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Terrorist groups made 328 attempts to sneak into J&K in 2018: MHA report

A total of 257 terrorists, 91 security personnel and 39 civilians were killed in 614 terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018, as per the report

US lawmakers write to Indian envoy for access of journalists to Kashmir

The lawmakers' letter to Shringla comes as the US on Thursday sought from India a 'roadmap' to political and economic normalcy in Kashmir and immediate release of all political detainees

BDC polls: High turnout in J&K due to Article 370 move, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday credited the decision to scrap the special status of Jammu and Kashmir for the high voter turnout in the state's first-ever Block Development Council (BDC) polls. "Thanks to the decisions of the Indian Parliament, young and dynamic representatives will shape the destiny of the people of all regions of Jammu and Kashmir," he said in a tweet. The first-ever BDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 98.3 per cent voter turnout on Thursday. Twenty seven candidates, including 22 from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), were elected unopposed. The Congress, the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) had boycotted the election. "I once again congratulate MPs across party lines for the historic decisions on J&K. It would make India's Parliament proud that due to their historic decision in August this year, the people of J&K have been able to exercise their democratic right with exceptional enthusiasm, as seen in the ...

Expenditure Secretary G C Murmu appointed LG of J&K, R K Mathur of Ladakh

The Modi government had on August 5 abrogated provisions of Article 370 that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir

SC raps Centre, asks how long restrictions will continue in Jammu & Kashmir

Centre submits that restrictions have been eased in nearly 99% of areas; apex court asks for a clear reply by November 5

Pleas against Articles 370, 35-A provisions before SC Constitution Bench

While the provisions of Article 370 granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, Article 35-A provided special rights and privileges to natives of the state

Chopper carrying Northern Army Commander crash lands in J&K, no casualties

The Advanced Light Helicopter was on its way from forward area in Jammu to Srinagar when it developed a snag and had to crash land at Bedar area in Poonch district

Restore Article 370 when in power, Shah dares Rahul at Maharashtra rally

Accusing the Congress of not having national interest in mind, Shah said the party was only interested in protecting its vote bank

1.6 lakh students to appear in JKBOSE board exams amid incomplete syllabus

Students are in a dilemma as almost half of the syllabus is yet to be completed due to the prolonged closure of schools

Govt employees of J&K, Ladakh UTs to get salaries as per 7th pay commission

Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the proposal of payment of all 7th CPC allowances to the government employees of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh

Chidambaram only a 'burden on earth': TN CM Palaniswami on Article 370 row

Chidambaram had taken potshots at seven regional parties ruling in seven states, saying they did not cooperate against the BJP's move to scrap Article 370 in the Rajya Sabha out of 'fear'

Don't dismember J&K, don't do that cardinal sin

You will reduce states to colonies, and you think you are doing something which is constitutional

Top events today: Chidambaram to move SC, Jaishankar's Nepal visit and more

From Jaishankar's two-day Nepal visit to the launch of India Post Payments Bank, Business Standard brings you top events of the day

Karti Chidambaram pens letter to father on birthday; takes dig at BJP govt

Karti criticised the government and its ministers, citing various recent events

London Mayor condemns plans to hold anti-India march over Kashmir on Diwali

He said that his City Hall office would be working with Scotland Yard to ensure a "robust" policing plan was in place for such a march

Army destroys 3 terror camps in PoK, six to ten Pakistan soldiers dead

If Pakistan continued with such activities, the Indian Army would not hesitate to retaliate, the Army chief asserted.

Civilian injured in Pakistan shelling in J&K's Kathua, locals protest

They said Pakistani Rangers fired from small arms and shelled mortars in Manyari-Chorgali area around 7.45 pm on Saturday, drawing retaliation from BSF personnel.

History will take note of those who ridiculed removal of Article 370: PM

Further targeting the Congress and NCP leaders, he wondered if 'frustrated and dejected' people could do anything good for people

Details of investment in J&K would be available soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India on August 5 scrapped Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcated it into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

Article 370: Farooq Abdullah's daughter, sister detained during protest

The Supreme Court last month allowed Mufti's daughter Iltija to travel from Chennai to Srinagar to meet her mother