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58 arrested so far in Assam for 'defending Pakistan'

58 arrested so far in Assam for 'defending Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Two more persons have been apprehended in Assam for "sympathising with Pakistan, taking the total number of arrests to 58 so far in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Who Needs Arms To Play Cricket?

Who Needs Arms To Play Cricket?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Umar Ganie captures Amir Hussain Lone, Kashmir's armless cricketer, practicing near his home at Bijbehara in Anantnag district, south Kashmir.

Modi In Kashmir: Security On High Alert

Modi In Kashmir: Security On High Alert

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

On Monday, January 13, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi will inaugurate the all weather Z-Morh tunnel in picturesque Sonamarg in central Kashmir.

Srinagar Celebrates Christmas!

Srinagar Celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Glimpses of Christmas being celebrated in Srinagar.

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.

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.

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.

Over 50 detained in Hazratbal Ashoka emblem vandalism case

Over 50 detained in Hazratbal Ashoka emblem vandalism case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Police have detained over 50 people for questioning after a plaque with the Ashoka emblem was vandalized at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar. The incident has sparked controversy, with political parties and religious figures expressing outrage.

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.

Want A Snowfight?

Want A Snowfight?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Umar Ganie captures stunning scenes of Gulmarg after fresh snowfall.

48 Kashmir tourist sites shut days after Pahalgam attack

48 Kashmir tourist sites shut days after Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Nearly 50 public parks and gardens in vulnerable areas of Kashmir Valley have been closed as a precautionary measure following the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said. The decision comes a week after terrorists shot dead 26 people, mostly tourists, at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam resort. The security review is ongoing, and more locations may be added to the list in the coming days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

J-K govt restores darbar move practice, cancels LG's order

J-K govt restores darbar move practice, cancels LG's order

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of Darbar Move offices in Srinagar on October 31, following Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's announcement to restore the tradition. The Darbar Move, which involves shifting government offices between Srinagar and Jammu, was scrapped in 2021 but is now being reinstated.

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.

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.

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.

Pahalgam attack mastermind killed in encounter

Pahalgam attack mastermind killed in encounter

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Indian Army's para commandos killed the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack, along with two associates, in an encounter near Srinagar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Scenes from Kashmir, which received fresh snowfall on Sunday.

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!

Massive row in Kashmir over emblem plaque at Hazratbal mosque

Massive row in Kashmir over emblem plaque at Hazratbal mosque

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

A massive controversy is raging in Jammu and Kashmir after a plaque with the Ashoka emblem was vandalised in the Hazratbal shrine as parties on Saturday accused Waqf Board chief Darakshan Andrabi of hurting religious sentiments by using the national emblem in the mosque and demanded registration of a criminal case and her immediate removal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why Bollywood Must Go Back To Kashmir

Why Bollywood Must Go Back To Kashmir

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Udit Narayan, who recently shot for a music album in Kashmir, says the Valley continues to mesmerise.

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.