Small batch of nearly 1,100 pilgrims leave for Amarnath

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 17:08

Amid delay of several hours, a fresh batch of over 1,000 pilgrims on Sunday left the Jammu base camp for their onward journey to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir.

Curfew lifted in Kashmir Valley, 26 injured in clashes

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 10:58

Curfew was on Sunday lifted after two days in Kashmir Valley where over 26 persons including security personnel were injured in fresh clashes during a strike called by separatists to protest against the firing incident in Ramban district that had left four persons dead.

Kashmir highway opens, curfew to be lifted Sunday

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 23:38

The Jammu-Srinagar highway was opened as the situation remained largely peaceful in the curfew bound Valley Saturday.

Ramban killings: Fresh violence erupts, over 30 hurt

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 22:03

Over 30, including 15 security personnel, were injured in fresh violence between youths, protesting killing of 4 civilians in BSF firing in Ramban and police erupted in curfew-bound Kashmir Valley.

J&K Ramban killings: Fresh violence erupts, over 30 hurt

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 21:09

Over 30 people, including 15 security personnel, were injured as fresh pitched battles between youths, protesting the killing of four civilians in BSF firing, and police erupted at several places in curfew-bound Kashmir.

Amarnath yatra to remain suspended on Saturday

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 22:35

Amarnath yatra from Jammu will remain suspended on Saturday as tension prevailed in the area due to the firing incident in Ramban district.

Magisterial probe into Ramban incident mere "eyewash": PDP

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 22:33

PDP termed magisterial inquiry into killing of 4 people in Ramban district as "eyewash" and accused the Centre and the state government of trying to shift the blame on each other for the incident.

Excessive use of force against protesters unwarranted: NC

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 22:32

Expressing anguish over killing of 4 persons in Gool of Ramban, National Conference (NC) said use of force against protesters was unwarranted and situation could have been saved had forces restrained.

CPI(M) demands immediate action against BSF personnel

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 21:40

CPI(M) demanded immediate action against the BSF personnel who fired upon protestors in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, claiming at least four lives and injuring several others.

J&K govt urges people not to believe in rumours

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 21:38

Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday appealed to the people to not believe in rumours and maintain peace, brotherhood and harmony.

Ramban firing: J&K govt announces ex-gratia relief

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 17:39

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday announced Rs five lakh ex-gratia relief to the next of kin of the four persons killed in the security forces firing in Gool area of Ramban district.

Ramban firing: 3 FIRs registered against BSF, cops

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 17:37

Three FIRs have been registered against BSF officials and state police personnel in connection with yesterday`s firing in Ramban district which left four persons dead.