News for 'Kashmir Baramulla'

Kashmir toll hits 80 as youth succumbs to injuries

Kashmir toll hits 80 as youth succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Basit Mukhtar was injured by a tear gas shell in clashes on September 5.

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party said that there should not be any politics on the Supreme Court ruling and everyone should respect it.

1 jawan, 4 terrorists killed in all-night encounter in Kashmir

1 jawan, 4 terrorists killed in all-night encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Four terrorists and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in the Handwara area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said on Thursday.

Four militants killed in encounters in Kashmir

Four militants killed in encounters in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Four militants, including a self-styled divisional commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba outfit, were shot dead in separate encounters in Kashmir Valley. The self-styled divisional commander of LeT Mehboob Ahmed Afradi alias Jugnu was killed in a joint operation by army and police personnel in Baramulla district on Friday, a defence spokesman said.In another operation, police and army personnel killed three militants at Sona Pindi in Kupwara on Thursday night.

Curfew lifted in Kashmir; PDP ignores PM's appeal

Curfew lifted in Kashmir; PDP ignores PM's appeal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

After nearly a week, curfew was lifted on Sunday in the entire Kashmir Valley in view of the situation remaining generally peaceful but prohibitory orders have been imposed in Baramulla, Anantnag and Pulwama districts besides some parts of Srinagar, officials said.

What's it like to be in disconnected Kashmir

What's it like to be in disconnected Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

An eerie silence prevails with concertina wire barricades laid on deserted streets and police and armed forces personnel allowing civilians to move only after thorough checking.

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Curfew remained in force on Thursday in parts of Kashmir valley as a preventive measure to maintain law and order after a youth was killed when security forces allegedly opened fire to chase away stone-pelting protesters.

Militants hurl grenade at CRPF camp in Kashmir

Militants hurl grenade at CRPF camp in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Terroristss lobbed a grenade towards a security forces camp in Sopore town of Baramulla district in Kashmir but no damage was done in the explosion, official sources said in Srinagar.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

2 security personnel die in deadly gunbattle in Kashmir

2 security personnel die in deadly gunbattle in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A gunbattle broke out between militants and security forces in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir' Baramulla district on Thursday.

We need to reach out to the people in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba

We need to reach out to the people in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

She also sought confidence building measures to be undertaken on the lines of those initiated in 2002.

Amshipora fake encounter: 'Court verdict reopened old wounds'

Amshipora fake encounter: 'Court verdict reopened old wounds'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Refusing to accept the tribunal's decision, the families said they would take the matter to a higher court, seeking justice for their sons and hoping to unmask the truth behind the fateful encounter.

Train runs for 37 km without driver in Kashmir

Train runs for 37 km without driver in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Believe it or not, a train in Kashmir ran unmanned for 37 km on Saturday night leading to an inquiry against officials on duty.

Strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Valley

Strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Normal life was disrupted in Kashmir Valley on Thursday due to a strike called by hardline Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest killings in Gaza and to mourn the death of seven persons in an accident involving an army vehicle.

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The dismissal of the five --most of whom have cases registered against them for terror activities -- was ordered under Article 311 of the Indian Constitution.

Kashmir poses no threat to India's security

Kashmir poses no threat to India's security

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The valley is under the iron grip of the armed forces and Pakistan does not have the military power or political support to change the status quo, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), after a recent visit to Kashmir.

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

A resident of Uttarakhand's Badena village, Singh had joined the army in 2016 and is survived by his parents.

After 2 days of peace, Kashmir under curfew once again

After 2 days of peace, Kashmir under curfew once again

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Curfew was lifted in most parts of Kashmir from Monday and it was completely withdrawn two days ago.

Kashmir unrest: Separatists' march foiled; Geelani, Mirwaiz detained

Kashmir unrest: Separatists' march foiled; Geelani, Mirwaiz detained

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Curfew remained in force in the five districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian and Baramulla.

55 deaths in a month, Kashmir continues to rage

55 deaths in a month, Kashmir continues to rage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

With Lone's death, the number of people killed in the unrest in the Valley, which entered the second month on Monday, reached 55, including two police personnel.

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

A Request To Fund Managers

A Request To Fund Managers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Please promise, especially those millions who trust you with their hard-earned money, never to let your voting preferences determine your actions on the markets. The most appalling and scary phenomenon was fund houses and brokerages going out on election yatras and writing copious reports promising more than 300 for the BJP. That was your wish as voters. Your investors are paying for it now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Army Major dies after falling off cliff during anti-infiltration op in J-K

Army Major dies after falling off cliff during anti-infiltration op in J-K

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Major Raghunath Ahlawat (34), hailing from Delhi, was leading his team in a counter-infiltration operation based on a reliable intelligence input in Uri sector on Thursday.

Kashmir cut off from rest of the country due to landslides

Kashmir cut off from rest of the country due to landslides

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Landslides have occurred near Ramban and Battery Cheshma which have forced the closure of the highway.

Kashmir unrest: Youth succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 44

Kashmir unrest: Youth succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 44

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The death toll in the unrest in Kashmir rose to 44.

Army chief discusses security situation in Kashmir with Mehbooba

Army chief discusses security situation in Kashmir with Mehbooba

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Gen Singh also discussed with Mehbooba the security arrangements for the by-polls to Anantnag assembly constituency from where the chief minister is contesting, the spokesman said. The polling will take place on June 22.

3-year-old injured in militant attack in Kashmir dies

3-year-old injured in militant attack in Kashmir dies

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

The three-year-old son of a former militant, who was critically wounded in an attack in north Kashmir's Sopore town on Saturday evening, succumbed to injuries in a hospital in Srinagar.

7 civilians among 11 killed in encounter, protests in Kashmir

7 civilians among 11 killed in encounter, protests in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The incident took place at Sirnoo village in the morning when the security forces laid siege to a locality based on intelligence reports about the presence of three terrorists, including an army deserter - Zahoor Ahmad Thoker, in the area, police officials said.

Militants snatch INSAS rifle from on-duty cop in Kashmir

Militants snatch INSAS rifle from on-duty cop in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Militants snatched an automatic rifle along with a magazine from a cop and decamped with it in south Kashmir Pulwama town on Tuesday afternoon.

Army dog Axel pinpoints terrorist's location, falls to enemy bullets

Army dog Axel pinpoints terrorist's location, falls to enemy bullets

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The Indian Army on Sunday paid homage to and laid to rest its canine soldier 'Axel', who made the supreme sacrifice during an anti-terror operation but not before pinpointing the location of a holed-up terrorist and thereby protecting a mosque in the vicinity.

Curfew continues in Kashmir for 29th day

Curfew continues in Kashmir for 29th day

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Curfew and restrictions continued in Kashmir for the 29th day after fresh clashes erupted in the Valley killing three men on Friday.

Army-run school in J-K stokes row over hijab diktat, amends order after protests

Army-run school in J-K stokes row over hijab diktat, amends order after protests

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

An Army-run school in Baramulla district has stoked a controversy by asking its staff to avoid wearing the hijab during school hours, prompting criticism from Jammu and Kashmir's mainstream political parties.

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.

3 terrorists killed in encounter in Sopore

3 terrorists killed in encounter in Sopore

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Three ultras were killed in the exchange of fire with security forces, the official said, adding the identity and group affiliation of the slain were being ascertained.

Amshipora fake encounter: Captain's life term suspended, gets conditional bail

Amshipora fake encounter: Captain's life term suspended, gets conditional bail

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The tribunal also granted conditional bail to Captain Bhoopendra Singh and directed him to appear before its principal registrar at a regular interval starting from January next year.

Yashwant Sinha-led Kashmir team suggests talks with Hurriyat

Yashwant Sinha-led Kashmir team suggests talks with Hurriyat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The panel had first visited the Valley in October after which it had recommended an immediate ban on use of pellet guns by security forces.

Paradise on Earth: Breathtaking images of snow in Kashmir

Paradise on Earth: Breathtaking images of snow in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Some stunning glimpses of Kashmir's first snowfall

6 militants, soldier killed in 2 Kashmir encounters

6 militants, soldier killed in 2 Kashmir encounters

Rediff.com27 May 2016

With the operation getting fiercer by the minute, more troops have been called in.

When a shopkeeper became Kashmir's most wanted

When a shopkeeper became Kashmir's most wanted

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Jammu and Kashmir cops mistakenly used the image of Irfan Shah, a resident of Kupwara, instead of militant Abdul Qayoom Najar.

Militants attack another telecom franchisee in J-K, 1 injured

Militants attack another telecom franchisee in J-K, 1 injured

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A senior police officer said that militants fired at Imtiyaz Ahmad Nadroo, 25, near his house where a telecom tower is installed.