Jammu and Kashmir

Attique sworn in as 4th AJK Premier - Pakistan Observer

Attique sworn in as 4th AJK Premier Pakistan Observer Muzaffarabad—The All Jammu Kashmir Muslim Conference President Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan Thursday was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu ... Attique sworn in as AJK PM for second timeDaily Times Sultan may be named head of PML-N AJKThe News International Sardar Attique takes oath as new AJK Prime MinisterAssociated Press of Pakistan SAMAA TV -Hindustan Times -The Express Tribune all 133 news articles »

11th int'l Kashmir moot opens in Washington - Pakistan Observer

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11th int'l Kashmir moot opens in Washington Pakistan Observer Setting the tone for the two day conference at an informal get together the delegates from India, Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir other parts of the world that ... UN chief voices concernThe Hindu India should talk with pakistan over Kashmir: HaqqaniDaily Times Ban asks India, Pak to address all issues with patienceHindustan Times Oneindia -Times of India all 188 news articles »

PDP locks Secretariat gate to protest 'inaction' - The Hindu

The Hindu

PDP locks Secretariat gate to protest 'inaction' The Hindu SRINAGAR: The Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) briefly locked one of the exit gates of the Civil Secretariat, which houses the office of the Jammu ... Mehbooba Mufti lays siege to secretariatDaily News & Analysis Mehbooba Mufti locks Civil Secretariat gates to protest unrest in J-KSify PDP protest: J&K secretariat locked outNDTV.com GreaterKashmir.com (press release) -Hindustan Times -TwoCircles.net all 35 news articles »

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu - Hindustan Times

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu Hindustan Times PTI The Amarnath yatra was on Wednesday suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather prevailing in the state. A fresh batch of pilgrims was not allowed to ... 20000 yatra pilgrims strandedIndian Express Amarnath yatra suspended temporarily due to bad weatherIBNLive.com Amarnath yatra resumes from JammuZopag Central Chronicle -Rising Kashmir -MyNews.in (blog) all 24 news articles »

Curfew lifted in Jammu and Kashmir town - Hindustan Times

Curfew lifted in Jammu and Kashmir town Hindustan Times Curfew was lifted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba town on Tuesday after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's aides held discussions with local leaders whose demand ... Clashes in Jammu and Kashmir townSify Cattle Lifting in Jammu: 23 Injured in ClashesOutlook SSP Samba attached, faces probe for corruption chargesRising Kashmir IBNLive.com -Chandigarh Tribune -GreaterKashmir.com (press release) all 48 news articles »

Dialogue only way forward to address political issues: Omar - Indian Express

The Hindu

Dialogue only way forward to address political issues: Omar Indian Express In an apparent reference to the ongoing agitation by separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said there is no need to disturb ... Kashmir's young chief minister tested amid efforts to quell protestsWashington Post Omar meets GovernorIBNLive.com Govt appoints panel to probe J&K civilian deathsHindustan Times The Hindu -Sify -Daily News & Analysis all 84 news articles »

Floods in Jammu as Chenab, Tawi overflow - NDTV.com

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Floods in Jammu as Chenab, Tawi overflow NDTV.com Jammu: Three days of incessant rains have triggered a flood in Jammu as the Tawi and Chenab rivers continue to overflow. Rescue operations have been on in ... and more »

India objects to Sino-Pak road and rail link - DAWN.com

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India objects to Sino-Pak road and rail link DAWN.com By Our Correspondent The Karakoram transit passes through a part of territory in Jammu and Kashmir which is 'illegally occupied' by Pakistan: SM Krishna. ... Foreign investors show interest in Pakistani marble, granite stonesAssociated Press of Pakistan India should also address our concerns: Pak FMZee News all 30 news articles »

'Six infiltration attempts in 15 days in Jammu' - Hindustan Times

'Six infiltration attempts in 15 days in Jammu' Hindustan Times ... have been foiled by the Border Security Force (BSF) in the last fortnight along the international border at Jammu, a top officer said on Wednesday. ... and more »

2 held for chopping off Sikh youth's hair - Indian Express

The Hindu

2 held for chopping off Sikh youth's hair Indian Express Hundreds of Sikhs marched towards Avantipur on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway to protest against the hair-chopping incident. ... Sikhs protest harassment of youth in KashmirSify Omar, Mirwaiz assure Sikhs of securityThe Hindu :. Sikh youth assaulted, community aghastKashmir Watch India Today -Rising Kashmir -GreaterKashmir.com (press release) all 127 news articles »

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A former princely state of northern India and Pakistan. Part of the Mogul Empire after 1587, it was annexed by British India in 1846 and partitioned between India and Pakistan after fierce fighting (1947–1949). Both India and Pakistan have continued to claim jurisdiction over the whole territory.

Location of Jammu and Kashmir 
Capital Srinagar
34.08° N 74.83° E 
Largest city Srinagar 
Abbreviation IN-JK 
Official languages Kashmiri, Urdu 
Formation 1947-10-26 
Area 222,236 km˛ (?) 
Time zone IST (UTC +5:30) 

Jammu and Kashmir is the northern-most state of the Republic of India, with Srinagar as its summer capital and Jammu as its winter capital. Jammu and Kashmir consists of three divisions: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.

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The region of Kashmir and Jammu includes dry climates in the southwest, a strip of humid temperate climate through the center of the region, and humid cold climate in the north.