News for 'Srinagar'

Encounter in Kulgam: 2 terrorists killed, 3 soldiers injured

Encounter in Kulgam: 2 terrorists killed, 3 soldiers injured

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Two unidentified terrorists were killed and three soldiers injured in an encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said in Srinagar.

Setback for Omar as NC tastes its first ever defeat in Budgam

Setback for Omar as NC tastes its first ever defeat in Budgam

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The NC has won every assembly election in Budgam whenever it has fielded a candidate from the Shia-dominated segment. The only time the seat was not represented by the NC was in 1972 when the party had boycotted the polls across J-K.

Farooq Abdullah denied meet with Sanjay Singh, Kejriwal slams Centre

Farooq Abdullah denied meet with Sanjay Singh, Kejriwal slams Centre

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal took a jibe at the Centre after former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was not allowed to meet MP Sanjay Singh, who went to Srinagar to protest AAP MLA Mehraj Malik's arrest.

Real Kashmir FC withdraw from Super Cup

Real Kashmir FC withdraw from Super Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) tweeted, "Real Kashmir FC have withdrawn from AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, as VISAS for their foreign players could not be secured. They will be replaced by Dempo SC."

Dr Shaheen Sayeed captured in Faridabad part of Jaish women wing: Officials

Dr Shaheen Sayeed captured in Faridabad part of Jaish women wing: Officials

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A woman doctor arrested in connection with an inter-state terror module was part of Jamaat-ul-Mominaat, an organization launched by Jaish-e-Mohammed, officials said.

Police search on in Faridabad to unearth Muzammil's links

Police search on in Faridabad to unearth Muzammil's links

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Police in Faridabad continue their investigation into a suspected terror module after a large quantity of explosives was found in rented rooms. The probe is also examining potential links to a recent blast near Delhi's Red Fort.

After The Grenade Attack In Srinagar

After The Grenade Attack In Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The scenes in Srinagar on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a grenade attack at the Tourist Reception Centre near the city's Sunday market, in which several people were injured.

After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar

After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

The presence of the terrorists was noticed in a building resulting in the security forces launching a cordon and search operation. The search turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the search party who retaliated.

SpiceJet imposes 5-year flying ban on army officer over staff assault

SpiceJet imposes 5-year flying ban on army officer over staff assault

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The officer has been banned from taking any domestic, international or non-scheduled flights operated by the airline during this period, they added.

Docs, cleric, businessmen: Meet 'Group of 7' held for Delhi blast

Docs, cleric, businessmen: Meet 'Group of 7' held for Delhi blast

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

According to police, the group of seven used "encrypted channels for indoctrination, coordination, movement, and logistics."

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

120 Bahadur is not just a war movie. It is a tribute, a history lesson, and an emotional journey into the heart of military courage, states Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey, Retd.

A SiddhiVinayak Temple In Srinagar!

A SiddhiVinayak Temple In Srinagar!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com comes across a Ganesh temple in Kashmir's summer capital that remains a well kept secret.

Flood Fury Ravages Many Parts Of India

Flood Fury Ravages Many Parts Of India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Flood crisis intensifies as rescue operations expand across Akhnoor, Jammu, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh.

Gayle stranded as organisers of JK T20 league vanish!

Gayle stranded as organisers of JK T20 league vanish!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Gayle, Ryder, other former stars stranded in Srinagar hotel after IHPL scam

NIA nabs Delhi bomber's Kashmir aide linked to drone, rocket plot

NIA nabs Delhi bomber's Kashmir aide linked to drone, rocket plot

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency has arrested Jasir Bilal Wani in Srinagar, who was an "active co-conspirator" of suicide bomber Umar un Nabi, in connection with the car blast near the Red Fort last week that claimed 13 lives.

Nehru's Journey: 12 Historic Places

Nehru's Journey: 12 Historic Places

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

As we celebrate the 136th anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru's birth, let's embark on a journey to places in India, and across the world, that had a connection with India's first prime minister.

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat who, despite the not so well-etched character, owns Rukma and gives the confrontation with Srikant Tiwari the missing edge of the earlier two seasons, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Srinagar's Grand Tiranga Rally

Srinagar's Grand Tiranga Rally

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Photographer Umar Ganie capture glimpses of the Tiranga rally which began from the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar and concluded at the Botanical Garden on the banks of the Dal Lake.

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.

Have You Seen An Apple Train?

Have You Seen An Apple Train?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, following the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the Indian Railways arranged for special parcel vans to transport apples from Kashmir's orchards to Delhi.

Hopes fading for J-K's statehoood: Omar Abdullah

Hopes fading for J-K's statehoood: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expresses dwindling hope for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, citing delays and governance challenges in the Union Territory setup.

Tiranga Yatra Near Dal Lake

Tiranga Yatra Near Dal Lake

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with scores of Srinagar residents participated in a Tiranga Yatra along the famed Dal Lake.

Delhi blast suspects did multiple recces of Red Fort area; target was R-Day

Delhi blast suspects did multiple recces of Red Fort area; target was R-Day

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The police suspect the recces were part of a larger conspiracy to target the historic monument on January 26, which might have failed due to intense patrolling in the area at the time.

Did car driver die in Delhi blast? Mother's DNA to confirm

Did car driver die in Delhi blast? Mother's DNA to confirm

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

"Investigators are now tracing the route towards Daryaganj, while more than 100 CCTV clips, including footage from nearby toll plazas, are being examined to establish the complete movement of the vehicle," the sources added.

Nilambur's Golden Glory

Nilambur's Golden Glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Sunflowers are brightening the landscape in Kerala.

'Against Islam': Ashoka emblem at JK shrine sparks row

'Against Islam': Ashoka emblem at JK shrine sparks row

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The inauguration plaque placed inside the shrine has the national emblem etched in the stone, drawing sharp criticism from various quarters.

Terror threat declines, investments rise in Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha

Terror threat declines, investments rise in Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha claims a significant reduction in the fear of terrorism in the Kashmir Valley, citing increased industrial activity in Pulwama and a decline in local terror recruitment.

Thakur to lead Mum; Sarfaraz, Rahane in Ranji squad

Thakur to lead Mum; Sarfaraz, Rahane in Ranji squad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Musheer Khan, who had missed majority of the last domestic season 2024-25 after a car accident, finds his place back in the 16-member squad.

'Terrorism Is Always Waiting To Re-Emerge'

'Terrorism Is Always Waiting To Re-Emerge'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The elimination of terrorists does not imply the neutralisation of terrorism. That terrorist ecosystem continues to thrive in Kashmir.'

'Sarfaraz doesn't need India A to play int'l cricket'

'Sarfaraz doesn't need India A to play int'l cricket'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Sarfaraz Khan doesn't need India A exposure tours and series to play international cricket as the middle-order India batter can find his way back into the Test side with runs in domestic cricket, said India all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Friday.

Tears And Joy In Kashmir

Tears And Joy In Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, on the 6th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha along with J&K Police Director General Nalin Prabhat and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo handed over government job appointment letters to family members of terror victims in Srinagar.

Ranveer's Heartwarming Gesture

Ranveer's Heartwarming Gesture

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

This time, Ranveer Singh's OTT gesture broke the internet.

Lord Shiva's Mace Leaves For Amarnath

Lord Shiva's Mace Leaves For Amarnath

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Amid tight security, the Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, left Srinagar on Monday, August 4, 2025 for the Amarnath cave shrine. This signifies the culmination of the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Tiranga Flies High Over Hari Parbat Fort

Tiranga Flies High Over Hari Parbat Fort

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A 100 foot tall national flag has been installed within the premises of the Hari Parbat fort in Srinagar.

How Irfan defied odds to be Mumbai's pace spearhead!

How Irfan defied odds to be Mumbai's pace spearhead!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

ISPL star Irfan Umair makes Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir

Ravana Is Ready for Dussehra

Ravana Is Ready for Dussehra

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

When the effigies finally go up in flames, the spectacle is more than just entertainment, it is a collective reaffirmation of faith, morality, and the age-old belief that righteousness will always prevail.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh

Soldier killed in J-K encounter; hunt launched for hiding terrorists

Soldier killed in J-K encounter; hunt launched for hiding terrorists

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

A soldier critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in the Udhampur district succumbed to his injuries. A joint search operation by the Army and police is underway in the remote forest area.

Toll Plaza Workers Beat Up Soldier

Toll Plaza Workers Beat Up Soldier

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The victim, identified as Indian Army Jawan Kapil, was traveling in his car to rejoin duty in Srinagar after leave.

BJP leader flays party's politicisation of Kashmiri Pandit issue

BJP leader flays party's politicisation of Kashmiri Pandit issue

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Disgruntled BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal criticizes his party for allegedly using the plight of displaced Kashmiri Pandits for political gains and calls for meaningful action to address their grievances.