PM`s visit will pave way for development of Gujjars: BGM

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 18:17

Bhartiya Gujjar Mahasabha on Friday expressed hope that the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will pave a way for the development of Gujjar and Bakerwal communities of the state.

Chillai Kalan ends; no respite from cold wave in Kashmir

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:31

There was no respite from the cold wave in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region as the minimum temperature dropped in most places, even though the 40-day `Chillai-Kalan`, considered as the harshest winter period, ended today.

Normal life affected in Kashmir due to strike by Hurriyat

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:21

Normal life in Kashmir was partially affected due to a strike called by moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference to protest the army`s decision to close the Pathribal fake encounter case.

Army jawan commits suicide in Udhampur

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:19

An army jawan has allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.

Can`t say whether crisis averted: Omar on NC-Congress tussle

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 22:09

"I cannot say whether the crisis has been averted," Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Thursday about the tussle with his coalition partner, the Congress, over the creation of new administrative units in the state.

India, Pak agree to resume cross-LoC travel along LoC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:48

India and Pakistan agreed to resume from next week cross-LoC bus service along Line of Control in Kashmir Valley stalled since January 17, but a breakthrough remained elusive over resumption of trade.

J&K Vigilance begins probe into Roshini scam

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 20:55

A probe into alleged irregularities committed in transfer of state land under a government scheme has been started by Jammu and Kashmir vigilance department.

Army rescues eight people trapped in Kashmir avalanche

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:24

The Army on Thursday rescued eight civilians trapped in an avalanche in Banihal of Jammu and Kashmir.

Result-oriented talks needed to settle issues: Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:20

Pakistan on Thursday welcomed External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid`s remarks on finding new avenues to resolve bilateral problems, saying result-oriented talks are needed to settle outstanding issues like Kashmir.

Army rescues 8 persons trapped in snow in J&K`s Ramban

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 15:26

Eight persons trapped in snow in Pir Panchal ranges in Ramban district were rescued by a team of army personnel, officials said here on Thursday.

Kargil records season`s lowest night temperature

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 15:24

Kargil, in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded lowest night temperature as mercury settled 21 degrees below freezing point even as MeT Department has predicted fresh snowfall in the region.

No ultimatum from Omar over new administrative units: NC

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 22:59

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference ruled out differences with its coalition partner Congress over setting up of new administrative units on Wednesday, and said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had not given any "ultimatum" on the issue.