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Two terrorists killed by security forces in J-K's Awantipora, arms seized

Two terrorists have been killed so far by the security forces in an ongoing encounter in the Khrew, Pampore area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir.The police also recovered some incriminating material, including arms and ammunition."#AwantiporaEncounterUpdate: 01 more #terrorist killed (Total= 02). #Search going on. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice," tweeted the handle of Kashmir Zone Police.Further details are awaited as the operation is in progress.On August 13, two days before Independence Day, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was killed during an encounter in Kulgam.

China, Pakistan FMs hold talks, Shah Mehmood Qureshi raises Kashmir issue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday vowed to further cement their all-weather strategic ties and discussed a range of issues, including the joint probe into the terrorist attack that killed nine Chinese engineers in Pakistan and the Kashmir issue. A joint press release issued at the end of their talks said that both sides underscored that a peaceful, stable, cooperative and prosperous South Asia was in the common interest of all countries. Qureshi, whose delegation included ISI Director General Lt Gen Faiz Hamid, also raised the Kashmir issue during the talks with Wang held in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu. Shared similar outlook for a peaceful, stable & prosperous South Asia & appreciate China's unyielding support for Kashmir, reiterating dispute should be resolved through the UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions & bilateral agreements, opposing unilateral action, Qureshi said in a ...

Huge anti-tunnelling operation on along international border in JK's Samba

An operation is underway near the International border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba to unearth an underground tunnel which was reportedly used by four Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists to sneak into India

J&K ceasefire violation: Pakistan used heavy artillery, says BSF officer

Pakistan used heavy artillery during Friday's unprovoked ceasefire violations along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, causing loss of lives and damage to property on the Indian side, a top BSF officer said

Kashmiri Pandit organisations welcome new land laws in Jammu & Kashmir

Several organisations of Kashmiri Pandits welcomed the new land laws in J&K and said ownership rights extended to the entire country is a welcome step towards "one nation, one law and one rule" setup

Pakistan denies report of rift with Saudi Arabia over Kashmir issue

Foreign Office Spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strong economic, political, security and military cooperation at all levels

Pak raises Kashmir issue at Saarc Covid-19 line; 'churlish', says India

PM proposed the creation of an emergency fund to combat the pandemic and pitched India's initial offer of $10 million

Pakistan uses SAARC video conference on coronavirus to raise Kashmir

The underlying message of the video conference was unitedly taking on the pandemic, but Pakistan used the occasion to raise Kashmir

Erdogan backs Pak's stand on Kashmir, says issue close to both countries

Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness.

Pak makes new pitch for Kashmir issue at UNSC, but fails to garner support

The latest attempt failed as other countries of the 15-member council felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan

36 ministers to visit J&K next week, five months after Article 370 move

These ministers are set to hold 51 meetings in Jammu and eight in Kashmir

SMS returns to mobile phones, internet returns to govt hospitals in Kashmir

However, Internet and pre-paid mobile services in Kashmir are yet to be restored

Pakistan will never compromise on Kashmir issue, says Army chief Bajwa

"There will never be a compromise on Kashmir whatever the cost," Bajwa told soldiers during his address

Pakistan again writes to UN on Kashmir, says tensions rising in South Asia

Pakistan's Foreign Minister urged the UN Security Council to play its rightful role and also reiterated Pakistan's proposal to strengthen UNMOGIP's presence in the region

Kashmir sees over $2.4 billion losses since Article 370 was amended

Tourism, for decades a mainstay of the scenic region's economy, has been badly hit

There'd be no Kashmir issue had Nehru given Sardar Patel free hand: Rajnath

Said Jammu and Kashmir could have been merged with Indian Union like Hyderabad, Junagarh

Kashmiris have been humiliated, feel betrayed: Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami

The government claims there is normalcy since there is no bloodshed. Yes, there is silence in the graveyards. Don't make my Kashmir, our Kashmir a graveyard; he said

Art 370 resolution, J&K reorganisation bill may sail through in Parliament

Regional parties like BSP, BJD, AIADMK and YSRCP on Monday supported the resolution in Rajya Sabha, that will aid the government in the passage of the bill

Article 370: Jammu and Kashmir to be largest UT, followed by Ladakh

Jammu and Kashmir will be the largest union territory (UT) in the country in terms of area once it is carved out, following the Centre's move to bifurcate the state. Ladakh, will be the second largest UT after it comes to force. The government on Monday revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. This provoked outrage from the National Conference and the PDP and triumph from leaders of India's ruling BJP. There has been a long pending demand from a section of people of Ladakh to turn it into a union territory. With the addition of two new UTs, its total number will go up to nine -- J&K, Ladakh, Delhi, Puducherry, Diu and Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Currently, only two UTs -- Delhi and Puducherry -- have Legislative Assemblies. With the addition of Jammu and Kashmir, the number will go up

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to reorganise J&K, govt says it's for development

The Bill will split the state into two union territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Jammu & Kashmir will have a representative body