Srinagar

J&K declares Srinagar as 'Red-Zone' amid record deaths, positive cases [Details]

Government announces slew of measures to contain deadly virus in the union territory.

May 2, 2021

Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education Atal Dullo giving details about steps taken by the J&K government to check spread of virus

DRDO asked to build two 500-bedded COVID hospitals after J&K's SOS [Details]

UT administration asked to immediately identify suitable locations for the COVID hospitals in J&K.

Apr 28, 2021

J&K govt cracks down on black-marketing of oxygen cylinders; magistrates appointed at plants [details]

Responsibilities fixed on officers to ensure cylinders must reach fixed destinations across J&K straight away.

Apr 27, 2021

Covid surge: Darbar move deferred; J&K govt to work simultaneously from two cities [details]

Officers directed to make effective arrangements for virtual functions of offices Darbar move was deferred in wake of COVID spike in J&K.

Apr 15, 2021

Srinagar teacher slaps student 18 times in under one minute; probe ordered [watch]

Commission to protect Child Rights has abolished in J&K. The actions of the coaching centre teacher, however, evoked strong reaction and netizens even demanded actions against him.

Apr 14, 2021

Two arrested in Srinagar terror case in which CRPF SI, trooper killed in action

Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Friday that they have solved the terror incident case which occurred a day ago in Srinagar outskirts in which a sub-inspector and a jawan of the CRPF were killed in action and two others injured.

Mar 26, 2021

2 CRPF troopers killed, 2 injured in terrorist attack in Srinagar

Two CRPF personnel were killed and two others injured after car-borne terrorists opened fire on a vehicle of the paramilitary force at Lawaypora on Srinagar's outskirts on Thursday, officials said.

Mar 25, 2021

Shot by terrorists, son of Srinagar dhaba owner dies 11 days after attack [details]

25-year old Akash Mehra, son of Rajesh Mehra, the owner of Krishna Dhaba was attacked by terrorists on February 17. He succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.

Feb 28, 2021

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.