Srinagar, Feb 22: Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will undertake an aerial survey of the avalanche-hit areas of Jammu and Kashmir today.

Patil will make an aerial survey of Kulgam, Shopian and Budgam.

Besides meeting senior state government officers, he will also assess the situation in Anantnag district in south Kashmir.

Before leaving for Delhi, he is also scheduled to meet affected people in Bhaderwah, which is Azad's hometown and assembly constituency.

Srinagar, Feb 18:

Srinagar, Feb 18: As Pakistan went to polls on Monday, residents in Kashmir said the elections were a step towards restoring democracy in that violence-hit country.

"I feel the elections are good for Pakistan. This is the first step towards restoring democracy. Whatever happens there in Pakistan effects us here in Kashmir," said Nisar Ahmed, a resident.

While many Pakistanis said they were disillusioned about an election which was aimed at completing a transition to civilian rule. Indians felt the polls would put an end to military rule.

"I feel voting should take place. We are happy for those living in Pakistan. This will solve many issues and also bring to an end the military rule," said Showkat, another resident.

Srinagar, Feb 15: Two top Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were reportedly killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama District on Friday.

According to a defence official, the incident took place at Litter village when militants who were hiding in a house opened fire at the security forces.

The duo has been identified as Rehman Bhai, a self-styled district commander of LeT, and Mosin.

Srinagar, Feb.

Srinagar, Feb 13: The 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic on Wednesday due to landslides in Ramban district.