Srinagar

Massive fire breaks out at residential house in Srinagar's Safa Kadal

A massive fire broke out in a three-storey residential house at Safa Kadal area of Srinagar on Friday afternoon.

Feb 26, 2021

Srinagar's picturesque Boulevard road portion collapses; creates panic | Watch

Tourists and vehicle riders had a close shave as a portion of the most picturesque stretch in Srinagar, Boulevard road caved in affecting traffic movement in the area. Several pictures and videos of the incident were shared across the social media handles.

Feb 25, 2021

Indian Army rescues woman, her newborn; carry them for 6km to home in knee-deep snow

This is not the first time Army has been engaged in rescuing locals in the Kashmir valley from such adverse situation

Jan 24, 2021

Two houseboats sink in Kashmir's Dal Lake within 24 hours; Snow plays spoilsport

Srinagar city witnessed immense snowfall, draping the entire city in a blanket of snow. However, in Dal lake, the snowfall spelled a disaster for the houseboats.

Jan 6, 2021

Massive fire breaks out in hotel at Srinagar's Boulevard Road; tourists and locals rescued | Watch

A massive fire broke out at Welcome Hotel in Srinagar's Boulevard Road near Dal Lake. An eyewitness said that the fire has engulfed the hotel.

Jan 5, 2021

IAS aspirant, 15-year-old Priya Kour from Srinagar wins Rs. 25 lakh in KBC

Priya aspires to become an IAS officer and is of the view that one has to be a good person to bring about a change in society

Dec 18, 2020

PDP leader's personal security officer protects him from terrorist attack, martyred in Srinagar's Natipora

The security officer, Manzoor Ahmad, succumbed to his injuries which he sustained while protecting Parvez Ahmed during the incident in Natipora area of Srinagar.

Dec 14, 2020

BJP campaign Shikara turns turtle in Srinagar's Dal Lake during rally, 4 leaders rescued

A boat carrying Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party members capsized in Dal Lake during an election rally led by the party leaders, among others including Minister of State, Finance, Anurag Thakur, and the party's national general secretary.

Dec 13, 2020

On 26/11 anniversary, two Army jawans killed in terrorist attack in Kashmir's HMT

Two Indian Army jawans were reportedly killed in a terrorist attack. The attack took place at the Indian Army Road Opening Party (ROP) at HMT, located outskirts of Srinagar. Thic comes ahead of the District Development Councils (DDCs) elections in the valley.

Nov 26, 2020

Twist in Kashmir Times eviction case; J&K Govt writes to Editors Guild [Details here]

Here's what the Jammu and Kashmir govt wrote to the Editors Guild in reference to Kashmir Times eviction case. Scroll down to read what was written in the letter.

Oct 28, 2020

NIA raids Greater Kashmir's office among 10 other locations in Srinagar

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday raided multiple places in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir, including the office of a prominent English daily newspaper as part of its ongoing investigation into the terror funding case.

Oct 28, 2020

Four BJP workers detained after trying to unfurl tricolour, raising 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogan in Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Jammu and Kashmir Police detained Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers who were allegedly trying to hoist the national flag at the clock tower in Lal Chowk, Srinagar. A video showed workers chanting slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and unfurling the tricolour in the city.

Oct 26, 2020

Srinagar's Raghunath Temple to regain its glory, restoration begins after 30 years

After thirty years of lying in a sorry state, the Raghunath Temple in Srinagar will be restored to its original state. The restoration of the temple began this week.

Sep 27, 2020

Caught on cam: Thief loots Srinagar shrine's donation box; JK Police seeks your help

A burglar fled with cash after breaking into the revered shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) in Khanyar area of Srinagar during the wee hours of Sunday, September 13.

Sep 13, 2020

Meet IPS officer Charu Sinha: CRPF gets first woman to head Srinagar sector

Charu Sinha, IPS officer of the 1996-batch Telangana cadre, has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Srinagar sector, one of the terrorist-affected areas in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 1, 2020

J&K: Srinagar abducted Panch's body found in Shopian days after missing

According to the Police, "The body has been identified to be that of the Panch Nissar Ahmad Bhat of Khonmoh."

Aug 28, 2020

Fact Check: That's a photoshopped image of tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Many Indians, including several BJP MPs, fell for a photoshopped image depicting tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk ahead of India's Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2020

Srinagar terror attack: 2 cops killed as terrorists open fire at police party in J&K's Nowgam

Three policemen were injured in the terror attack. Two of the injured policemen were rushed to a nearby hospital where they passed away during treatment.

Aug 14, 2020

New Delhi looking at re-negotiating with NC without backtracking on Article 370

After the abrogation of Article 370, the centre is looking to negotiate with the National Conference over Kashmir.

Jul 25, 2020

Plasma screening camp organised in Kashmir, DGP inaugurates

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, IPS inaugurated Plasma Screening Camp, organised by J&K Police and Department of Health and Medical Education at Kashmir Nursing Home in Srinagar today.

Jul 22, 2020