J&K planning to hike assistance to militancy-affected families

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 22:16

Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to enhance financial assistance to militancy-affected families of the state from the existing Rs 750 per month to Rs 1,000 per month.

Militancy in Jammu and Kashmir at its nadir

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 19:18

The year 2012 has seen "lowest terror violence" since the outbreak of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir over two decades ago with 37 deaths in such incidents in the state.

Firing in Baramulla, cop seriously injured

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 15:57

Throwing a big challenge at the security forces, some militants on Tuesday opened indiscriminate firing on a police check-post in Baramulla district in Jammu & Kashmir.

Steps taken for welfare of militancy victims: J&K

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 19:13

Two Private Members` Resolutions including one seeking rehabilitation of militancy victims were on Friday rejected by Jammu and Kashmir Assembly.

Army busts militant hideout in J&K

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 00:14

Army troops on Sunday busted a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in the forest belt of Jammu region.

As militancy fades, girls return to school in J&K

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 13:43

For the girls of Mahore in Jammu and Kashmir`s Reasi district where militants used to have a free run, it is time to realise their dreams through education.

Security scene in J&K stable: Defence Ministry

Last Updated: Monday, April 9, 2012, 23:45

The Defence Ministry said overall security situation in J&K was "stable" but had the potential of "deteriorating" at a very short notice.

Necessity makes militancy victim innovator

Last Updated: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 18:11

A stray bullet left Arshad Ahmad Pandit crippled waist downwards, but he did not let it come in way of leading a normal life.

J&K: Militant hideout busted

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 22:33

Security forces smashed a militant hideout in J&K`s Kishtwar district and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition.

J&K govt helping five lakh militancy victims

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 23:36

The J&K govt on Tuesday said it was extending every help to five lakh victims of militancy in the state.

2011 saw lowest violence in over 2 decades in J&K

Last Updated: Saturday, December 31, 2011, 16:15

In a significant decline in terrorist violence in J&K, around 190 incidents were reported this year, the lowest in last 22 years of militancy.

J&K witnesses 50% decline in militancy: Police

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 15:10

There has been nearly 50 per cent fall in militancy-related incidents this year in Jammu and Kashmir with no such activities taking place in three districts and 13 others registering just single digit terrorism cases.