Srinagar News

Amid Amarnath land row, pilgrimage keeps its peace

Undeterred by the communal violence and tension that have created deep divisions in Jammu and Kashmir, the two-month-long pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine is drawing to a peaceful end.12:00 PM on August 14

Kashmir Valley situation improving, claims police chief

The situation in the Kashmir Valley, on the boil over the Amarnath land transfer controversy, showed signs of improvement Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir's top police officer said here.2:33 AM on August 14

11 injured in south Kashmir firing

Eleven protesters were wounded when a mob clashed with paramilitary troopers in Pulwama district of south Kashmir Wednesday evening, according to police.2:31 AM on August 14

Chronicle of a crisis that divided Jammu and Kashmir

The genesis of the crisis that has seen Jammu ranged against Kashmir lies in what appeared to be a routine order May 26 allotting 40 hectares of land in the valley to create shelters for pilgrims going to Amarnath.6:01 PM on August 13

Violence, arson during curfew relaxation in Srinagar

A policeman was beaten and his motorcycle set afire as mobs attacked three police stations, destroyed a paramilitary bunker and torched a petrol tanker during curfew relaxation here Wednesday when three more people, wounded in Tuesday's firing, succumbed to their injuries in hospitals.2:31 PM on August 13

Sporadic violence during curfew relaxation in Srinagar

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir relaxed curfew restrictions from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. throughout the Kashmir Valley Wednesday with sporadic incidents of violence hitting this summer capital of the state.1:31 PM on August 13

Toll rises to 12 in Kashmir violence

As many as 12 people were killed and at least 300 people, including civilians and security personnel, were injured in Kashmir Tuesday as violence escalated and protesters fought pitched battles with the police and paramilitary forces, defying curfew imposed across the Valley.9:30 PM on August 12

Thousands mourn Hurriyat leader's death, Mirwaiz appeals for calm

Thousands of mourners led by senior separatist leaders joined the funeral procession of the slain Hurriyat leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz who was buried at the Martyrs' graveyard in this summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday afternoon.7:33 PM on August 12

Nine killed, 70 injured in Kashmir violence

Nine people were killed and more than 70 injured Tuesday as tension escalated in the Kashmir Valley and crowds poured into the streets to violate curfew restrictions and clashed with security personnel.3:32 PM on August 12

Three killed as army fires on crowd in Kashmir

Tension escalated in the Kashmir Valley Tuesday with three people being killed and five injured when the army fired on a crowd defying curfew restrictions in the town of Bandipora.12:31 PM on August 12

Kashmir firing incidents to be investigated: police

Hours after senior Hurriyat leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz was killed in a firing incident while leading a march towards the Line of Control, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khuda Monday evening denied allegations that the police and paramilitary forces had used excessive force against protesters across the Valley.2:30 AM on August 12

Senior Hurriyat leader killed, curfew imposed in valley

Four people, including leader of Jammu and Kashmir's moderate Hurriyat group Shaikh Abdul Aziz, were killed in clashes with security personnel while they were marching towards the Line of Control in Baramulla district Monday. Curfew has been imposed across the valley.9:30 PM on August 11

Hurriyat leader among five killed in violence, curfew imposed

Five people, including a senior leader of Jammu and Kashmir's moderate Hurriyat faction, were killed in clashes with security forces as they marched towards the Line of Control in Baramulla district. Tension has gripped the Kashmir valley, forcing authorities to impose indefinite curfew in major cities and towns.9:00 PM on August 11

Amarnath pilgrimage: Holy mace leaves for cave shrine

Amid a dragging controversy over a plot of forest land involving the management board of the Amarnath shrine, the traditional journey of Lord Shiva's holy mace began from its seat here Monday towards the cave temple in south Kashmir Himalayas.12:30 PM on August 11

Amarnath pilgrimage: Holy mace leaves for cave shrine

Amid a dragging controversy over a plot of forest land involving the management board of the Amarnath shrine, the traditional journey of Lord Shiva's holy mace began from its seat here Monday towards the cave temple in south Kashmir Himalayas.12:30 PM on August 11