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Tulips, Tulips Everywhere!

Tulips, Tulips Everywhere!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar has with 1.7 million tulips!

'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.'

'This Is Orographic Rainfall'

'This Is Orographic Rainfall'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Due to orographic rainfall, localised areas are experiencing intense downpours.' 'In a very heavy downpour, the burst of water has to find its way and therefore whatever comes in its path gets washed away.'

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after snowfall; flight services resume

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens after snowfall; flight services resume

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar highway reopened on Sunday after a day-long closure due to heavy snowfall, allowing stranded vehicles to proceed to their destinations. However, several other important inter-district routes, including the Mughal Road, Sinthan Pass, Sonamarg-Kargil inter-UT road, and Bhaderwah-Chamba inter-state road, remained closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snowfall.

Chugging Through The Snow

Chugging Through The Snow

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Passenger trains on the snow-covered Baramulla-Qazigund railway track, near Srinagar, after train services resumed in the valley following heavy snowfall, January 10, 2022.

G20 Delegates Go Shopping In Srinagar

G20 Delegates Go Shopping In Srinagar

Rediff.com24 May 2023

On Wednesday, amid the ongoing G20 event in Jammu and Kashmir, the delegates took a tour of Srinagar's Polo View Market.

A First! Tricolour On Hurriyat Office

A First! Tricolour On Hurriyat Office

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Kashmiri Pandit social activist Sandeep Mawa placed two National Flags on the gate of the head office of the moderate faction of the Hurriyat Conference in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

High Alert In Srinagar For Modi Arrival

High Alert In Srinagar For Modi Arrival

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

A multi-layer security grid has been enforced in and around Srinagar, aerial surveillance, bomb disposal squads, drones and sharpshooters guarding the Bakshi Stadium are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Srinagar visit on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

When Sachin Met Amir!

When Sachin Met Amir!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Sachin Tendulkar meets Jammu and Kashmir para cricket team captain, differently-abled sportsman, Amir Hussain Lone, calls him a 'real hero, an inspiration, during his trip to the Kashmir Valley.

What's Fishing In Kashmir?

What's Fishing In Kashmir?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Villagers fish with wicker baskets during Panzath Nag, an annual, centuries-old, ritual that coincides with the Rohan Posh festival, at Qazigund in Kulgam district, south Kashmir on Monday, May 29, 2023.

First Day, First Show In Srinagar

First Day, First Show In Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Aamir Khan's Lal Singh Chaddha was the first film screened at the Srinagar cinema.

A Temple Opens In Kashmir After 30 Years

A Temple Opens In Kashmir After 30 Years

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

>After 30 years, Kashmiri Pandits held special prayers at the Shiv temple at Dhobiwan village in the Tangmarg area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Top Pak LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in J-K

Top Pak LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in J-K

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

A top Pakistani commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who was active in the Valley for several years was killed and four security personnel were injured in an encounter in the Khanyar area of Srinagar on Saturday, officials said.

Fire damages historic shrine in Srinagar

Fire damages historic shrine in Srinagar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

As many as 22 fire tenders along with pumps were dispatched to the spot immediately to douse the flames.

'Terrorists targeted male tourists, asked their religion'

'Terrorists targeted male tourists, asked their religion'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

The daughter of a businessman from Pune, who was killed in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has alleged that the terrorists specifically targeted male tourists after asking them to identify their religion. Asavari Jagdale, whose father Santosh Jagdale was killed in the attack, said the terrorists fired at her father and uncle after they failed to recite an Islamic verse. She also alleged that the terrorists blamed her family for supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Govt official, 2-year-old girl among 5 killed in Pak shelling in J-K

Govt official, 2-year-old girl among 5 killed in Pak shelling in J-K

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Raj Kumar Thapa, additional district development commissioner, Rajouri, and his two staff members were seriously injured when an artillery shell hit his official residence in Rajouri town, the officials said.

After 4 Years, Mirwaiz Is Free!

After 4 Years, Mirwaiz Is Free!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was released from house arrest on Friday, September 22, 2023, four years after he was taken into detention.

'Tyranny of unelected': Kashmiri leaders 'locked up'

'Tyranny of unelected': Kashmiri leaders 'locked up'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the 'unelected nominees of New Delhi locked up the elected representatives' of the people of Jammu and Kashmir after prominent leaders from ruling and opposition parties were not allowed to leave their houses to prevent them from visiting the graveyard of 1931 martyrs in Srinagar.

Pakistani flags raised again in J-K, protesters clash with cops

Pakistani flags raised again in J-K, protesters clash with cops

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Violence once again erupted in the Kashmir Valley when a group of people began to wave Pakistan and terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba flags.

Srinagar Wrapped In Snow

Srinagar Wrapped In Snow

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

As most parts of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been closed and nearly two dozen flights have been cancelled at the Srinagar international airport on Tuesday.

What Kashmiri Pandits Are Celebrating in Srinagar

What Kashmiri Pandits Are Celebrating in Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Kashmiri Pandits offer special prayers during the Navreh festival at the Mata Chakreshwari temple in Srinagar, April, 2, 2022.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq detained on way to Shopian

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq detained on way to Shopian

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq was on Tuesday afternoon detained by police outside the Rajbagh headquarters of the conglomerate while on he was on his way to curfew-bound Shopian town in south Kashmir.

Bullet Holes Mark End Of LeT Terrorists

Bullet Holes Mark End Of LeT Terrorists

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A firefight ensued after security forces landed a cordon and search operation in the Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla acting on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists at the location.

The Beauty of Kashmir in Spring

The Beauty of Kashmir in Spring

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The almond flowers blossom announce the arrival of colourful spring in the valley which comes after a long and gruelling winter.

Shootout At Hazratbal

Shootout At Hazratbal

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir police's Special Operations Group and Central Reserve Police Force troopers engaged in an encounter at the famed Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar on Thursday, March 20, 2022, killing a Pakistani terrorist named Hyder.

J-K LG invites Omar Abdullah to take oath on Oct 16

J-K LG invites Omar Abdullah to take oath on Oct 16

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday invited National Conference leader Omar Abdullah to take oath as first chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16.

PHOTOS: Security stepped up in valley ahead of I-Day celebrations

PHOTOS: Security stepped up in valley ahead of I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Authorities in J&K have imposed strict restrictions in parts of summer capital Srinagar which is already under a thick security blanket ahead of Independence Day.

And the Protests continue in Srinagar...

And the Protests continue in Srinagar...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

On Thursday, several people from all walks of life protested demanding the return of Dr Mudasir Gul and Altaf Bhat's bodies for a proper burial by their families.

'Rein In Terrorism Or Face India's Military Strikes'

'Rein In Terrorism Or Face India's Military Strikes'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'With a military-led strategy to counter terrorism emanating from Pakistan, India has clearly signalled that it would respond decisively to future terrorist threats.'

Omar Abdullah elected NC legislature party leader

Omar Abdullah elected NC legislature party leader

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Omar Abdullah was on Thursday unanimously elected as the leader of the National Conference legislature party, party president Farooq Abdullah said in Srinagar.

Tourist couple injured in J-K terror attack recovering

Tourist couple injured in J-K terror attack recovering

Rediff.com20 May 2024

"Tabrez Khan and his wife Farah are undergoing treatment at 92 Base Hospital of the Army. They are both stable and their condition is improving," an official said.

Clashes in Kashmir over Tral killings, Masarat's arrest

Clashes in Kashmir over Tral killings, Masarat's arrest

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Alam had been under house arrest since Thursday evening.

4 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar, 1 arrested

4 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar, 1 arrested

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The grenade exploded by the roadside without causing any damage.

Rare Summer Snowfall in Kashmir

Rare Summer Snowfall in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Qazigund received snowfall early on Monday, May 8, 2023, morning, making the roads slippery

Murder In The Heart Of Srinagar

Murder In The Heart Of Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force patrol, killing a CRPF jawan and injuring another in Maisuma in the heart of Srinagar on Monday, April 4, 2022.

Asia's Longest Cycle Race Begins!

Asia's Longest Cycle Race Begins!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Cyclists from across India are taking part in the 12-day, 3,651 km, race, the first of its kind in Asia.

A Kashmiri Pandit Havan In Srinagar

A Kashmiri Pandit Havan In Srinagar

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Kashmiri Pandits performed a havan (special prayers) at the Zestha Devi temple on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Army orders probe into death of 3 civilians in J-K's Poonch

Army orders probe into death of 3 civilians in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The three civilians were allegedly picked up by the Army for questioning in the wake of the killing of four Army jawans in an ambush by unidentified terrorists in Poonch on December 21.

'My Book Is Not Even About Terrorism'

'My Book Is Not Even About Terrorism'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'I'm sure those few terrorists who are continuing to operate in the Valley are not reading books.' 'Are they trying to tell us that there are certain people who first intellectualise themselves and then go about picking up guns?' 'It is absolutely absurd.'

And So It Begins: Kashmir's CHILLAI KALAN

And So It Begins: Kashmir's CHILLAI KALAN

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Srinagar records a low of minus 4.2 degrees.