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Curfew in parts of Srinagar after teen dies of pellet injuries

Curfew in parts of Srinagar after teen dies of pellet injuries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

The teenager was injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Harwan on Friday.

Are pellet guns worth using? Nobody's telling

Are pellet guns worth using? Nobody's telling

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

In its response to a Right to Information Act application, the Ordnance Factory Board cited sections 8(1)(a) which exempts from disclosure information related to security and strategic matters and section 8(1)(d) which exempts information related to commercial confidence.

Time to target Pakistan's jihadi leaders

Time to target Pakistan's jihadi leaders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

'Syed Salahuddin and Muhamed Sayeed would not have survived so long if they were in the cross-hairs of Mossad,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Youth killed in fresh Kashmir clashes, toll rises to 71

Youth killed in fresh Kashmir clashes, toll rises to 71

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Curfew continued in parts of Srinagar on Saturday in view of the separatists' call for occupying Lal Chowk and Airport Road here while curfew-like restrictions remained in force in rest of Kashmir even as normal life remained paralysed for the 57th day.

No curfew, but peace is a distant dream in the Valley; 1 more dead

No curfew, but peace is a distant dream in the Valley; 1 more dead

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

With this death, the toll in the ongoing unrest in Kashmir has gone up to 69.

Amid calls for 'azadi' in Kashmir, 300 don Indian Army uniform

Amid calls for 'azadi' in Kashmir, 300 don Indian Army uniform

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The induction of the youth of J&K in the army comes at a time when the state has been making headlines for incidents of stone-pelting by some youngsters in the valley.

Lecturer's death while resisiting Army search op could detonate a volatile Valley

Lecturer's death while resisiting Army search op could detonate a volatile Valley

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

An army official said they were collecting details about the incident and will soon issue a statement.

Army orders Court of Inquiry against Major Gogoi

Army orders Court of Inquiry against Major Gogoi

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Gen Rawat said exemplary punishment would be given to Maj Gogoi if he is found guilty.

'Rest of India needs to listen to what the Kashmiris have to say'

'Rest of India needs to listen to what the Kashmiris have to say'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'The Kashmiri wants freedom, the dignity that comes from it and the intellectual versatility that flows from the combination of the two,' says political historian Siddiq Wahid.

Indonesia quake, tsunami toll jumps to 1,234

Indonesia quake, tsunami toll jumps to 1,234

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

More than 1,200 people are now known to have died in the quake-tsunami that smashed into Sulawesi, Indonesia said on Tuesday. The 7.5-magnitude quake struck just off the central island of Sulawesi, setting off a tsunami that engulfed the coastal city of Palu. People there are growing increasingly desperate for food, fuel and water. Almost 200,000 people are in need of urgent help, the United Nations says, among them thousands of children.

3 security personnel killed as terrorists ambush Army convoy in Baramullah

3 security personnel killed as terrorists ambush Army convoy in Baramullah

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A massive operation has been launched to track down the attackers, who fled the spot.

Believe in peace, but not at cost of self-respect: PM on Mann ki Baat

Believe in peace, but not at cost of self-respect: PM on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Recalling the 2016 surgical strikes, he said Indian troops gave a befitting reply to the "audacity of a proxy war" under the "garb of terrorism".

Kashmir unrest: Normal life hit as curfew enters day 32

Kashmir unrest: Normal life hit as curfew enters day 32

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Restrictions on assembly of four or more people were in force in rest of the Valley as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

Curfew lifted from Kashmir, except Anantnag

Curfew lifted from Kashmir, except Anantnag

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The incoming facility on prepaid connections has also been restored, but the outgoing calls are barred.

Curfew imposed in Kashmir again, day after it was revoked

Curfew imposed in Kashmir again, day after it was revoked

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Mobile services were partially restored in the Valley which has been rocked by violence since July 8.

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In an audacious move, 11 young Kashmiri militants donning army fatigues and holding firearms, posted their photographs on Facebook, forcing the security forces to sit up and take notice.

No newspapers, death toll rises... Kashmir unrest continues

No newspapers, death toll rises... Kashmir unrest continues

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The latest developments from the violence-hit valley.

'Surgical strikes more suitable in PoK than war'

'Surgical strikes more suitable in PoK than war'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'An all-out war affects the whole nation.'

Day 6: Shutters down in tense Kashmir

Day 6: Shutters down in tense Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Restrictions on the movement of the people in parts of Srinagar, some areas in north Kashmir and four districts of south Kashmir, which were imposed on Saturday morning, continued to remain in force on Thursday.

2 'highly radicalised' ISIS terrorists arrested near Red Fort: Police

2 'highly radicalised' ISIS terrorists arrested near Red Fort: Police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two .32 pistols and four cell phones were seized from the duo.

Govt should be given time to restore normalcy in J-K: SC

Govt should be given time to restore normalcy in J-K: SC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The court also said that it is to be ensured that no life was lost there and posted the matter after two weeks, saying it will wait for normalcy to return.

Stop promoting terror, we will start talks: India's message to Pak

Stop promoting terror, we will start talks: India's message to Pak

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

EAM Sushma Swaraj said that terror and talks cannot go together.

Kashmir needs a calming hand, not jingoist media

Kashmir needs a calming hand, not jingoist media

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

'Kashmir belongs to us all, even if we differ with each other.' 'Statesmanship demands that we sit together and let the left, right and centre of the political spectrum converge on the solution,' says former MP Tarun Vijay.

PHOTOS: Welcome to Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir

PHOTOS: Welcome to Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

With 20 lakh tulips of 46 varieties in its lap, Asia's largest Tulip garden overlooking the world famous Dal Lake in Srinagar was on Saturday thrown open to visitors, marking the beginning of new tourism season in the valley.

Kashmiri separatist leaders meet finally, decide to talk to 'stakeholders'

Kashmiri separatist leaders meet finally, decide to talk to 'stakeholders'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

In a significant move, Kashmiri separatist leaders on Sunday decided to convene a meeting of all stakeholders on Tuesday to decide the future course of the nearly four-month-long shutdown in the Valley.

Fresh violence keeps Valley on tenterhooks

Fresh violence keeps Valley on tenterhooks

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Security forces were on Sunday deployed in strength in parts of Srinagar in the wake of fresh violence following death of a teenager, even as normal life remained affected elsewhere in the Valley for the 121st consecutive day due to separatist-sponsored strike.

12 injured in clashes in Srinagar following death of 16-year-old boy

12 injured in clashes in Srinagar following death of 16-year-old boy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

At least 12 people were injured on Saturday in fresh clashes between protesters and security forces, following death of a 16-year-old boy due to alleged poisoning in Eidgah area of the city.

How these men and women are selflessly helping rebuild Nepal

How these men and women are selflessly helping rebuild Nepal

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Anusha Subramanian talks to some of these volunteers, who are helping out in far-flung Nepal villages.

Time to seize the moment in Kashmir

Time to seize the moment in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

New Delhi has repeatedly missed opportunities for political engagement in Kashmir in the past. It must seize the next one, says Ajai Shukla.

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in Baramulla

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in Baramulla

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Najar was wanted for his alleged involvement in more than 50 killings

Why civilians confront the army in Kashmir

Why civilians confront the army in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The UPA's failure to reach out to Kashmiris and the NDA's 'anti-Muslim' stance has fuelled anger in the Kashmir valley.

Barring Srinagar, curfew lifted across Kashmir

Barring Srinagar, curfew lifted across Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Curfew was lifted on Tuesday across Kashmir, except from six police station areas of Srinagar, in view of the improving situation, even as normal life remained disrupted in the Valley for the 74th straight day.

Kashmir remains shut for 73rd consecutive day

Kashmir remains shut for 73rd consecutive day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A police official said the curbs have been imposed to maintain law and order in view of the separatists call for a march to the three districts of Baramulla, Pulwama and Srinagar.

Kashmir toll climbs to 73 after fresh clashes; curfew lifted from Srinagar

Kashmir toll climbs to 73 after fresh clashes; curfew lifted from Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Restrictions on the assembly of people would remain in force across the Valley to maintain law and order.

Facing flak over Kashmir handling, Mehbooba to meet PM on Saturday

Facing flak over Kashmir handling, Mehbooba to meet PM on Saturday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The meeting comes close on the heels of a clear message from the Centre to the chief minister to control the growing unrest in the state.

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'It should be of concern that some youth in Kashmir have started raising Daesh flags along with those of Pakistan.'

Pak books Baloch leaders for supporting Modi's I-Day speech

Pak books Baloch leaders for supporting Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Five cases, including that of sedition, have been registered against three top Baloch nationalist leaders in Pakistan for allegedly backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's supportive words on Balochistan in his Independence Day speech.

Tension in Bandipore over youth's killing

Tension in Bandipore over youth's killing

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Seventeen-year-old Mushtaq Wani died when the police opened fire at people protesting the alleged beating of some civilians by the army.

Fired 3,500 pellets in 34 days; do you want us use rifles instead: CRPF to HC

Fired 3,500 pellets in 34 days; do you want us use rifles instead: CRPF to HC

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

The CRPF told the court that if the pellet gun option was withdrawn they would have to use rifles, causing more fatalities.

34 days on, Kashmir remains caught between curfew and restrictions

34 days on, Kashmir remains caught between curfew and restrictions

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

An official said restrictions on assembly of four or more people also continued to remain force in rest of the Valley as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.