Top LeT militant among 3 killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla
• 4 years agoThe encounter had started late on Sunday night as the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following information about the presence of at least three militants
Centre looks to restore J&K statehood, PM to discuss roadmap at all-party meet
Fp Staff • 4 years agoNews18 quoted sources privy to the developments as saying that the region will be granted statehood soon as promised in the past by the Centre, however, there will be no talks on restoring its special constitutional position
2G mobile internet restored in 8 of 10 districts in Kashmir hours after Supreme Court ruled out immediate restoration of 4G services in J&K
• 5 years agoMobile internet services at 2G speed were restored in the Kashmir valley, except Pulwama and Shopian districts, hours after the Supreme Court ruled out an immediate restoration of 4G services in Jammu and Kashmir.
Hizbul commander Riyaz Naikoo killed by security forces in J&K's Pulwama, say reports; mobile internet suspended in region
Fp Staff • 5 years agoRiyaz Naikoo, a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander who had been on the run for eight years, has reportedly been killed by security forces
Centre moves resolution to scrap Article 370 in J&K: Rahul, Mehbooba, Omar slam BJP for 'unilaterally' tearing state apart; Mamata demands arrested leaders be released
Fp Staff • 6 years agoIn an announcement that triggered massive chaos in the Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah has announced that the government has decided to repeal Article 370 of the Constitution
Jammu and Kashmir News Updates: Amit Shah claims Article 370 'crushed democracy' in state; MEA briefs P5 nations on developments
Fp Staff • 6 years agoJammu and Kashmir News LIVE Updates: Home Minister Amit Shah claimed in the Rajya Sabha that Article 370 "crushed democracy" in Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre was revoking the Article to end bloodshed in the state. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs briefed the envoys of the US, UK, Russia, China, and France, on the developments related to the scrapping of Article 370.
Tense situation in Jammu in Kashmir following series of military and political events: Here's what we know so far
Fp Staff • 6 years agoUnion home minister Amit Shah is set to introduce The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha today. The Bill seeks to extend the 10 percent quota to economically weaker sections to the state, which has special constitutional provisions.
Union Cabinet meets at Narendra Modi's residence amid speculation over decisions regarding Jammu and Kashmir
• 6 years agoThe Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Delhi on Monday, amidst speculation that the government may take some decisions on Jammu and Kashmir
'Restive Kashmir not in your interest' Omar Abdullah tells Centre as uncertainty prevails; Kashmiris stockpile food as NIT students, pilgrims leave Valley
Fp Staff • 6 years agoWith locals apprehensive of a major crackdown, or a conflict situation resulting from any unpopular announcement the central government may be planning to make, the residents have been stocking supplies of essential commodities like rice, flour and other eatables.
Pulwama clashes updates: Jammu and Kashmir Police says deaths of civilians are 'deeply grieved'
Fp Staff • 6 years agoEncounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama LIVE updates: Mobile internet services were suspended on Saturday in most parts of Kashmir, including in Srinagar.