News for 'Ganderbal'

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 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.

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to bad weather

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to bad weather

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather conditions and no fresh batch was allowed to proceed from Jammu to the base camps of the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said.

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.

Amid tight security, over 200 KPs leave for Kheer Bhawani mela

Amid tight security, over 200 KPs leave for Kheer Bhawani mela

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

However, the usual rush of the devotees was missing due to the recent targeted killings in the valley.

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The number of active terrorists in the valley is at its lowest in the last 34 years, General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lieutenant General A D S Aujla said.

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.

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.

Anxiety in Kashmir as govt orders stocking up of LPG for 2 months

Anxiety in Kashmir as govt orders stocking up of LPG for 2 months

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Describing the order as a "matter most urgent", the director asked the oil marketing companies to make adequate stocks of LPG which can last up to two months both at bottling plants as well as godowns.

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.

3 Pakistani terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

3 Pakistani terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

Rediff.com25 May 2022

A cop also lost his life in the encounter which took place at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area in the north Kashmir district.

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.

Snowfall, rains, roads closes, avalanche warning... It's all happening up north

Snowfall, rains, roads closes, avalanche warning... It's all happening up north

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Fresh snowfall disrupted normal life in Jammu and Kashmir, where an avalanche warning was issued in five districts, higher reaches and tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh and the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand on Monday.

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.

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The national capital, parts of which reeled under heatwave conditions for the past few days, had some relief on Wednesday with strong winds and partly cloudy skies witnessed during the day.

It's Snowing! It's Snowing!

It's Snowing! It's Snowing!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

As winter arrives, parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are blanketed by snow.

5 Lashkar terrorists killed in 3 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists killed in 3 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Adil Parray, who was involved in the recent killings of two police personnel, was killed in a 'chance' encounter with a 'small team' of police in Srinagar on Sunday, taking the number of ultras killed in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours to five.

56 Pakistanis among 186 terrorists killed in JK in 2022: DGP

56 Pakistanis among 186 terrorists killed in JK in 2022: DGP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

He said 100 youths joined terrorism in J-K this year, which is also the lowest in many years.

4G internet being restored in entire J-K after 18 months

4G internet being restored in entire J-K after 18 months

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

High-speed mobile internet services had been restored in two districts -- Ganderbal in Kashmir region and Udhampur in Jammu region -- in August last year.

Postcards from a snow-capped Kashmir

Postcards from a snow-capped Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The upper reaches of Kashmir valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season. The weather department has predicted bad weather for a few days. Snowfall at hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam also brings the hope of revival of tourism in the area which has been severely hit for most of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pak drone with magnetic bombs, grenades shot down in JK

Pak drone with magnetic bombs, grenades shot down in JK

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The incident occurred ahead of the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas for which security has been tightened.

Armed forces to get 70 ha land in Gulmarg, Sonamarg

Armed forces to get 70 ha land in Gulmarg, Sonamarg

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The armed forces can undertake infrastructure development even in ecologically fragile areas which are declared "strategic areas" by the government.

After 12 years, Kashmir's Pushkar celebrations

After 12 years, Kashmir's Pushkar celebrations

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Minimum temperatures have plummeted below the freezing point across the Kashmir Valley, but pilgrims from all over India can be seen taking a dip at Shadipora located at the confluence of the Jhelum river and Sindh stream in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir these days.

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.

Delimitation panel begins interaction with public, civil society in Jammu

Delimitation panel begins interaction with public, civil society in Jammu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

It has met 20 such delegations and members of the public from Ramban, Rajouri, Poonch, Kishtwar, Kathua and Doda districts.

Omar gives up family bastion, to contest polls from 2 constituencies

Omar gives up family bastion, to contest polls from 2 constituencies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Rather than contesting the state elections from Ganderbal, the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister will be contesting the state elections from Sonwar and Beerwah, reports Mukhtar Ahmad.

Kashmir turns white after fresh snowfall

Kashmir turns white after fresh snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan' -- the 40-day harshest winter period when a cold wave grips the region

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.

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter; Professor among them

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter; Professor among them

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Saddam Padder is also believed to be among the slain terrorists.

I'm also Kashmiri Pandit, will help you: Rahul to KPs

I'm also Kashmiri Pandit, will help you: Rahul to KPs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday reached out to displaced Kashmiri Pandits, saying he and his family belong to this community, and promised them all help.

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'We do not want Kashmiri Pandits to migrate from Kashmir.'

Army, Navy, Air Force raise alert level, troops rushed to LAC

Army, Navy, Air Force raise alert level, troops rushed to LAC

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Front-line bases of the Indian army and the air force along the nearly 3,500 km de-facto border with China were Wednesday put on high alert in view of the worst border clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh that left 20 Army personnel dead, official sources said.

Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatists call for march

Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatists call for march

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The broadband services were restored on Saturday after working journalists protested against the communication 'gag'.

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.

6 soldiers among 12 killed in series of avalanches in J-K

6 soldiers among 12 killed in series of avalanches in J-K

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Border Security Force is deployed along the LoC under the operational command of the Army as part of guarding the front against Pakistan.

India will always remain indebted to Ladakh martyrs: Shah

India will always remain indebted to Ladakh martyrs: Shah

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

'India will always remain indebted for their supreme sacrifice. Entire nation and Modi government stands firmly with their families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,' he said.

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The roads will reduce the distance to the border considerably and make easier the movement of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, who at present have walk up to 25 kms to reach there, officials said.

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

Posthumous Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra for J-K police bravehearts

Posthumous Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra for J-K police bravehearts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Assistant Sub-Inspector Babu Ram and Constable Altaf Hussain Bhat of Jammu and Kashmir Police were on Saturday posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra awards respectively on the eve of the 75th Independence Day. While the Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry honour, Kirti Chakra is the second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.

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.