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Sepoy Vijay Kumar K was accorded full military honours in a ceremony in Leh. (Photo: DC)

Army pays homage to soldier killed in avalanche

The soldier was accorded full military honours in a solemn wreath laying ceremony held in Leh.

22 March 2016 5:46 PM IST

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Mehbooba Mufti meets Modi to end impasse over J&K govt formation

Talks between the alliance partners reached a dead end as both sides failed to find a common ground on various issues.

22 March 2016 10:04 AM IST

Soldier Vijayakumar (Photo: DC)

Kargil soldier, found buried in 15 ft snow, was sole breadwinner of...

Soldier Vijayakumar spent most of his money on the education of his two sisters.

21 March 2016 10:00 AM IST

Kashmir Valley with neighbouring areas is witnessing heavy rains and, at many places, snowfall and snowstorms for the past few days causing flash floods in some parts of the region. (Photo: PTI)

Army pulls out lifeless, frozen body of jawan from 15ft deep snow in...

Avalanche rescue dogs, deep penetration radars and metal detectors were pressed into service in the rescue operation.

20 March 2016 6:04 PM IST

The announcement, and the appointment of his successor Mullah Akhtar Mansour, accentuated divisions among the militants. (Photo: AFP)

South Kashmir becomes fertile ground for terror groups

Many youths are joining militant rank and file or becoming their sympathisers.

20 March 2016 12:41 PM IST

One Army jawan is feared dead while another has been rescued. (Photo: PTI/File)

One soldier feared dead as avalanche hits Army post in Kargil

Avalanche was triggered by a mild earthquake on Thursday night.

20 March 2016 9:15 AM IST

It was agreed that Northern Command of Army would hand over 16.30 acres of state land held by it adjoining the Campus of Jammu University. (Representational Image)

Army to vacate land at four places by March-end in J&K

The decision was announced last night after a meeting between Governor N N Vohra and Lt Gen D S Hooda.

18 March 2016 12:41 PM IST

J&K police chief K. Rajendra Kumar urged people especially youth to desist from posting mischievous and unverified content on social media. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmiri students arrested over beef rumour, J&K top cop enquires...

Mr. Kumar has appealed to the people, particularly the student community not to pay any heed to rumours being circulated...

16 March 2016 9:42 PM IST

This garden was conceived, conceptualized and created by then Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad, in 2006-07 with the aim to boost floriculture and promote tourism in Kashmir Valley. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Asia's largest Tulip Garden opens in Kashmir

The garden, named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was officially thrown open to visitors on Tuesday.

16 March 2016 5:51 PM IST

Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. (Photo: PTI)

Hurriyat Conference showers praise on Beijing, calls India cruel...

The Syed Ali Shah Geelani-led party termed China as a reliable friend of the people of Kashmir.

14 March 2016 6:58 PM IST

The Manali-Leh National Highway has started snow clearing operations from Beas Nallah, 32 km from Manali (Representational photo: PTI)

Landslides lead to suspension of Srinagar-PoK bus service

The weekly 'Karvan-e-Aman' service between Srinagar and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was suspended on Monday.

14 March 2016 5:33 PM IST

In their swift rescue operation, the Army personnel from local unit of Rashtriya Rifles were able to remove to safer locations all the 73 civilians. (Photo: DC)

Army rescues 73 civilians trapped in avalanche hit Sadhna Pass near...

A gigantic avalanche was triggered in the area falling close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara...

12 March 2016 3:02 PM IST