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Pickleball debuts in North Kashmir with new courts in Baramulla

Pickleball debuts in North Kashmir with new courts in Baramulla

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

North Kashmir took a significant step in promoting fitness and inclusive recreational activities with the inauguration of its first Pickleball courts at SSM College, Parihaspora, in Baramulla district.

J&K Police Arrest Three for Spreading Misinformation Online

J&K Police Arrest Three for Spreading Misinformation Online

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three individuals for allegedly spreading misinformation and rumours on social media platforms with the intention of disrupting public peace and order.

Storms, hail sweep north India; 34 rescued as Baramulla school floods

Storms, hail sweep north India; 34 rescued as Baramulla school floods

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A new western disturbance brought thunderstorms and rain to parts of northern India, with hailstorms and snow reported in several regions. The weather caused flooding in Jammu and Kashmir and prompted a yellow alert in Delhi.

Eight Arrested, Drugs Seized in Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Operation

Eight Arrested, Drugs Seized in Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Operation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Kashmir have arrested eight alleged drug peddlers and seized a significant quantity of narcotics in coordinated operations across multiple districts.

Baramulla Express: How Auqib Nabi Sparked Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy Triumph!

Baramulla Express: How Auqib Nabi Sparked Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy Triumph!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Auqib Nabi's journey from a small village in Baramulla to becoming a key player in Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy victory is a story of perseverance and dedication.

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Terrorists hurl grenades at police vehicle in North Kashmir town

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The grenade missed the target and exploded on the roadside without causing any damage.

3 terrorists gunned down in Baramulla, op underway

3 terrorists gunned down in Baramulla, op underway

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

The cordon was maintained throughout the night and three terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire in the morning, police said.

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Srinagar highway closed, flights hit

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Srinagar highway closed, flights hit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, including Srinagar, leads to flight cancellations and highway closures, disrupting normal life.

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies; Delhi freezes, Raj sub-zero

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies; Delhi freezes, Raj sub-zero

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

A severe cold wave has intensified across North India, with Delhi recording its lowest temperature of the season. Rajasthan experienced sub-zero temperatures, and several states have issued alerts and closed schools due to the extreme conditions.

J-K police cracks down on Jamaat-e-Islami, raids 500 spots in Kashmir

J-K police cracks down on Jamaat-e-Islami, raids 500 spots in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Police intensified the crackdown on the terror ecosystem in Kashmir, carrying out raids at more than 300 locations linked to persons affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in the valley.

Three buried alive in avalanche in Kashmir's Baramulla

Three buried alive in avalanche in Kashmir's Baramulla

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Three villagers were buried alive in an avalanche in the mountainous Dara Kujal village in the Uri area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday afternoon. Bodies of the three villagers have been recovered from under tons of snow by a rescue party, a police spokesman said.

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

BCCI president Mithun Manhas reflects on the journey of Jammu and Kashmir cricket, from overcoming mismanagement and corruption to reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.

Infiltration bid foiled hours after Pahalgam attack, 2 terrorists killed

Infiltration bid foiled hours after Pahalgam attack, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Two terrorists were killed on Wednesday as an infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said. The Army said the infiltration bid was foiled in Uri Nala of the north Kashmir district. The troops on the LoC challenged and intercepted the infiltrators, resulting in a "heavy" firefight, the army said. Large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores have been recovered from the terrorists, it said, adding, the operation is in progress.

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in J-K; highway closed, flights cancelled

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in J-K; highway closed, flights cancelled

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region disrupted traffic and air services, leading to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway and cancellation of flights. Rescue and road clearing operations are underway.

Pak resorts to heavy shelling along LoC, woman killed

Pak resorts to heavy shelling along LoC, woman killed

Rediff.com9 May 2025

A woman was killed and two of her family members injured after Pakistani troops resorted to heavy shelling in areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army retaliated to the Pakistani aggression. Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC and targeted civilian areas in Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, causing damage to structures and forcing people to flee. The injured were rushed to a hospital where a woman, identified as Nargis Begum, succumbed to injuries.

Soldier killed as army foils major infiltration bid in J-K

Soldier killed as army foils major infiltration bid in J-K

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

They said troops foiled the infiltration bid in Churunda area of Uri in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

As many as 2,493 graves were identified as belonging to foreign terrorists who were killed in counter-insurgency operations.
These individuals often lacked identification to conceal their networks and maintain Pakistan's plausible deniability.

Modi to open Kashmir rail link on Friday in first visit post Op Sindoor

Modi to open Kashmir rail link on Friday in first visit post Op Sindoor

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Modi will start his visit on June 6 by dedicating to public the Chenab rail bridge, which is a key part of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link (USBRL) that will provide direct train connectivity to the valley.

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.

When Baramulla Queued Up To Vote

When Baramulla Queued Up To Vote

Rediff.com20 May 2024

A large number of voters cast their votes in Baramulla, north Kashmir, on Monday, May 20, 2024. The National Conference's Omar Abdullah, Peoples Conference's Sajad Lone and Independent candidate Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid are in the contest.

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The identity of the terrorists was yet to be ascertained.

Their Lives Will Be Avenged

Their Lives Will Be Avenged

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Security personnel atop a vehicle on the Tangmarg-Gulmarg Botapathri road during search operations to locate the terrorists.

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.

Baramulla: Two Hizb militants killed in encounter

Baramulla: Two Hizb militants killed in encounter

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Two militants of Hizbul Mujaheedin outfit were killed in an encounter in north Kashmir's Baramulla district Saturday morning.

Bullet-riddled corpse of Hizbul militant discovered in north Kashmir

Bullet-riddled corpse of Hizbul militant discovered in north Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Bullet-riddled body of a Hizbul Mujahideen militant was found in a jungle on Saturday in north Kashmir, with police suspecting the hand of break-away Hizb faction Lashkar-e-Islam.

Baramulla: No let-up in protests

Baramulla: No let-up in protests

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

One person was injured on Sunday when police fired rubber bullets following clashes between protestors and security forces for the second day in north Kashmir Baramulla and adjoining Sopore towns.

Police firing kills 1 in Baramulla

Police firing kills 1 in Baramulla

Rediff.com26 Oct 2008

Curfew was imposed in north Kashmir's Baramulla town following large violence that left one dead and ten others wounded two of them with gunshot wounds. The town on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road has been on the boil for the past three days following the arrest of some youths by the police, who had participated in recent protests.

Two terrorists shot dead in Baramulla

Two terrorists shot dead in Baramulla

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Two terrorists were killed in an overnight gunbattle with security forces in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

Gulmarg terror attack: 2 soldiers succumb to injuries, toll rises to 4

Gulmarg terror attack: 2 soldiers succumb to injuries, toll rises to 4

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Two soldiers who were critically wounded in Thursday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg succumbed to their injuries, raising the death toll in the ambush to four.

Pak troops fire along LoC for 5th straight night

Pak troops fire along LoC for 5th straight night

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The Indian Army responded in a measured and effective manner to the provocation.

J&K: Indefinite curfew in Baramulla after violence

J&K: Indefinite curfew in Baramulla after violence

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Violence rocked north Kashmir's Baramulla town on Monday, leaving one person dead and four others seriously wounded forcing the authorities to impose an indefinite curfew on the town to control the situation.

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Acting on specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there early Thursday morning, a police official said.

Baramulla encounter ends; two militants killed

Baramulla encounter ends; two militants killed

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

A gunbattle broke out between militants and security forces in Baramulla district of North Kashmir on Wednesday morning.

Militant strike injures two girls in Baramulla

Militant strike injures two girls in Baramulla

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Two girls aged seven and 16 were wounded in a militant strike in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late on Tuesday evening.

LeT militant arrested in Baramulla

LeT militant arrested in Baramulla

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A top Lashkar-e-Toiba militant from Pakistan has been arrested in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Kashmir's wheelchair bound hoopster, Ishrat Akhtar will play for India again

Kashmir's wheelchair bound hoopster, Ishrat Akhtar will play for India again

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Ishrat said that on August 24, 2016, she had an accident which broke her spine, leaving her permanently disabled and forcing her to spend her life in a wheelchair.

Top JeM commander killed in Kashmir encounter

Top JeM commander killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Security forces on Saturday morning killed a top commander of Pakistan based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Councilor shot dead in Kashmir

Councilor shot dead in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Baramulla: 1 killed, 15 wounded in fresh violence

Baramulla: 1 killed, 15 wounded in fresh violence

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

One person was killed and 15 others were wounded on Monday evening in police firing and clashes that erupted in north Kashmir's Baramulla town as the body of a 13-year old student was fished out from the Jhelum river.