News for 'south Kashmir Pulwama district'

Delhi blast: 4 doctors' names removed from national medical register

Delhi blast: 4 doctors' names removed from national medical register

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The National Medical Commission has removed several doctors from the National Medical Register following their implication in the Delhi blast investigation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Worker from UP out buying vegetables shot dead in J-K's Pulwama

Worker from UP out buying vegetables shot dead in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The incident took place at Tumchi Nowpora of Pulwama district in South Kashmir when the labourer, Mukesh Kumar, was in the market to buy some vegetables.

Suspected militants snatch rifles from cops in Kashmir

Suspected militants snatch rifles from cops in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Militants snatched two SLR rifles from policemen guarding the minority picket in Tumlahaal village in Lassipora area of Pulwama.

Why Kashmir Loves Purple

Why Kashmir Loves Purple

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Lavender cultivation has been amplified across Jammu and Kashmir.

'100 terrorists active in south Kashmir'

'100 terrorists active in south Kashmir'

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Major General B S Raju said a full scale cordon-and-search operation, like the one conducted in Shopian recently, will be carried out only in places where the army's operations are hampered.

J-K police detain over 50 for anti-state activities

J-K police detain over 50 for anti-state activities

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Police detained over 50 people for alleged involvement in anti-state activities following raids across multiple districts. The crackdown targeted separatist networks, overground workers, and individuals linked to Pakistan-based Kashmiri natives.

Kashmir: 2 LeT militants killed in encounter

Kashmir: 2 LeT militants killed in encounter

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Two militants of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba outfit were killed in a fierce encounter in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Sunday evening, a defence spokesman said.

Kashmir unrest: Ex-sarpanch shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama

Kashmir unrest: Ex-sarpanch shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

National Conference leader and former Sarpanch, Fayaz Ahmad Bhat died on Sunday afternoon after he was shot by to motorbike-borne assailants.

Dr Umar Nabi planned a massive blast in Delhi close to Babri anniv but....

Dr Umar Nabi planned a massive blast in Delhi close to Babri anniv but....

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Officials reveal details of a foiled Jaish-e-Mohammed terror plot involving a doctor who planned a bomb blast near the Red Fort, timed around the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary. Arrests and investigations uncovered the interstate network.

Five militants  killed in Kashmir

Five militants killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

The gun battle broke out at Imamsahib in Shopian, around 60 km from Srinagar, when troops engaged in combing operation were fired upon, the sources said.

Houses of 2 terrorists involved in Pahalgam attack destroyed

Houses of 2 terrorists involved in Pahalgam attack destroyed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack were destroyed in Jammu and Kashmir in a blast on Thursday night. Security forces were conducting searches inside the houses of Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh when the explosives already kept inside the houses went off.

Lashkar terrorist killed in J-K's first encounter in over 3 months

Lashkar terrorist killed in J-K's first encounter in over 3 months

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

This was the first encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in more than three months.

Three militants killed in encounter in Kashmir

Three militants killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Three militants were killed in a fierce gunfight in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Tuesday.

After robberies, banks stop cash transactions in south Kashmir

After robberies, banks stop cash transactions in south Kashmir

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The cash transactions have been stopped at the branches belonging to the Jammu and Kashmir Bank and Ellaquai Dehati Bank.

Sehwag helping kids of Pulwama bravehearts

Sehwag helping kids of Pulwama bravehearts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"Great initiative... Which needs to be applauded and followed by everyone," a Twitter user wrote.

Pulwama attack not an intelligence failure: Govt in Parliament

Pulwama attack not an intelligence failure: Govt in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'All agencies are working in a coordinated manner and the intelligence inputs are shared among various agencies on a real-time basis

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Militant killed in encounter with security forces in J&K

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Mukhtar Ahmed/ Rediff.com reports.

LeT militant killed in Pulwama gunfight

LeT militant killed in Pulwama gunfight

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

A Lashkar-e-Toiba militant was killed in a gunbattle with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district overnight, police said.

Jaish plot exposed: Docs, explosives and a premature blast

Jaish plot exposed: Docs, explosives and a premature blast

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Indian authorities have uncovered a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror plot involving doctors from south Kashmir, a Faridabad university, the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives, and a car bomb near the Red Fort. Eight people have been arrested in connection with the plot.

1 militant killed in encounter in Kashmir

1 militant killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"As the security forces were busy searching the area, the militants in hiding opened fire triggering a gunfight which is on. So far one militant has been killed," the officer said.

J-K: Six hardcore terrorists neutralised in 2 ops

J-K: Six hardcore terrorists neutralised in 2 ops

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, eliminating six hardcore terrorists in the past three days in Kashmir.

Militants kill truck driver in Kashmir

Militants kill truck driver in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

Militants killed a civilian in the Kakpora town of south Kashmir Pulwama district late on Sunday night, according to the police.

Militants open fire at NC activist in Kashmir

Militants open fire at NC activist in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Militants shot at and wounded an activist of the ruling National Conference in Koil village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday evening.

Amid unrest in Kashmir, army launches operation 'Calm Down'

Amid unrest in Kashmir, army launches operation 'Calm Down'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The army has quietly moved an entire brigade into south Kashmir to clear it of militants and protesters.

Timeline of major terror attacks on civilians in J-K since 2000

Timeline of major terror attacks on civilians in J-K since 2000

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

This timeline details major terror attacks on civilians in Kashmir since 2000. It highlights incidents targeting the Sikh community, Amarnath pilgrims, and other civilians, including a massacre of Kashmiri Pandits. The timeline also notes attacks on security personnel, including the 2019 Pulwama attack.

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises to 47; curfew continues in 5 districts

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises to 47; curfew continues in 5 districts

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Security agencies braced for a march called by separatists on Monday.

4 Jaish terrorists, including ex-cops, killed in Pulwama

4 Jaish terrorists, including ex-cops, killed in Pulwama

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The listed terrorists have been identified as Ashiq Hussain Ganaie of Panjran Pulwama and Imran Ahmad Bhat of Arihal Pulwama.

Wasn't Pulwama attack done to fight polls, asks Cong leader

Wasn't Pulwama attack done to fight polls, asks Cong leader

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

SS Randhawa mentioned Modi's statement 'ghar me ghus ke marenge' and asked how did the Pulwama terror attack take place then.

LeT commander killed in Kashmir; mob turns violent

LeT commander killed in Kashmir; mob turns violent

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

One person was critically wounded when police opened fire and resorted to teargas and baton charges on a violent mob near the site of a daylong encounter between security forces and Lashkar-e-Tayiba militants in Khar Mohalla near Puchal in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Thursday evening.

Rajnath reviews country's security situation in wake of Pulwama attack

Rajnath reviews country's security situation in wake of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

During the meeting, top security officials briefed the home minister about the prevailing situation in the country, including along the Indo-Pak border, a home ministry official said.

Hizb chief, on the run for 8 years, killed in Pulwama

Hizb chief, on the run for 8 years, killed in Pulwama

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have already snapped mobile internet services across the valley as a precautionary measure, in anticipation of a possible a law and order problem, police said, adding that there are strict restrictions on the movement of people.

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.

Delhi blast suspect arrested in Kashmir

Delhi blast suspect arrested in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

Dar, a resident of Solina in Srinagar, was arrested by the Intelligence Bureau sleuths from the Gas Turbine terminal at Pampore in South Kashmir's Pulwama district Saturday evening.

Terrorists attack police station in Kashmir's Kupwara district

Terrorists attack police station in Kashmir's Kupwara district

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The terrorists attacked a police station in Handwara area of Kupwara by resorting to firing and also lobbed a grenade, a police officer said.

Terrorists attack army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier martyred

Terrorists attack army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier martyred

Rediff.com28 May 2018

One civilian was also killed after he caught in the crossfire.

Curfew continues in major towns of South Kashmir

Curfew continues in major towns of South Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Curfew remained in force for the second day today in major towns of South Kashmir after five persons were killed in firing by security forces in Shopian.

5 Lashkar terrorists, Army jawan killed in Pulwama encounter

5 Lashkar terrorists, Army jawan killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation at Hanjin village in the Rajpora area of Pulwama following information about the presence of the terrorists there, a police official said.

3 Hizbul terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

3 Hizbul terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dadsara area of Tral on Wednesday night, following information about the presence of terrorists there, the official said.

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.