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Slain terrorists wore suicide vests, could be to disrupt PM visit: JK DGP

The prime minister is scheduled to visit Palli village of Samba on National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24

Two terrorists, security personnel killed in encounter in Jammu: Report

Nine security personnel were also injured in the operation

2 suicide bombers, CISF officer killed in Jammu ahead of Modi visit

Nine security personnel were also injured in the pre-dawn gunfight near an Army camp in Sunjwan area on the outskirts of Jammu

Terrorist attack bus carrying CISF personnel in Jammu, officer killed

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was killed on Friday in a terror attack in J&K's Jammu city.

RPF head constable killed, ASI injured in militant attack in J-K's Pulwama

Over the past three weeks, militants have stepped up attacks on security forces and civilians in the Valley. This was the ninth attack this month.

Encounter underway in J&K's Anantnag, one Army personnel dead

In the exchange of firing, one army man was killed, the official said

Terror plot foiled as security forces destroy IED in J&K's Rajouri

Security forces detected and destroyed an improvised explosive device planted alongside the Rajouri-Gurdan road early on Saturday, thus foiling a terrorist plot, police said.

CAG calls for making officials accountable as J&K failed to submit UCs

It said the non-submission of the UCs means that authorities have not explained as to how funds were spent over the years and is fraught with the risk of misappropriation

Home Secy reviews Amarnath Yatra security, next assessment by HM soon

Union Home Minister is also reportedly expected to hold a security review meeting very soon regarding the pilgrimage after the first round of review meetings by Bhalla

4 terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir

Four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, while three army personnel lost their lives as their vehicle met with an accident on way to the site of the gunfight, officials said. On receiving information about the presence of terrorists at Badigam in the Zainapora area of Shopian, security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation, a police official said. During the search operation, the terrorists fired upon the forces which led to an encounter, he said. In the exchange of fire, four militants were killed, the official said. The official identified the slain terrorists as Aaqib Farooq Thoker and Waseem Ahmed Thoker -- both residents of Heffkhuri in Zainapora -- and Farooq Ahmad Bhat and Shoqeen Ahmad Mir of Sugan. Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Kashmir Vijay Kumar said the slain ultras belonged to the LeT. "LeT #terrorists neutralised in today's #encounter were active in Sho

Union Minister reviews preparations in J&K's Samba ahead of PM Modi's visit

To review the preparedness ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday visited Palli panchayat in Samba.

Facilities being set up to encourage women in governance, business: J-K LG

J&K's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the government making proactive intervention to create facilities to encourage women's participation in governance, business, and other sectors

Top Lashkar terrorist killed in Anantnag encounter, says police

As the search party approached his hideout, the terrorist fired indiscriminately at the security personnel who retaliated

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla honours CRPF bravehearts on 'Shaurya Diwas'

Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday presented medals to the paramilitary personnel on the occasion of the 57th CRPF Valour Day for their courage in the line of duty

Jammu & Kashmir: LeT terrorist associate apprehended in Baramulla

Security forces on Thursday arrested a terrorist associate of the terror outfit of Lashkar-e -Toiba at Dolipora Kreeri area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district in the union territory

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Shopian during security search operation

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Haripora area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, police officials said on Thursday

One terrorist killed in encounter in J-K's Awantipora, operation underway

One terrorist has been killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Tral area of Awantipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, said police

Terror attacks aimed at crippling Kashmir's economy says Sajjad Lone

Peoples Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone on Tuesday said the spurt in terror attacks in Kashmir was aimed at crippling its economy.

Nitish expresses anguish over J&K orders help for injured Bihar laborers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed anguish over the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which two migrant labourers from the state have sustained injuries.

J&K admin clears Rs 4,119 crore for J&K Bank pension, other bills for FY22

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said it has cleared the payments for various departments, including Rs 4,119 crore for J&K Bank pension disbursement, for the last financial year. According to officials, since the financial year 2021-22 has ended, the finance department has cleared all the verified bills to ensure zero pendency at the treasury. "Rs 4,119 crore has been paid to J&K Bank against Rs 5,573 crore of pension liability which we owe to the bank," Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary, finance department, told PTI. The department has cleared the payment of Rs 810 crore for power purchase. "Rs 600 crore of equity contribution for Kiru and Rattle hydel Projects has also been paid," he said, adding that Rs 1,206 crore has been provisioned in the Union Territory's annual budget for the two power projects. Dulloo said that all verified bills of contractors as well as payments of the UT's share in central government-sponsored schemes have been cleared. According .