J&K Governor: There will be elections in this UT soon, as it is a UT with legislature. Girish Chandra Murmu, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir: There will be elections in this Union Territory (UT) soon, as it is a UT with legislature.
Militants fired on a civilian in Tral area of Awantipora. Militants fired on a civilian in Tral area of Awantipora. Area has been cordoned & search is in progress.
Bandipora encounter update 2 militants killed. Two militants were killed in exchange of fire between security forces and Militants in Bandipora, earlier today. Arms and ammunition recovered. Identity and affiliation being ascertained.
One Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Militant arrested in Sopore. One Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Militant is arrested in a joint operation between Indian Army and J&K Police in Sopore.
5 non-Kashmiri labourers from West Bengal were killed in Kulgam. Jammu and Kashmir: 5 non-Kashmairi labourers (from Murshidabad, West Bengal) were killed by militants in Kulgam yesterday.
Unidentified militants fired 6-7 rounds on CRPF. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): Unidentified militants fired 6-7 rounds on CRPF deployment at school which was an examination centre in Drabgam, Pulwama district. CRPF and local police was deployed to guard the centre. No injuries have been reported so far. Details awaited.
A delegation from the European Union would be visiting Kashmir tomorrow. Government Sources: A delegation from the European Union would be visiting Kashmir tomorrow. The delegation had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NSA Ajit Doval today
Central govt approved proposal of 7th Central Pay Commission to J&K, Ladakh. Central government has approved the proposal of payment of all 7th Central Pay Commission allowances to the government employees of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh, which shall come into existence from 31st October, 2019.
Unidentified militants killed apple trader in Shopian, another critically injured. Jammu & Kashmir: Two Punjab based apple traders, Charanjeet Singh & Sanjeev shot at by Unidentified militants in Trenz, Shopian at around 7:30 pm today. Charanjeet succumbed to his injuries, while Sanjeev is stated to be in a critical condition.