Army soldier killed in exchange of fire in Udhampur encounter
Jammu, Apr 24: An army soldier was killed in an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in Dudu area of Basantgarh of Udhampur on Thursday. Taking on micro-blogging platform X, the army’s Knight Corps wrote, “Based on specific intelligence, a joint operation with @JmuKmrPolice was launched today in Basantgarh, Udhampur. Contact was established […]
Pahalgam Attack: Security Forces launch massive manhunt to trace attackers
Srinagar, Apr 23: In the wake of the devastating militant attack near Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, most of them tourists, the security forces have launched one of the biggest search operations in recent times in the Baisaran valley of south Kashmir. Dubbed as Kashmir’s ‘mini-Switzerland’ for its scenic beauty, Baisaran has […]
‘In touch with my counterparts’: CM Omar on reports of Kashmiri students, traders being harassed outside
Srinagar, Apr 24: Following reports about Kashmiri students being harassed in several states outside Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that he is in touch with his counterparts in these states. In a post on X, Omar Abdullah said that the J&K government is in touch with the governments of the states […]
Police busts OGW module of LeT in Bandipora, four held
Srinagar, Apr 24: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested four Lashkar-e-Taiba over ground workers in North Kashmir’s Bandipora. In a handout the police said that it had received credible information that some OGWs affiliated with terrorist outfit LeT have hatched a criminal conspiracy on directions of their handlers and are seeking a chance to […]
Indus Water Treaty suspended: India has many options, says expert
Mumbai, Apr 24 (PTI) India has said the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) of 1960 with Pakistan will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Islamabad credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. The move on Wednesday after the killing of 26 persons, including tourists, in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. […]
Pahalgam terror attack: Centre to brief leaders at all-party meet
New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) The Centre will brief leaders of various political parties on the Pahalgam terror attack and hear their views at an all-party meeting to be held on Thursday evening. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to brief the leaders, official sources said. Singh will chair the […]
US Vice-President Vance leaves for Washington from Jaipur
Jaipur, Apr 24 (PTI) US Vice-President J D Vance, his wife Usha Vance and their three children left for Washington on a special aircraft from the Jaipur International Airport on Thursday, officials said. The Vance family arrived in Jaipur from Delhi on Monday night. On Tuesday, they visited the Amber Fort before Vance delivered a […]
Encounter breaks out in Udhampur village
Udhampur, Apr 24: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Dudu-Basantgarg area of Udhampur, officials said. An official said that security forces had launched a cordon and search operation following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. He said that as the forces zeroed in on the suspected spot […]
J&K Cabinet advises Lieutenant Governor to summon special session of LA
JAMMU, APR 23: The Council of Ministers, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, today decided to advise the Lieutenant Governor to summon the special session of Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir on 28th of April 2025 at Jammu at 10:30 am.
Encounter breaks out in Kulgam in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 23 (PTI) A gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said here. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tangmarg area of Kulgam district following information about the presence of ultras there. An encounter broke out after the terrorists opened […]