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5,886 security personnel killed in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989: Govt

Over 5,800 security personnel have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir since the inception of terrorism there in 1989, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist violence that is sponsored and supported from across the border. Since inception of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (from 1989 till August 5, 2019), 5,886 security personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in terrorist incidents, he said in a written reply to a question.

J&K's statehood should be restored before holding assembly polls: Azad

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday called for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before assembly elections are held and batted for land and job rights for its residents. Speaking to reporters outside the Kheer Bhawani temple complex in Tullamulla area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, Azad said Kashmiri Pandits who left the valley in early 1990s in the wake of eruption of militancy be brought back. "The elections...should be conducted soon. But before the elections, the statehood should be restored, which is very important. Kashmiri Pandits should be brought back. "Our land and job (rights), which were taken away after Article 370 was revoked, should be secured like they were before (August 5, 2019) through a new law when the statehood is restored, he said. On August 5, 2019, the Centre announced abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and its bifurcation into union territories. The former J-K chief .

BJP sarpanch, wife shot dead by militants in Anantnag district of J&K

Militants Monday shot dead a BJP sarpanch and his wife in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Scored self-goal: Mufti slams Centre for NIA raids on Jamaat-e-Islami

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday described the NIA raids against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Jammu and Kashmir as a self-goal for the Centre, saying instead of fighting an ideology with a better idea, the government was crushing contrarian thought with an iron fist. NIA raids on Jamaat is emblematic of GOI (Government of India) waging a war against its so called 'integral part'. Instead of fighting an ideology with a better idea it is crushing contrarian thought with an iron fist, Mufti wrote on Twitter. She said such oppressive measures may seem to work temporarily, but in the long run it will prove to be counter-productive. The gulf between J&K and rest of the country widens with every passing day. It is a self-goal, she said. The NIA on Sunday carried out multiple raids against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) linked members across Jammu and Kashmir, over two years after the religious group was banned by the Centre under anti-terror laws. The joint raids by the NIA along with the ...

J&K coronavirus update: Reports 122 new cases,three deaths in 24 hours

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 122 fresh cases of the coronavirus, taking the infection tally to 3,22,550, while three new fatalities due to the disease raised the death toll to 4,389, officials said.

Amid spurt in drone activities, border grid strengthened: Jammu SSP

He said drone activities have posed a challenge to the security grid but necessary measures have been put in place to tackle the issue.

Terror funding case: NIA raids at 56 places of banned J&K Jamaat members

The NIA carried out multiple raids against Jamaat-e-Islami linked members across J&K over two years after the religious group was banned by the Centre under anti-terror laws, officials said.

National Investigation Agency searches at multiple locations in J&K

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday carried out searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said

J&K coronavirus update: 128 fresh Covid cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hours

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 128 fresh cases of coronavirus on Thursday, raising its tally to 322,142, while the death toll reached 4,386 with one more fatality, officials said

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.