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Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena chief detained outside NIT in Srinagar

Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena chief detained outside NIT in Srinagar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Bhagat Singh Kranti Sena's head Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga was detained by J&K police while trying to enter NIT to unfurl the tricolour.

J&K: 2 youths killed, 4 injured in firing on stone-pelters

J&K: 2 youths killed, 4 injured in firing on stone-pelters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Two civilians were killed and four others wounded in alleged security force firing in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Sunday afternoon.

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Mukhtar Ahmed/ Rediff.com reports.

India's pride: A stunning cable-stayed bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

India's pride: A stunning cable-stayed bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Strategically important and first of the kind in North India and Jammu and Kashmir, the 592-meter long Basohli Bridge over River Ravi will be fourth of its kind in the country

Youth dies after being hit by tear gas shell in Srinagar

Youth dies after being hit by tear gas shell in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

An 18-year-old youth was killed on Saturday after being hit by a tear gas shell fired by security forces to disperse a mob which indulged in stone-pelting in Zainakote area of the city.

Top LeT commander killed in Kashmir

Top LeT commander killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Top Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Abu Qasim was gunned down on Thursday in Kashmir.

Kashmir: 2 militants, 1 civilian killed in encounter in Kulgam

Kashmir: 2 militants, 1 civilian killed in encounter in Kulgam

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

One civilian and two militants were killed in a nightlong gunfight in south Kashmir Kulgam district.

Civilian shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Sopore

Civilian shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Sopore

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Militants shot at and killed a shopkeeper in north Kashmir apple rich Sopore town late Friday evening.

Manipur ambush: Mortal remains of soldiers cremated

Manipur ambush: Mortal remains of soldiers cremated

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

The mortal remains of six soldiers martyred in Manipur last week belonging to Jammu region of the state were cremated with full military and state honours on Sunday.

J&K govt offices reopen in Srinagar amidst protest

J&K govt offices reopen in Srinagar amidst protest

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The re-opening of the state government offices in Srinagar after the annual Darbar Move was marked by citywide shutdown and protests.

30-hour encounter ends in Shopian, both militants killed

30-hour encounter ends in Shopian, both militants killed

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Two militants of Hizbul Mujaheedin outfit were killed in over 30-hour-long fierce gunfight in south Kashmir Shopian district on Wednesday evening.

BSF trooper killed in ceasefire violation in J&K's Samba sector

BSF trooper killed in ceasefire violation in J&K's Samba sector

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

One paramilitary border security force trooper was killed and another critically wounded in unprovoked Pakistani firing on the international border in Samba sector of Jammu region late Wednesday morning.