Mukhtar Ahmad And Onkar Singh In Srinagar And New Delhi

Stories by Mukhtar Ahmad And Onkar Singh In Srinagar And New Delhi

Nupur Talwar not to be arrested, plea referred to CJI

Nupur Talwar not to be arrested, plea referred to CJI

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2012

In a dramatic turn of events, the Central Bureau of Investigation, which had raided dentist Nupur Talwar's residence after issuance of a non-bailable warrant against her, on Friday submitted to the Supreme Court that it would not arrest her during the pendency of her plea against the NBW.

A day after tsunami warning, Indonesia breathes a sigh of relief

A day after tsunami warning, Indonesia breathes a sigh of relief

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2012

A day after an earthquake measuring 8.5 on the Richter scale hit Sumatra in Indonesia, triggering panic among locals who have not forgotten the devastating tsunami of 2004, life is gradually limping back to normal on the island.

Journalist found dead in Srinagar

Journalist found dead in Srinagar

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2012

A Kashmiri Pandit journalist was found dead in Srinagar on Wednesday morning under mysterious circumstances.

Chidambaram reviews security situation in J&K

Chidambaram reviews security situation in J&K

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2012

The overall situation in Jammu and Kashmir came for a high-level review during a meeting in winter capital Jammu chaired by the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday.

Pre-summoning evidence against Gen Singh to be recorded

Pre-summoning evidence against Gen Singh to be recorded

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2012

Metropolitan magistrate Sudesh Kumar will on Wednesday record the pre-summoning evidence in the criminal defamation case filed by Lt General Teijinder Singh against Army Chief General V K Singh.

Sarabjit's sister, daughter not allowed to meet Zardari

Sarabjit's sister, daughter not allowed to meet Zardari

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2012

Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh -- who has been on death row in a Pakistani jail for over 20 years -- could not meet Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari during his visit to Ajmer Sharif where he offered a chaddar and prayed for peace in the Indian subcontinent on April 4.

Sarabjit's sister hopes to meet Zardari in Ajmer

Sarabjit's sister hopes to meet Zardari in Ajmer

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2012

Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian on death row in Pakistan following his conviction for alleged involvement in bomb attacks, has reached Jaipur in her endavour to meet visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.

JK: Book on foreigners' 1995 abduction sparks debate

JK: Book on foreigners' 1995 abduction sparks debate

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2012

The kidnapping and subsequent killing of the four foreign hostages has attracted fresh attention following the recent release of a book 'The Meadow, Kashmir 1995 -Where the terror began' and the revelations made therein.

Five terrorists killed in gunfight in north Kashmir

Five terrorists killed in gunfight in north Kashmir

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2012

Five militants were killed in a 10-hour long gunfight in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday.

Police chief reviews security situation in Valley

Police chief reviews security situation in Valley

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2012

A high level meeting chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Kuldeep Khuda Tuesday reviewed the overall situation and the summer preparedness for another successful tourist season.

'Bounty on Lashkar chief will put pressure on Pak'

'Bounty on Lashkar chief will put pressure on Pak'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2012

Union Home minister P Chidambaram has said that the announcement made by the US government of a $10 million bounty leading to the arrest and conviction of Lashkar-e-Tayiba Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, will put pressure on the Pakistani government to take action against him.

Computer engineer detained in Kashmir blast case

Computer engineer detained in Kashmir blast case

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2012

Police have detained a computer engineer and is on lookout for two more persons in connection with the March 22 deadly car bomb explosion that left one dead and wounded 20 in south Kashmir.

Punjab minister convicted in daughter's abortion case

Punjab minister convicted in daughter's abortion case

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2012

Punjab minister Jagir Kaur was on Friday convicted for conspiring in forcible abduction, kidnapping and wrongful confinement in connection with the killing of her daughter Harpreet Kaur 12 years ago, but was acquitted of the murder charge.

I will not apologise for what I have done: Rajoana

I will not apologise for what I have done: Rajoana

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2012

Talking exclusively to rediff.com, Rajoana's sister Kamaljit Kaur said: "He stands for Khalistan and we support him. We will stand with him through thick and thin. My brother is in high spirits and he is ready for any eventuality."

Sikhs in J&K protest against death sentence to Rajoana

Sikhs in J&K protest against death sentence to Rajoana

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2012

Scores of Sikh protesters gathered at Lal Chowk in the city centre in summer capital Srinagar to protest against the death sentence to Balwant Singh Rajoana, the assassin of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh.

Five LeT militants killed in encounter

Five LeT militants killed in encounter

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2012

Five militants were killed in two separate encounters in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday.

Court orders Rajoana hanging on Saturday

Court orders Rajoana hanging on Saturday

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2012

Following intelligence reports that there could be trouble following hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana on March 31, the prime accused in the 1995 Beant Singh murder case, the Prakash Singh Badal government has put the entire state on high alert to deal with any untoward incident and have directed the state police to maintain law and order.

UN rapporteur arrives on fact-finding mission in Kashmir

UN rapporteur arrives on fact-finding mission in Kashmir

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2012

The United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions, Christof Heyns arrived on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Monday afternoon.

Kejriwal's 'murderers' comment angers parliamentarians

Kejriwal's 'murderers' comment angers parliamentarians

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2012

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party member and leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj has accused Team Anna for using uncivil language against the parliamentarians.

Five killed, 33 injured in bus mishap in Jammu

Five killed, 33 injured in bus mishap in Jammu

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2012

At least five passengers of a bus were killed and 33 others wounded, including nine critically, in a road accident in hilly Ramban district of Jammu region on Saturday morning.