Kashmir Valley

It’s autumn again and Kashmir has turned into a red carpet - SEE PICS

The world-famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir have a red carpet spread of these Chinar trees with the Zabarwan Hills in the background.

Nov 03, 2022, 23:35 PM IST

Kashmir records sharp rise in suicide cases post Covid pandemic, says SDRF report

The data prepared by the State Disaster Response Force reveals that 365 attempts of suicide were recorded while 127 persons died after committing suicide, and 238 survived after taking extreme steps. 

Sep 24, 2022, 19:44 PM IST

'Terrorists will KILL everyone, leave the Valley': Kashmiri Pandits told after Shopian killing

KPSS chief Sanjay Tickoo has urged all Kashmiri Pandits to leave the Valley at the earliest and move to safer places like Jammu and Delhi.

Aug 16, 2022, 18:07 PM IST

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked 'hybrid' terrorists arrested in Valley; 4 pistols and 10 grenades recovered

Two hybrid terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba were arrested in the Kashmir Valley on Friday by the Kupwara police along with 28 RR of the Indian Army.

Jul 29, 2022, 18:52 PM IST

'Terrorism won't end in J&K till.. ': NC leader Farooq Abdullah's advice to Centre

Abdullah, who is the Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, condemned the killing of the assistant sub-inspector of police Mushtaq Ahmad in the Lal Bazar area of the city.

Jul 13, 2022, 15:56 PM IST

Major tragedy averted, IED found on Srinagar-Baramulla highway defused by security forces

The device was destroyed through a controlled mechanism by a bomb disposal squad, thus averting a major terrorist attack planned by terrorists to target security forces in this area.

Jul 06, 2022, 11:09 AM IST

'Terrorists will be given unforgettable response': J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on killing of Hindu teacher in Kulgam

The killing of Rajni Bala (36), who belonged to the Samba district but was posted at a government school in Gopalpora, Kulgam, is the second killing of a non-Muslim government employee in May and the seventh targeted killing in Kashmir this month.

May 31, 2022, 15:05 PM IST

Rahul Bhatt's killing: J&K Administration takes BIG step for safety of Kashmiri Pandits, check details

 The Kashmiri Pandit employees serving in the Valley will be posted only in less vulnerable areas such as towns and district headquarters to ensure their safety and security.

May 19, 2022, 07:08 AM IST

Return of 1990s threat letters to Kashmiri Hindus! Lashker-e-Islam orders them to leave Kashmir Valley immediately

The issuance of the threat letters has once again instilled fear in the hearts of Kashmiris Pandits and they have been desperately calling the local authorities and their relatives to save them.

Apr 15, 2022, 12:42 PM IST

Northern Army Commander reviews security scenario in Kashmir valley

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi was briefed by Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps on the prevalent security situation in the Kashmir valley. 

Apr 10, 2022, 23:56 PM IST

Kashmir witnesses record footfall of tourists, over 3.5 lakh guest arrivals in last three months

The increase in tourist footfall has forced the government to increase the number of flights coming and leaving the Srinagar Airport. 

Apr 08, 2022, 23:10 PM IST

'The Kashmir Files' should be watched to learn how terror gripped Kashmir during Congress rule: Amit Shah

"Those who have not watched it must watch the movie to learn how atrocities and terror gripped Kashmir during Congress rule," the Union Home Minister said.

Mar 27, 2022, 06:50 AM IST

Schools re-open in Kashmir Valley after nearly 32 months; students and parents excited

The order to reopen all schools was issued by the J&K State Disaster Management Committee after reviewing the Covid situation in the region. Not only kids but parents too seem happy.

Mar 02, 2022, 11:03 AM IST

White Christmas: Kashmir witness highest tourist footfall in ten years amid festivities

 Tourists in Kashmir are witnessing a dream-like White Christmas holiday as key destinations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam is covered with fresh snowfall.

Dec 24, 2021, 18:30 PM IST

Kashmir’s water bodies freeze as harshest cold period ‘Chilai Kalan’ begins

The 40-day long ‘Chillai Kalan' starts on December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’ later.

Dec 21, 2021, 17:54 PM IST

Watch: Indian Armed Forces perform high-altitude helicopter training in Kashmir: In Pics

This was a tri-service exercise undertaken in Kashmir with the Indian Air Force, Navy and Army to validate the joint capability to insert the task force tactically behind enemy lines in an intense air defence and electronic warfare operating environment.

Dec 08, 2021, 13:21 PM IST

Kashmir Valley receives record number of tourists, Gulmarg Ski resort fully booked for New Year and Christmas

With the Valley receiving a fresh spell of snowfall, the famous Ski resort Gulmarg is thronged by tourists from across the country and world. The tourist arrivals are expected to increase in the coming few weeks. White Christmas and New Year are what attracts most of the tourists to the Valley. 

Dec 07, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to lay foundation stone of 25 National Highway projects in Jammu today

These projects with an investment of Rs 11,721 crores will provide all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir valley, according to an official statement released by the ministry. 

Nov 24, 2021, 07:31 AM IST

Kashmir Valley reels under sub-zero temperature, difficulties for locals increase

The cold weather conditions bring worries for the locals living in the area. The long electricity cuts, snowfall cutting off the routes etc are a few of them. The coal shortage is also making the use of Kangri difficult in the bitterly cold weather.

Nov 22, 2021, 17:47 PM IST

Tourists throng Kashmir as autumn turns the Valley red

The red leaves cover the landscape of Kashmir valley like a carpet. The Nishat Garden, Naseem Bagh, and Chinar Bagh are full of Tourists taking pictures in these breathtakingly beautiful locations. The scenes these tourists have only seen in Bollywood movies. 

Nov 15, 2021, 19:51 PM IST