News for 'kashmir valley'

Mild tremor rocks Kashmir valley

Mild tremor rocks Kashmir valley

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

When The Five Falls Roar!

When The Five Falls Roar!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Five unique streams come together to create this spectacular waterfall.

4.9 quake hits Kashmir Valley

4.9 quake hits Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com14 May 2011

An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude shook the Kashmir Valley on Saturday but there were no reports of any loss in the tremor, officials said.

Inter-District Drug Traffickers Nabbed in Udhampur with Heroin

Inter-District Drug Traffickers Nabbed in Udhampur with Heroin

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested two inter-district drug peddlers and seized heroin from their possession during a routine vehicle check.

Dhoni to perform guard duties, patrolling in Kashmir Valley

Dhoni to perform guard duties, patrolling in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The former India captain, who is also an honorary Lt Colonel in the Territorial Army, will be joining the 106 TA Battalion (Para) on July 31 and will continue until August 15.

Anti-Israel protests rock Kashmir Valley

Anti-Israel protests rock Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Widespread anti-Israel protests rocked Kashmir Valley on Monday with students boycotting classes and condemning the continued airstrikes in Gaza strip.

Drone-dropped arms, intelligence gaps aided Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Drone-dropped arms, intelligence gaps aided Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Cross-border drones successfully dropped arms and ammunition as deep into Kashmir as the Baramulla district without detection, according to a National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet filed in the last year's audacious Pahalgam terror attack case.

CIK raids multiple locations in Kashmir over SIM card misuse

CIK raids multiple locations in Kashmir over SIM card misuse

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted searches at various places in six districts of the valley in connection with misuse of SIM cards by terror operatives.

Heavy snow cuts off Kashmir Valley

Heavy snow cuts off Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which connects Kashmir valley to the outside world, remained closed for traffic for the second consecutive day on Tuesday following landslides at Panthal.

Kashmir Valley tense over youth's death

Kashmir Valley tense over youth's death

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

In Srinagar city, prohibitory orders have been imposed in areas falling under 13 police stations of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Maharajgunj, Rainawari, Safakadal, Soura, Lalbazar, Nigeen and Noorbagh in old city and Batmaloo, Maisuma, Kralkhud and Shaheedgunj in uptown, police said.

Curfew continues in parts of Kashmir Valley

Curfew continues in parts of Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Curfew was relaxed for three hours in parts of north Kashmir's Sopore town, 55 km from Srinagar, on Friday morning, a police spokesman said.

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

June-July 1999 saw some of the most bitterly fought battles in the Kargil War. Colonel Gaurav Chaturvedi looks back on those days -- and the extraordinary saga of the men he fought alongside.

Normal life hit in Kashmir Valley

Normal life hit in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

In a related development, protests continued for the second day in north Kashmir's Kangan town, where protesters shutdown markets and blocked the highway leading to the Baltal base camp of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

Snow-hit Kashmir Valley remains cut-off

Snow-hit Kashmir Valley remains cut-off

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

The Kashmir Valley remained cut-off from rest of the country for the second consecutive day on Saturday, but improvement in weather has raised hopes of early restoration of traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police have dismantled an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module, arresting five individuals, including a fugitive who had been on the run for 16 years. The operation involved multiple agencies and uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to terrorists.

Kashmir valley shuts down to protest Kalam's visit

Kashmir valley shuts down to protest Kalam's visit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

A report from Baramulla said a complete shutdown was observed in all major towns in north Kashmir in support of \nthe strike call

Curfew lifted from parts of Kashmir Valley

Curfew lifted from parts of Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com26 Sep 2010

Curfew was on Sunday lifted from many parts of Kashmir Valley while authorities announced relaxation of curfew in Srinagar city, where curbs had been re-imposed in the wee hours of Sunday, following incidents of stone pelting. Curfew has been lifted from Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian and Awantipora towns in south Kashmir and Handwara town in north Kashmir, a police spokesman said. While curfew has been lifted from Budgam district in central Kashmir.

Situation in Kashmir Valley alarming, says army

Situation in Kashmir Valley alarming, says army

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Army on Tuesday said the situation in Kashmir Valley was alarming as militant handlers were desperately trying to strengthen their cadre base by way of infiltration and local recruitment besides planning to launch suicide attacks.

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Curfew remained in force on Thursday in parts of Kashmir valley as a preventive measure to maintain law and order after a youth was killed when security forces allegedly opened fire to chase away stone-pelting protesters.

Asia Cup Final Fever Grips Kashmir

Asia Cup Final Fever Grips Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

As excitement builds for Sunday's India-Pakistan Asia Cup final, cricket fever has spread to the Kashmir Valley.

CRPF vacates Firdous Cinema in Kashmir Valley

CRPF vacates Firdous Cinema in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

After occupying it for over two decades, paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force vacated the Firdous Cinema located in the old city, thereby meeting a long pending demand of the locals.

Curfew lifted from Kashmir Valley, peace returns

Curfew lifted from Kashmir Valley, peace returns

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Curfew was lifted from the entire Kashmir Valley on Sunday following improvement in the situation after days of violence, prompting people to come out in large numbers to buy essentials.

China overrules India's objections to Shaksgam Valley infra push

China overrules India's objections to Shaksgam Valley infra push

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

China has reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam Valley, dismissing India's objections to infrastructure projects in the area. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the territory is part of China and its activities there are beyond reproach.

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Protests erupted in Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to restrictions on movement and mobile internet speeds.

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Discover the only way to travel, where fun meets fitness!

Strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Valley

Strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Normal life was on Monday disrupted in Kashmir Valley due to a strike called by the Medical Employees Joint Action Forum against the alleged failure of the government to bring to book those involved in the spurious drug scam.

How Pak Lashkar terrorist 'Khargosh' fled to Saudi on fake Indian passport

How Pak Lashkar terrorist 'Khargosh' fled to Saudi on fake Indian passport

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Umer Harris, also known as 'Khargosh', is believed to be in Saudi Arabia after escaping India using a forged passport. An investigation into the inter-state LeT terror module has exposed systemic loopholes and raised concerns about passport issuance processes.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Kashmir Valley under curfew, JKLF chief held

Kashmir Valley under curfew, JKLF chief held

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

A round-the-clock curfew was imposed in Kashmir Valley in the wee hours of Sunday to foil the Monday's separatist march to city centre, Lal Chowk. Hours before the imposition of curfew, police swooped on the pro-Independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front headquarters in Maisuma locality near Lal Chowk and detained the outfit's chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik.

Strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Valley

Strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Normal life was disrupted in Kashmir Valley on Thursday due to a strike called by hardline Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to protest killings in Gaza and to mourn the death of seven persons in an accident involving an army vehicle.

Imran plans dream trip to Kashmir Valley

Imran plans dream trip to Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Imran Khan has said that the Indian foreign ministry has cleared his visit to Kashmir Valley next year.

Vande Bharat Express Cuts Through Snow

Vande Bharat Express Cuts Through Snow

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Experience the breathtaking journey of the Vande Bharat Express as it glides through snow-covered landscapes from Katra to Srinagar. Captured in stunning visuals, the train passes through Banihal in Ramban district amid fresh snowfall, highlighting the beauty of Kashmir in winter. Despite challenging weather, this high-speed rail service operates seamlessly, reflecting India's advanced railway infrastructure that connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country.

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

On Thursday, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the historic Raghunath temple in Srinagar on the first day of its reopening after a gap of 36 years, coinciding with the festival of Ram Navami.

Schools in Kashmir Return to Normal Operations After Week-Long Closure

Schools in Kashmir Return to Normal Operations After Week-Long Closure

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Educational institutions in Kashmir reopened on Monday after a week-long closure due to protests over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Massive search op launched in Poonch as forces foil infiltration attempt

Massive search op launched in Poonch as forces foil infiltration attempt

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Security forces have launched a multi-area search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to track down suspected terrorists, following a foiled infiltration bid.

Fresh avalanche in Kashmir Valley kills jawan

Fresh avalanche in Kashmir Valley kills jawan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

A fresh avalanche hit Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, killing an army jawan in Kupwara district; a day after 17 armymen met a similar fate during a winter warfare training exercise.

No respite from intense cold in Kashmir valley

No respite from intense cold in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Cold wave conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with minimum temperatures remaining several degrees below the freezing point.

Kashmir Valley cut off due to heavy snowfall

Kashmir Valley cut off due to heavy snowfall

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The snowfall has set in cold wave like conditions in the Valley as electricity supply in many areas was snapped as a precautionary measure, they said, adding that dewatering pumps were made operational in the city to avoid waterlogging.

J&K: Security Forces Ramp Up Anti-Terror Operations

J&K: Security Forces Ramp Up Anti-Terror Operations

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Security forces continue 'Operation Sheruwali' for the seventh day in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, to hunt down Pakistani terrorists, while another anti-terrorist search operation was launched in neighbouring Poonch district.

Fear returns to the Kashmir Valley

Fear returns to the Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'The situation is in real danger of swinging back to the fearful days of the 1990s, primarily for want of a well thought out action plan in New Delhi.'