
A total of 172 stranded workers were rescued and brought to a safe area in an army avalanche rescue operation at Sarbal in Sonmarg area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, the Army said on Sunday.
JCO among 3 soldiers killed in accident in J&K's Kupwara
Three soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO) were killed on Wednesday after they slipped into a deep gorge in Machil sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Kupwara district.
Pakistan pushes narco-terror strategy in Kashmir Valley
During the current year, 85 cases have been registered against 161 persons in the district. 33 people involved in narcotics smuggling have been detained and lodged in different jails under PSA (PIT-NDPS Act).
J&K: In a crackdown on narco-terrorism, admin to now seal assets of drug-peddlers
In a coordinated action, the government is taking stern measures against the drug-peddlers to tackle Pakistan-sponsored narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. After booking them under stringent laws, the authorities have now decided to seize their immovable properties.
J&K: Amid poll talks, political parties dump old slogans, eager to grab comeback chance
Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have started reappearing on the scene as speculations are rife that Assembly elections are likely to be held in the Union Territory either in April or September.
At minus 6.4 Srinagar records coldest night of season
At minus 6.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Srinagar recorded the second lowest winter temperature in the last five years. In 2021, the minimum temperature had dropped to minus 8.8 in Srinagar on January 31.
NIA cleans J&K, shatters Pak sponsored terror eco-system
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) since its inception has played a pivotal role in breaking the backbone of terror networks across the country. In 2022 the NIA registered 73 cases and filed 59 charge sheets, and also arrested 456 accused, including 19 absconders.
Mehbooba Mufti to join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Tuesday that she will be joining Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K. She also praised Gandhi for "his indomitable courage".
Civilian escapes unhurt in terrorist attack in J&K's Shopian
"Police in Shopian received an information about a terror crime incident at Heerpora area. Senior police officers reached the terror crime spot to ascertain the facts," a police official said.