The strike has affected work at various hospitals, education institutes, government offices and Public Service Undertakings (PSUs) in the state.

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir today said effective and concrete measures have been taken to prevent sneaking of militants into the Valley.

All India Kashmiri Samaj president Moti Koul said that adequate political space for Pandits in legislative institutions and civic bodies in Jammu and Kashmir should be given by the government.

A powerful anti-tank mine exploded in Bobiyan-Londi forward area on International Border (IB) of Kathua district early today, police said.

The BJP's parliamentary party on Thursday decided to get aggressive on the issues of Kashmir, foreign policy and the steps taken by the government under US pressure.