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Soldiers patrol a highway outside an army base in Nagrota, about 15 kilometers from Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

82 security personnel killed last year in J-K, highest in 8 years

According to the Home Department, the number was the highest in the last eight years.

29 Jan 2017 7:15 PM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with party MLAs during the Budget Session of J&K Legislative Assembly in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

BJP may use judiciary to scrap Article 370: Omar warns J&K CM

BJP has understood that they cannot use legislation to scrap Article 370, says National Conference chief.

28 Jan 2017 7:42 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti (R) with Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh during budget session at legislative assembly in Jammu. (Photo: AP)

Govt taking initiatives to ensure 24x7 power supply: J&K Dy CM

On the Swacch Bharat Mission, the Deputy CM also said the estimated cost is Rs 620.68 crore which would be used for...

28 Jan 2017 4:00 PM IST

Army soldiers clear snow from their stranded vehicle near a base camp in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

J&K: 5 jawans, who were trapped under snow as Army post caved in,...

Authorities have issued a high danger avalanche warning in hilly parts of snow-bound Kashmir Valley in view of fresh...

28 Jan 2017 2:23 PM IST

A man checks his vehicle stuck in snow in Tangmarg, northwest of Srinagar (Photo: PTI)

Kashmir police clear 4 km of snow to rescue stranded pregnant woman

Police crossed 8 kms by foot to lend a helping hand to the family to shift the pregnant woman to hospital.

27 Jan 2017 9:22 PM IST

Authorities have issued a high danger avalanche warning in hilly parts of snow-bound Kashmir Valley in view of fresh snowfall. (Photo: Indian Army)

Kashmir avalanches: Bodies of 4 soldiers found, death toll rises to 20

Meanwhile, a 60-year-old man died after he came under an avalanche in Uri sector of Baramulla district.

27 Jan 2017 6:14 PM IST

In a separate incident, 11-year-old girl Aamina Javed died after a live power transmission wire fell on her in Plan area of northern Bandipore district. (Represengtational image)

Heavy snowfall throws life out of gear in Jammu and Kashmir

Nearly 30 structures were damaged due to heavy snowfall in Budgam and Ganderbal districts in the last 24 hours.

27 Jan 2017 6:33 AM IST

Officials in Srinagar added that the bodies of all 10 soldiers have been found after two avalanches hit Gurez since Wednesday. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

10 soldiers killed in avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir

Seven jawans, including a JCO, rescued.

27 Jan 2017 2:32 AM IST

Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed during an encounter with securitry forces in Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

On R-Day, Sena Medal for jawans who killed Hizbul militant Burhan Wani

A day after Wani's killing, the Kashmir Valley was gripped by turmoil which lasted months and left much destruction.

26 Jan 2017 6:04 PM IST

The mortal remains of the nine martyrs who lost their lives in Siachen avalanche were transported from Siachen Glacier area to Siachen Base Camp in helicopters on Saturday.

10 soldiers killed in 2 avalanches in Gurez sector of Kashmir: Army

Many soldiers are missing, but their exact number is not yet known as heavy snowfall has hampered ongoing operations.

26 Jan 2017 2:04 PM IST

Mobile phone and mobile internet services were not snapped when the Republic Day parade began at Kashmirs main venue Bakshi Stadium. (Photo: File)

Mobile, internet services not curtailed in Kashmir for R-Day...

Itt is the second time after January 2015 that mobile phone and internet services have not been curtailed in the Valley.

26 Jan 2017 1:01 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti (Photo: PTI)

Peace in JK imperative for Indo-Pak talks resumption: Mehbooba

In her Republic Day message, Mufti said that the development profile of the state is set for a positive change.

26 Jan 2017 9:48 AM IST