In a clear warning to Pakistan, Indian Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh said Monday any militant who crosses the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir will be fired at. He also said army needed to continue guarding the torubled northern state "under the present circumstancs".


Indian Army chief warns Pakistan; says forces needed in Kashmir (Roundup)


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Indian security forces killed three foreign guerrillas Monday in a gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.


Three foreign guerrillas killed in Kashmir


Two separatist guerrillas were killed Monday in a gunfight between security forces and guerrillas in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The exchange of fire was still on at 4 p.m.,, a police officer said.


Two guerrillas killed, Kashmir gunfight continues


The minimum temperature in Kashmir and Ladakh regions Monday remained several notches below the freezing point as intense cold wave conditions continued unabated across the state.


No respite from cold wave in Kashmir


With schools and colleges closed because of vacations and icy winds hitting like spears and arrows, it is time to stay home and try the traditional grandmothers' recipes in Kashmir.


It's time for Kashmiri grandmothers' recipes to beat the cold (Foodie Trail)


Around 800 ambulances fitted with global positioning system (GPS) would be made available for patients in rural areas in Jammu and Kashmir, the state government said Sunday.


Kashmir's rural areas to get 800 GPS-fitted ambulances


Night temperatures remained many notches below freezing point as cold wave conditions continued unabated across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday.


No let up in cold wave in Kashmir Valley


A militant, who was extorting money for his outfit, has been apprehended in the Kashmir Valley with the help of the local people, the army said Friday.


Extortionist militant nabbed with people's help in Kashmir


Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt Friday described Kashmir as "a goldmine and a treasure" and said that it is time to clear the misconception that the Valley is a troubled zone. He has urged filmmakers to shoot more and more in the picturesque region, which reigned supreme till a bruising insurgency broke out in the late 1980s.


Kashmir not troubled zone, it's a goldmine: Mahesh Bhatt


An army trooper was killed and another was missing after an avalanche hit an army post in Kashmir's Kupwara district Thursday evening.


Avalanche hits army post in Kashmir, one killed


Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday visited the army's northern command headquarters in Udhampur district of Jammu region and was briefed on security matters.


Abdullah visits northern army command HQ


The Indian Air Force (IAF) Thursday rescued 53 people stranded in snow-bound villages of hilly Kishtwar district in Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said


IAF rescues 53 from snowbound villages in Jammu region


Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday asked national companies executing various flagship programmes and mega projects in the state to ensure employment of locals both in skilled and non-skilled disciplines.


National companies in Kashmir must ensure work to locals: Abdullah


Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said nobody's passport application should be rejected on the grounds of a relative's involvement in militancy.


Militants kin's passport application not to be rejected: Omar


Former Indian Army chief V.K. Singh Thursday failed to appear before the privileges committee of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly that had summoned him to appear, sources said.


V.K. Singh fails to appear before privileges panel


Srinagar-Jammu national highway was closed Thursday after fresh snowfall in Bannihal and Patnitop sectors of the over 300-kilometre long road in Jammu and Kashmir.


Srinagar-Jammu highway closed after snowfall


Jammu and Kashmir Minister of State for Health Shabir Ahmad Khan Wednesday imposed a fine on doctors and paramedical staff for absence from duty and ordered administrative action against them.


Fine slapped on absentee doctors in Kashmir


The attack on the Aam Aadmi Party office shows the frustration of the BJP and Sangh Parivar who feel threatened by the party's rise, AAP leader Prashant Bhushan said Wednesday.


Attack shows BJP, Sangh Parivar's frustration: Bhushan


Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday expressed surprise at the Uttar Pradesh legislators' decision to go on a study visit to European countries during the harsh winter season.


UP MLAs' Europe junket in harsh winter surprises Omar


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday condemned the attack on the AAP office and wanted to know if the intention of the attackers is to kill his colleague Prashant Bhushan.


Do they want to kill Bhushan, asks Kejriwal


The weather office here Tuesday forecast moderate to heavy snowfall at many places in Jammu and Kashmir between Jan 8 and 10.

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