News for 'Shopian district'

J&K: 10 injured as police clash with protestors

J&K: 10 injured as police clash with protestors

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Protests rocked the south Kashmir's Shopian town where the separatists had called for a march on Monday, resulting in injuries to ten persons.

16 injured in grenade attack on SOG camp

16 injured in grenade attack on SOG camp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

The camp is located in Gagran village at Shopian in Pulwama district.

Clashes in Kashmir despite curfew, 40 injured

Clashes in Kashmir despite curfew, 40 injured

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Normal life remained crippled due to curfew and the shutdown call by separatists groups.

Clashes erupt in Srinagar on Eid, police use tear gas on protesters

Clashes erupt in Srinagar on Eid, police use tear gas on protesters

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Clashes between protesters and law enforcing agencies were reported from Sopore, Anantnag, Rajpora, Shopian towns and Safakadal area of the city.

2 killed in J&K grenade explosion

2 killed in J&K grenade explosion

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

JK: Militants kill 4 cops in ambush

JK: Militants kill 4 cops in ambush

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Police and security forces have rushed to the spot.

2 CRPF personnel martyred in militant attack in Kashmir

2 CRPF personnel martyred in militant attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Two Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including an officer, were killed in a militant attack in Sangam area of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir.

Five militants  killed in Kashmir

Five militants killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

The gun battle broke out at Imamsahib in Shopian, around 60 km from Srinagar, when troops engaged in combing operation were fired upon, the sources said.

J&K: 2 LeT ultras, soldier killed

J&K: 2 LeT ultras, soldier killed

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Two militants of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba and a soldier were killed and another soldier injured in a 24-hour-long fierce gun battle in south Kashmir, official sources said on Friday.\n\n

Burhan Wani's successor Zakir Musa killed in encounter

Burhan Wani's successor Zakir Musa killed in encounter

Rediff.com24 May 2019

"He was one of the oldest militant and wanted for several terror-related crimes," police told PTI.

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.

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'This election was the first opportunity where Kashmiris told the world they do not agree with the Centre's policies and are unhappy about their disempowerment.'

Five ultras killed in J&K

Five ultras killed in J&K

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

5 ultras killed, 4 arrested, 60 kg explosives seized in J&K

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.

Kashmir's panchayat members are 'sitting ducks' for political killings

Kashmir's panchayat members are 'sitting ducks' for political killings

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

With three sarpanchs killed in December, many panchayat members are running scared and quitting their posts. Pervez Majeed reports.

J&K: Mughal road to be revived

J&K: Mughal road to be revived

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The idea of the road's revival was floated in 1979 by then chief minister Sheikh Abdullah.

China is also trying to create trouble in Kashmir: Mehbooba

China is also trying to create trouble in Kashmir: Mehbooba

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The CM apprised the home minister about the steps taken to maintain peace in the Kashmir Valley

24 Pandits killed in Kashmir

24 Pandits killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

Rajnath, Sushma to brief opposition on China standoff, Kashmir

Rajnath, Sushma to brief opposition on China standoff, Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Ahead of the Parliament session, beginning Monday, the government is apparently aiming to build a consensus to deal with its biggest neighbour as well on Kashmir issue.

Make no mistake, we are at war!

Make no mistake, we are at war!

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'India has both the wherewithal and the will to fight the enemy, but is living in a make believe world of its own since it is yet to accept that it is indeed at war,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Grenade blast in J&K; 21 hurt

Grenade blast in J&K; 21 hurt

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Security personnel in Shopian town were the target, but those who got hurt were civilians.

BJP to hold nationwide stir demanding Rahul's apology

BJP to hold nationwide stir demanding Rahul's apology

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Nadda asked party workers to go to people and 'expose' the Congress's 'slander campaign' against the government.

7 secrets of Kashmir no one will tell you about

7 secrets of Kashmir no one will tell you about

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Traveller and trekker Amit Tyagi writes about the hidden gems of Kashmir. You won't regret including them in your next itinerary.

Youth killed in fresh Kashmir clashes, toll rises to 71

Youth killed in fresh Kashmir clashes, toll rises to 71

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Curfew continued in parts of Srinagar on Saturday in view of the separatists' call for occupying Lal Chowk and Airport Road here while curfew-like restrictions remained in force in rest of Kashmir even as normal life remained paralysed for the 57th day.

Death toll in Kashmir clashes rises to 49; curfew continues

Death toll in Kashmir clashes rises to 49; curfew continues

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Mobile Internet services continued to remain snapped in the Valley.

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

5 terrorists to LeT and Hizbul were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of J&K.

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Death toll rises to 33 as protests continue to boil in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Hundreds others were wounded many of whom received bullet and pellet injuries and are undergoing treatment in various hospitals.

Kashmir fire spreads to Jammu; 47 hurt in violence

Kashmir fire spreads to Jammu; 47 hurt in violence

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

In the stone-pelting, SSP Doda, one SHO, one sub-inspector and two other police personnel were injured.

J-K block development council polls on Oct 24

J-K block development council polls on Oct 24

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The poll process for the second tier of the Panchayati Raj system will be completed by November 5, he said.

Curfew lifted in Kashmir Valley

Curfew lifted in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Curfew was on Sunday lifted from all parts of Kashmir but normal life in the Valley remained affected due to the strike call given by hardline Hurriyat Conference to protest against the firing incident in Ramban district that left four persons dead.

Hizb commander Burhan Wani's close aide arrested

Hizb commander Burhan Wani's close aide arrested

Rediff.com28 May 2016

In a major blow to the commander of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Burhan Wani's close aide, Tariq Pandita, surrendered before security forces in south Kashmir on Saturday.

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

The protest was organised by All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), whose delegation led by its president Ravinder Raina later submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor G C Murmu, highlighting various demands with special thrust for return and rehabilitation in their homeland.

Why Kashmir's Pulwama has become a headache for security forces

Why Kashmir's Pulwama has become a headache for security forces

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The heightened militancy this year in Pulwama is receiving ground support with the local people posing maximum resistance to the forces.

MHA asks NIA to initiate probe against Davinder Singh

MHA asks NIA to initiate probe against Davinder Singh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The formal notification of handing over the case to the NIA is expected to be issued by the ministry soon, an official privy to the development said.

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The necessary formalities were being completed in Jammu as well as in the national capital before the probe agency, which has been credited with breaking the nexus between stone-pelters and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, takes over the case, officials said.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

After violence, uneasy calm prevails in Kashmir

After violence, uneasy calm prevails in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

No major clash was reported on Thursday from anywhere in Kashmir.

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The fate of 961 candidates, including Union ministers Giriraj Singh, Subhash Bhamre, S S Ahluwalia and Babul Supriyo of the BJP and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of the Congress, will be decided by about 12.79 core voters in the fourth phase.

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Kashmir was indeed in need of a messiah that summer; 70 per cent of its population aged below 31 were up in arms against the Indian State. Every nook and corner of the land brought forth stories of youngsters with crushed bodies and an unfaltering spirit.