Kashmir
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ECI likely to announce poll schedule today, J&K awaits celebration of democracy
Srinagar: As the Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for the J&K Assembly elections on Friday, the uncertainty finally may be over regarding the restoration of the…
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In Pictures: Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir
Srinagar: Amid heavy rainfall a large number of people participated in the celebration of Independence Day in Srinagar on Thursday, August 15. People from different walks of life gathered at Clock Tower Srinagar…
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J&K: Army captain, terrorist killed in Doda encounter
Jammu: An Army captain and a terrorist were killed in an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. A civilian was also injured in…
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High alert, multi-tier security in J&K ahead of Independence Day
Srinagar: A multi-layered security system based on human and technical surveillance has been put in place in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure smooth, peaceful and incident-free 78th Independence Day celebrations, said officials…
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Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in J-K has grown to be a people’s movement: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday flagged-off the Tiranga Yatra here as he joined thousands of people, including public representatives and officials, in the walkathon. “Har Ghar Tiranga…
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EC has exclusive right to decide schedule for Assembly polls in J-K: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Election Commission has the exclusive right to decide the schedule for Assembly elections in the Union Territory. However, he expressed…
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Anantnag encounter: Civilian succumbs to injuries, death toll climbs to 3
Srinagar: The death toll in the overnight anti-terror operation in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir rose to three on Sunday as one of the two civilians injured in the encounter succumbed,…
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J&K: Gunfight erupts between security forces & terrorists in Kishtwar
Jammu: Firing exchanges took place on Sunday between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. Officials said the firing exchanges happened in the Paddar Batam Bridge area…
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Two army personnel injured in encounter in J-K’s Anantnag
Srinagar: Two army personnel were injured during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Ahlan Gagarmandu…
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Tiranga rallies organised across Kashmir ahead of Independence Day
Srinagar: Tiranga rallies were taken out in several districts of the Kashmir valley on Saturday ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, officials said. As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Tiranga…
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J-K poll process: EC team holds consultations with chief secretary, police chief
Srinagar: The Election Commission on Friday held consultations with the Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary and the union territory’s police chief to review the preparedness for assembly polls, officials said. On the…
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EC must hold J-K polls by SC deadline if they deem situation better than 1996: Abdullah
Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the National Conference has presented its viewpoint to the Election Commission, hoping for an early issuance of notifications to…
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Article 370 abrogation not a watershed moment for country: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution was not a watershed moment for the country as described by Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
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J-K statehood may be restored with elections in October: MoS Athawale
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood may be restored and assembly elections may take place there in October, MoS Ramdas Athawale said here on Thursday. “Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in…
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Abdullah rules out pre-poll alliance with any party for J&K elections
Srinagar: National Conference President and former J&K Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said his party would not enter into a pre-poll alliance with any party for the upcoming Assembly elections.…
