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PHOTOS: Tourists, pilgrims leave valley in wake of advisory

PHOTOS: Tourists, pilgrims leave valley in wake of advisory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The order led to panic in Kashmir which has remained tense for the past few days after the Centre ordered deployment of 100 companies of additional troops in the valley.

2 CRPF jawans mowed down as stone pelters attack vehicle

2 CRPF jawans mowed down as stone pelters attack vehicle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The driver of the CRPF armoured vehicle was pelted with stones in the area during the withdrawal operation.

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Karra, who became the J&K Congress chief last Friday replacing Vikar Rasool Wani, said a call is already there for all secular parties who are opposed to the "hegemonic attitude" of the BJP to unite.

Ghulam Nabi Azad had approved names in new J-K unit: Cong sources

Ghulam Nabi Azad had approved names in new J-K unit: Cong sources

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The Congress on Wednesday said senior party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad was consulted several times before finalising the names in the revamped Jammu and Kashmir unit of the party, rejecting reports that the former Union minister was not on board.

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

With the sacking of the grandson, Anees-ul-Islam, and the teacher, Farooq Ahmed Butt, the total number of employees dismissed in the last six months has gone up to 27.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Pro-Pakistan leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's death has brought to an end a chapter of anti-India and separatist politics in Kashmir.

4 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian

4 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Four Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on Monday in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A total of 123 candidates, including seven ministers of Congress-National Conference coalition, eight former ministers and legislators are in fray for the Jammu and Kashmir's first phase of elections scheduled later this month.

Violence hits Srinagar bypolls, 8 dead in clashes

Violence hits Srinagar bypolls, 8 dead in clashes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The BSF opened fire in Pakharpora near Charar-e-Sharif area to quell stone-pelting protesters in which at least one person was killed and five injured.

Yet Another Nawaz Gimmick

Yet Another Nawaz Gimmick

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Pakistan's prime minister is trying to use the unrest in Kashmir to save his government, says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, a former high commissioner to Islamabad.