Srinagar News

Colour and cackle in Kashmir skies, courtesy winter birds

Large flocks of cackling geese and ducks dot the evening sky in Kashmir these days. They herald the arrival of avian visitors from far off Siberia, Eastern Europe, the Philippines and China at their winter home.

Hurriyat leaders under house arrest in Srinagar

Senior separatist leaders of the moderate wing of Jammu and Kashmir's separatist Hurriyat Conference were Thursday placed under house arrest to prevent them from staging a march on World Human Rights Day.12:08 PM on December 16

Jagjit Singh brings Ghalib's soul to Kashmir

Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh mesmerised audiences for over four hours in the summer capital Srinagar with his performance Wednesday evening.12:02 PM on December 16

Jagjit Singh's concert in Kashmir Wednesday

Renowned ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, who will perform here Wednesday, said he had a huge number of lovers in Kashmir who not only had a strong love and passion for Urdu ghazals, but also understood the nuances of the language.12:00 AM on December 09

US pop star sings for a cause in Kashmir

As she enthralled the audience in this summer capital Monday evening, US pop singer, Terra Naomi also sent a positive message - that we must unite to save the planet from the perils of climate change.10:03 PM on December 07

Qureshi's condition improves, taken off ventilator

Senior Hurriyat Conference leader Fazal Haque Qureshi, who was in a critical condition since Friday after he was attacked by unidentified men here, was taken off life support systems, doctors attending on him said.6:06 PM on December 07

Restrictions imposed in Kargil after protests

Authorities imposed restrictions in Ladakh region's Kargil town Monday after protests demanding the opening of the Kargil-Srinagar road. A few people have also been arrested, an official said.6:04 PM on December 07

US pop star in Kashmir to highlight climate change

After performing at picturesque Gulmarg, US pop star Terra Naomi is set to sing on the banks of the Dal Lake here as part of her global campaign to create awareness about climate change.4:04 PM on December 07

Hurriyat leader Qureshi still critical

Senior Hurriyat Conference leader Fazal Haq Qureshi, who was attacked outside his house by unidentified men here Friday, continues to be critical, doctors attending on him said Sunday.4:01 PM on December 06

Moderate intensity tremor hits Kashmir

A moderate intensity tremor jolted Kashmir Sunday morning, triggering panic among the people. There were no reports of damage, officials said.2:02 PM on December 06

Hurriyat leader stable but critical, shutdown in Srinagar

Senior separatist Hurriyat Conference leader Fazal Haque Qureshi, who was shot outside his house here by unidentified gunmen Friday, is stable but not out of danger, a relative of his said Saturday. A shutdown to protest the attack, meanwhile, affected life in the city.12:02 PM on December 05

Hurriyat leader Qureshi stable but critical

Senior separatist Hurriyat Conference leader Fazal Haque Qureshi, who was shot outside his house here by unidentified gunmen Friday, is stable but not out of danger, a relative of his said Saturday.12:01 PM on December 05

Senior Hurriyat leader critically injured, militant group claims responsibility

Senior separatist Hurriyat Conference leader Fazal Haque Qureshi was shot at and critically wounded outside his house by unidentified gunmen in the Jammu and Kashmir capital Friday evening, police said. The Al-Nasreen, believed to be an off-shoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility for the attack.12:00 AM on December 05

Senior Hurriyat leader shot at, critically wounded

Senior separatist Hurriyat Conference leader Fazal Haque Qureshi was shot at and critically injured by unidentified men in this Jammu and Kashmir capital Friday evening, police said.10:03 PM on December 04

Senior Hurriyat leader Qureshi shot, critically injured

Unidentified men shot and critically injured Fazal Haque Qureshi, the senior most separatist leader and an important executive member of the moderate Hurriyat Conference, in this Jammu and Kashmir capital Friday evening, police said.8:02 PM on December 04