Army deployed in curfew-bound J&K district after clashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 12:58

The Army on Wednesday deployed several columns of its men in curfew-bound areas hit by sectarian violence in Budgam district of central Kashmir.

Curfew imposed in Budgam after sectarian clashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 11:57

Curfew has been imposed in parts of Budgam district in Kashmir following incidents of arson during sectarian violence, officials said Wednesday.

Incidents of arson in Budgam, extra forces rushed to J&K

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 23:26

Extra security forces were rushed to Budgam on Tuesday to maintain peace in the wake of sectarian clashes in the central Jammu and Kashmir district since Friday.

Cache of arms and ammunition recovered in Budgam district

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 13:38

A cache of arms and ammunition, including 11 grenades, were on Tuesday recovered by police in Budgam district of central Kashmir, officials said.

Head of religious institute in J&K held on rape charges

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 20:36

A head of a religious institute was arrested in Budgam district following alleged complaints of rape against him by girl students of the institute.

Three arrested with arms, ammunition in J&K

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 18:55

Three persons were arrested Friday with arms and ammunition in Budgam district of central Kashmir.

Over 300 youths arrested in J&K protest over Afzal Guru

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 20:54

Over 300 youths were arrested during protests across Kashmir following the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru last month, but later many of them were released on bail, police said.

Mistaken for militant, armyman shot dead in J&K

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 11:12

An armyman was shot dead and three others injured after they were mistaken for fleeing militants by another unit of troops patrolling in the Budgam district on the outskirts of Srinagar on Tuesday.

J&K govt removes CMO of Budgam district

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 16:44

Taking serious note of administrative lapses in Budgam district, the Jammu and govt has removed the Chief Medical Officer.

Crackdown on black marketing of bricks in Budgam

Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 13:36

Authorities in central Kashmir`s Budgam district have seized 20 trucks carrying illegally sold bricks.

Three illegal brick kilns demolished in Budgam

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 14:29

A special squad comprising police and revenue officials demolished three illegally set up brick kilns in Budgam district of central Kashmir, an official spokesman said Wednesday.