Tag: Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid homage to the martyrs and heroes of Kargil war on the eve of Vijay Diwas.

At least 16 people were killed while 40 others were injured in flash floods near the cave shrine on July 8.

In addition to 16 pilgrims killed by flash floods on July 8, a total of 28 others have died of natural causes.

Of these, 3,192 are males, 641 females, 13 children, 174 'sadhus' and six 'sadhvis', they said.

The presence of a large number of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir indicates unabated infiltration from terror launch pads across the border.

Shah termed the "Statue of Peace" in Kashmir a very auspicious sign for the entire country, especially J&K.

The registration process under the ‘Agnipath’ recruitment scheme of the Indian Army kick started in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday. At least 255 candidates filled up the form for the entry, from which 70 are girl candidates.

Official sources said that the Amarnath Yatra has been going on smoothly since it started on June 30.

Shah and his Kashmiri accomplice Dar were arrested from Tuksan Dhok after they were tactifully disarmed by local residents.

On the basis of a specific input about the movement of terrorists in the district, police on Thursday laid special checkpoints, a police official said.

Naqvi finally emerged as the top choice for the Lt Governor's post in J&K after the growing concern in New Delhi over the recent targeted killings.

The police added that during the initial exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed and the arrested terrorist leading search party also got trapped.

The encounter was reported from Palpora Sangam area of the district.

Police have registered a case over the alleged inflammatory speeches and warned people against taking the law into their own hands.

Two terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT including one Pakistani terrorist namely Tufail killed.