Mukhtar Ahmad In Srinagar And Agencies

Stories by Mukhtar Ahmad In Srinagar And Agencies

Infiltration bid foiled near LoC, 5 soldiers injured; gunfight on

Infiltration bid foiled near LoC, 5 soldiers injured; gunfight on

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

A defence spokesman this evening confirmed five soldiers were injured in the gunfight so far.

Kashmiri Pandits pay obeisance at Kheer Bhawani temple

Kashmiri Pandits pay obeisance at Kheer Bhawani temple

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

From a trickle in 1990, when militancy erupted in the valley, the numbers have, however, gradually seen an upward trend.

Four policemen injured in militant attack in Kulgam

Four policemen injured in militant attack in Kulgam

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2016

A senior police officer said a group of heavily armed militants opened indiscriminate fire at a police vehicle in Bongam Qazigund of Kulgam district.

Mehbooba enters the poll ring, but has a tough battle ahead

Mehbooba enters the poll ring, but has a tough battle ahead

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2016

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti will on Wednesday file her nomination papers from the Anantnag assembly segment which fell vacant on the demise of her father and chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

5 terrorists killed, 2 jawans injured in encounter in Kupwara

5 terrorists killed, 2 jawans injured in encounter in Kupwara

Rediff.com   21 May 2016

Five militants were killed in a day-long fierce gunfight in frontier north Kashmir Kupwara district on Saturday.

Security forces deployed in Srinagar to prevent seperatists' rally

Security forces deployed in Srinagar to prevent seperatists' rally

Rediff.com   21 May 2016

Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in large parts of Srinagar on Saturday to foil Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's rally to commemorate his father's death anniversary.

'There are no shortcuts to success'

'There are no shortcuts to success'

Rediff.com   18 May 2016

Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan is thrilled that he stood second in his second attempt at cracking the prestigious UPSC civil services examination.

Denied molestation by soldier under pressure: Handwara girl

Denied molestation by soldier under pressure: Handwara girl

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Victim says she was held in police custody 'against her will'.

Celebrating 100 magnificent years of houseboats in Kashmir

Celebrating 100 magnificent years of houseboats in Kashmir

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

On May 7 this year, they celebrated their 100-year milestone. Mukhtar Ahmad reports

Over 1 lakh pilgrims registered for Amarnath Yatra

Over 1 lakh pilgrims registered for Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Over 1.43 lakh intending pilgrims have registered themselves for this year's Amarnath Yatra beginning from July 2.

Kulgam: Suspected terrorists loot rifles from police picket

Kulgam: Suspected terrorists loot rifles from police picket

Rediff.com   8 May 2016

A senior police officer said a group of militants barged into the post manned by four cops deployed for guarding members of the minority community in Adijan village of Kulgam.

Army trooper killed in encounter with militants near LoC

Army trooper killed in encounter with militants near LoC

Rediff.com   6 May 2016

A trooper was killed as army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control in north Kashmir Kupwara sector.

India-China border meets: Armies resolve to maintain peace

India-China border meets: Armies resolve to maintain peace

Rediff.com   1 May 2016

The border personal meeting was marked by saluting the national flags by both the delegations members.

J&K: Two youths killed in army firing

J&K: Two youths killed in army firing

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2016

Two youth were killed and another wounded on Tuesday when security forces allegedly opened fire to disperse protesters in north Kashmir's Handwara town.

India, Pakistan hold flag meeting at LoC

India, Pakistan hold flag meeting at LoC

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2016

Senior Indian and Pakistan army officers held a flag meeting at the Line of Control in the frontier Poonch district on Tuesday.

J&K government orders probe into NIT incident; 2 FIRs registered

J&K government orders probe into NIT incident; 2 FIRs registered

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2016

While no one has been named in the two FIRs yet, the official said police is investigating the video evidence of the violence that took place on the days of incidents.

One militant killed in ongoing Pulwama encounter

One militant killed in ongoing Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2016

A brief exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants at Shiekhpura in Lalpora area of Kupwara district, 100 kilometre from Srinagar, a police official said.

J&K gets first woman CM, BJP gets 2 more Cabinet berths

J&K gets first woman CM, BJP gets 2 more Cabinet berths

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2016

Mehbooba also became the second Muslim woman to become the chief minister of any state in India.

Keeping PDP-BJP coalition intact is Mehbooba's biggest challenge

Keeping PDP-BJP coalition intact is Mehbooba's biggest challenge

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2016

The challenges will be the real test of Mehbooba's leadership qualities and political acumen as she does not enjoy her father's stature and vast political experience.

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

Mallya has denied that he had fled India and said he would comply with laws.