News for 'Umar'

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The notice requested Rashid or a representative of his to appear before the district expenditure monitoring committee within two days to address the discrepancy and ensure timely submission of the expenditure report to the Election Commission of India.

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.

Missing! Snow In Gulmarg!

Missing! Snow In Gulmarg!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Gulmarg's bare hillsides are a barometer of changing global weather patterns.

Temple Reopens In Kashmir After 30 Years

Temple Reopens In Kashmir After 30 Years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Anandeshwar Bhairav temple reopens after 30 years at Maisuma in the heart of Srinagar. The area is the stronghold and residence of JKLF chief Yasin Malik.

Snow-Clad Mesmerising Dal Lake

Snow-Clad Mesmerising Dal Lake

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

A view of the frozen Dal Lake after Srinagar receives much awaited season's first snowfall.

Snow Paints Kashmir White

Snow Paints Kashmir White

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

On February 19, 2024, many parts of the Kashmir valley, including the Gulmarg ski resort, were covered with fresh snow.

ATS unearths NEET racket in Maharashtra, teacher held

ATS unearths NEET racket in Maharashtra, teacher held

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a Zilla Parishad school teacher from Latur in Maharashtra and registered a case against four persons after it emerged that a racket was being operated to help NEET students willing to pay money to crack the exam, police said on Monday.

Umar Akmal fails to report for training, selectors ignore him

Umar Akmal fails to report for training, selectors ignore him

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The national selection committee ignored senior Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal for the coming one-day series in Sri Lanka.

Can Omar Beat The BJP In Baramulla?

Can Omar Beat The BJP In Baramulla?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Omar Abdullah told the media on Friday, April 12, 2024, that he is contesting from north Kashmir as the National Conference wanted to defeat the central government, which is eyeing the Baramulla constituency as Sajjad Lone is contesting from the seat.

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lt Gen (Retd) Puri and several other Kargil veterans who had played a decisive role in the 1999 war were felicitated by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Delhi recently.

Umar Khalid taken to AIIMS, withdraws hunger strike

Umar Khalid taken to AIIMS, withdraws hunger strike

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Umar Khalid was forced to discontinue the hunger strike owing to acutely failing health. He had severe cramps in the evening because of low sodium-potassium level in his blood following which he was taken to AIIMS post midnight for saline drips.

How can you use 'jumla' for PM, where is Lakshman Rekha, HC asks Umar Khalid

How can you use 'jumla' for PM, where is Lakshman Rekha, HC asks Umar Khalid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court Wednesday expressed its displeasure over the use of the term jumla by former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid in his criticism of the prime minister while delivering the speech.

Republic Day Celebrated In Kashmir With Gusto!

Republic Day Celebrated In Kashmir With Gusto!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The glimpses when for the first time, thousands of Kashmiri people attend the 75th Republic Day celebration function parade, at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Umar, Anirban challenge rustication: HC seeks JNU reply

Umar, Anirban challenge rustication: HC seeks JNU reply

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought response of Jawaharlal Nehru University on the pleas of two students, accused of sedition for a controversial event of February 9 in the varsity.

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.

When Dal Lake Froze

When Dal Lake Froze

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Parts of Dal Lake froze as Srinagar recorded the coldest night of this winter at minus 5.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

JNU stir: Umar Khalid must surrender, says Delhi high court

JNU stir: Umar Khalid must surrender, says Delhi high court

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

During the hearing, Umar Khalid's lawyer told the court that his client was willing to surrender at a time and location, but the Delhi Police objected to the place.

AAP govt gives nod to prosecute Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

AAP govt gives nod to prosecute Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The police can now name them in their supplementary charge sheet, an official said. In a late evening statement, the government said that this is a purely procedural matter, adding that the elected government has no role to play in this.

Modiji Ek Selfie Ho Jaye

Modiji Ek Selfie Ho Jaye

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Tourists bustle about a life-size cut-out of Prime Minister Narendra D Modi at the Ghanta Ghar Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar.

Umar Gul recalled for Pakistan's ODI squad

Umar Gul recalled for Pakistan's ODI squad

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Experienced pace bowler Umar Gul has been recalled to Pakistan's squad for the limited over series against New Zealand after struggling with a knee problem since last year.

At 59%, Baramulla records all-time high voter turnout in LS polls

At 59%, Baramulla records all-time high voter turnout in LS polls

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The previous highest voter turnout in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency was witnessed in 1984 at 58.90 percent.

Court sends Umar, Anirban to 3-day police custody

Court sends Umar, Anirban to 3-day police custody

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya were today sent to three days' police remand by a city court, after their midnight surrender and subsequent arrest in a case of sedition.

Freestyle Footballers Captivate Srinagar

Freestyle Footballers Captivate Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

On Monday, December 18, 2023, freestyle football champion Agnieszka 'Aguka' Mnich from Poland and German footballer Patrick Bauer performed football tricks in the presence of a huge crowd at the historic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach respectively for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month.

Record voting in J-K; CEC says assembly polls soon

Record voting in J-K; CEC says assembly polls soon

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The Election Commission on Monday said the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir this time was the highest in a Lok Sabha election in the last 35 years with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a 'massive' 30 percentage point jump in poll participation compared to 2019.

Teenager Umar Akmal inspires Pakistan win

Teenager Umar Akmal inspires Pakistan win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Teenager Umar Akmal smashed an unbeaten 102 off 72 balls as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international by 146 runs on Friday to record their first victory on a dismal tour.

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The JNU student leader said, "There is an atmosphere of fear in the country and anybody who speaks against the government is threatened."

Kashmir Houseboats Lost In Fire

Kashmir Houseboats Lost In Fire

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Several houseboats were gutted after a massive fire broke out on a houseboat in Dal Lake on the outskirts of Srinagar.

Terrorists Murder Retired Cop, 72, During Azaan

Terrorists Murder Retired Cop, 72, During Azaan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The 72-year-old retired police officer, who was the local muezzin, was murdered while he was giving the call for azaan.

JNU student Umar a 'true son' of India, says his sister

JNU student Umar a 'true son' of India, says his sister

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The charges against JNU PhD scholar Umar Khalid are shrouded in a lot of "fabrications and lies" and the episode has "taken away" all sense of normalcy and sanity from the lives of his family members, his sister said on Friday calling him a "true son" of India.

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.

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to judicial custody till Oct 22

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to judicial custody till Oct 22

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In the FIR, police has claimed that the communal violence was a "premeditated conspiracy" which was allegedly hatched by Khalid and two others.

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Shaheed Maqbool Sherwani changed the course of Indian history forever, but himself lies forgotten in the town he saved.

Kashmir On High Alert...

Kashmir On High Alert...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The scenes in Kashmir, as security is put on high alert after the judgment of Article 370 was passed by the Supreme Court on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Sri Lanka reel under Umar's maiden 200

Sri Lanka reel under Umar's maiden 200

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Taufeeq Umar (236) hit his maiden Test double century as Pakistan turned the screw on Sri Lanka on the third day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Sri Lanka were 47 for one at the close, still trailing Pakistan by 267 runs, with former captain Kumar Sangakkara (27) and opener Lahiru Thirimanne (20) at the crease.

'Lotus Won't Bloom In Kashmir'

'Lotus Won't Bloom In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The BJP claims they have eight lakh cadres in the Kashmir Valley so why can't they contest elections from Kashmir?'

Kin of terrorists line up at polling booths in Kashmir

Kin of terrorists line up at polling booths in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 May 2024

In a remarkable display of resilience and commitment to democracy, the residents of villages that had long been deprived of polling due to terrorist threats and separatist-sponsored boycott calls turned out in large numbers to cast ballots in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

JNU row: Umar, Anirban being questioned by different teams of cops

JNU row: Umar, Anirban being questioned by different teams of cops

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

A police source said Umar and Anirban are presently being interrogated by two separate teams led by Assistant Commissioner of Police rank officials.

'No Kashmiri Pandit Returned After Article 370 Repeal'

'No Kashmiri Pandit Returned After Article 370 Repeal'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'There was a statement by a minister that 30,000 Kashmiri Pandits have come back to the Kashmir Valley after the abrogation of Article 370, it is all b.......t and a white lie.' 'Nobody has come back.'