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JK: PM reviews situation

JK: PM reviews situation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir where violence is continuing over the Amarnath land row.

Killed salesman's Kashimiri Pandit employer says won't leave Valley

Killed salesman's Kashimiri Pandit employer says won't leave Valley

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Kashmiri Pandit businessman Sandeep Mawa, whose salesman was killed here in a militant attack believed to be aimed at him, on Wednesday said he will not leave Kashmir and remain in Srinagar despite opposition from his family.

Prayagraj advocates move HC against demolition of violence accused's home

Prayagraj advocates move HC against demolition of violence accused's home

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

A body of advocates in Prayagaraj have e-mailed a petition to the Chief Justice of Allahabad high court against the demolition of a house of the alleged mastermind of the June 10 violence in the city by the Prayagraj Development Authority.

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

Rediff.com12 May 2022

A government employee belonging to the Kashmir Pandit community was shot dead by suspected militants at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said in Srinagar.

JK chief sec resigns

JK chief sec resigns

Rediff.com31 May 2008

Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary B.R.Kundal is learnt to have resigned from his job, to join active politics in the state and begin it on a high note with induction into the state cabinet.

JK: Six militants killed

JK: Six militants killed

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Six militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district on Saturday. On a tip-off, the police assisted by army and CRPF cordoned Lurgam-Tral village, 45 km from Srinagar.

JK: Azad gags partymen

JK: Azad gags partymen

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has cautioned ministers and legislators of his party not to issue statements pertaining to political alliances in the forthcoming state assembly elections. In a statement, Azad said, "Nobody has been authorised to speak on this issue." Azad said that he would "take serious note against those making such statements".

Lashkar terrorist kills employee inside bank branch in J-K

Lashkar terrorist kills employee inside bank branch in J-K

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A bank employee from Rajasthan was shot dead on Thursday by terrorists in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Alt News' Zubair gets 5-day bail in UP case, to remain in jail in Delhi case

Alt News' Zubair gets 5-day bail in UP case, to remain in jail in Delhi case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

It clarified that its interim bail order is with respect to the FIR lodged in Sitapur and has nothing to do with a case registered against him in Delhi.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

JK: 2 Hizb terrorists killed

JK: 2 Hizb terrorists killed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Two Hizbul Mujaheedin militants including a top commander were killed in an encounter in the Mahore area of Reasi district in Jammu region on Wednesday morning.

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

JK government set for major reshuffle

JK government set for major reshuffle

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The coalition government of the Congress and the National Conference in Kashmir is set for a massive cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. According to sources, all NC ministers, advisors and heads of various boards have submitted their resignations to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to allow him a free hand in the reshuffle.

5 most recommended tyres for your favourite cars

5 most recommended tyres for your favourite cars

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

When it comes to the replacement of old tyres with new ones, car owners are in a catch-22 situation, wondering about the tyre brand, price and most importantly, tyre warranty.

JK:  PDP slams Padma nomination

JK: PDP slams Padma nomination

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday lambasted the Jammu and Kashmir government for recommending Ghulam Mohammad Mir, a counter-insurgent for Padma Shri award.

JK: Policeman killed in blast

JK: Policeman killed in blast

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A policeman was killed on Tuesday morning in a blast in North Kashmir Baramulla town. A senior police officer said an explosive device went off inside the joint interrogation centre (JIC) in Baramulla town Tuesday morning, killing constableRamesh Kumar of the 4th battalion of the India Reserve Police (IRP) on the spot.

JK: Qureshi taken off ventilator

JK: Qureshi taken off ventilator

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The senior pro-dialogue separatist leader Fazal Haq Qureshi was taken off the life-support system on Monday afternoon at the medical institute in Srinagar.

BJP received donations over Rs 700 cr in FY 2018-19

BJP received donations over Rs 700 cr in FY 2018-19

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Donations received in form of electoral bonds were not included in the filing.

JK: Geelani released on bail

JK: Geelani released on bail

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Hardline separatist leaderSyed Ali Shah Geelani was released on bail after his day-long hospitalization while in detention. Geelani complained of chest pain this morning in the Srinagar central jail, where he was shifted yesterday, after being arrested from outside the Kashmir University campus in Srinagar city on Wednesday.

JK: Fifteen killed in bus accident

JK: Fifteen killed in bus accident

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Fifteen pilgrims were killed and 18 others wounded in a road accident in the mountainous Ramban district of Jammu region on Saturday night.

JK: Three terrorists killed in encounter

JK: Three terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Three unidentified terrorists were killed in a fierce encounter in north Kashmir Baramulla district on Thursday.

Why Singur was on the boil in 1969

Why Singur was on the boil in 1969

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

While Tata Motors had to shift its Rs 100,000-car project in 2008, JK Organisation had move all its businesses from the state way back in 1969.

JK: Two militants killed in Shopian encounter

JK: Two militants killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Two militants were killed while an army major and a trooper were wounded in a ongoing fierce encounter in south Kashmir's Shopian district.

JK: Gunbattle enters day 6

JK: Gunbattle enters day 6

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

As the gunbattle in Bhati Dhar forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district entered the sixth day today, the army said it has adopted a "wait and watch" strategy to take on the holed-up terrorists in cave hideouts in the area.

JK: Army recovers IEDs, grenades

JK: Army recovers IEDs, grenades

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Army troops on Monday busted a hideout and recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and grenades in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Maini first Indian to score points in DTM Championship

Maini first Indian to score points in DTM Championship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Mercedes-AMG driver Arjun Maini marked yet another milestone in his racing career as the Bangalore-based racer became the first Indian to score points in the DTM Championship at the Nurburgring motor racing circuit in Germany.

JK: 25 injured in blast

JK: 25 injured in blast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

At least 25 people, including three CRPF jawans, were injured in a blast at Banihal bus stand on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Friday.

Security forces avert blast in JK

Security forces avert blast in JK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Security forces on Tuesday averted a major tragedy with the timely detection of a powerful IED on Srinagar-Kupwara road, official said.

JK: BSF jawan commits suicide

JK: BSF jawan commits suicide

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

A Border Security Force jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Army Chief visits J-K to assess situation along LoC

Army Chief visits J-K to assess situation along LoC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While interacting with jawans, the General highlighted that it was "the dawn of a new era of development, peace and prosperity in Kashmir" and applauded them for their high level of morale and contribution to peace building in Jammu and Kashmir.

JK: Troops unearth terror hideout

JK: Troops unearth terror hideout

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Troops unearthed a hideout and recovered war-like stores, besides arresting an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of a militant outfit in the Kashmir valley on Thursday night, official sources said.

JK: Top militants shot dead

JK: Top militants shot dead

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Eight militants were killed across Jammu and Kashmir in three different gunfights between security forces and militants Wednesday.

JK: Tibetans protest against China

JK: Tibetans protest against China

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

The Tibetan refugees in Kashmir on Wednesday staged protests against the Chinese action in Lhasa, calling on the international community to mount pressure on China to halt rights violations in Tibet. Scores of placard-carrying protestors marched through the main market square in Srinagar, after staging a sit-in at a local park.

JK: 4 terrorists gunned down

JK: 4 terrorists gunned down

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Four militants were killed in a gun-battle with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

JK Rowling unmasked as secret crime novelist

JK Rowling unmasked as secret crime novelist

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The Cuckoo's Calling, about a war veteran turned private investigator called Cormoran Strike, was released in April under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to great critical acclaim.

Major fire destroys part of JK secretariat

Major fire destroys part of JK secretariat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

A major fire broke out in the annexe of the Civil Secretariat, the seat of Jammu and Kashmir government, in Srinagar on Thursday.

ASK AJIT: Stocks You Must Exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks You Must Exit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Exclusive! BJP adamant on Hindu CM for JK

Exclusive! BJP adamant on Hindu CM for JK

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A PDP-BJP alliance would have been formed on the evening of December 28 had the BJP agreed to let Mufti Mohammad Sayeed become chief minister for the first three years and allow the BJP to nominate its chief minister for the next three years.

Kerry expresses sympathy with victims of H'bad blasts

Kerry expresses sympathy with victims of H'bad blasts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday made his maiden tweet to express sympathies with the people of Hyderabad, the venue of twin blasts that killed nearly a dozen people.

146 infants died in Dec at this Jodhpur hospital

146 infants died in Dec at this Jodhpur hospital

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Principal of the Sampurnanand Medical College, however, said that the mortality rate is 'just 3 per cent'. He said the hospital gets a lot of serious cases referred to from other hospitals.