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Stop using 'pepper gas' in Kashmir, says Amnesty
New Delhi, March 21 : Amnesty International Thursday called for a halt in the use "pepper gas" to tackle street protests in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir: 3 hurt in BSF convoy attack
Srinagar, Mar 21 : Three Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were injured when militants attacked their convoy in Gulshan Nagar near Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city on Thursday, police said.
1 dies, 3 injured in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 20 : One person died and three were injured in the Kashmir valley overnight, official sources said here today.
Kashmir comes to a standstill to protest execution of Guru
Srinagar, Mar 20 : Life came to a standstill as Kashmir observed shutdown to protest the execution of the Kashmiri militant Afzal Guru on Wednesday, the main conspirator of 2001 parliament attack.
Virender Sehwag's flop show continues in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Gurgaon, March 20 : Virender Sehwag's poor run of form continued Wednesday as he was back to pavilion for four runs, but his Delhi team beat Jammu and Kashmir by 17 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament here.
Youth killing: Omar criticises netizens
Srinagar, Mar 20 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised netizens for not reacting against the killing of an 18-year-old boy by unidentified militants in Sopore town of the state on Tuesday.
Why condemn only some killings, asks Omar
Jammu, March 20 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday took a dig at those who are "selective" in condemning killings in Jammu and Kashmir.
Himachal MPs came to aid of J and K cloudburst victims
Shimla, March 20 : The members of parliament (MPs) from Himachal Pradesh are known for their generosity: three MPs had donated funds from their annual Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for cloudburst victims of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir in 2010.
Unidentified gunmen kill 18-year-old in Sopore
Srinagar, March 20 : Unidentified gunmen late Tuesday night killed an 18-year-old boy in north Kashmir's Sopore town, police said here.
Omar refuses to talk to media
Jammu, March 18 : Jammu and Kashmir's "media-friendly" Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday refused to talk to the media here, saying "you should talk to those who speak to you outside" the assembly, after the opposition PDP boycotted the budget session.
Life back to normal in Kashmir Valley, schools open
By Sheikh Qayoom, Srinagar, March 18 : Life started normally in summer capital Srinagar and all other major towns of the Valley Monday as people thronged markets, banks and workplaces. Law enforcing agencies, though, were alert and on their toes.
India took up PoK issue with China: Antony
New Delhi, Mar 18 : Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday said the Indian government has asked China to stop its infrastructure projects in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Army taken steps to prevent terror attacks: Antony
New Delhi, Mar 18 : Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday said the Indian Army has taken steps to prevent terror attacks on its camps in Jammu and Kashmir.
Unemployment fuels Kashmir's mistrust and discontent
By Haris Zargar, Srinagar/New Delhi, March 17 : Lack of significant employment opportunities among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir is fuelling their sense of alienation and compounds their mistrust and anger against the government and New Delhi.
Hina Khar says Pak-India mistrust must be reduced to resolve Kashmir ...
Islamabad, Mar. 15 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the mistrust between India and Pakistan must be reduced in order to resolve the Kashmir issue, and to carry forward the peace process.
Apex committee approves first Mega Food Park in J and K
Jammu, Mar 15 : Jammu and Kashmir Apex Project Clearance Committee today approved 12 projects in medium and large sector mobilising an investment of more than Rs 370 crores.
Another arrest in Srinagar fidayeen attack
Srinagar, March 16 : A resident of Kashmir's Baramulla district was arrested Saturday in connection with the fidayeen attack here on March 13 in which five troopers and two militants were killed. This is the third arrest in the case.
Uproar in Kashmir assembly over Pakistan resolution
Jammu, March 16 : The Jammu and Kashmir assembly witnessed an uproar Saturday over calls to denounce Pakistan parliament's support to Afzal Guru.
Afzal hanging pits Jammu against Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir ...
By Binoo Joshi, Jammu, March 16 : The execution of Afzal Guru has politically pitched the Hindu-dominated Jammu region against the Muslim-majority Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir.
Time not ripe for withdrawing AFSPA from Kashmir: Gen. Bikram Singh
New Delhi, March 15 : The "time is not ripe" for withdrawing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the Kashmir Valley, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh said here Friday. He also noted that the proposed mountain strike corps was in an advanced stage of finalisation.
Fruit exports from Kashmir touch Rs.4,200 crore
Jammu, March 15 : Fruit exports from Jammu and Kashmir registered a turnover of Rs.4,200 crore in the financial year 2012-13, state Agriculture Minister Ghulam Hassan Mir said here Friday.
Time not ripe for withdrawing AFSPA from Kashmir: Gen. Bikram Singh
New Delhi, March 15 : The "time is not ripe" for withdrawing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the Kashmir Valley, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh said here Friday. He also noted that the proposed mountain strike corps was in an advanced stage of finalisation.
More than 5,000 being recruited in Jammu Kashmir on fast track basis
Srinagar, Mar 15 : More than 5,000 unemployed youths are being recruited in different government departments in Jammu and Kashmir on fast track basis.
All examinations postponed in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 15 : All the scheduled examinations were cancelled in the Kashmir valley, where restrictions have been imposed to prevent any law and order problem.
No Friday prayers in historic Jamia masjid
Srinagar, Mar 15 : No Friday prayer was offered on the second consecutive week in historic Jamia masjid and some other mosques in the Kashmir valley, where indefinite curfew remained imposed as a precautionary measure.
Roads to far-flung areas in Kashmir remain closed
Srinagar, Mar 15 : Roads to several dozen far-flung and remote villages, including those near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir and the highway connecting the Ladakh region with the rest of the state, remained closed due to snowfall since December last year.
Indefinite curfew continues in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 15 : An indefinite curfew continued for the second day today in Srinagar and other major towns and tehsil headquarters in the Kashmir valley to prevent deterioration of law and order in the wake of killing of a youth in security force firing in the downtown city.
Cancellations hit Kashmir tourism
Srinagar, March 15 : The prevailing law and order situation has dealt a serious blow to tourism in Kashmir as hoteliers, travel agents and houseboat owners say "a flood of cancellations of bookings" has struck them.
BJP, Panthers walk out of Jammu and Kashmir assembly
Jammu, March 15 : The members of Jammu-centric political parties Friday walked out of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly, protesting the resolution of the Pakistan National Assembly condemning the execution of Afzal Guru.
Adjournment motion on CRPF camp attack in Kashmir disallowed
Jammu, March 14 : An adjournment motion on the killing of five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, moved in the legislative assembly by the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP), was Thursday disallowed.