UMAR GANIE

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Pride And Honour For J&K As Agniveers Join Army

Pride And Honour For J&K As Agniveers Join Army

Rediff.com   21 hours ago

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, 711 Agniveers from Jammu and Kashmir was formally inducted into the Indian Army at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Srinagar.

Kashmir Glows in Autumn Gold

Kashmir Glows in Autumn Gold

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Glimpses of Kashmir's autumn, captured through the lens of Umar Ganie, reveal the Valley awash in stunning shades of red and gold, turning Srinagar into a living canvas of chinar leaves and blooming chrysanthemums.

Srinagar On High Alert

Srinagar On High Alert

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

Fresh intelligence inputs warns of a Red Fort and Pulwama-style attack in Kashmir by Jaish-e-Muhammad, the Pakistan-based terror group.

Massive Search Operations In Srinagar

Massive Search Operations In Srinagar

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2025

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir police's Special Operation Group conducted search operations in Srinagar.

Diyas Illuminate Srinagar's Iconic Ghanta Ghar

Diyas Illuminate Srinagar's Iconic Ghanta Ghar

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2025

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, tourists, locals, and students came together to celebrate Diwali at the historic Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar, lighting thousands of diyas that illuminated the iconic landmark and its surroundings.

Gulmarg Turns White!

Gulmarg Turns White!

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

Umar Ganie beautifully freezes Gulmarg's first snowfall in his camera.

Asia Cup Final Fever Grips Kashmir

Asia Cup Final Fever Grips Kashmir

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2025

As excitement builds for Sunday's India-Pakistan Asia Cup final, cricket fever has spread to the Kashmir Valley.

Celebrating Modi@75 In Srinagar

Celebrating Modi@75 In Srinagar

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party organised an exhibition at the iconic Clock Tower in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life and achievements.

Celebrating Modi's 75th At Ghanta Ghar, Srinagar

Celebrating Modi's 75th At Ghanta Ghar, Srinagar

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

Kashmiris celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday at Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar, featuring cultural performances, garland ceremonies and community service.

Have You Seen An Apple Train?

Have You Seen An Apple Train?

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, following the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the Indian Railways arranged for special parcel vans to transport apples from Kashmir's orchards to Delhi.

Floods Ravage Srinagar; Kashmir Valley Cut Off

Floods Ravage Srinagar; Kashmir Valley Cut Off

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2025

The Kashmir Valley was cut off from the rest of the country as all surface links, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, were closed for traffic due to multiple landslides and the washing away of road patches due to rains.

After 35 Years, Ganesh Visarjan In Srinagar

After 35 Years, Ganesh Visarjan In Srinagar

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

Devotees thronged the streets with chants, bhajans, and devotional fervour, marking the occasion with spiritual enthusiasm and reconnecting with their cultural roots.

Dal Lake Lights Up With Khelo India

Dal Lake Lights Up With Khelo India

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2025

Srinagar's Dal Lake on Friday witnessed history as the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival was inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing over 800 participants from across India and abroad.

Tiranga Yatra Near Dal Lake

Tiranga Yatra Near Dal Lake

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with scores of Srinagar residents participated in a Tiranga Yatra along the famed Dal Lake.

Holy Mace Of Lord Shiva Reaches Pahalgam

Holy Mace Of Lord Shiva Reaches Pahalgam

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2025

The revered Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, reached Pahalgam on Saturday, August 9, 2025, marking the start of traditional rituals associated with the Amarnath Yatra.

Why Is J&K Police Raiding Book Stores?

Why Is J&K Police Raiding Book Stores?

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2025

On Thursday, August 7, police personnel raided and searched for the banned books at bookstores across Srinagar.

Tears And Joy In Kashmir

Tears And Joy In Kashmir

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, on the 6th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha along with J&K Police Director General Nalin Prabhat and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo handed over government job appointment letters to family members of terror victims in Srinagar.

Tiranga Rally To Mark Article 370 Abrogation

Tiranga Rally To Mark Article 370 Abrogation

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2025

On Monday, August 4, 2025, students, locals and political leaders held a Kashmir Tiranga rally and a shikara rally on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Lord Shiva's Mace Leaves For Amarnath

Lord Shiva's Mace Leaves For Amarnath

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2025

Amid tight security, the Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, left Srinagar on Monday, August 4, 2025 for the Amarnath cave shrine. This signifies the culmination of the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Amarnath Pilgrims Are On The Move

Amarnath Pilgrims Are On The Move

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

The first batch of pilgrims proceed towards the holy cave shrine on the first day of the annual Amarnath Yatra, July 3, 2025.