J&K: CRPF officer, 2 terrorists killed in Nowhatta encounter

Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): In a nearly five- hour- long encounter in Nowhatta region of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer and two terrorists were killed while 9 other jawans were injured.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, resorts to unprovoked firing in J&K

Jammu, Aug 14 (IBNS): Pakistani forces has once again resorted to violate the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) with unprovoked firing on Indian posts in the Poonch district of Jammu region early on Sunday morning.

Please speak on Kashmir,other issues: Kejriwal tells Modi

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS):Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he is 'dying' to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking on numerous issues including the Kashmir crisis.

I wish PM found a few reassuring words for Kashmir: Omar on Mann Ki Baat

Srinagar, July 31 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed unhappiness and wished if Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the issue of Kashmir unrest in his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat'.

J&K crisis: Rajnath Singh appeals for peace

Srinagar, July 24 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asked government forces to refrain from using pellets against Kashmiri protesters but also appealed youth not to pelt stones.

Kashmir newspaper houses to re-start printing

Srinagar, July 20 (IBNS) Kashmir Newspaper editors on Wednesday decide to resume the printing of papers after assurance from State Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.

Army Chief reviews ‘operational preparedness’ in Srinagar

Srinagar, July 20 (IBNS) The Chief of Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh Wednesday reviewed the security situation in Kashmir during his visit to the Srinagar based 15 Corps.

Army to hold inquiry into Qazigund civilian deaths

Srinagar, July 19 (IBNS): The Army announced on Tuesday that it will hold an inquiry into the firing incident at Qazigund, when three people were killed and six injured, according media reports.

SC says cases can be transferred from J&K courts to other states

New Delhi, Jul 19 (IBNS): The Supreme Court has ruled on Tuesday that it can transfer cases being tried in Jammu and Kashmir courts to other states, according to media reports.

Jaitley, Yechury and others voice their opinion on Kashmir unrest in RS

New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): Talking to the Rajya Sabha on the Kashmir issue, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the situation in Kashmir is grave and that the fight is between the country and the separatists, according to media reports.

Rajya Sabha begins post lunch session with discussion on Kashmir

New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha resumed its post-lunch session on Monday with a short discussion on the recent violence and turmoil in Kashmir, according to media reports.

J&K: One cop killed in suspected militant attack

Srinagar, July 15 (IBNS) Suspected militants attacked a police station and killed one police personnel injured seven others in Kulgam area of south Kashmir on Friday.

Kashmir crisis: Amnesty calls for restrain

Srinagar, July 12 (IBNS) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir must ensure that people injured in shootings by security forces have access to medical assistance, and medical professionals can carry out their work without interference, Amnesty International India has said.

PM Modi reviews Kashmir crisis

New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high level meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh where he sought information on the current situation in Kashmir where 30 people have died and about 1400 others are injured so far in massive protests following the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani.

Union government taking steps to diffuse violence in Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): In view of the continued violence in Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Home Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to monitor the situation, the media reported on Tuesday.