News for 'Lal Chowk'

'The attack will bring a bad name to Kashmir'

'The attack will bring a bad name to Kashmir'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Kashmiris protest against the killing of Amarnath pilgrims.

Shujaat Bukhari killing: Cops release photos of suspected attackers

Shujaat Bukhari killing: Cops release photos of suspected attackers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The police released the pictures late Thursday night and asked the public to help them identify the attackers.

Colleges reopen in Kashmir but students stay away

Colleges reopen in Kashmir but students stay away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Restrictions continue to be imposed for the 66th consecutive day since the abrogation of the state's special status under Article 370 on August 5.

Normal life remains crippled in Kashmir for 53rd day

Normal life remains crippled in Kashmir for 53rd day

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Classes were not held in most schools across Kashmir as students did not turn up due to the prevailing situation, they said.

Radical women's outfit hoists Pakistani flags in J&K

Radical women's outfit hoists Pakistani flags in J&K

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Activists of radical women's outfit, Dukhtaran-e-Millat on Wednesday hoisted Pakistani flags at several places in Srinagar on the occasion of Pakistan Day.

Heavy rains leaves Kashmir reeling, but no flood threat

Heavy rains leaves Kashmir reeling, but no flood threat

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Incessant rains since Saturday evening have triggered panic and fears of fresh floods in Kashmir

Anti-Israel protests rock Kashmir Valley

Anti-Israel protests rock Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Widespread anti-Israel protests rocked Kashmir Valley on Monday with students boycotting classes and condemning the continued airstrikes in Gaza strip.

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'When the Executive can do whatever they want, why bother having an election?'

Curbs eased; normal life remained affected in Kashmir

Curbs eased; normal life remained affected in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The officials said that the situation remained peaceful across the valley on Saturday and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere.

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been arrested in connection with the July 31 Nuh violence case, police said on Friday.

Constable guarding JK minister's house flees with rifle, ammo

Constable guarding JK minister's house flees with rifle, ammo

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

A police guard posted at the residence of a senior Jammu and Kashmir minister has fled along with 2 automatic rifles and large quantity of ammunition, according to a senior police officer.

'Terrorism in Kashmir can be eliminated...'

'Terrorism in Kashmir can be eliminated...'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'...only if we sort it out with Pakistan.'

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Security bunkers manned by the central armed paramilitary forces are being set up in many areas of Srinagar where these were removed between 2011 and 2014 following the overall improvement in the security situation across Kashmir.

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Dozens of vehicles, with the tricolor hoisted on each of them, were part of the rally which passed through Gupkar Road and the activists raised slogans outside the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti there.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Dulat, who was advisor on Jammu and Kashmir to the central government during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, also advocated the need for starting a dialogue with Pakistan.

Despite separatists call for strikes, Kashmir limps back to normalcy

Despite separatists call for strikes, Kashmir limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Public transport has resumed plying at many places in Kashmir and shops have been gradually reopening as more people are now carrying out their day to day activities

Board exams begin in Kashmir under tight security

Board exams begin in Kashmir under tight security

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

There was a significant increase in movement of people and transport across the Valley as the annual board examinations began, officials said in Srinagar.

3 Hizbul terrorists killed near Amarnath Yatra route in J-K, 1 arrested

3 Hizbul terrorists killed near Amarnath Yatra route in J-K, 1 arrested

Rediff.com6 May 2022

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists fired at the security forces.

J-K delimitation panel adds 6 assembly seats in Jammu, 1 in Kashmir

J-K delimitation panel adds 6 assembly seats in Jammu, 1 in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 May 2022

A gazette notification was issued after the panel, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, signed the final order giving Jammu six additional seats and one more to Kashmir.

'Non-locals' allowed to vote in J-K; parties protest

'Non-locals' allowed to vote in J-K; parties protest

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Electoral Officer Hirdesh Kumar said the Union territory is likely to get around 25 lakh additional voters, including outsiders, after the special summary revision of electoral rolls being held for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370.

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Around 15 other temporary structures were also demolished as part of the drive, police said.

BJP leader poses with AK-47, party says 'not an active member'

BJP leader poses with AK-47, party says 'not an active member'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Ashish Sareen shared a photograph on his facebook account posing with an AK-47 rifle with a caption 'Don is Don',

Strike to protest JNU, Geelani arrests hit life in Kashmir

Strike to protest JNU, Geelani arrests hit life in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Most of the shops, business establishments, petrol pumps and offices were shut in and around the Lal Chowk city centre and in many areas elsewhere in the city, while government offices witnessed thin attendance, officials said.

Pilot visits BJP MP's dharna site, meets kin of man who blamed Raj minister

Pilot visits BJP MP's dharna site, meets kin of man who blamed Raj minister

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Before ending his life on Monday, Meena recorded a video alleging Joshi and a few other people had caused problems to him because of which he was forced to kill himself.

Day 23: Normal life continues to remain hit in Kashmir

Day 23: Normal life continues to remain hit in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The security personnel deployed to maintain law and order stayed put even as restrictions were lifted from most areas of the valley.

Hurriyat strike hits life in Kashmir

Hurriyat strike hits life in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Normal life in Kashmir was partially affected due to a strike called by moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference to protest the army's decision to close the Pathribal fake encounter case.

Markets open as curfew ends in Kashmir

Markets open as curfew ends in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Shops and business establishments which had remained closed for 79-days due to separatist call for shut down opened on Sunday after 2 pm.

A day after police firing, uneasy calm in Kashmir

A day after police firing, uneasy calm in Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Geelani remained under house arrest for the third consecutive day

Rajasthan minister booked for 'abetting' suicide

Rajasthan minister booked for 'abetting' suicide

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Joshi, Congress MLA from Hawa Mahal, however, rejected the allegations and called for a fair probe into the case.

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to a 2019 Congressional Research Service report of August 2019, a longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent the India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war.

Curfew-like curbs reimposed in Kashmir to foil Muharram processions

Curfew-like curbs reimposed in Kashmir to foil Muharram processions

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The processions stand banned in Kashmir since 1990 when armed insurgency began.

Strike over Kupwara encounter hits Kashmir Valley

Strike over Kupwara encounter hits Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Normal life was disrupted in Kashmir Valley on Friday due to a strike called by hardline Hurriyat Conference to protest the encounter killing of seven men by the Army in Kupwara district.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Rahul's convoy attacked in Gujarat, Congress blames 'BJP goons'

Rahul's convoy attacked in Gujarat, Congress blames 'BJP goons'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The man who threw stones at Rahul's vehicle has been detained.

End of J-K as state, 2 new UTs come into existence

End of J-K as state, 2 new UTs come into existence

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

This is for the first time that a state is being converted into two UTs.

Fresh restrictions imposed in Srinagar for Friday prayers

Fresh restrictions imposed in Srinagar for Friday prayers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Friday prayers have not been allowed at Jamia Masjid - the grand mosque of Kashmir in downtown (old city area) - for the past over two months now.

PHOTOS: Students clash with security forces in Kashmir

PHOTOS: Students clash with security forces in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The clashes led to disruption in normal activities in various places including Lal Chowk, the nerve centre of the city, the officials said.

Curfew-like restrictions continue in Kashmir valley

Curfew-like restrictions continue in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Strict restrictions have been imposed in Kupwara town, Kralgund, Handwara, Magam and Langate areas in north Kashmir to maintain law and order, a police official said.