News for 'Anantnag'

Curfew imposed in Kashmir again, day after it was revoked

Curfew imposed in Kashmir again, day after it was revoked

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Mobile services were partially restored in the Valley which has been rocked by violence since July 8.

Amarnath terror attack: PDP MLA's driver arrested

Amarnath terror attack: PDP MLA's driver arrested

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The sources said two other people, suspected to be overground workers for militants, have also been detained for questioning.

Unexpected snowfall slackens poll campaigning in Kashmir

Unexpected snowfall slackens poll campaigning in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Last week's heavy snowfall seems to have affected electioneering in Kashmir. South Kashmir's Anantnag and the prestigious Srinagar constituencies go to polls on April 24 and April 30 in the five phased Lok Sabha polls in the state.

Annual Amarnath yatra to start on June 28, registration from April 1

Annual Amarnath yatra to start on June 28, registration from April 1

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The annual Amarnath yatra to the 3,880-metre high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas will commence on June 28 and culminate, as per the tradition, on the day of Raskha Bandhan festival on August 22, officials said.

PHOTOS: Mufti Mohammed Sayeed laid to rest

PHOTOS: Mufti Mohammed Sayeed laid to rest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, who died at a hospital in Delhi on Thursday, was laid to rest with full state honours in his ancestral graveyard of Bijbehara town in Anantnag district.

With perpetrators killed, Pulwama probe hits dead end

With perpetrators killed, Pulwama probe hits dead end

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The probe into last year's Pulwama terror strike that left 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel dead has virtually reached a dead end, with five persons, who were either conspirators or executers of the ghastly attack, being eliminated by security forces in various encounters. However, the case threw unique challenges for the National Investigation Agency, the anti-terror probe agency formed in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror strikes in 2008, as it there is no solid information about the perpetrators or the mastermind behind the attack.

5-phase polls in Jharkhand, J&K from Nov 25; Counting on Dec 23

5-phase polls in Jharkhand, J&K from Nov 25; Counting on Dec 23

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

The Election Commission on Saturday announced five-phase election dates for Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir

No presence of ISIS in Kashmir, only cases of waving of flags: Centre

No presence of ISIS in Kashmir, only cases of waving of flags: Centre

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

There were eight such cases in 2015, 31 cases in 2016 and five cases in 2017.

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following the arrest of a top terrorist who had made a video of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's office, it has come to light that Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad is planning a strike in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday.

Kashmir: Protestors defy curfew, clash with security forces

Kashmir: Protestors defy curfew, clash with security forces

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Restrictions were imposed in north Kashmir and some areas of central Kashmir to thwart the march announced by separatists to Jamia Masjid.

Omkara cinematographer likely to contest Kashmir Lok Sabha poll

Omkara cinematographer likely to contest Kashmir Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Tassaduq Hussain has always been reluctant to jump into full-time politics.

Al-Badr terrorist among 4 killed in J-K encounter

Al-Badr terrorist among 4 killed in J-K encounter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Four terrorists were killed on Friday in an encounter with security forces, while another surrendered in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Feel like coming home, says Rahul in Kashmir

Feel like coming home, says Rahul in Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

"I can tell you that I understand you, my family must have drank water from the river Jhelum. Kashmiriyat, the culture and thought process must be in me too. When I come here, I feel like I am coming home," he said, while referring to his family ties to Kashmir and added that he had come with a message of love and respect.

NIA arrests JeM operative involved in Pulwama attack

NIA arrests JeM operative involved in Pulwama attack

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Officials said that 22-year-old Shakir Bashir Magrey, a furniture shop owner and resident of Hajibal, Kakapora in Pulwama, had provided shelter and other logistical assistance to suicide-bomber Adil Ahmad Dar.

Post Pulwama, govt hikes risk and hardship allowance of paramilitary forces

Post Pulwama, govt hikes risk and hardship allowance of paramilitary forces

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

The enhanced allowance will be applicable to all paramilitary personnel deployed in Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal-hit areas.

34 days on, Kashmir remains caught between curfew and restrictions

34 days on, Kashmir remains caught between curfew and restrictions

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

An official said restrictions on assembly of four or more people also continued to remain force in rest of the Valley as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

Train derails in Kashmir, 20 injured

Train derails in Kashmir, 20 injured

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

At least 20 passengers were injured when a train on its way from Qazigund to Srinagar derailed at Sadhora village in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday afternoon.

Protest over alleged desecration of mosque

Protest over alleged desecration of mosque

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Over 5,000 people staged demonstration at Shangus area in Anantnag on Thursday morning after a girl found torn pieces of the holy book.

JK: Seven arrested for circulating Hizbul Mujahideen posters

JK: Seven arrested for circulating Hizbul Mujahideen posters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The police have arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in circulation of threatening posters on behalf of militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen in Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

Kashmir's most wanted Hizbul commander gunned down

Kashmir's most wanted Hizbul commander gunned down

Rediff.com4 May 2007

One AK-47 rifle, ammunition and two hand grenades were recovered by the police from the encounter site.

'There are no shortcuts to success'

'There are no shortcuts to success'

Rediff.com18 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.

Second phase of DDC polls underway in J-K

Second phase of DDC polls underway in J-K

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Out of the 280 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, 43 are going to polls in the second phase with 25 in Kashmir and 18 in Jammu division.

2 terrorists involved in Banihal attack arrested

2 terrorists involved in Banihal attack arrested

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

One SSB jawan was killed and another injured in the attack.

Kashmir: Militants kill 3 soldiers

Kashmir: Militants kill 3 soldiers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The authorities also sealed the Lal Chowk city centre - the commercial hub of the city - by placing barricades and concertina wires on all entry and exit points leading to the area.

10 militants nabbed in Kashmir

10 militants nabbed in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

During the interrogation, the militants confessed their involvement in the crime, he added.

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Restrictions under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed in few areas of the valley to maintain law and order, the officials said.

3 Hizbul militants among 4 killed in Kashmir encounters

3 Hizbul militants among 4 killed in Kashmir encounters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Four militants, including three of Hizbul Mujahideen, were on Monday killed in two gunfights during search operations in the Kashmir valley, officials said.

Amid unrest in Kashmir, army launches operation 'Calm Down'

Amid unrest in Kashmir, army launches operation 'Calm Down'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The army has quietly moved an entire brigade into south Kashmir to clear it of militants and protesters.

6,221 pellet-gun injuries in unrest after Burhan Wani killing

6,221 pellet-gun injuries in unrest after Burhan Wani killing

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Of these, 6,221 were injured due to pellets, 368 due to bullets, four due to pava shells and 2,449 suffered other injuries, the J-K CM said.

Sayeed directs release of ex-gratia to Ganai's kin

Sayeed directs release of ex-gratia to Ganai's kin

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

The chief minister visited Ganai's house at Seer Hamdan village in Anantnag district and conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family.

'Attack on Amarnath pilgrims was a cowardly attack'

'Attack on Amarnath pilgrims was a cowardly attack'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Leaders across the political spectrum, actors and many others have condemned the Amarnath Yatra terror attack, in which terrorists killed seven and injured 19 others.

Major fire breaks out in Pahalgam

Major fire breaks out in Pahalgam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

A major fire broke out in the Tourist Reception Centre at Pahalgam resort in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday but there were no immediate reports of any casualty or injury, police said.

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The case posed unique challenges, such as a lot of evidence having blown to pieces in the suicide attack and seven accused being subsequently killed in encounters. However, the central agency used forensic tests including DNA profiling of the meagre evidence to breach the dead ends.

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Two top Army commanders on Saturday said the fresh ceasefire between India and Pakistan will have no bearing on the counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and that the force will exercise 'maximum restraint' in the event of any violation by the neighbouring country.

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises to 47; curfew continues in 5 districts

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises to 47; curfew continues in 5 districts

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Security agencies braced for a march called by separatists on Monday.

Those trying to spread hate in Kashmir won't succeed: PM

Those trying to spread hate in Kashmir won't succeed: PM

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

In his monthly 'Mann ki baat' broadcast, he said the "Back to village" programme held in June in Jammu and Kashmir saw enthusiastic participation of villagers everywhere.

Pulwama attack: IED chemicals were procured online, 2 more held

Pulwama attack: IED chemicals were procured online, 2 more held

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Waiz-ul-Islam, 19, of Srinagar's Bagh-e-Mehtab locality and Mohammad Abbass Rather, 32, of Hakripora village in Pulwama district were arrested by the NIA, the official said.

Sufi shrine set ablaze in J&K

Sufi shrine set ablaze in J&K

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The shrine is believed to be the first halting point of the Sufi saint who has places of worship named after him across the Kashmir valley.

J&K CM Mufti Sayeed passes away; daughter Mehbooba likely to take over

J&K CM Mufti Sayeed passes away; daughter Mehbooba likely to take over

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Mehbooba Mufti, his eldest child, will likely succeed him.