News for 'Kashmir Baramulla'

Top JeM commander killed in J&K

Top JeM commander killed in J&K

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Security forces killed a top commander of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed in a fierce encounter in north Kashmir early on Tuesday morning.

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The highway was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall and landslides.

Despite surgical strikes, Indo-Pak trade unaffected in J&K

Despite surgical strikes, Indo-Pak trade unaffected in J&K

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

While 26 trucks crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, 13 from there reached the Indian side.

Indo-Pak bus dry run shortened

Indo-Pak bus dry run shortened

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Mumbai lawyer's killer who jumped parole arrested

Mumbai lawyer's killer who jumped parole arrested

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

In 2016 he was released on parole after which he was absconding, said police.

J&K: Army jawan killed, 4 civilians die in crossfire

J&K: Army jawan killed, 4 civilians die in crossfire

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Local residents started pelting security personnel with stones, leading to clashes, they said, adding that some civilians were injured.

Mobile addict hangs up on husband

Mobile addict hangs up on husband

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Guddi has not yet been traced and her husband has lodged a police complaint.

J&K: Police register robbery case against army personnel

J&K: Police register robbery case against army personnel

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

A robbery case has been filed against a group of unidentified army personnel in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, police sources said on Thursday.

5 soldiers among 11 killed in Pak firing along LoC

5 soldiers among 11 killed in Pak firing along LoC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Four Indian Army personnel, a Border Security Force sub-inspector and six civilians were killed while four security forces personnel and eight civilians were injured in the firing by Pakistan during the multiple ceasefire violations between Gurez and Uri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

All efforts will be made for safety of panchs: Omar

All efforts will be made for safety of panchs: Omar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he would discuss the issue of providing security to panchayat members at the next meeting of the Unified Headquarters to ensure their safety and smooth functioning.

Army Captain staged Amshipora encounter for Rs 20 lakh: Chargesheet

Army Captain staged Amshipora encounter for Rs 20 lakh: Chargesheet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

The case relates to the July 18, 2020 encounter at Amshipora in which three youths of Rajouri district -- Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammed Ibrar -- were killed and branded as terrorists.

Kashmiris take to the streets to support Zakir Naik

Kashmiris take to the streets to support Zakir Naik

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Groups of youth took to the streets at Press Colony and Khanyar in support of Naik.

7 killed as cable car plummets in Gulmarg

7 killed as cable car plummets in Gulmarg

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Out of the seven, four belonged to one family from Delhi.

JK: Pak violates ceasefire, kills 3 Indian civilians

JK: Pak violates ceasefire, kills 3 Indian civilians

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Pakistani troops on Tuesday violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Uri Sector of Jammu and Kashmir by firing rockets, resulting in the death of three civilians, including two children. "Pakistani troops fired two 80mm rockets in an unprovoked ceasefire violation at Lambardar village in Uri sector of Baramulla district," official sources said.

J&K: 2 killed in grenade attack

J&K: 2 killed in grenade attack

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Army foils Pakistan BAT's attack on LoC

Army foils Pakistan BAT's attack on LoC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The attackers were forced to retreat to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir without causing any damage on the Indian side

2 militants killed in J&K encounter

2 militants killed in J&K encounter

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Two militants were killed in a north Kashmir encounter early on Monday. A defence spokesman in Srinagar said two unidentified militants were killed in north Kashmir's Wattergam Rafiabad village of Baramulla district in an ongoing encounter on Monday morning.

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

'Article 370 is the only bridge which connects the people of J-K to the people of India'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'If you go by the essence of the Constitution of India, I don't see any problem in having a separate PM for J-K.'

Ahead of polls, army seizes 18 AK-47 rifles and 5 pistols in J-K

Ahead of polls, army seizes 18 AK-47 rifles and 5 pistols in J-K

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

In one of the biggest arms hauls in recent times, the Indian Army on Sunday seized 18 AK-47 rifles and five pistols from a militant hideout in forests near the Line of Control in Kupwara district of poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir.

Lashkar module busted in Srinagar; 7 held

Lashkar module busted in Srinagar; 7 held

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

The police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a module of Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant outfit by arresting seven ultras and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from Sopore area of Baramulla district in Kashmir.

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Doval was seen eating food on a footpath outside closed shops and talking to locals.

The price India pays for its delayed rail projects

The price India pays for its delayed rail projects

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The government on said its ambitious Kashmir rail plan has the largest cost overrun of Rs 5,500 crore among those rail projects which have been delayed by more than a decade.

PHOTOS: Dhoni interacts with students at DPS Srinagar

PHOTOS: Dhoni interacts with students at DPS Srinagar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is also a honorary Lt. Col in the Indian Army, appreciated the school's contribution for the visually impaired children.

3 troopers, militant killed in J&K encounter

3 troopers, militant killed in J&K encounter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Three troopers and a militant were killed in a north Kashmir gunfight that has been continuing for over 24 hours.

J-K govt approves withdrawal of stone-pelting cases against 9,730 people

J-K govt approves withdrawal of stone-pelting cases against 9,730 people

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Intense clashes had rocked Kashmir Valley in 2016 following the death of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in July that year, resulting in the death of over 85 people.

J&K: 66.5 kg heroin, brown sugar seized from truck on LoC

J&K: 66.5 kg heroin, brown sugar seized from truck on LoC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The consignment was expected to fetch over Rs 300 crore if it had reached the market.

Top Hizbul leader arrested in JK

Top Hizbul leader arrested in JK

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Junaid-ul-Islam, a top leader of the Hizbul Mujahideen, has been arrested in Brarmulla district of north Kashmir, the police said on Thursday. Islam is the chief spokesman and top militant commander of the outfit in the state, said police sources.

World's highest railway bridges

World's highest railway bridges

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

These railway bridges are truly engineering marvels.

Army jawan killed in Pak firing in Poonch

Army jawan killed in Pak firing in Poonch

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

There was a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army on a forward post in Mankote-Balnoie sector.

J&K cops identify 21 infiltration routes

J&K cops identify 21 infiltration routes

Rediff.com4 May 2010

With infiltration showing upward curve, the Jammu and Kashmir police has identified 21 major infiltration routes of militants along Indo-Pak border in the state. "We have surveyed and identified 21 major infiltration routes along Indo-Pak border...This will help security agencies to pin down infiltrating militants...," a senior police officer told PTI.

What's the need for 'protection' to army, asks Omar

What's the need for 'protection' to army, asks Omar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Holding that the government has to have courage to take a decision on the issue of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday questioned the need for "protection" to the army in areas where they have not operated for years.

Mufti warns BJP against attempts to break her party; PDP rebels hit back

Mufti warns BJP against attempts to break her party; PDP rebels hit back

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The rebel legislators on Friday accused the former CM of putting them and their families at risk by claiming that the internal rumblings in the party done at the behest of Delhi.

JeM militants were planning attacks in Delhi

JeM militants were planning attacks in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The two Jaish-e-Mohammed militants, arrested in Delhi two days ago, were planning to carry out attacks in Delhi with the help of their associates and had procured 2 kg of RDX from Deoband in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Wednesday.

J&K: 3 members of family, child among 7 killed

J&K: 3 members of family, child among 7 killed

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Three members of a family and a child were among the seven people killed while security forces seized huge quantities of arms and ammunition across Jammu and Kashmir during the past 24 hours, an official spokesman said on Sunday.

Shopian encounter: Captain charged with attempt to destroy evidence

Shopian encounter: Captain charged with attempt to destroy evidence

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Captain Bhoopendra Singh had also provided wrong information to his superiors and the police about the recovery made during the staged encounter, the charge sheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police before the chief judicial magistrate in Shopian said.

Six hurt in J&K grenade blast

Six hurt in J&K grenade blast

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Six civilians were injured in a powerful hand grenade explosion in the north Kashmir town of Baramulla on Friday afternoon. Police said the militants were targeting the local police station but the grenade exploded on the roadside injuring the civilians. The injured were rushed to the local hospital and the area was cordoned off and searches were being conducted to nab the militants.

Four militants killed in J&K

Four militants killed in J&K

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Security forces killed four militants, including two in a 50-hour gunbattle in Sopore town of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Saturday.

1 militant dead, 1 solider injured in encounter in Uri

1 militant dead, 1 solider injured in encounter in Uri

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

An encounter broke out between the army and militants near the Line of Control on Friday in Uri sector of north Kashmir.