Srinagar News

CRPF Officer, Woman Killed, Houses Damaged In Heavy Snowfall In Kashmir

Written by Nazir Masoodi | Wednesday January 06, 2021, Srinagar

A sub inspector of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a woman were killed in heavy snowfall in Kashmir that damaged over 100 structures, mostly residential houses.

Watch: Bulldozers Used As Non-Stop Snowfall Cuts Road, Air Links With J&K

Edited by Nandini Gupta | Tuesday January 05, 2021, New Delhi

Non-stop snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir over the last three days has cut off parts of the Union Territory - particularly the Kashmir Valley - from the rest of the world.

BJP Campaign <i>Shikara</i> Overturns In Srinagar's Dal Lake, 4 Leaders Rescued

BJP Campaign Shikara Overturns In Srinagar's Dal Lake, 4 Leaders Rescued

Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday December 13, 2020, Srinagar

At least four BJP leaders and several camera persons fell in freezing waters of Srinagar's Dal Lake today after a shikara which was part of the party's campaign overturned today. They were rescued soon after.

Srinagar Judge Alleges Attempt To Influence Him On Behalf Of J&K High Court Judge

Press Trust of India | Friday December 11, 2020, Srinagar

A senior judge in Srinagar has complained that an attempt to influence him was allegedly made on behalf of a high court judge in a matter of a bail application, following which he expressed his inability to hear the case.

Junaid Azim Mattu Returns As Srinagar Mayor, 6 Months After He Was Removed

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 25, 2020, Srinagar

Junaid Azim Mattu returned as the mayor of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), less than six months after he was ousted from the office through a no-confidence motion.

Lashkar Terrorists Behind Attack On CRPF In Srinagar Identified: Police

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 06, 2020, Srinagar

The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists behind Monday's attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) road-opening party in Jammu and Kashmir have been identified, a senior police officer said today. The terror attack in the Union Territory's Nowgam area on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Monday had killed two CRPF personnel and injured three.

PDP Leader Naeem Akhtar Says Released From Detention After 407 Days

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 17, 2020, Srinagar

PDP leader and former minister Naeem Akhtar today said he has been set free by Jammu and Kashmir authorities after 407 days in custody since the abrogation of Article 370 in August last year.

Three Terrorists, Civilian Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 17, 2020, Srinagar

Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir: Three local terrorists and a civilian woman were killed, while two CRPF personnel, including an officer, sustained injuries in a pre-dawn gunbattle today in the Batamaloo area of Srnagar, officials said.

3 Delhi Men Arrested For Stealing Mobile Phones Worth Rs 26 Lakh In Srinagar: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 12, 2020, Srinagar

Three people from Delhi have been arrested in connection with the burglary of mobile phones from Srinagar with items worth Rs 26 lakh recovered from them, police said.

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Reopens After 2-Day Closure Due To Landslides, Heavy Rain

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 22, 2020, Jammu

The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopened today after remaining closed for the past two days owing to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains, officials said.

Jal Jeevan Mission Completed In Srinagar, Smart Water Meters Soon: Report

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 19, 2020, Srinagar

Srinagar has earned the distinction of being among the nine districts across the country that have achieved 100 per cent implementation of the centrally-sponsored Jal Jeevan Mission to provide piped drinking water to every household, officials said Wednesday.

With Covid Beds Running Out In Srinagar, An Admission From Officials