News for '-amarnath'

J&K turmoil: Ex-CMs under 'house arrest'; schools shut, internet snapped

J&K turmoil: Ex-CMs under 'house arrest'; schools shut, internet snapped

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The government imposed restrictions under Section 144 CrPC in Srinagar district.

'My mother is Modi's mother; he will punish his mother's killers'

'My mother is Modi's mother; he will punish his mother's killers'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Bereaved families on how they are coping with their tragedies after terrorists gunned down seven tourists from Gujarat and Maharashtra on July 10 in Kashmir

Pressure mounts on Srinivasan as ex-players, BCCI VPs urge him to quit

Pressure mounts on Srinivasan as ex-players, BCCI VPs urge him to quit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

BCCI president N Srinivasan is under pressure to quit. After the Supreme Court castigated him for his continuance in office on Tuesday morning, former cricketers and administrators are also demanding his resignation.

Modi takes stock of situation, appeals for peace in Kashmir

Modi takes stock of situation, appeals for peace in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Singh said the prime minister voiced concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, gave guidance and also appealed for peace.

Our fight is against terrorists, not Kashmiris: Modi

Our fight is against terrorists, not Kashmiris: Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said peace in the world is not possible if the factory of terrorism continues like this.

Should Aamir Khan play Gavaskar in film on 1983 World Cup win?

Should Aamir Khan play Gavaskar in film on 1983 World Cup win?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Who should essay the characters of the other members of that history-making Indian squad?

PIX: Bumrah gets prestigious award

PIX: Bumrah gets prestigious award

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Bumrah receives Polly Umrigar and Dilip Sardesai awards

Chharri Mubarak procession will not stop: Mahant

Chharri Mubarak procession will not stop: Mahant

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

"Whether I should perform this or not is what I had said," Mahant said.

'Maximum possible assistance to J&K flood victims,' says Rajnath

'Maximum possible assistance to J&K flood victims,' says Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was concerned about Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday assured "maximum possible assistance" to the victims of the last year's devastating floods.

Revealed: BJP wants to form J&K govt led by Hindu CM

Revealed: BJP wants to form J&K govt led by Hindu CM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The BJP can only form a government if the PDP splits.

Militants attack CRPF camp in Pulwama, 4 jawans injured

Militants attack CRPF camp in Pulwama, 4 jawans injured

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The attack came a week after eight CRPF jawans were killed and 20 others injured on Saturday in a militant ambush on a convoy in Pampore town in Pulwama district, the highest single-incident casualty in three years in the state.

June 25, 1983: When 'Kapil's Devils' changed the image of Indian cricket

June 25, 1983: When 'Kapil's Devils' changed the image of Indian cricket

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Haresh Pandya recounts one of the biggest upsets in One-day cricket.

Chidambaram blames Centre's 'maximalist' stance for Kashmir unrest

Chidambaram blames Centre's 'maximalist' stance for Kashmir unrest

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The senior Congress spokesperson posted on Twitter that on many occasions in the past, he had "cautioned that the Kashmir issue or problem (or by whatever name it is called) was a festering wound".

'BJP without Brahmins is like Ramlila without Ram'

'BJP without Brahmins is like Ramlila without Ram'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh battles its own and Opposition over the community's 'victimisation' and alleged preference to the Rajputs. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Gambhir finally has stand named after him at Kotla

Gambhir finally has stand named after him at Kotla

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Gambhir, who played all his domestic cricket for Delhi and was also captain for a long time, rued the state of affairs in DDCA.

Yusuf Pathan first IPL batsman out obstructing the field

Yusuf Pathan first IPL batsman out obstructing the field

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Yusuf Pathan became the first batsman in the Twenty20 history, and sixth overall, to be adjudged out for obstructing the field.

Govt revokes Ramzan ceasefire in J&K, ops against terrorists to resume

Govt revokes Ramzan ceasefire in J&K, ops against terrorists to resume

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The announcement comes days after senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead in Srinagar.

'It's time for another surgical strike'

'It's time for another surgical strike'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Three eyewitnesses, who saw deaths around them, as terrorists pumped bullets into a bus (GJ09Z9976) carrying 56 tourists heading to Katra from Srinagar, recount their horrors.

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Patole wrote that he was resigning as the chairman of the Kisan Congress and 'dismissing' the unit.

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The India captain will become the first Indian cricketer to be bestowed with the honour on three occasions.

Nation is proud of your son, Shah tells family of slain J-K cop

Nation is proud of your son, Shah tells family of slain J-K cop

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Khan, 37, was injured in the terror attack and later flown to Delhi in an air ambulance for specialised treatment. However, he succumbed to injuries at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

'Not right to reveal details of selection meetings'

'Not right to reveal details of selection meetings'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Former Selection Committee chairman Kris Srikkanth, who has been accused of shielding Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni despite poor performances, on Thursday, hit back saying that it is not right to rake up issues discussed in the panel meetings.

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Run machine Virat Kohli is the second fastest to 25 Test centuries after Australian great Don Bradman.

DDCA didn't support Mohinder when BCCI ousted him: Bedi

DDCA didn't support Mohinder when BCCI ousted him: Bedi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi has blasted the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for not "pulling their weight behind" Mohinder Amarnath who was removed from selector's post after his first season.

Time not opportune to remove Dhoni: Gavaskar

Time not opportune to remove Dhoni: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Former selector Mohinder Amarnath has openly stated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni needs to be stripped off Test captaincy, but his former teammate Sunil Gavaskar feels the 'time is not opportune as there is no alternative'.

N N Vohra gets second term as J&K Governor

N N Vohra gets second term as J&K Governor

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

The term of 76-year-old Vohra, who took over as Governor of the state in 2008 when the agitation over land use in Amarnath had led to heightened tensions, was to end on June 25 this year.

Why not open with Rahane and have Sehwag at number six?

Why not open with Rahane and have Sehwag at number six?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Keeping in mind next year's tour to South Africa, Faisal Shariff suggests changes in India's batting order for the upcoming Tests against England.

On a pilgrimage to the cave shrine

On a pilgrimage to the cave shrine

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

With over 180,000 pilgrims visiting the holy cave shrine so far, the two-month long annual Amarnath Yatra is on in full swing these days.

'I thank the Almighty to have given me courage'

'I thank the Almighty to have given me courage'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'After shots were fired from the front, I ducked and shifted my position instinctively.' 'I had heard from other drivers that when stones are pelted at a bus the first target is the driver.'

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir valley; plains receive rains

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir valley; plains receive rains

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Fresh snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of Kashmir overnight while the plains received rains, even as the mercury stayed above the freezing point at most places.

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'His demise has left a big void'

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Dhoni is already a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna, Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri award.

Clamour grows for Pujara's inclusion in Lord's Test

Clamour grows for Pujara's inclusion in Lord's Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Pujara may not have set alight county cricket with his Yorkshire stint but many believe the time he spent in the country gives him a distinct advantage over his team mates.

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Leh shivers at minus 17.1 Celsius

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Leh shivers at minus 17.1 Celsius

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Leh in Ladakh region recorded the lowest temperature this winter as mercury plummeted to minus 17.1 degree Celsius on Tuesday night, a meteorological department official said.

President's rule in J-K extended for 6 more months

President's rule in J-K extended for 6 more months

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

This is likely to be the last extension of the central rule in the state as the Election Commission had issued a statement recently stating that elections in Jammu and Kashmir would be announced after the annual Amarnath Yatra beginning on July 1.

Shah's meet on J&K sparks delimitation rumours

Shah's meet on J&K sparks delimitation rumours

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Officials said there was no discussion on constituting a delimitation commission.

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It is not that we took the decision out of some vengeance.' ' 'It was not that we dropped someone because we had some enmity with him.'

Kashmir 'Rage Boy' released after four years

Kashmir 'Rage Boy' released after four years

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Shakeel Ahmad Bhat, who shot to fame as the face of youth anger in Kashmir during protests in 2008 and 2010, has been released after four years of detention under Public Safety Act.

PHOTOS: Curfew in Tral, restrictions across Kashmir on Burhan Wani anniversary

PHOTOS: Curfew in Tral, restrictions across Kashmir on Burhan Wani anniversary

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The joint separatist camp, including Hurriyat Conference factions led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik-led Jammu-Kashmir Liberation Front, has asked the people to march to Tral to pay tributes to Wani, who was killed in an encounter with security forces on this day last year.