News for 'Ganderbal district'

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.

Omar meets PM: What is Centre's plan on restoring J-K statehood?

Omar meets PM: What is Centre's plan on restoring J-K statehood?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

This restoration, according to the officials, is seen as a crucial step towards initiating a healing process, reinstating constitutional rights and safeguarding the unique identity of the region's residents.

Protests against Rahul Bhat's killing continue, govt's effigies burnt

Protests against Rahul Bhat's killing continue, govt's effigies burnt

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Scores of Kashmiri Pandits assembled at Tulmulla in Ganderbal district to protest against the killing of their community member, the officials said.

4G internet restored in 2 J-K districts after more than a year

4G internet restored in 2 J-K districts after more than a year

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The resumption of 4G Internet services on mobile devices came days after the Centre had informed the Supreme Court that a special committee looking into the matter was considering allowing the facility on a trial basis in two districts of the Union Territory.

2 BSF personnel killed in terror attack in Srinagar

2 BSF personnel killed in terror attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Motorcycle-borne terrorists fired upon the BSF jawans at a picket in Pandach area, 17 km from Srinagar in the outskirts of the city, the officials said. The area has been cordoned off and a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers, the officials added.

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The assailants believed to be Pakistani terrorists, meticulously studied the site layout before executing their plan.

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.

Kashmir will not become part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir will not become part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Abdullah said if the terrorists think they can establish Pakistani writ in Jammu and Kashmir by indulging in such acts, they are mistaken.

WATCH: 7-year-old spinner from Kashmir leaves Warne in a spell

WATCH: 7-year-old spinner from Kashmir leaves Warne in a spell

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Australian spin legend Shane Warne praised the bowling skills of the boy - identified as Ahmad, a resident of Ganderbal district in central Kashmir.

UAPA dropped against 7 J-K students who celebrated India's WC loss

UAPA dropped against 7 J-K students who celebrated India's WC loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Seven students, who were arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly raising objectionable slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team's loss in the World Cup final, were Saturday granted bail by a court after police dropped charges under the stringent anti-terror law.

Day after yatra, Rahul, Priyanka pray at Kheer Bhawani, Hazratbal

Day after yatra, Rahul, Priyanka pray at Kheer Bhawani, Hazratbal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Gandhi siblings first drove from their hotel in Srinagar to the shrine of Ragnya Devi, popularly known as Mata Kheer Bhawani temple, in Tullamula area of the central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, the officials said.

Amarnath Yatra leaves Saina grateful and inspired

Amarnath Yatra leaves Saina grateful and inspired

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Nehwal expressed gratitude to the J-K administration, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and the security forces.

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir, flights, rail services suspended

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir, flights, rail services suspended

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir on Saturday as most areas of the valley received snowfall, disrupting flight and railway operations and also leading to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, officials said.

Preparations For Amarnath Yatra

Preparations For Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The 43-day Amarnath Yatra 2022 starts on June 30 and concludes on August 11.

52% turnout in J-K in first round of DDC polls

52% turnout in J-K in first round of DDC polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The DDC election is being seen as a triangular contest among the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, the BJP and the Apni Party floated by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari.

J-K: Terrorists shoot at 2 UP natives in Budgam

J-K: Terrorists shoot at 2 UP natives in Budgam

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Two persons from Uttar Pradesh were shot at by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday evening, officials said.

Will Omar restore his party's pride in Ganderbal?

Will Omar restore his party's pride in Ganderbal?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

There are two constituencies in the district, including Kangan and the prestigious Ganderbal constituency from where National Conference president Omar Abdullah is pitched against eleven other candidates, including Qazi Mohammad Afzal of the People's Democratic Party and Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaq of the Congress.

Cloudburst near Amarnath shrine in J-K; no loss of life reported

Cloudburst near Amarnath shrine in J-K; no loss of life reported

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A cloudburst occurred near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas on Wednesday, but there was no loss of life in the incident, officials said.

Amarnath yatra pilgrim from Raj dies, toll at 3; 60K pray at cave shrine

Amarnath yatra pilgrim from Raj dies, toll at 3; 60K pray at cave shrine

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Roshan Lal Suthar, a resident of Pansal Dhileara area of Rajasthan, was missing since Tuesday and his body was found near the lower Holy Cave, they said.

34 outsiders bought properties in J-K post Art 370 abrogation

34 outsiders bought properties in J-K post Art 370 abrogation

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The properties are located in Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur and Ganderbal districts.

J-K attack: Architect's wife waited for his call to end her fast

J-K attack: Architect's wife waited for his call to end her fast

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

No one told them what had happened until late at night. And then too, it came through the media, the family said.

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ganderbal district recorded the highest of 56.40 per cent polling in the Valley, while Poonch district of Jammu region polled the highest of 71.62 per cent votes across J-K.

Amarnath yatra suspended for second day due to heavy rain, landslide

Amarnath yatra suspended for second day due to heavy rain, landslide

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

According to the officials, fresh batches of pilgrims were not allowed to leave Jammu to embark on their yatra due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

Wah, there's a Taj Mahal in Kashmir

Wah, there's a Taj Mahal in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Did the Taj just move to Sonmarg?

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

J&K polls: Who will win the fight in Ganderbal

J&K polls: Who will win the fight in Ganderbal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Ganderbal was once the bastion of the Abdullah family but this time around, the electoral battle in this north Kashmir assembly constituency is being fought sans the Abdullah's.

Amarnath Yatra: Drinks, fast food among 40 items banned

Amarnath Yatra: Drinks, fast food among 40 items banned

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

More than 40 food items have been banned at the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrims have been advised to achieve physical fitness by walking at least 5 kilometres a day, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board said in its health advisory issued on Thursday.

Over 50% turnout in 4th phase of J-K civic polls

Over 50% turnout in 4th phase of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Poonch district of Jammu region recorded the highest turnout at 75.42 per cent. Ganderbal district recorded the highest polling in Kashmir valley at 56.28 per cent.

Priyanka seeks blessings at Kashmir temple

Priyanka seeks blessings at Kashmir temple

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Priyanka Gandhi made a low-key visit to Kashmir during which she offered prayers at the Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine in Ganderbal district, officials said on Friday.

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

More than a dozen Mountain Rescue Teams assisted thousands of pilgrims during this year's Amarnath pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Monday, as the annual yatra concluded with more than 5.10 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine.

After dry winter, J-K faces drought in summer

After dry winter, J-K faces drought in summer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe water crisis this year due to a massive rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed concern about the situation and called for a proactive approach towards water management and conservation. The state has witnessed an 80% deficit in rainfall this year, raising the possibility of drought in the valley this summer. Several water bodies are flowing below the zero level mark, and some springs in south Kashmir have dried up completely. The water level in Jhelum and other major streams is alarmingly low.

J-K admin decides against extending 4G internet beyond 2 districts

J-K admin decides against extending 4G internet beyond 2 districts

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

However, it said the high-speed facility which was restored on a trial basis in central Kashmir's Ganderbal and Jammu region's Udhampur on August 16 would continue till this month-end as there has been no report of its misuse in the two districts.

Kerala village remembers 4 youth killed in Kashmir

Kerala village remembers 4 youth killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The four young men from Chittur in Palakkad district who died in a car accident in Jammu and Kashmir on December 5 are remembered by their village as 'hardworking youth' who used to go on such trips everywhere.

J-K, Haryana polls: BIG winners and losers

J-K, Haryana polls: BIG winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Results for assembly polls in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir were declared on Tuesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party scoring a hat-trick in Haryana while the National Conference-Congress alliance emerged victorious in J-K. Here's how some big names fared.

Slain Hizb commander had killed 30 civilians: Army

Slain Hizb commander had killed 30 civilians: Army

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The army said on Thursday that the longest surviving militant commander who was gunned down on Wednesday by the security forces in north Kashmir's Ganderbal district was responsible for 30 civilian killings.

Curfew in Kashmir stretches to 42nd day; ambulance driver latest casualty

Curfew in Kashmir stretches to 42nd day; ambulance driver latest casualty

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Normal life remained paralysed for the 42nd day in the Valley which has been rocked by violence after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

'I'm Dying So That Others Are Saved'

'I'm Dying So That Others Are Saved'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

'I am committing suicide because I was subject to torture and humiliation in the police station.'

2 terrorists killed in encounter, 1 crossing the LoC

2 terrorists killed in encounter, 1 crossing the LoC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The troops detected the movement of terrorists along the LoC

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.

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

More than 40 per cent of the 908 candidates contesting the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are Independents, leading to claims that a large number of them have been propped up by the Bharatiya Janata Party to divide votes.