At least 40 persons were injured in clashes between protesters and government forces following the killing of three militants in Kakapora area of Pulwama district […]
Month: June 2017
Civilian killed in Kakapora clashes, Multiple funerals held for slain Lashkar militants
A civilian was killed during clashes between protesters and government forces in Kakapora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday. The deceased, identified as […]
Post encounter massive protests in Awantipora & Pulwama, Highway closed, Internet Services Shut, Colleges closed, Restrictions imposed
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were killed in an overnight encounter with government forces in Kakapora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir on Thursday. An army […]
Thousands lose jobs as restive Kashmir’s tourism economy dwindles
Tourism is important for Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, contributing 8% to the state’s gross domestic product. In 2016, the state recorded 1.29 million tourists. At […]
3rd Intl Yoga Day observed across Jammu, Rain fails to dampen fervour
On 3rd International Yoga Day today, incessant rain played a spoilsport but it failed to dampen the spirit of the participants. Various departments, organisations and […]
Incessant rain lashes Kashmir Valley
The Kashmir valley is witnessing incessant rain for the past 24 hours, providing much relief to the people from the sweltering heat as the region […]
All states pass GST Act, except JK
With Kerala approving the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Act on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir remains the only state yet to pass the legislation […]
Army to deploy 2 more battalions in south Kashmir
Two additional battalions — a total of 2,000 men — of the Army will be sent as reinforcement to four troubled districts of Jammu and […]
UN Chief engages to resume India-Pakistan talks on Kashmir
Guterres was asked about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control and the ceasefire violations since he assumed office as […]
Pre-monsoon rain exposes poor sewerage across Jammu city
Pre-monsoon rain in Jammu has exposed the much-hyped underground sewerage system laid under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission as overflowing manholes spilled dirty […]