News for 'Shopian district'

Valley tense after Hizbul commander's killing, Yasin Malik arrested

Valley tense after Hizbul commander's killing, Yasin Malik arrested

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The district administration has also ordered closure of all colleges and higher secondary schools in Srinagar for Monday.

Top Hizb terrorist gunned down in J-K; militants hit back killing 4 policemen

Top Hizb terrorist gunned down in J-K; militants hit back killing 4 policemen

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The martyred policemen were identified as Constable Ishfaq Ahmad Mir, Constable Javaid Ahmad Bhat, Constable Mohammad Iqbal Mir and SPO Adil Manzoor Bhat.

President confers Ashok Chakra on militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani

President confers Ashok Chakra on militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Wani is the first Kashmiri to be conferred the Ashoka Chakra.

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ganderbal district recorded the highest of 56.40 per cent polling in the Valley, while Poonch district of Jammu region polled the highest of 71.62 per cent votes across J-K.

Delimitation panel meets citizens, civil society groups in Srinagar

Delimitation panel meets citizens, civil society groups in Srinagar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Scores of individuals and groups including from many political parties, and Panchayati Raj Institutions members, met the commission.

No Tears for Lieutenant Fayaz

No Tears for Lieutenant Fayaz

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'Public spirited individuals and organisations should commemorate May 10 as Kashmir Solidarity Day by taking out candlelight marches and gathering at war memorials all over the country.'
'The occasion is not just to remember Lieutenant Fayaz, but also all those who have lost their lives in Kashmir defending the Republic,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Senior J-K cop caught with 2 terrorists, arrested

Senior J-K cop caught with 2 terrorists, arrested

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Davinder Singh was being treated at par with the terrorists and jointly interrogated by all security agencies. He was ferrying the terrorists in a car. One of the arrested terrorists is Naveed, a former police constable who deserted the force in 2017 to join the Hizbul Mujahideen.

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Aurangzeb was abducted when he was on his way home in Rajouri district for Eid celebrations.

Markets reopen in J-K as unlock process begins

Markets reopen in J-K as unlock process begins

Rediff.com31 May 2021

According to new guidelines imposed by authorities on Sunday, shops have been allowed to open on alternate days.

Kashmir turns white after fresh snowfall

Kashmir turns white after fresh snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan' -- the 40-day harshest winter period when a cold wave grips the region

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The killing of a Rajput driver by a terrorist has generated a sense of fear and uncertainty among members of the tiny community in Kakran village in Kulgam district who have stayed on in Kashmir Valley despite decades of militancy but are now considering leaving for a safer place.

PHOTOS: Final farewell to army officer abducted and killed by terrorists

PHOTOS: Final farewell to army officer abducted and killed by terrorists

Rediff.com10 May 2017

A pall of gloom descended on the Harmain area of Shopian as people bid final adieu to Lieutenant Umer Fayaz, the army soldier who found killed on Wednesday. Fayaz was abducted by five to six terrorists from his relative's house in south Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday night. His bullet riddled body was found on Wednesday morning, a police official said. The officer, who was commissioned in the army in December last year, had come to Kulgam district on leave for attending a wedding in his family.

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The Valley, which was brought under a virtual curfew with communication networks snapped on August 5 after the government abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has seen little difference in the last seven weeks as public transport is still not available and schools waiting for students to collect assignments.

Over 50% turnout in 4th phase of J-K civic polls

Over 50% turnout in 4th phase of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Poonch district of Jammu region recorded the highest turnout at 75.42 per cent. Ganderbal district recorded the highest polling in Kashmir valley at 56.28 per cent.

J-K: Over 50% voting in 3rd phase of DDC polls

J-K: Over 50% voting in 3rd phase of DDC polls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Reasi district of Jammu region recorded 75.20 per cent voting, the highest in the union territory, State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma said, adding that 50.53 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the third phase of the maiden DDC polls in J-K.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

After a year, a father's hope of finding the body of his son, Shakir Wagey, who worked with the Territorial Army and was killed by terrorists, was rekindled on Wednesday when the Army recovered a decomposed body near a mobile tower in this district of South Kashmir.

He is a hero: Top army commander meets slain Umar Fayaz's family

He is a hero: Top army commander meets slain Umar Fayaz's family

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The General Officer in Command of south Kashmir-based Victor Force, Major General B S Raju, who visited Fayaz's residence on occasion of chahrum (the fourth day mourning), praised the "brave family" of the officer and said the army will always stand by them.

PHOTOS: Prez confers gallantry awards; Kashmiri teen gets Shaurya Chakra

PHOTOS: Prez confers gallantry awards; Kashmiri teen gets Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Shaurya Chakra is usually awarded to armed forces and para-military personnel for 'gallantry otherwise in the face of the enemy'.

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.

110 local youths joined terror groups in Kashmir this year: Officials

110 local youths joined terror groups in Kashmir this year: Officials

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

If this trend continues, 2018 may end up as the worst year in terms of number of youths joining various terror groups, according to the officials.

Kashmir remains shut for 73rd consecutive day

Kashmir remains shut for 73rd consecutive day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A police official said the curbs have been imposed to maintain law and order in view of the separatists call for a march to the three districts of Baramulla, Pulwama and Srinagar.

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.

Encounters in Kashmir: 3 terrorists killed

Encounters in Kashmir: 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Security forces on Saturday killed three terrorists, including two who had allegedly snatched rifles from policemen in Kulgam district earlier this week, in separate operations in Shopian and Sopore areas of Kashmir valley. Acting on specific information, security forces on Friday night launched a search operation in Lehend-Habdipora area of the Shopian district, 52 kms from Srinagar, officials said.

70 Kashmiri youth joined terrorist ranks this year: Official

70 Kashmiri youth joined terrorist ranks this year: Official

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The officer claimed 88 Kashmiri youths joined militancy in 2016.

Rajnath begins Kashmir visit, curfew lifted in parts of Valley

Rajnath begins Kashmir visit, curfew lifted in parts of Valley

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar on a two-day visit later in the day, official sources said.

Zakir Musa killed in south Kashmir encounter

Zakir Musa killed in south Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Weapons and war-like stores were recovered from the encounter site.

Terrorist behind bid to target CRPF convoy arrested

Terrorist behind bid to target CRPF convoy arrested

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

A CRPF vehicle had suffered slight damage when a Santro car went up in flames after an explosion at Tethar village, seven km from Banihal, shortly after a Jammu-bound convoy crossed the Jawahar Tunnel, the gateway to Kashmir valley.

Snowfall in Kashmir: Flights suspended, highway closed

Snowfall in Kashmir: Flights suspended, highway closed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kashmir remained cut off from rest of the country for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday as the arterial Jammu-Srinagar national highway and the Mughal road remained closed, while air traffic was suspended due to heavy snowfall across the valley.

Kashmir: Heavy snow shuts Mughal Road, tourists stranded

Kashmir: Heavy snow shuts Mughal Road, tourists stranded

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

The road is a lifeline for the border villages of the Kashmir Valley. It is of great importance as it connects Bafliaz, a town in the Poonch district, to Shopian in Pulwama district in the Kashmir Valley.

Curfew continues in major towns of South Kashmir

Curfew continues in major towns of South Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Curfew remained in force for the second day today in major towns of South Kashmir after five persons were killed in firing by security forces in Shopian.

Reyaz Naikoo: From maths teacher to calculative terrorist

Reyaz Naikoo: From maths teacher to calculative terrorist

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Life came to full circle for the 35-year-old bespectacled chief of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit as he was gunned down at the same village from where he had scripted his journey in militancy in 2012.

The sunshine story from Kashmir

The sunshine story from Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

From one of Kashmir's worst trouble spots, Adeeba Tak emerges as a story of hope.

6,221 pellet-gun injuries in unrest after Burhan Wani killing

6,221 pellet-gun injuries in unrest after Burhan Wani killing

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Of these, 6,221 were injured due to pellets, 368 due to bullets, four due to pava shells and 2,449 suffered other injuries, the J-K CM said.

J-K govt declares entire Kashmir valley in red zone

J-K govt declares entire Kashmir valley in red zone

Rediff.com4 May 2020

In Jammu region, three districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua are in red zone.

J&K: Cong worker, jawan injured in militant attack

J&K: Cong worker, jawan injured in militant attack

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Both Banday and the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) trooper were immediately brought to summer capital Srinagar for treatment.

Post Pulwama, govt hikes risk and hardship allowance of paramilitary forces

Post Pulwama, govt hikes risk and hardship allowance of paramilitary forces

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

The enhanced allowance will be applicable to all paramilitary personnel deployed in Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal-hit areas.

Delimitation panel proposes massive changes in Kashmir division

Delimitation panel proposes massive changes in Kashmir division

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The voluminous report has proposed redrawing of the Anantnag Parliamentary seat by including Rajouri and Poonch from the Jammu region, besides carrying out massive changes in the Kashmir division, they said.

4 Jaish terrorists, including ex-cops, killed in Pulwama

4 Jaish terrorists, including ex-cops, killed in Pulwama

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The listed terrorists have been identified as Ashiq Hussain Ganaie of Panjran Pulwama and Imran Ahmad Bhat of Arihal Pulwama.

J&K: Probe into killing of civilian in encounter

J&K: Probe into killing of civilian in encounter

Rediff.com11 Feb 2007

The inquiry was ordered in view of allegations against the security forces and protests by the public, he said.