Here is a timeline of the major attacks that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since 1999 till date
Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.
Ganderbal district recorded the highest of 56.40 per cent polling in the Valley, while Poonch district of Jammu region polled the highest of 71.62 per cent votes across J-K.
Delhi is likely to record its second-coldest December since 1901 as temperatures are predicted to drop further.
The police officer said the main aim of the module was to target security forces during the elections and they had even made a failed attempt in Bijbehara area of Anantnag on March 19.
Militants on Wednesday had caused four blasts in different parts of Baramulla and Anantnag districts, killing two civilians and wounding 48.
The economy of Jammu and Kashmir is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The state produced 19.56 lakh MT of fresh fruits in 2018-19.
Restrictions have been imposed in five police station areas of Srinagar, a police official said.
However, the usual rush of the devotees was missing due to the recent targeted killings in the valley.
Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Shahid Yousuf, who are sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief and one of the most wanted terrorists, Salahuddin, were also dismissed from service for allegedly being involved in terror funding, the officials said.
All the victims hailed from Murshidabad district of West Bengal, the police said.
Curfew was on Monday lifted from the entire Valley except three police station areas 51 days after it was clamped to maintain law and order.
A youth was killed and three others injured as security forces opened fire in Kupwara district of Kashmir to disperse protesters who were pelting stones on an army camp.
The decision comes in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack, besides another attempt to target a Central Reserve Police Force convoy with a car bomb on the highway near Banihal in Ramban district on March 30.
Curfew continued to cripple the Valley for the tenth day.
Jammu and Kashmir continues to remain on a flood alert as most of the rivers in the state are flowing above the danger mark.
According to new guidelines imposed by authorities on Sunday, shops have been allowed to open on alternate days.
Nine candidates, including three women, from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Service examination, the results of which were declared on Saturday.
The government imposed restrictions under Section 144 CrPC in Srinagar district.
In a statement, the ministry of home affairs said the UT of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh while the rest of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
People on Tuesday took to streets and pelted stones on security forces at several places of Kashmir, including Pampore where a 48-hour gunbattle between three terrorists and the army ended on Monday.
Terrorists have stepped up attacks in the Kashmir valley over the past week.
The results have been encouraging and "many prospective militants have been weaned away from terrorism," Lt Gen Raju said refusing to either divulge further details or numbers.
In a bid to control the damage over continuing protests, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said the security forces were not aware of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani's presence during the raid at his hideout in which he was killed.
Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan' -- the 40-day harshest winter period when a cold wave grips the region
The briefing comes ahead of the parliament session beginning Monday.
A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.
Zora's family has convinced her that her father has gone for Hajj and will return soon.
Poonch district of Jammu region recorded the highest turnout at 75.42 per cent. Ganderbal district recorded the highest polling in Kashmir valley at 56.28 per cent.
Reasi district of Jammu region recorded 75.20 per cent voting, the highest in the union territory, State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma said, adding that 50.53 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the third phase of the maiden DDC polls in J-K.
As the security forces were engaged in the counter-militancy operation, over 100 protesters pelted stones on them, an army official said.
Azad also accused the state and Centre of not being bothered about the people.
Ghulam Nabi Azad, in his first public meeting in Jammu after quitting Congress, announced to launch his own political outfit that will focus on the restoration of full statehood.
Young soldiers blame commanders of for the debacle at the Uri army camp. Ajai Shukla reports
This time army killed 1 terrorists along the Line of Control in Gurez sector.
Hundreds others were wounded many of whom received bullet and pellet injuries and are undergoing treatment in various hospitals.
The Meteorological Department has forecast rains or snow over five days from Monday.
During a debate on Kashmir situation, Ganai said Burhan was a "martyr" and that he had "given up his life for the cause of Jammu and Kashmir".
What the ceasefire does is to show the supporters of violence in the Kashmir valley an alternative to militancy, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
The army closed the alleged Pathribal fake encounter case on Thursday saying that "the evidence recorded could not establish a prime facie case against any of the accused persons, but clearly established that it was a joint operation by the police and the army based on specific intelligence".
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