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SRINAGAR:  An encounter between security forces and terrorists broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district this morning. A soldier was injured, sources said.C The security forces are advancing with caution towards the area in Pazalpora in the district where three terrorists are holed up, sources said. Firing is going on intermittently at the town 58 km from Srinagar. Source:News Read More »

GENEVA:  A senior Indian diplomat on Thursday met UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet and conveyed India’s concerns on the threat posed by cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Secretary (East) in the External Affairs Ministry Vijay Thakur Singh also briefed Mr Bachelet “on the steps taken towards gradual return to normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir”, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. ... Read More »

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir and trade are high on the agenda as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US President Donald Trump today on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France. Mr Trump has spoken about “mediating” on Jammu and Kashmir and has described the issue as “explosive”. While Washington sees the issue of Article ... Read More »

NEW DELHI:  Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad, will visit Srinagar today. Mr Azad’s visit will be first visit by a senior opposition leader to Jammu and Kashmir after the Narendra Modi government scrapped Article 370, which gave special powers to the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to explain government’s decisions ... Read More »

NEW DELHI:  A day after it got over two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, the resolution to revoke Article 370 – which gives special status and powers to the state of Jammu and Kashmir – will be debated and voted in the Lok Sabha. The resolution to revoke Article 370 as well as bifurcation of the state of Jammu and ... Read More »

SRINAGAR:  A terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dragad Sugan area of south Kashmir following a tip-off about the presence of terrorists, the official said. As the forces carried out searches, terrorists fired upon them, leading to the ... Read More »

Jammu: Militants attacked an army camp in Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir early morning on Tuesday, officials said. The attack reportedly started around 5.30 am with militants firing at a field regiment camp located in the garrison town of Nagrota near the headquarter’s of army’s 16 corps in the state. Two-three suicide attackers are believed to be holed up in ... Read More »

A group of two or three terrorists is firing at security forces from inside a government institute in Pampore, 15 km from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. An army soldier is reported injured. Parts of the building suffered damages in a fire. The information being shared here is delayed so as not to jeopardize the security forces fighting ... Read More »