News for 'Umar'

What Are These Kashmiri Women Painting?

What Are These Kashmiri Women Painting?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Lady artists led by Zoya Khan painted murals of Kashmir's women handicraft artists on a four storeyed building in Srinagar this week.

Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC, seeks 'security' to surrender

Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC, seeks 'security' to surrender

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

JNU student Umar Khalid and other students, against whom a lookout notice had been issued by the Delhi Police, moved the Delhi HC seeking ample security before they surrender.

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Banda chief judicial magistrate Bhagwan Das Gupta appointed Garima Singh, additional chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA Court Banda) as the investigating officer in the case, the official said.

Will Kashmiri Tomatoes Bring Prices Down?

Will Kashmiri Tomatoes Bring Prices Down?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Kashmiri farmers have begun to harvest tomatoes -- it is the tomato harvest season in the Kashmir Valley -- and we wonder if it will bring relief to consumers elsewhere in the Union deprived of the juicy tomato in their curries.

Ever Studied At A Seasonal School?

Ever Studied At A Seasonal School?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Students from the nomadic Bakerwal community attend a seasonal school in the mountains of Tosa Maidan in Kashmir.

When will assembly polls be held in J-K? CEC says...

When will assembly polls be held in J-K? CEC says...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

All parties in Jammu and Kashmir said the assembly election should be held with the parliamentary polls, but the entire administrative machinery said it cannot be done simultaneously

Tiranga Yatra On Kashmir's Dal Lake

Tiranga Yatra On Kashmir's Dal Lake

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, a fortnight before Independence Day, a Tiranga Shikara rally was organised on the Dal Lake.

'Kashmiri Politicians Have Been Killed For Upholding The Indian Flag'

'Kashmiri Politicians Have Been Killed For Upholding The Indian Flag'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'No Indian politician has been killed in India for upholding the Constitution except for Kashmiri mainstream politicians.' 'Yet they call us terrorist or militant.'

Taufeeq Umar's unbeaten ton puts Pak in command

Taufeeq Umar's unbeaten ton puts Pak in command

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Taufeeq Umar compiled his sixth Test century to put Pakistan in complete control at the end of the second day in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The left-handed opener scored 109 not out and shared century partnerships with Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali, as Pakistan piled up 259 for one by the close.

Want A Snowfight?

Want A Snowfight?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Umar Ganie captures stunning scenes of Gulmarg after fresh snowfall.

Taufeeq Umar to have knee surgery

Taufeeq Umar to have knee surgery

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Pakistan opener Taufeeq Umar will be sidelined for at least eight weeks after suffering a recurrence of a knee injury

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'I have faced 18 hours of darkness daily all my life.'

No arrest, no curbs: Cops reject J-K leaders' claims

No arrest, no curbs: Cops reject J-K leaders' claims

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The statement comes after political leaders, including former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, claimed they were put under house arrest.

JNU: Court reserves order on Umar, Anirban's bail for Mar 18

JNU: Court reserves order on Umar, Anirban's bail for Mar 18

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The duo, who is lodged in jail since February 23, has sought bail on the ground of parity with JNUStudent's Union President Kanhaiya Kumar, saying he has already been granted bail and the incident did not attract charges of sedition.

Rib injury sidelines Umar Gul

Rib injury sidelines Umar Gul

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

The Pakistan fast bowler has a problem with his rib cartilage and been advised at least two weeks' rest by doctors, which means he will miss the rest of the Asia Cup.

Salame Ishq Meri Jaan...

Salame Ishq Meri Jaan...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

'Dii duwaye tumhe umar bhar ke liye.'

Omar Abdullah to contest LS poll from Baramulla

Omar Abdullah to contest LS poll from Baramulla

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The junior Abdullah would be banking heavily on Shia support as the constituency has many Shia dominated areas that include Budgam, Beerwah, Pattan, Sonawari and Bandipora, among other pockets.

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.

Top Pakistani snooker player dies by suicide

Top Pakistani snooker player dies by suicide

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Sheikh said Majid had no financial issues.

Imran Khan refuses to comment on controversy involving Umar Akmal

Imran Khan refuses to comment on controversy involving Umar Akmal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Former Pakistani cricketer and politician Imran Khan refused to comment on a controversial report involving him and Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal while speaking to reporters after a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Some television news channels on Saturday showed Akmal urging Imran, when he dropped in to meet Pakistani players for a pep talk ahead of the crucial match against India, to put a word to captain Shahid Afridi to send him to bat in the top order. The incident caused uproar in Pakistan and some of the former players wanted the team management to bench Akmal for his behaviour.

Eid prayers 'not allowed' at Jama Masjid in Srinagar

Eid prayers 'not allowed' at Jama Masjid in Srinagar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In a statement, the managing body of the Jamia Masjid said on Wednesday, 'This is to inform the public that authorities have conveyed to Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid that once again, Eid ul Adha prayers will not be allowed at the historic and central Eidgah Srinagar.'

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Muharram processions were seen after 33 years in the Kashmir Valley.

Security Tightens For I-Day In Srinagar

Security Tightens For I-Day In Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

On Monday, August 7, 2023, security forces carried out surprise search operations in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar.

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'We will teach them about our idol Mohammad Sahab and all the great men of other religions as well -- about Shri Ram, Krishna, Yeshu, Bhagwan Mahavir.' 'We want children from the madrasas to become doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers and walk in the footsteps of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.' 'That is why we have named the modern madrasas after Dr Kalam.'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

Omar Abdullah 'will quit politics' if BJP...

Omar Abdullah 'will quit politics' if BJP...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah Friday challenged the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest Lok Sabha polls in the Kashmir Valley, saying he will quit politics if the national party's candidates do not lose their security deposits.

Cop, ex-sarpanch arrested in Jammu terror funding case

Cop, ex-sarpanch arrested in Jammu terror funding case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) has arrested two more persons, including a policeman, for allegedly being part of a cross-border narcotic syndicate involved in terror funding in Jammu, officials said on Wednesday.

SC verdict has no...: Pak reacts to Art 370 judgment

SC verdict has no...: Pak reacts to Art 370 judgment

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

"International law doesn't recognise India's unilateral and illegal actions of 5 August 2019. The judicial endorsement by the Indian Supreme Court has no legal value. Kashmiris have an inalienable right to self determination in accordance with the relevant UN SC resolutions," Pakistan's caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said in a post on X.

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Article 370 offered very important protections that were related to people's day to day lives.'

NIA names 5 in 2nd chargesheet in Coimbatore blast case

NIA names 5 in 2nd chargesheet in Coimbatore blast case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The National Investigation Agency on Friday filed a fresh charge sheet against five persons in connection with the Coimbatore car bomb blast in October 2022, and said the prime accused was "reportedly inspired by the hardcore ISIS ideology" to carry out this terrorist attack.

Umar Gul takes Pakistan past SA in a thriller

Umar Gul takes Pakistan past SA in a thriller

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Umar Gul emerged the unlikely batting hero as Pakistan came back from the dead to pull off a nerve-wracking two-wicket victory over South Africa in their opening Super Eights match of the ICC World Twenty20 in Colombo on Friday. Chasing a target of 134, on a difficult Premadasa strip, Gul produced a blistering 17-ball 32 while Umar Akmal scored an unbeaten 43 to guide the team to a thrilling victory with two balls to spare.

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.

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A voter turnout of 60.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.

Kamran, Umar file formal appeal against PCB ban

Kamran, Umar file formal appeal against PCB ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal and his younger brother Umar have become the first players to file a formal appeal against the ban and fine imposed on them last month by the Cricket Board (PCB).

Umar Akmal, Aamer's rise augurs well for Pakistan

Umar Akmal, Aamer's rise augurs well for Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Umar Akmal's brilliance as a batsman and Mohammad Aamer's post-tea burst with the ball against Australia in the Melbourne Test suggests that the future of Pakistan cricket is in safe hands notwithstanding the controversies that have afflicted it, feels noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck.

Second Punjab worker shot by terrorists in Srinagar dies

Second Punjab worker shot by terrorists in Srinagar dies

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

A worker from Punjab who was injured in Wednesday's terror attack in Srinagar's Habba Kadal area died at the SKIMS hospital in Srinagar on Thursday morning, taking the toll to two in the first targeted killing of the year by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

Would You Let Leeches Suck You?

Would You Let Leeches Suck You?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Every year, traditional Kashmiri health workers in Kashmir use leeches to treat people for small, itchy, painful lumps that develop on the skin called chilblains, arthritis, chronic headaches, frostbite and sinusitis, on Nowruz, which marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar.

Umar Akmal rallies Pakistan with hundred on debut

Umar Akmal rallies Pakistan with hundred on debut

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Umar Akmal, younger brother of Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, scored 129 as Pakistan, in reply to New Zealand's 429, were 307 for 8 at close on the third day of the first Test.

IPL PHOTOS: Umar's final-over heroics powers SRH to win

IPL PHOTOS: Umar's final-over heroics powers SRH to win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Young pace sensation Umran Malik's scorching final over proved to be the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad slayed Punjab Kings by seven wickets for their fourth successive win in IPL 2022.

4 bullets fired at J-K ex-SSP, 'reham' his last word, say family members

4 bullets fired at J-K ex-SSP, 'reham' his last word, say family members

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The police officials stated that Mir, who retired as a senior superintendent of police in 2012, was shot inside the mosque located in the Gantmulla locality of Sheeri area.