Jammu and Kashmir

Explained: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and why it has become a bone of contention in the delimitation process

The delimitation commission comprises Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra, former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai and the J&K Election Commissioner.

Coronavirus in India May 9 Highlights: Haryana lockdown extended till May 17; Goa records highest single-day toll with 67 deaths

Coronavirus Daily Cases and Deaths in India, Covid-19 India Lockdown May 9 Highlights: PM Modi speaks to CMs of Punjab, Karnataka, Bihar & Uttarakhand on Covid situation; CM Arvind Kejriwal extends lockdown in Delhi by a wee

Kashmir to host 6-day festival to celebrate arrival of spring, promote tourism

A host of activities, including cultural shows and musical evenings, will be held during the festival and national-level and local artists would enthrall the visitors, Saleem said.

Good news for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims! Registrations begin from April 1 — Check how to register, other details

Amarnath Yatra 2021: The 56-day yatra to the 3,880-metre-high shrine is scheduled to start from the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal on June 28 and culminate on August 22.

Jammu and Kashmir: Asia’s largest tulip garden overlooking Dal Lake opens for public in Srinagar

Formerly known as Siraj Bagh, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was opened in 2008 by then chief minister of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Jammu and Kashmir: Son of popular eatery owner dies 11 days after being shot by local militants

Former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were among senior leaders who expressed their condolences to the family.

Omar Abdullah claims he, his family put under house arrest

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti had on Saturday too claimed that she was placed under house arrest ahead of her visit to the family of Athar Mushtaq -- one of the three alleged militants killed in an encounter in Parimpora local

Kashmir receives fresh snowfall

While 'Chillai-Kalan' began on December 21 and will end on January 31, the cold wave continues even after that in Kashmir with a 20-day 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold).

Flight services hit in Kashmir due to snowfall

A decision on the resumption of flight operations would be taken as and when the weather improves, they added.

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir as minimum temp dips further

The chances of snowfall are the most frequent and maximum during this period and most areas, especially in the higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall.

Kashmir reels under intense cold wave conditions as mercury settles several degrees below freezing point

The chances of snowfall are the most frequent and maximum during this period and most areas, especially in the higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall.

LG Manoj Sinha announces new industrial development scheme worth Rs 28,400 cr for Jammu and Kashmir

Sinha said that capital investment incentive will be made available at the rate of 30 per cent in Zone A (urban) and 50 per cent in Zone B (rural) on investment made in plant and machinery (in manufacturing) or construction o

Kudos! COVID-recovered patient’s efforts to give Kashmir’s Dal Lake its own water ambulance!

The initiative is now about to be launched in a few days.

जम्मू-कश्मीर के लिए 1,350 करोड़ के आर्थिक पैकेज का एलान, एक साल तक बिजली-पानी के बिल में 50 फीसदी डिस्काउंट

BDC election in Jammu and Kashmir: J-K all set for first-ever polls amid boycott by Congress, NC and PDP

The Congress has announced its decision to boycott the elections citing "indifferent attitude" of the state administration and continued detention of its leaders in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir BDC Election: BJP making mockery of democracy by conducting polls, says Congress

The Congress along with the main regional parties-- the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party-- have boycotted the BDC elections citing indifferent attitude of the state administration and continued detention o

7th Pay Commission: Now, 7th CPC allowances for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh government employees

7th Pay Commission latest news today 2019: Here's good news for government employees in Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. They will get 7 CPC allowances from 31st October.

Modi govt readies plan to overhaul Jammu & Kashmir administration, make it more transparent

Article 370: A high-level delegation led by V Srinivas, additional secretary in the department of administrative reforms and public grievances has twice visited J&K last month to prepare the road map.

Jammu-Kashmir Block Development Council polls to be held on October 24

A day after home minister Amit Shah said that there were no restrictions currently in place in Jammu and Kashmir, the State Election Commission announced the dates for the J&K Block Development Council (BDC).

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres concerned over potential India-Pak escalation, appeals for resolution through dialogue

India and Pakistan indulged in a war of words at the UNHRC meet on Tuesday. India rebutted Pakistan claims that human rights were being violated in Jammu and Kashmir.

Arun Jaitley: BJP’s most articulate voice on Article 370, Kashmir issue falls silent

Arun Jaitley clearly articulated the BJP's position on complex issues of Article 370, Article 35A and the special status of Jammu & Kashmir by giving the historical perspective.

Jammu & Kashmir: A four-step plan towards growth, prosperity

Though Jammu and Kashmir will be a single administrative unit, a distinct approach to enhance the infrastructure, social protection, livelihood enhancement will be needed for its various parts.

Rajinikanth supports Centre’s Kashmir initiative, likens Modi-Shah duo to Krishna-Arjun

Jammu and Kashmir has now been split into 2 Union territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Kashmir violence: Death toll climbs to 34, Syed Ali Shah Geelani detained by police

Kashmir violence LIVE: The clashes between protesters and security forces in Kashmir has killed several people, even as normal life remains paralysed in the Valley.

Education minister’s remark irks NC MLA, heated exchange in Assembly

The Education Minister hit back at Gul, saying he was challenging the Constitution of the state by questioning his membership of the Legislative Council.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnesses uproar over Sadhvi Prachi’s ‘Muslim-Free India’ statement

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today witnessed uproar over the controversial statement of VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi, calling for "Muslim-Free India" even as opposition members sought a condemnation from the PDP-BJP government.

Article 370 is Jammu &Kashmir’s strength, says Mehbooba Mufti

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is the "strength" and "honour" for Jammu and Kashmir...