Infiltration bid foiled, Pakistan opens fire at the Jammu and Kashmir borderSAMBA - The Border Security Force (BSF) hindered major infiltration bids by militants to enter Indian territory on Tuesday as Pakistani troops fired at two forward posts in the Samba sector. Kashmir shutdown turns violentSRINAGAR - A shutdown called by the separatists here, turned violent today. The shutdown call was given by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest against the occupation of private lands by the army. Security forces in Jammu - Kashmir alerted to stop infiltrationUDHAMPUR - : The Security agencies are maintaining high alert along the Indo- Pak borders to stop the infiltration into the Kashmir valley from the Pakistani side. Jammu and Kashmir CM drives on the historic Mughal roadShopian, Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 27 (ANI): Omar Abdullah drove on the historic ‘Mughal’ road today, the road used by Mughal Emperor Akbar 400 years ago to travel to Kashmir. Kashmir markets abuzz with shoppers for the Eid festivalSRINAGAR - On the eve of the Eid-Al-Adha festival, the markets are abuzz with people on a marketing spree. Livestock sellers earn huge profits in Kashmir ahead of Eid festivalSRINAGAR - The livestock sellers here are making huge profits ahead of the Eid-Al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice. Shopian rape case: Key witnesses turn hostileSHOPIAN - Two key witnesses in the Shopian rape and murder case, Ghulam Mohiuddin Lone and Abdul Rashid Pampori have turned hostile, retracting their statements which implicated the security forces. Saifuddin Soz hints at resumption of Kashmir peace talksSHERRI - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress chief Saifuddin Soz has hinted that talks with separatist leaders might be renewed soon. Militants’ gearing up to enter India: Security officialsJAMMU - A large number of militants are ready to enter the country from various points along the international border and the Line of Control (LoC), security officials claimed here on Tuesday. Pulwama encounter ends, militants killedPULWAMA - An encounter between the army and militants has ended here after nearly seven hours. The army has killed both Jaish-e-Mohammad militants. More pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi compared to last yearKATRA - There has been an increase in the flow of pilgrims to Vaishno Devi this year. Around 7, 41, 8000 pilgrims visited the shrine in November, breaking all previous records. The authorities are expecting the figure to cross the eight million mark by the end of this year. Infiltrators planted IED in Jammu, tool cover in PakRAMGARH - The infiltrators responsible for planting an IED that exploded in Jammu and claimed the life of a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday, planted it on the Indian side and took cover on the Pakistani side of the international border. BSF DIG killed in JammuRAMGARH - A Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) was killed and two soldiers were injured when a powerful IED exploded near the international border here on Monday. Militants kill a BSF constable and his wife in J-KRAJOURI - A Border Security Force (BSF) constable and his wife were shot dead by unidentified militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sunday. Indian Army ready with winter strategy to foil infiltrationUDHAMPUR - The Indian Army on Saturday said its troops were ready with their winter strategy to foil infiltration along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Army fears ’spillover’ terror from Pakistan in KashmirUDHAMPUR - The Indian Army Saturday ruled out Taliban presence in Jammu and Kashmir but warned of a possible “spillover” if the situation in Pakistan worsened. It also expressed concern about “agitational terrorism” in the state, referring to the frequent street protests and shutdowns. One militant killed in Sopore encounter (Lead: Sopore encounter)SOPORE - One of the two militants engaging security forces in a gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore District has been killed, a television report said. Security forces battle militants in SoporeSOPORE - Security forces are engaged in a gun battle with two militants who are housed in a residential complex in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore District. Kashmir has a special place in secular India: Sonia GandhiANANTNAG - United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi Wednesday said Kashmir has a “special place in secular democracy of India” and that all problems can be resolved through “democratic process of dialogue”. Text of PM’s speech at the inauguration of new Kashmir train serviceANANTNAG - The following is the text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s speech at the inauguration of the historic Anantnag-Qazigund rail link in the Kashmir Valley Wednesday: PM, Sonia do without bullet-proof screen, Kashmir safer: OmarANANTNAG - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said here Wednesday that he felt the situation in his state was improving as both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi did not use a bullet-proof screen while addressing the people. India extends ‘hand of friendship’ to Pakistan with curb terror rider (Roundup)ANANTNAG - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday reached out to Pakistan, saying “the hand of friendship that we have extended should be carried forward”, but declared that Islamabad had to turn off the terror tap if there was to be forward movement. Friendship, cooperation vital for India and Pakistan: PMANANTNAG - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday that the traditional tensions between India and Pakistan needed to be eased. Highlights of PM’s speech in KashmirANANTNAG - The following are the highlights of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s speech here in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday: Era of violence ending in Kashmir: PMANANTNAG - Prime Manmohan Singh Wednesday said the era of violence was coming to an end in Jammu and Kashmir and that the people wanted peace and peaceful resolution of all problems”. ‘Unprecedented resources’ for ‘comprehensive reconstruction’ of Kashmir: PMANANTNAG - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said the government had committed unprecedented resources for the comprehensive reconstruction of Jammu and Kashmir but regretted that the benefits were reaching people slowly. Indian PM reaches out to PakistanANANTNAG - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday sought to reach out to the Pakistan government by saying that it was the desire of India and the people of Pakistan to live in peace. PM asks Pakistan to curb terror against IndiaANANTNAG - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said his government was ready to discuss all issues with Pakistan, but asked Islamabad to curb the activities of those elements that are engaging in terrorism in India. PM inaugurates historic railway link in KashmirANANTNAG - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday flagged off a new train service on the 18-km track linking south Kashmir with Srinagar and other places in the north of the valley. With this, the 129-km railway line in the Kashmir Valley is complete. India ready to talk to anyone desiring peace: PMANANTNAG - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said the government was ready to talk to any group in Jammu and Kashmir that wants peace in the troubled state. |