The United Nations Security Council has set the record straight regarding the August meeting on Kashmir, as not a formal meet. UNSC's list of items it has considered during the January 2016 to 7th December 2019, doesn't mention any meeting on Kashmir being taken by the body formally on August 16.

UNSC sets the record straight, makes no mention of formal discussion on Kashmir 

The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has seen a total of 59 suspected infiltrations in this year from August till October, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources said.

59 suspected cases of infiltration in J&K from August to October 2019: MHA sources

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a less number of stone-pelting incidents this year as compared to the last year. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources, the total number of incidents of stone pelting reported this year by local administration was 544 (figure till December 8).

Jammu and Kashmir: Considerable decline in stone pelting in this year

After remaining closed for 134 days, the gates of historic Jamia Masjid in the old city of Srinagar were thrown open for the public. Dozens of people from the surrounding areas gathered as the call for prayer - Azaan - was heard in the vicinity, a local told WION.

Jammu and Kashmir: After 134 days, people pray at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar

Amid heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, several tourists on Sunday thronged the Panchari hill station in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir to enjoy the chilly weather and fresh snowfall in the area.

Jammu and Kashmir: Tourists throng Panchari to enjoy fresh snowfall

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The United States rebuked Pakistan Air Force chief in August for misusing F-16 fighter jets by undermining their shared security platforms and infrastructures, a media report in Washington has said. This comes months after the Indian Air Force shot down an F-16 jet of the Pakistan Air Force during aerial combat over Jammu and Kashmir.

US warns Pakistan over F-16 misuse

The central government recently began the process of withdrawing paramilitary forces from Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, the law and order situation in the valley has improved tremendously.

Paramilitary forces in process of being moved from J&K to Assam

The Centre on Tuesday informed Lok Sabha that as many as 84 infiltration attempts were made along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and 59 terrorists could have entered the Valley since August 2019.

84 infiltration attempts by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir since August: Home Ministry

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the situation in Kashmir valley is completely "normal" and not a single bullet was fired. "The situation in Kashmir valley is completely normal.

Not one bullet fired, situation in Kashmir normal: Amit Shah

On the third of December, when a massive avalanche hit an Indian army post in the Tangdhar sector near Line of Control in Kupwara district, Mohammad Ilyas rushed to provide his service.

Jammu and Kashmir: Despite retiring, Army soldier continues to save lives

The government has decided to restore broadband internet service in the Kashmir region after remaining suspended for over four-month following the decision to abrogate the J&K special status on August 5 this year.

J&K administration to restore broadband services in phased manner in few weeks

The Union Cabinet approved the withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill on Wednesday. Moreover, the Cabinet approved the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, that deals with the privacy and security of data of Indian citizens.

Cabinet approves withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill

Two civilians died while seven others were injured on Tuesday after Pakistan violated ceasefire at the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur and Kirni sectors in Poonch district.

2 civilians dead, 8 security personnel injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire at LoC in J&K

The convicted terrorist who was also responsible for carrying out the knife attack at the London Bridge on Friday was also planning to "perform acts of terrorism" in Kashmir, a UK judge had said in his judgment in 2012.

UK judge had warned of London Bridge terror convict's plans to carry out attacks in Kashmir

In a significant development, security forces have found that terrorists are using satellite phones to communicate. Internet and prepaid mobile connectivity in Kashmir remain shut since August 5, ever since the central government revoked the special status for J&K residents.

Jammu and Kashmir: Amid internet shutdown, terrorists increase use of satellite phones

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday stated that since August 5 no one has died in police firing in law and order related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, while 197 persons have been injured during the period.

3 security force personnel, 17 civilians killed in terror-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir since August 5: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was notified on August, 9 and it reorganised the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir reorganised it into the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir with legislature and Union territory of Ladakh without legislature.

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was notified on August, 9: MHA in Upper House

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh apprised the Lok Sabha that post abrogation of Article 370 terrorism-related incidents have almost reduced to nil in Kashmir. The Union Minister was replying to Congress MP S Kodikunnil question on `normalcy` in Jammu and Kashmir in the Lower House.

Terrorist attacks almost nil after abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath

The second phase of the ''Back to Village'' (B2V2) outreach programme to listen to public grievances and empower Panchayats, started in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Second phase of 'Back to village' programme begins in Jammu & Kashmir

Two terrorists were killed by security forces in Pachaar Rajpora area of Pulwama district, an official release said on Tuesday. The police have retrieved the bodies of both terrorists.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

The Labour Party of the United Kingdom continues to offend India by interfering into its internal affairs. Its recent utterances also have the potential to drive a wedge in the UK’s South Asian community in general and British Indian community in particular.

Kashmir issue: The Labour Party of UK offends India yet again

Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. At about 11:30 AM today, Pakistan initiated the unprovoked firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in the Sunderbani sector.

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Sunderban sector

Parts of Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall on Friday, bringing joy on the faces of common people who are hopeful of tourism revival in the newly created Union Territory.

With fresh snowfall, tourists have a fun day in Kashmir

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