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Ladakh row: After bid to build bridges, L-G VK Saxena’s ‘cockroach’ barb at Sonam Wangchuk deepens chill
May 31, 2026 11:45 am
While L-G Saxena’s initial steps were seen as showing positive results, his post after meeting Sonam Wangchuk may rekindle conflict between ABL and Lok Bhawan, resulting in an adverse impact on Ladakh talks
Jammu and Kashmir Hajj pilgrims threaten boycott of return flights over 'discriminatory' baggage curbs
May 31, 2026 11:15 am
After airlines reduced the check-in baggage allowance for Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and said their luggage would be transported separately by road from Ahmedabad, several pilgrims alleged discriminatory treatment
320 rescued in 6-hour operation after Gulmarg cable car glitch
May 26, 2026 4:05 am
Cable car service runs from the base to approximately 14,000 feet at Apharwat Peak
Days after breakthrough in Ladakh talks, panel member says: ‘Avoid unnecessary excitement, undue pessimism’
May 25, 2026 4:04 am
Negotiations are underway and no final agreement or concrete outcome has been reached, says Sajjad Hussain Kargili, co-chairman of Kargil Democratic Alliance
People asked me to arrest their kids: L-G Sinha on J&K drug crisis
May 17, 2026 11:21 am
800 held in a month, calls to helpline surge, focus shifts to rehabilitation
Split imminent in National Conference? Omar hits out over J&K LoP’s remarks
May 09, 2026 8:25 am
Emphasising that the statements show the intentions of the BJP, he said that the people of J&K, especially those who voted for the BJP in the last election, “should remember that the BJP indulges in politics of blackmail and that people here are being threatened”.
When Kargil's dead end up in Pakistan: Families demand exchange point as rivers sweep bodies across LoC
May 03, 2026 10:32 am
For people of Hundurman village, river is more than a natural boundary — it’s where loved ones are lost and never return
Rare sight: Hurriyat's Mirwaiz shares stage with mainstream politicians in Kashmir
May 03, 2026 2:28 am
This is remarkably a rare instance since separatist and mainstream political leaders do not often share company in public, staying away from each other even at social gatherings.
Soldier expecting a child, family of 3: All aboard the first Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat
May 03, 2026 10:00 am
While Jammu has remained connected to railway networks across the country, the roughly 260-kilometre distance between Srinagar and Jammu has been marred by landslides and inclement weather. This train, as a result, has been a dream in the making for decades.
Ahead of West Bengal assembly poll results, caution from Omar Abdullah: ‘Votes stolen through EC and SIR… bid to rig polls’
May 02, 2026 4:08 am
Terms election in West Bengal a ‘challenge’: ‘If this affects results, this will be dangerous for all of us’.
SRINAGAR PHOTOS
Celebrations erupt across Kashmir after US-Iran ceasefire, locals call it a victory for Iran
April 08, 2026 3:26 pm
Hundreds of people, especially in the Shia-dominated areas of the valley, gathered on roads to celebrate the ceasefire
Season of bloom: Asia's largest Tulip garden in Srinagar to open on March 19
March 16, 2023 7:30 pm
Asia's largest Tulip garden, a well-known landmark in Srinagar, will be open to the public from March 19.
In pictures: Srinagar's skilled coppersmiths make post-lockdown recovery amid pandemic
March 10, 2021 10:32 am
The clanking of utensils in Downtown Srinagar is symbolic of the dexterity of a community of coppersmiths that has been crafting products for years now.
45,000 books, online access to 6 lakh more: The naya libraries of Srinagar
February 28, 2021 1:28 pm
A network of libraries with 45,000 books has been set up in Srinagar, District Magistrate Shahid Choudhary shared.
In pictures: One of Srinagar's oldest craftsmen tells us of the art of carving wood
February 16, 2021 4:19 pm
While local residents -- and people who have been to the city and met him personally -- are aware of Dar's craft, he is enjoying a sudden resurgence in this popularity, ever since his pictures went viral on social media recently
Gulmarg turns white as Kashmir receives fresh snowfall
January 03, 2021 6:58 pm
A blanket of snow covered Kashmir on Sunday as most areas received moderate snowfall, cutting the valley's surface as well as air connection with the rest of the country.
Kashmir: Curfew, restrictions mark first anniversary of Article 370 abrogation
August 05, 2020 5:40 pm
Today marks the completion of one year of the abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. Keeping security in mind, the UT administration has imposed curfew across the Kashmir valley, which came into force since Monday late evening.
Kashmir's tulip garden is in full bloom — lockdown photos you shouldn't miss
April 21, 2020 4:30 pm
The garden was opened in 2007 by the then chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad with an aim to boost floriculture and tourism in the Kashmir Valley.
Herath Mubarak: Kashmir celebrates Shivratri
February 22, 2020 8:56 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted people on the occasion. "Herath Mubarak. May there be peace and prosperity all over. Praying for everyone's happiness and good health," he said in a tweet.
Srinagar hospital horror: Captured Pak militant escapes, two cops killed in attack
February 06, 2018 10:52 pm
A high alert has been issued in Srinagar following the escape of the foreign militant from a hospital. There are reports that the militants also managed to decamp with the rifle of the injured policemen.
SRINAGAR VIDEOS
Last rites of Pampore bravehearts performed with full state honours
February 22, 2016 2:51 pm
Udhampur/Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 22 (ANI): The last rites of Captain Tushar Mahajan, who was martyred while fighting the terrorists at Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, was performed with full military honours in Udhampur on Monday. Captain Mahajan was injured on Friday when he was leading a team to smoke-out the terrorists holed up inside a building near Srinagar. He succumbed to the injuries at 92 Base Hospital last evening. Meanwhile, last rites of Havaldar Raj Kumar Rana were performed by his daughter in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Pampore encounter enters day 3
February 22, 2016 5:26 am
Pampore, Feb 22 (ANI): The gunfight between security forces and terrorists underway in Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir, entered the third day on Monday with the death toll reaching to seven, including one terrorist. The terrorists are holed up inside the multi-storeyed government complex of Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) on the Jammu- Srinagar National Highway. The entire area has been cordoned off as security forces are engaged heavily with the terrorists.
Curfew imposed in parts of Srinagar
February 15, 2016 4:58 am
Srinagar, Feb 15 (ANI): Curfew was imposed in five police station areas of the Srinagar city after separatists called for a shutdown. In Srinagar, shops and government installations remained closed as a precautionary measure, while roads wore a deserted look as most people remained indoors. The armed security personnel patrolled residential and market areas to prevent any untoward incident.
Valley observes shutdown on Guru’s 3rd death anniversary
February 09, 2016 9:42 am
Srinagar, Feb 09 (ANI): Separatists called for a shutdown in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday on Afzal Guru’s third death anniversary. Guru was executed for his involvement in the 2001 Parliament attack case. In Srinagar, shops, schools and government installations remained closed as a precautionary measure, while roads wore a deserted look as most people remained indoors. The armed security personnel patrolled residential and market areas to prevent any untoward incident. In 2013, Guru was hanged in the national capital, sparking clashes in Kashmir. Dozens of people were injured during the protests.
Protests in Srinagar over death of local youth
January 14, 2016 10:01 am
Srinagar, Jan 14 (ANI): The people of Srinagar's Peerbagh area staged a protest against the death of a local youth after the police recovered his body with his throat slit near the Railway Bridge this morning. As the news of the recovery of the youth's body spread in the area, the people came out on the streets wailing and beating their chests. The protestors also pelted stones at the policemen outside the police headquarters in Srinagar. The youth identified as Owais Bashir Malik, a resident of Peerbagh, was missing from January 12, 2016.
PM Modi pays homage to late CM Mohd. Sayeed
January 07, 2016 9:04 am
New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to late Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at the Palam Airport (Delhi). Sayeed passed away today at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he was undergoing treatment for pneumonia. Mortal remains of Sayeed were brought to Palam Airport, from where they were taken to Srinagar for the last rites.
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