Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir flag taken down from Srinagar Civil Secretariat

Under the special status granted by Article 370 in the Constitution, J&K constituent assembly adopted the state flag on June 7, 1952.

Aug 26, 2019

Key hospitals in Kashmir treat more than 150 tear gas, pellet injuries

Indian authorities have deployed additional paramilitary police, banned public gatherings and cut cellular and internet links to prevent large scale protests after withdrawing the revolt-torn territory's special status on Aug 5.

Aug 23, 2019

Kashmir telephone lines restored, restrictions eased; schools to reopen after lockdown

In south Kashmir, the landline services have been made operational in Qazigund and Pahalgam areas.

Aug 17, 2019

Kashmir Live Updates: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh hosts Kashmiri students for Eid lunch

Restrictions have been relaxed in Jammu and Kashmir to facilitate Eid-ul Azha celebrations.

Aug 12, 2019

Centre rejects media report claiming massive protests in Srinagar

The Union Home Ministry said the news report "originally published in Reuters and which appeared in the Dawn claims there was a protest involving 10,000 people in Srinagar".

Aug 10, 2019

Kashmir terror alert: Pakistan planning BAT operation in Valley, says Intel

The Jammu and Kashmir government's notice to the Amarnath pilgrims and the tourists has created 'chaos and panic' in the Valley.

Aug 3, 2019

Centre moves 10,000 more troops to J&K, countdown on for end of Article 35A

Two days after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval returned from a visit to the Valley, the Centre has decided to move 10,000 additional paramilitary troops there.

Jul 28, 2019

Lok Sabha election results 2019 - J&K LIVE:National Conference sweeps Kashmir; BJP likely to win Jammu, Ladakh

The BJP is expected to win three of the six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir.

May 23, 2019

Security beefed up at IAF stations in J&K after intel input warns of terror attack

Following the Balakot airstrike conducted by the IAF to target JeM terror camps in Pakistan, multiple reports of possible attacks have been reported by the intelligence services.

May 17, 2019

Srinagar court issues non-bailable warrant against Arnab Goswami, 3 other journalists in defamation case

The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, asked the SSP, J&K Police, to ensure that all the journalists are produced before the court on March 23.

Feb 25, 2019

Despite bone-chilling cold, Gulmarg has its calendar full of New Year events

Srinagar is freezing at minus 7 .6 degrees Celcius, the coldest in 28 years. The previous low was recorded at minus 8.8 degrees Celcius in December 1990.

Dec 28, 2018

Srinagar records season's coldest night, temperatures drop below freezing point

A Met official said after Saturday's heavy snowfall in the higher reaches and mild to moderate rains in the plains of the state, the weather is expected to improve from Sunday onwards.

Nov 4, 2018

Gulmarg, Pahalgam receive season's first snowfall as heavy rains lash plains in Kashmir

The temperature plummeted to minus two degrees in the higher reaches of Gulmarg, Pahalgam.

Nov 2, 2018

CISF jawan killed in grenade attack in Srinagar

In another incident this week, an army jawan identified as Rajendra Singh had lost his life after being attacked by stone pelters in Anantnag.

Oct 27, 2018

CRPF's Madadgaar helpline comes to the rescue of Kashmiris

In the last one year, the helpline has received 2,22,345 calls out of which 2,349 were acted upon and of these, 2,100 were resolved to the satisfaction of everyone involved.

Jul 9, 2018

Terrorists tried to abduct PDP worker, slit his wife's throat

The terrorists slit the throat of a PDP worker's wife when she tried to thwart their attempt to abduct her husband.

Jul 9, 2018

Confusion over Eid date leads to chaos in J&K markets

Shoppers in towns of J&K turn unruly over a rumour of moon sighting tonight, rather than Saturday.

Jun 14, 2018

Viral video of CRPF van mowing down youth may send jolts to Ramzan ceasefire in Kashmir

Qaiser Amin Bhat succumbed to his injuries at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Saturday. His body was brought to downtown Srinagar for funeral triggering a fresh wave of stone pelting and sloganeering in the area.

Jun 2, 2018

Pakistani terrorist escapes after militants attack police team in Srinagar, one cop killed

The Pakistani terrorist, identified as Naved, reportedly snatched an AK-47 from one of the policemen and opened fire.

Feb 6, 2018

Poor Kashmiri students promised jobs, duped and then threatened by local aviation institute

Jobs were promised, lakhs were sought as the fee, but they remain unemployed. The allegation of these poor Kashmiri students are serious and heart rendering.

Jan 23, 2018