Srinagar News

Man killed, son critical in Kashmir firing

One man was killed and his son critically wounded in the firing allegedly by security force in this summer capital Sunday evening.9:00 PM on August 24

Indefinite curfew imposed in Kashmir Valley

Indefinite curfew was imposed in all 10 districts of the Kashmir Valley early Sunday and several separatist leaders were placed under house arrest in a bid to disallow a march to the city centre Monday.10:31 AM on August 24

15 dead in Kashmir border gunfight

At least 15 people, including 12 guerrillas and three soldiers, were killed in a fierce gunfight near the de facto India-Pakistan border in the Kashmir valley, defence sources said Saturday.5:00 PM on August 23

Five guerrillas, three armymen killed in Kashmir infiltration bid

Eight people - five guerrillas and three armymen, including an officer - were killed during an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LOC) in north Kashmir Friday, an army source said.11:30 PM on August 22

Chaos mars Kashmiri separatists' rally

Chaos prevailed at a 'show of strength' by the separatist Hurriyat Conference in Eidgah ground here Friday where tens of thousands of Kashmiri Muslims had gathered to offer Friday prayers.7:32 PM on August 22

Soldier, two militants killed in Jammu and Kashmir

Two militants and a soldier were killed while four more army personnel including two officers were injured in a gun battle at the line of control (LoC) in Kupwara district Friday when the army foiled an infiltration bid.6:02 PM on August 22

Thousands gather for separatist rally in Kashmir

Thousands of supporters of the separatist Hurriyat Conference assembled at the sprawling Eidgah ground here in Jammu and Kashmir Friday shouting pro-freedom and pro-Islam slogans.3:02 PM on August 22

Hurriyat supporter killed, four injured in accident

One man died and four others were critically injured Friday when an overloaded bus of Hurriyat Conference supporters hit an electric wire while heading to Srinagar for a separatist rally.3:01 PM on August 22

Traffic on highway to Kashmir falls by 50 percent

The traffic, including goods supply, on the highway to the Kashmir valley has witnessed a steep fall of more than 50 percent during the last two months as compared to the same period last year, according to official figures.1:03 PM on August 22

Kashmir faces shortage of life-saving drugs

Shakeel Ahmed Mir had to return disappointed from a chemist shop here as he couldn't get an insulin injection for his diabetic mother. This was the 12th pharmacist's shop from which he had returned empty-handed.11:01 AM on August 22

Advani using Kashmir to be PM: Yasin Malik

Yasin Malik, a Kashmir faction leader who has never supported the pro-Pakistan sentiments in the valley, says Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani has been 'exploiting' the Amarnath land row to secure his vote bank and be the next prime minister of India.10:32 AM on August 22

Kashmir braces for another separatist rally

The separatist Hurriyat Conference is all set for another 'show of strength' through a rally Friday, which has led to closure of shops and schools in this summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, ending a three-day break from shutdowns.10:30 AM on August 22

160 passengers travel on Srinagar-Muzaffarabad buses

The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service resumed Thursday after the authorities cancelled its previous fortnightly run because of the highly surcharged atmosphere in the Valley, with 160 passengers travelling either way on the two buses that were deployed on the route.1:31 AM on August 22

Jammu and Kashmir unrest leaves 20,000 students in the lurch

The future of thousands of aspiring professionals across Jammu and Kashmir hangs in balance as the common entrance test (CET) for various professional courses have been indefinitely postponed due to the continuing unrest - the first time that this has happened.2:31 PM on August 20

Kashmir peaceful as Narayanan arrives

National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan arrived here early Wednesday as the Kashmir Valley remained calm for a second straight day after weeks of street protests.12:32 PM on August 20