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Ceasefire violations in J&K: Two security personnel succumb to injuries

Another encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday

Access to internet not fundamental right, 4G not necessary: J&K to SC

The administration told the apex court that a very reasonable quantum of restrictions have been imposed by reducing the speed of internet to protect the sovereignty, integrity and security of country

Two militant killed by security forces in overnight operation in Shopian

The militants had fired on a search party and security personnel retaliated, officials say

J&K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in Kulgam

The militants fired on a patrol party at Lower Munda in the Qazigund area of the south Kashmir district, a police official said

Rate of cases doubling slows to 7.5 days against 3.4 before lockdown: Govt

As per data on April 19, 18 states and UTs have shown an improvement than the national average doubling rate, Ministry of Health and Family Affairs Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said at a briefing.

Kashmir photojournalist booked for 'anti-national' social media post

The development comes close on the heels of police summoning senior journalist Peerzada Ashiq, working for a national daily, over a story he had filed recently

Encounter breaks out in Shopian; security forces kill one terrorist

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Dairoo area of Shopian in south Kashmir

J&K: 2G internet for postpaid, verified prepaid sims extended till Apr 27

The internet was banned in J&K at the time of revocation of Article 370 on August 5. It was restored in in a phased manner across the UT

Kulgam encounter: Security forces seize explosives; militants escape

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the Damhal Hanjipora area during the night after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there

India shells Pak terror camp, ammo dump to cause heavy damage: Spokesperson

Six Indian security personnel were injured in Sunderbani-Nowshera sector of Rajouri district last week when Pakistan fired at them

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti shifted to her residence, detention continues

The order stated that she was being shifted from a subsidiary jail at Maulana Azad Road to "Fairview Gupkar Road" which is her official residence.

Man in Covid-19 quarantine escapes in J&K's Samba; brought back, booked

Showket Ahmed Malik, a resident of Handwara town in Kupwara district, fled the quarantine centre on Sunday

Govt amends Apr 1 order, reserves all domiciles' jobs in Jammu and Kashmir

In the April 1 notification, the jobs were reserved only upto group 4 in the government

Covid-19: A chance for Modi govt to show its humane side to Kashmiris

The Modi govt should release all political detainees as a pandemic threatens the state and country

337 FIRs registered, 627 arrested for violating coronavirus lockdown in J&K

Singh also urged the people to come forward in disclosing their travel history or if they are in contact with any such persons who have been tested positive for the infection

Shekhar Gupta: Because, tomorrow always comes

There are many scary scenarios about how badly we Indians may be affected or how many killed by COVID-19. But they presume 1.36 billion people will do nothing to influence their fates

Restore internet in J&K, businesses are suffering: Farooq Abdullah tells PM

The NC president said businesses and students have already been hit hard by the shutdown after August 5, 2019 and are again suffering because of these restrictions

International community has understood India's position on CAA, J&K: Govt

The government has briefed the international community on the abrogation of Article 370 provisions in Jammu and Kashmir and the amended citizenship law, and these countries have shown understanding of India's position, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said as a result of government's efforts, countries have shown a better understanding that matters related to Jammu & Kashmir are internal to India and that Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism has been posing a grave threat and affecting the lives of Indians. Some countries have also called on Pakistan not to allow its territories to be used for terrorism in any manner, he said. "The government has pro-actively reached out and briefed the members of the international community on the facts relating to Jammu and Kashmir and also shared perspectives and objectives of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019," Muraleedharan said. Interlocutors .

J&K: All public transport banned in Srinagar after first coronavirus case

Security forces have been deployed in strength in the old city to ensure that the restriction order on movement of people is implemented in letter and spirit, they said.

Govt blocks roads in Kashmir after emergence of first coronavirus case

Several other areas in India have introduced curbs on public assembly as coronavirus cases in the country rose to 166