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Gupkar Alliance holds talks on 2nd anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

A meeting of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) was underway at its chairman and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah's residence on Thursday

Covid-19: Jammu and Kashmir records 149 new cases, 1 more death

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 149 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, taking the infection tally to 3,22,014 while the death toll reached 4,385

'Politicians can't mourn for long': Omar Abdullah on Article 370 abrogation

On eve of second anniversary, former CM said that what had been done on August 5 had come as a shock to most people who were affected by 'sudden, unexpected and unconstitutional blow".

Sebi exempts J&K govt from making open offer in J&K Bank share case

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday exempted the Jammu and Kashmir government from making an open offer to the shareholders of Jammu and Kashmir Bank following a proposed equity infusion that would hike the promoter stake by 6.06 per cent in the lender. The directive comes after Sebi received an application from the bank on behalf of its promoter, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, seeking exemption from the open offer obligation arising under SAST (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) norms due to the proposed acquisition. The government of Jammu & Kashmir is infusing a capital up to Rs 500 crore towards equity infusion or recapitalization of the bank against allotment of equity shares. The bank will allot 16,76,72,702 equity shares at Rs 29.82 apiece. During the financial year 2021-22, post the preferential allotment, the proposed acquirer's shareholding will increase from 68.18 per cent to 74.24 per cent i.e., a change of 6.06 per cent, which is in excess of 5 per ..

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Bandipora

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said

J&K coronavirus update: 118 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2 more fatalities

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 118 fresh cases of the coronavirus on Monday, which took the tally to 321,725, while two more deaths pushed the toll to 4,381, officials said.

Suspected drone activity reported from three places in J-K's Samba

Suspected drone activity was reported from four places in the Bari Brahmana area of Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday night, informed Samba Superintendents of police Rajesh Sharma

Security clearance denial to 'anti-national' elements a welcome step: BJP

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir administration's decision to deny security clearance for passports to all those involved in stone-pelting activities.

Manoj Sinha reviews preparedness for Independence Day celebrations in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the planning and preparedness for the upcoming celebrations of Independence Day

89 militants killed in J&K this year; over 200 still active, say officials

Security forces have killed 89 militants, including seven Pakistani nationals, in Jammu and Kashmir this year so far

Cloudburst hits Jammu and Kashmir village, over 30 reported missing

Over 30 people are reported missing after a cloudburst in a remote village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday, officials said. Rescue teams have been rushed to Honzar village of Dacchan tehsil and further details are awaited, they said. Most parts of the Jammu region have been receiving heavy rains for the past few days. With the prediction of more rains till July-end, authorities in Kishtwar have asked people living along water bodies and slide-prone areas to remain vigilant. "The meteorological department has predicted heavy rains during the upcoming days and water levels in rivers and nallas are expected to rise, which can pose a threat to the inhabitants residing near rivers, nallas, water bodies and slide-prone areas," the district administration said in an advisory issued late on Tuesday night.

Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Kulgam

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.

CBI raids senior IAS officer's home in arms and gun license scam in J&K

A team of CBI conducted searches at government accommodation of former deputy commissioner of Srinagar Shahid Choudhary in connection with alleged arms and guns license scam in J&K.

Two militants killed, jawan injured in encounter in Kashmir's Bandipora

Two unidentified militants were killed while an Army jawan was injured in an encounter in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

CBI carries out search in parts J-K over alleged arms licence scam

The CBI on Saturday carried out searches in some parts of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with cases related to alleged irregularities in the issuance of thousands of arms licences to non-residents

Af without Pak & Islam

India doesn't have to see the Taliban as a hostile political force just because it is Islamic or Pakistan's friend. Modi govt can befriend it if BJP resets its domestic politics of polarisation

Top LeT commander among two terrorists gunned down in J-K's Sopore

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, including a top commander of the outfit, were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in the Sopore area

LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates 44 digital village centres in Jammu & Kashmir

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that a new era of development has rightly started in the Union Territory, which has taken a giant leap towards inclusive development

Top LeT commander among two terrorists killed in Shopian encounter

Two terrorists, including a top commander of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

Delimitation Commission preparing draft report after J&K visit

Delimitation Commission has started working on a draft report on the proposed new shape of Jammu and Kashmir assembly constituencies that will be shared with its associate members officials said