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BS READS: Land revolution in Kashmir, but who is selling or buying?

Land prices have more than doubled officially to allure locals to sell, while land records have been cleansed and digitised over the past year to attract outsiders to buy without fear of fraud

Chidambaram 'happy' after J&K admin says Saifuddin Soz is a free man

His remarks came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration submitted before the Supreme Court today that Soz was neither detained nor put under house arrest

Infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri foiled, militant killed

A militant was killed on Tuesday as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.

Will verify reports of LG seeking 4G network restoration in J&K: Govt to SC

The central government, in its counter-affidavit, said that 4G internet curbs have been reviewed by the special committee

EC takes 'exception' to J&K L-G's reported remarks on timing of polls

The Commission also referred to similar statements of the LG reported by various media outlets in November last year and June this year

Jammu and Kashmir LG Murmu dedicates 49 electricity projects to public

He also laid the foundation stone for seven new sub-stations in the union territory

Will look into reported statements on 4G restoration in J-K: Centre to SC

The Centre told the Supreme Court that it will verify reported statements made by the Lt Governor that 4G Internet service can be restored and sought time to file a reply

Will not contest polls in J&K till statehood is restored: Omar Abdullah

Omar, a former union minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, made it clear he would continue to work for his party NC and people of Jammu and Kashmir

JKSSB recruitment: Over 300,000 aspirants register for 8,575 class-4 posts

A total of 168,810 candidates completed online application submission process for class-4 posts and 26,240 applications have been submitted for the post of Accounts Assistant

Western Army commander reviews operational preparedness in Jammu division

Lt Gen R P Singh boosted the morale of troops on ground and expressed confidence on the preparedness of the Rising Star Corps to thwart any type of threat posed by adversaries, anti-national elements

J-K: Two militants killed in encounter with security forces near Srinagar

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Ranbirgarh area

Not buying from China, will supply J&K Smart meters by Dec: Techno Electric

Contract has been signed with Indian unit of Dongfang, allegations are unfounded, says Kolkata-based electric equipment manufacturer

MHA to SC: No 4G internet in J&K; will review situation after 2 months

The MHA has informed the Supreme Court that the special committee constituted to look into the issue of restoring 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir decided against resuming the services.

Pakistan Army shells forward areas along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch

The Pakistan Army on Thursday opened fire and shelled forward areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. The Indian Army effectively retaliated. "At about 1100 hours, Pak Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms & shelling with mortars along the LoC in Qasba sector of Poonch district", a defence spokesman said. This is the third day that Pakistani forces have violated the ceasefire along the LoC. Pakistani troops had shelled areas along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts on Tuesday and Wednesday.

NCERT adds abrogation of Article 370 to CBSE Class 12 pol science syllabus

NCERT has revised a chapter in Class 12 political science textbook to remove a portion on separatist politics in Jammu and Kashmir and add abrogation of Article 370

Underground bunkers being built in Uri for safety from ceasefire violations

The construction of underground community bunkers has started at villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri in the Baramulla district

CPSU awards smart meter tender to a Chinese firm; Jammu discom orders probe

The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation has ordered an enquiry into the project, citing a threat to national security

J-K: Three terrorists killed in encounter in Amshipora, operation continues

While in another incident three civilians were killed when Pakistan resorted to ceasefire violation in the early hours of Saturday

Three militants killed, 2 security personnel injured in Kulgam encounter

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Friday morning in Nagnad area of Kulgam district

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 Richter hits Jammu and Kashmir; details awaited

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale occurred at 88 km east of Katra of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, according to National Centre for Seismology