Srinagar

5 Srinagar-Sharjah flights per week get Aviation ministry nod

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved five Srinagar-Sharjah flights per week on a regular basis, officials said on Friday.

Apr 30, 2022

Fire destroys 22 houses in Noor Bagh area, Srinagar

Twenty-two houses were destroyed in a blaze on Thursday in Srinagar district, according to fire authorities.

Mar 31, 2022

Three terrorists including one Pak national killed in two encounters in Kashmir [details]

Killed Pak terrorist was involved in many killings; his threatening video has gone viral on social media

Mar 11, 2022

Major fire breaks out in Srinagar's Bone & Joint Hospital, patients shifted safely, no casualty.

A major fire broke out at the Bone and Joint Hospital in Srinagar on Friday night.The cause of the fire is still being ascertained.

Mar 5, 2022

Srinagar acid attack victim being flown to Chennai for treatment

Srinagar acid attack victim is being flown to Chennai on Monday by the Jammu and Kashmir government for specialised treatment of her damaged eyes. Four tickets have been provided to the victim's family. A doctor is accompanying the victim to Chennai hospital where she has been referred by a team of local ophthalmologists," an official told IANS.

Feb 7, 2022

Srinagar acid victim unlikely to regain eyesight, hapless father says too poor to afford expensive plastic surgery

Protests against the acid attack on a 24-year old woman in Srinagar city continued on Thursday as reports said the victim is unlikely to regain her eyesight.

Feb 3, 2022

Cop among two injured in Srinagar grenade attack; search-op for terrorist underway [details]

Senior officers reach the spot, a massive operation launched to nab the terrorists.

Jan 16, 2022

PDP youth convention disallowed; Mehbooba under house arrest [details]

Due to the recent surge in Covid infection, large gatherings have been discouraged. Mufti stays under house arrest.

Dec 12, 2021

Hyderpora encounter controversy: Police says Mudasir was terrorist associate; family counter cops claims [details]

The killing of two in Monday's Hyderpora encounter triggers fresh controversy; political parties demand an impartial probe. Families say killed civilians had no link with terror outfits.

Nov 16, 2021

"Hi-tech call centre used as terrorist hideout in Srinagar" JKP; SIT probes modus operandi [details]

SIT constituted to probe the modus operandi of this alleged 'hi-tech hideout' at Hyderpora. The team will get into the details of whether the alleged terrorists were in touch with any foreign country.

Nov 16, 2021

Anti-terror campaign steps up in Srinagar city; two more terrorists killed [details]

After the recent selective killings, forces have adopted a pro-active approach to chase and eliminate all active terrorists in Srinagar.

Nov 15, 2021

J&K Police, CRPF zero in on hiding terrorists; gunfight breaks out in Srinagar [details]

As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter.

Oct 22, 2021

Selective killings go unabated in Kashmir; principal among two teachers killed by terrorists [details]

Without any fear, terrorists conduct "identity parades" to identify teachers who belong to the minority community. Principal along with a teacher were shot dead in front of students, teachers.

Oct 7, 2021

Tajdar Babar no more; a look at veteran Congress leader's political journey [Obiturary]

J&K leaders recall contribution of Babar in J&K politics during Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq's time.

Oct 2, 2021

Newly-recruited terrorist attacks civilian in J&K; police jump into action, neutralise threat in hours [details]

The forces even offered him to surrender but to no avail. Instead of responding to the surrender offer, the terrorist intensified firing on early Thursday morning, which resulted in an encounter.

Sep 23, 2021

IED detected, defused on Airport road in Kashmir; forces avert major tragedy [details]

After getting inputs about a possible attack in this highly sensitive area, forces launched a search operation, timely detected explosives.

Sep 21, 2021

Srinagar emerges as COVID hotspot; worried authorities warn lockdown again [details]

Srinagar has emerged as a hotspot of the deadly virus as the district recorded over 50 percent of total positive cases across UT during last week.

Sep 20, 2021

LG Manoj Sinha dedicates J&K's tallest tricolour to nation on August 15; Srinagar gets new landmark [fascinating facts]

As part of the celebrations to mark the 75 years of Independence Day, a 100 ft tall national flag has already been installed by the Army at Gulmarg in Kashmir.

Aug 15, 2021

Muharram procession allowed in Srinagar after 30 years; Shia leaders hail decision [details]

Shia leaders hail the decision to carry Muharram procession and assured to follow COVID protocol strictly.

Aug 2, 2021

No govt job or passport clearance; J&K cracks down on "anti-nationals", stone pelters [details]

A circular was issued after the involvement of senior officer of Srinagar Municipal Corporation was established in terror activities by police. The officer was allegedly involved in a terror syndicate.

Aug 1, 2021