Srinagar News

3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces Near Srinagar: Cops

3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces Near Srinagar: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 16, 2022, Srinagar

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar today, police said.

Heavy Snowfall Throws Life Out Of Gear In Srinagar

Heavy Snowfall Throws Life Out Of Gear In Srinagar

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 23, 2022, Srinagar

Life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir as most areas received snowfall - the season's first heavy fall in the plains - disrupting flight and railway operations and leading to the closure of the vital Srinagar-Jammu highway, officials said.

Mehbooba Mufti Extends Support To DMK's Opposition Parties Initiative

Mehbooba Mufti Extends Support To DMK's Opposition Parties Initiative

Press Trust of India | Monday February 07, 2022, Srinagar

People's Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti on Monday extended full support to efforts of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin to unite all opposition parties on a single platform for "thwarting BJP's agenda".

No Flights At Srinagar Airport After 5 pm On Fridays, Weekends. Here's Why

No Flights At Srinagar Airport After 5 pm On Fridays, Weekends. Here's Why

Press Trust of India | Friday February 04, 2022, Srinagar

Evening flights to and from Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir will be suspended for three days a week, for two months to carry out strengthening works on the runway, officials of Airport Authority of India said on Friday.

3 Arrested Within 24 Hours For Throwing Acid At Woman: Srinagar Cops

3 Arrested Within 24 Hours For Throwing Acid At Woman: Srinagar Cops

Written by Nazir Masoodi | Wednesday February 02, 2022, Srinagar

Three men who allegedly threw acid on a woman in Srinagar yesterday have been arrested. The 24-year-old woman suffered serious burns.

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Srinagar

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Srinagar

Asian News International | Monday December 27, 2021, Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)

An earthquake of 4.8-magnitude on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Monday, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

J&K Directs Action Against Publisher For "Sensitive" Content In Textbook

J&K Directs Action Against Publisher For "Sensitive" Content In Textbook

Asian News International | Monday December 06, 2021, Srinagar

Srinagar District Administration on Sunday directed police to take strict action against a Delhi-based publisher and a local distributor for circulating a class VII social studies book that allegedly carries content of a sensitive nature.

Apple Seller Killed In J&K's Shopian, Cops Say Caught In Crossfire

Apple Seller Killed In J&K's Shopian, Cops Say Caught In Crossfire

Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Akhil Kumar | Sunday October 24, 2021, Shopian

The police said that they were investigating the case and initial reports suggest that Ajaz, who appears to be in his 20s, was killed in a crossfire.

CCTV Shows Terrorist Firing At Srinagar Cop, He Died In Line Of Duty

CCTV Shows Terrorist Firing At Srinagar Cop, He Died In Line Of Duty

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 12, 2021, Srinagar

A police officer was shot dead by a terrorist in Srinagar today, officials said. He was fired upon from point-blank range, they said, adding, the officer was rushed to Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) but died from his injuries.

Police Officer Injured In Terrorist Attack In Srinagar; Manhunt Underway

Police Officer Injured In Terrorist Attack In Srinagar; Manhunt Underway

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 12, 2021, Srinagar

A police officer was injured in a militant attack Sunday in the Khanyar locality of the city here, officials said.

Helping India Breathe: Kashmir Students Make Low-Cost Portable Ventilator From Scrap

Helping India Breathe: Kashmir Students Make Low-Cost Portable Ventilator From Scrap

Reported by Nazir Masoodi | Tuesday June 15, 2021, Srinagar

Two students of the University of Kashmir have made a portable ventilator by using just scrap after witnessing a massive shortage of ventilators during the pandemic.

Gupkar Alliance Wins Chairperson Post Of Anantnag District Development Council In J&K

Gupkar Alliance Wins Chairperson Post Of Anantnag District Development Council In J&K

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 11, 2021, Srinagar

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) won the election for the post of chairperson of the District Development Council (DDC) in Anantnag district held on Thursday, officials said.

CRPF Constable Injured As Terrorists Attack Road Opening Party In Srinagar

CRPF Constable Injured As Terrorists Attack Road Opening Party In Srinagar

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 06, 2021, Srinagar

Terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team in Jammu and Kashmir's Chanapora area, injuring a constable, an official of the paramilitary force said.

At Minus 8.8 Degrees, Srinagar Records Lowest Minimum Temperature In 30 Years: Officials

At Minus 8.8 Degrees, Srinagar Records Lowest Minimum Temperature In 30 Years: Officials

Press Trust of India | Sunday January 31, 2021, Srinagar

"Chillai-kalan", the harshest 40-day winter period in Kashmir, ended on Sunday, breaking a decades-old record as Srinagar registered its lowest minimum temperature in 30 years, officials said.

Disaster Response Team Deployed At Frozen Dal Lake To Avoid Mishaps

Disaster Response Team Deployed At Frozen Dal Lake To Avoid Mishaps

Press Trust of India | Thursday January 14, 2021, Srinagar

Authorities in Srinagar on Thursday deployed State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel in the Dal Lake, which has frozen due to record low minimum temperature in Kashmir, to prevent people from walking on the frozen surface of the water body.