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Exodus Day: Kashmiri Pandit Inspects Destroyed Homes

Exodus Day: Kashmiri Pandit Inspects Destroyed Homes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Kashmiri Pandit Anita Chandpuri inspects the destroyed homes of community members on the 35th anniversary of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley, January 19, 2025.

CRPF jawan dismissed for concealing marriage to Pak woman

CRPF jawan dismissed for concealing marriage to Pak woman

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The jawan was last posted with the 41st battalion of paramilitary CRPF, the lead internal security force of the country.

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'Kashmir needs to be divided and we need the land of Panun Kashmir in Kashmir.'

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Ten days after the devastating car explosion near the Red Fort, in which 13 people lost their lives and several others were injured, investigators say the incident is part of a broader terror conspiracy involving a professional network of radicalised individuals based in Faridabad, Saharanpur and Kashmir.

The Vande Bharat Train Across The Himalayas

The Vande Bharat Train Across The Himalayas

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The train is specially equipped for extreme weather, capable of functioning in temperatures as low as minus 20°C, and include features like heated windshields, insulated toilets, and seismic dampers for safety.

Emraan Makes History In Srinagar

Emraan Makes History In Srinagar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero is all set to make history by becoming the first film to have its red carpet premiere in Srinagar in 38 years.

SRK Fans Pack Cinema in Kashmir

SRK Fans Pack Cinema in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan fans flocked to Kashmir's first and only multiplex INOX Cinema in Srinagar on Thursday, September 7, 2023, to watch Jawan, his latest action thriller.

Porbandar to Pahalgam: 2,000 Km For Peace

Porbandar to Pahalgam: 2,000 Km For Peace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Qadri Javed Azad and Makwana Kumar are on a 2,000 km expedition from Porbandar to Pahalgam to spread the message of peace, unity and Operation Sindoor.

Yoga Day In Kashmir

Yoga Day In Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of International Yoga Day at the Botanical Garden on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Soldiers notice suspicious movement at LoC in Rajouri, open fire

Soldiers notice suspicious movement at LoC in Rajouri, open fire

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Army troops opened fire after noticing suspicious movement in a forward area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, while security forces conducted searches at more than a dozen places in Poonch, Samba, and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.

J-K LG sacks two teachers for alleged terror links

J-K LG sacks two teachers for alleged terror links

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed two government employees, both teachers, for their alleged links with terrorists. The action is part of Sinha's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and a broader crackdown on the terror ecosystem within Jammu and Kashmir.

'Nothing has changed': Mehbooba's daughter claims she's under house arrest

'Nothing has changed': Mehbooba's daughter claims she's under house arrest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

PDP leader Iltija Mufti alleged that she and her mother, party chief Mehbooba Mufti, were placed under house arrest in Kashmir. They were planning to visit families of victims of army firing incidents in Sopore and Kathua. Iltija Mufti criticized the restrictions, stating that comforting victims' families is being criminalized in Kashmir.

What Makes J&K's Vande Bharat One Of A Kind

What Makes J&K's Vande Bharat One Of A Kind

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The new Vande Bharat train is custom-built for Himalayan winter conditions, includes heated windscreens, thermally insulated lavatories, and advanced sub-zero heating systems.

SC rejects PIL for security of tourists post Pahalgam attack

SC rejects PIL for security of tourists post Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking safety measures for tourists in remote hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir, criticizing the petitioner for seeking publicity without a genuine public cause. The PIL was filed in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The court stated that the petitioner had a history of filing similar PILs primarily for publicity.

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.

5 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J-K

5 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kadder in the Behibagh area of the district on Wednesday night following information about the presence of suspected terrorists there, an official said.

A Women's Boat Race On Dal Lake!

A Women's Boat Race On Dal Lake!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Over 150 women competed in the first-ever traditional women's boat race on Dal Lake.

Want To Vote In An Igloo?

Want To Vote In An Igloo?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of snow covered Gulmarg as it hosts a mega voter awareness programme ahead of the Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

IB officer killed in Pahalgam planned Vaishno Devi trip with parents

IB officer killed in Pahalgam planned Vaishno Devi trip with parents

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Manish Ranjan, who was killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, had planned to take his parents to the Vaishno Devi shrine after returning from this vacation, one of his friends recounted. Ranjan, a section officer with the IB posted in Hyderabad, was among the 26 people killed in the terror attack on Tuesday. The attack was condemned by leaders and administrative officers, with many vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Want A Snowfight?

Want A Snowfight?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Umar Ganie captures stunning scenes of Gulmarg after fresh snowfall.

Thousands At Terror Victims' Funerals

Thousands At Terror Victims' Funerals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Thousands attended the funerals of Indian Army porters Zahoor Ahmad Mir and Mushtaq Ahmad Chaudary who were murdered by terrorists who attacked an army vehicle in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Amarnath Cloudburst Rescue

Amarnath Cloudburst Rescue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 16 people have been killed while 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp in Panjtarni, officials said on Saturday.

Janamashtami In Srinagar

Janamashtami In Srinagar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

A large number of devotees, including Pandits and other locals, filled the streets with religious slogans, dancing, and joy.

Tourist Footfalls Drop Across J&K, Ladakh

Tourist Footfalls Drop Across J&K, Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'The Pahalgam terror attacks and the conflict that followed were a big blow to local tourism.' 'And just when things were starting to go back to normal, the floods, caused by heavy rain, spoiled all chances of a bounce-back this season.'

We Will NEVER FORGET Them

We Will NEVER FORGET Them

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The Central Reserve Police Force paid tribute to 40 of its personnel who were killed in the horrific Pulwama terror attack on this day six years ago.

Radicalisation In Kashmir Schools Cause For Concern

Radicalisation In Kashmir Schools Cause For Concern

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The surge in radicalisation has even startled some ex-separatist groups as they are concerned that another religious extremism wave, forced from the other side of the Line of Control, will destabilise the Valley's centuries-old Sufi tradition.

Timeline of major terror attacks on civilians in J-K since 2000

Timeline of major terror attacks on civilians in J-K since 2000

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

This timeline details major terror attacks on civilians in Kashmir since 2000. It highlights incidents targeting the Sikh community, Amarnath pilgrims, and other civilians, including a massacre of Kashmiri Pandits. The timeline also notes attacks on security personnel, including the 2019 Pulwama attack.

When 100ft Tricolor Covered Srinagar Street

When 100ft Tricolor Covered Srinagar Street

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Umar Ganie captures Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad students carrying a 100 feet-long Tricolor in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, on Republic Day, January 26, 2023.

Dal Lake roars! F4 racing debuts in Srinagar

Dal Lake roars! F4 racing debuts in Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Srinagar's first-ever Formula 4 race!

It's Snowing! It's Snowing!

It's Snowing! It's Snowing!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of the season's first snowfall in Gulmarg on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Gulmarg Gets Snow At Last!

Gulmarg Gets Snow At Last!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Umar Ganie captures Gulmarg as the town and other higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley receive snow.

Their Lives Will Be Avenged

Their Lives Will Be Avenged

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Security personnel atop a vehicle on the Tangmarg-Gulmarg Botapathri road during search operations to locate the terrorists.

Ranveer In Kashmir!

Ranveer In Kashmir!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Umar Ganie captures glimpse of actor Ranveer Singh in action in snow covered Gulmarg during the shooting of a romantic song for Karan Johar's film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

STUNNING! Train Passes Through Snow

STUNNING! Train Passes Through Snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Umar Ganie captures stunning scenes of a train traveling on the snow-covered Srinagar-Qazigund railway track at Anantnag after fresh heavy snowfall on Wednesday.

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Scenes from Kashmir, which received fresh snowfall on Sunday.

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.

Kashmir Gets A Balidan Stambh

Kashmir Gets A Balidan Stambh

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Independence Day saw the Kashmir Valley get its first Balidan Stambh -- martyrs' memorial -- at Pratap Park in the heart of Srinagar.

'They Sent A Third Class Bus For Us'

'They Sent A Third Class Bus For Us'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'We were told that we would be taken care of when we reached Delhi. But we did not find a single Kashmiri government official who could guide us.'

India planning military action in next 24-36 hrs, claims Pak

India planning military action in next 24-36 hrs, claims Pak

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The statement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the top defence brass that the armed forces have "complete operational freedom" to decide on the mode, targets and timing of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, government sources said.

11 hurt in grenade attack on CRPF bunker in Srinagar

11 hurt in grenade attack on CRPF bunker in Srinagar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The attack, which took place near a heavily guarded complex housing All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra near the Tourist Reception Centre, comes a day after security forces eliminated a top Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Tayiba in the Khanyar locality of downtown Srinagar.