News for '-srinagar'

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Kupwara, guns down 2 terrorists

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Kupwara, guns down 2 terrorists

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The army said it has discovered war-like stores at the encounter zone which is still being searched.

Delimitation panel meets citizens, civil society groups in Srinagar

Delimitation panel meets citizens, civil society groups in Srinagar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Scores of individuals and groups including from many political parties, and Panchayati Raj Institutions members, met the commission.

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists on outskirts of Srinagar

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists on outskirts of Srinagar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Tayiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Senior Cong leaders rush to J-K amid seat dispute with NC

Senior Cong leaders rush to J-K amid seat dispute with NC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

They said the meeting was necessitated after "some differences" cropped up in seat-sharing arrangement during the talks between the local leadership of the parties.

East Bengal end winless run in ISL

East Bengal end winless run in ISL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

East Bengal edge past NEUFC 1-0 to register first win of ISL season

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops who foiled Amarnath terror attack plot

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops who foiled Amarnath terror attack plot

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The Medal for Gallantry recipients also included Humayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent of police who was one of four officers to lay down their lives during an encounter with terrorists in south Kashmir's Kokernag in September 2023.

15 held for pelting stones at security forces after encounter in Srinagar

15 held for pelting stones at security forces after encounter in Srinagar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

They said despite warnings, a mob had tried to approach the gunbattle site and hurled stones at the security personnel.

UP labourer shot at by terrorists in Kashmir's Tral

UP labourer shot at by terrorists in Kashmir's Tral

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

This is a third attack on non-local labourers in Kashmir in the past one week.

Juvenile among three charged in Srinagar acid attack case

Juvenile among three charged in Srinagar acid attack case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday filed two separate charge sheets against three accused including a juvenile in the recent acid attack on a woman in downtown city, officials said.

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Medical Superintendent of the government-run G B Pant Children Hospital Dr Nazir Hussain Choudhary said the baby died at 6.30 am at the neonatal intensive care unit.

U'khand avalanche: 4 labourers die, 50 rescued; search for 5 on

U'khand avalanche: 4 labourers die, 50 rescued; search for 5 on

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The avalanche hit the BRO camp between Mana and Badrinath between 5:30 am and 6 am on Friday, burying the workers inside eight containers and a shed, according to the Army.

I-League: Delhi FC pip Sreenidi Deccan; Inter Kashi hold Real Kashmir

I-League: Delhi FC pip Sreenidi Deccan; Inter Kashi hold Real Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

In another match, Inter Kashi drew 1-1 with Real Kashmir to remain on top of the table due to better goal difference +5 compared to Snow Leopards (+3). Both teams have eight points.

Kashmiri terror suspect arrested in Bengal

Kashmiri terror suspect arrested in Bengal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Javed Munshi, suspected to be a member of the outlawed 'Tehreek e Mujahideen' outfit in Kashmir Valley, was picked up from near Canning Hospital by a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and West Bengal Police's Special Task Force, the officer said.

Army concerned over weapons of US origin reaching Kashmir

Army concerned over weapons of US origin reaching Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Lt Gen Ghai said as for the process of documenting these weapons and informing those who need to know about them, "that is definitely continuing, and I can definitely authenticate that".

I-League: Title contenders Real Kashmir humbled

I-League: Title contenders Real Kashmir humbled

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

While Namdhari earned their second consecutive win and have seven points after round five, Real Kashmir have eight.

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

On Tuesday, October 29, morning, the security forces gunned down two more terrorists holed up in the forest near a village in Akhnoor, taking the number of terrorists killed in the 27-hour gunfight near the Line of Control to three.

Bigwigs to lock horns in 2nd phase of J-K polls

Bigwigs to lock horns in 2nd phase of J-K polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on Wednesday.

'Article 370 Killed My Son'

'Article 370 Killed My Son'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'My son was not killed because he was a Hindu.'

No J-K House proceedings until Art 370 resolution withdrawn: BJP

No J-K House proceedings until Art 370 resolution withdrawn: BJP

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

He said the resolution was not part of the assembly's listed business and reflects the mindset of the newly-elected government in the Union Territory.

Was scared to go to Kashmir: Ex-HM Sushilkumar Shinde

Was scared to go to Kashmir: Ex-HM Sushilkumar Shinde

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Shinde's remarks come in the middle of the election season in JK.

Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been registered at Budgam police station against a Wing Commander following a complaint by a woman flying officer accusing him of rape, officials said in Srinagar on Tuesday.

2 Army porters killed, 3 soldiers among 4 hurt in J-K terror attack

2 Army porters killed, 3 soldiers among 4 hurt in J-K terror attack

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

They said the terrorists opened fire on the vehicle at Botapathri near Nagin post.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Security bunkers manned by the central armed paramilitary forces are being set up in many areas of Srinagar where these were removed between 2011 and 2014 following the overall improvement in the security situation across Kashmir.

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

Will J&K Assembly Pass A Resolution For Article 370 To Be Restored?

Will J&K Assembly Pass A Resolution For Article 370 To Be Restored?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Pressure is mounting for a resolution to be moved in the assembly when it meets next week for its maiden sitting to demand 'restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A' as committed in the National Conference's election manifesto, reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Can't cut troop in J-K despite drop in terror recruitments: Army official

Can't cut troop in J-K despite drop in terror recruitments: Army official

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Kashmir is at the cusp of a new beginning as the security situation in the Valley is "peaceful and stable" but reducing the footprints of security forces is not recommended at this stage, a top Army officer said here on Thursday.

PDP lost because...: Iltija Mufti on party's defeat in J-K polls

PDP lost because...: Iltija Mufti on party's defeat in J-K polls

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Iltija said the PDP suffered defeat and could manage only three seats in the valley because there was an "assault" on the party.

Increase in room rates, higher occupancy to drive gains for Indian Hotels

Increase in room rates, higher occupancy to drive gains for Indian Hotels

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Indian Hotels reported strong consolidated revenue growth of 29 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY25), led by revenue per available room, or RevPAR, growth of 15 per cent. The average room rate, or ARR, was up 13 per cent and occupancy improved 120 basis points (bps) Y-o-Y on a standalone business. Like-for-like revenue growth was 15 per cent Y-o-Y, while TajSats (airline catering) grew by 18 per cent Y-o-Y.

Rahul Gandhi to hoist national flag in Srinagar on Jan 30

Rahul Gandhi to hoist national flag in Srinagar on Jan 30

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Addressing a joint press conference in New Delhi, All India Congress Committee general secretary organisation K C Venugopal and AICC general secretary, communications Jairam Ramesh, said the Bharat Jodo Yatra has so far covered 3,122 km from Gandhi Mandapam in Kanyakumari to the Red Fort in Delhi.

Airfares to summer destinations defy heat, stay cool

Airfares to summer destinations defy heat, stay cool

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Notwithstanding the sweltering heat engulfing major cities, travellers can find solace in the steady airfares to popular summer destinations like Srinagar, Bagdogra, and Kochi. According to airline executives, capacity increases and moderate demand have kept spot airfares from scorching cities like Delhi on a par with the same period last year.

Doctor, 6 workers killed as terrorists attack tunnel project site in J-K

Doctor, 6 workers killed as terrorists attack tunnel project site in J-K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The terrorists opened fire on the camp housing labourers of a private company working on construction of a tunnel Gund area in the district, officials said.

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.

Women voters outnumber men in 2024 LS polls

Women voters outnumber men in 2024 LS polls

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The Election Commission of India has released detailed statistical data from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, revealing a record voter turnout of 64.64 crore, with women outnumbering men. The data also highlights the participation of women candidates and the use of postal ballots, along with insights into overseas Indian electors.

Slain By Terrorists, Dr Dar Is Laid To Rest

Slain By Terrorists, Dr Dar Is Laid To Rest

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Dr Dar and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal on Sunday evening.

Polls won't solve Kashmir issue, need dialogue: Hurriyat chairman

Polls won't solve Kashmir issue, need dialogue: Hurriyat chairman

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Delivering the sermon, he said election and "resolution of the Kashmir issue" were two different things.

Attacks in Srinagar: SSP shunted out; Manipur-cadre IPS to take over

Attacks in Srinagar: SSP shunted out; Manipur-cadre IPS to take over

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

He would be the first non-Jammu and Kashmir cadre officer to be posted in Srinagar after the cadre was merged with the Assam, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre following the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on August 5, 2012.

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.'

Fear over Kashmir: Terrorists gun down 2 teachers in Srinagar school

Fear over Kashmir: Terrorists gun down 2 teachers in Srinagar school

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Two government school teachers, including a woman, were shot dead by terrorists in Eidgah area of Srinagar amid increasing attacks on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Count On Shilpa To Brighten Your Day

Count On Shilpa To Brighten Your Day

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Nimrat in Shirdi... Taapsee in Udaipur... Esha in Srinagar...