Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. It is the northernmost city of India with over one million people.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said that over 190 primary schools will re-open tomorrow in Srinagar, besides restoring "full functionality" of government offices across Kashmir valley. DNA - Published
Indian authorities reimposed restrictions on movement in major parts of Kashmir's biggest city, Srinagar, on Sunday after violent overnight clashes between residents and police in which dozens were.. Reuters - Published
Anger continued to mount in disputed Kashmir on Thursday as the India-controlled Himalayan region remained under lockdown for an 11th straight day, after India moved to strip the mainly Muslim state of..
The small town of Jabri is usually far enough away from the routine exchanges of fire between India and Pakistan in the disputed Kashmir region. That changed last month, when Indian artillery hit the..
For the first time in six days, India eased travel restrictions in some parts of Srinagar on Saturday, allowing people to buy provisions ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha on Monday. Rough cut..
Indian authorities reimposed restrictions on movement in major parts of Kashmir's biggest city, Srinagar, on Sunday after violent overnight clashes between residents and police in which dozens were.. Reuters - Published
Indian security forces injured at least six people on Saturday in Srinagar, the main city in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir, as several protests broke out against New Delhi's revocation of the.. Reuters - Published
Tankers with petrol and diesel, truckloads of food grains, sheep, poultry and vegetables were extended to the valley by the district administration. DNA - Published
Authorities began restoring some telephone lines in Indian Kashmir on Friday night, the top state official said, as heavy security prevented some protests in the region's main city of Srinagar from.. Reuters - Published
Around the time Mohammad Sikander Bhat lay dying at home in Indian Kashmir's main city of Srinagar, Shafiq Ahmed was racing to get his pregnant wife to a hospital, negotiating about 85 km (53 miles) of.. Reuters - Published
Some telephone connections in Indian Kashmir will be restored from Friday night, including in the main city of Srinagar, the top state government official said, after a lengthy communications shutdown. Reuters - Published
Indian authorities imposed strict restrictions in Kashmir's main city of Srinagar ahead of Friday prayers to prevent any protests, though the government in New Delhi said curbs on movement and.. Reuters - Published
Security was heightened in the region after the Centre withdrew the special status and passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganization) Act, 2019, bifurcating it into two Union Territories -- Jammu and.. DNA - Published
Shah Faesal is a man who was hailed for being the first Kashmiri to have topped the Indian Civil Services Examination, a milestone millions across India dream off and study hard for. DNA - Published
Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday hoisted the national flag at Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar to mark the occasion of India's 73rd Independence Day DNA - Published
India tightened security on Thursday in disputed Kashmir, sealing off many roads with barbed wire in the main city of Srinagar, as government officials and security forces held an Independence Day.. Reuters - Published
Former IAS officer Shah Faesal was detained by authorities at the Delhi airport on Wednesday and sent back to Kashmir, officials said. Faesal was again detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on his.. IndiaTimes - Published
The spokesperson of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said that a stone-pelting incident against law enforcement agencies took place on August 9 in Soura region of Srinagar, however, the forces.. DNA - Published
Principal secretary Rohit Kansal told a press conference in Srinagar that while prohibitory conditions have been relaxed in various parts of Kashmir, the Jammu region is "almost entirely" free of.. IndiaTimes - Published
Earlier in the day, Doval had also carried out a recce of Srinagar to assess the situation on the ground on the day of Eid-ul-Zuha. He visited the most sensitive areas in downtown Srinagar such as.. IndiaTimes - Published
Barely four days before Jammu & Kashmir was turned into a Union territory, Syed Sehrish Asgar was appointed director of information in Srinagar. For the last eight days, crisis management has defined.. IndiaTimes - Published
Indian security forces kept disputed Kashmir's biggest city of Srinagar largely locked down on Monday, the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, to prevent any major protests against a decision that scrapped.. Reuters - Published
The Srinagar-based CRPF helpline- 14411- has been re-activated for people, especially Kashmiris, who require help for their families or are in distress post the decision to abrogate provisions of.. IndiaTimes - Published
Referring to an international media report, Singh on Sunday said, "See what is happening in Srinagar and Kashmir. Refer to the international media and see what is happening in Kashmir. They.. IndiaTimes - Published
As people fly back to Kashmir in time for Eid-ul-Azha, reaching home from the airport is a struggle of its own. Passengers at the Srinagar International Airport were seen on Sunday desperately.. IndiaTimes - Published
Hundreds of people protested in Kashmir's main city of Srinagar on Sunday against India's decision to curb its autonomy, despite new restrictions on travel and a seventh straight day of communications.. Reuters - Published
J&K civil administration on Sunday issued an important advisory for residents of J&K after the central government imposed restrictions under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Doda,.. DNA - Published
J&K civil administration on Sunday issued an important advisory for residents of J&K after the central government imposed restrictions under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Doda,.. DNA - Published
A Srinagar-based CRPF helpline notified a new number for people, especially Kashmiris, who require help for their families or are in distress post the abrogation of provisions of Article 370 in Jammu.. IndiaTimes - Published
For the first time in six days, India eased travel restrictions in some parts of Srinagar on Saturday, and people flooded the streets of Kashmir's summer capital to buy provisions ahead of the Muslim.. Reuters - Published
Camping here since August 6, a day after the Centre revoked the provisions of Article 370, which gave special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, Doval had on Friday toured the sensitive downtown.. IndiaTimes - Published
"There have been a few stray protests in Srinagar/Baramulla and none of these involved a crowd of more than 20 people," a ministry spokesperson said. The spokesperson also dismissed a media report.. IndiaTimes - Published
According to the J&K administration, more than 18,000 people in Srinagar, 7,500 in Budgam and 11,000 in Anantnag came out for namaz. Baramulla, Kulgam and Shopian reported gatherings of less than 4,000.. IndiaTimes - Published
Indian police used tear gas and pellets to fight back at least 10,000 people protesting Delhi's withdrawal of special rights for Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir state in its main city of Srinagar on.. Reuters - Published
The Jammu and Kashmir authorities airlifted a fresh batch of 20 "potential troublemakers" from Srinagar to Agra, officials said here on Friday. The people, who have a history of being involved in.. IndiaTimes - Published
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday visited downtown Srinagar and spent over two hours in the area interacting with troops and local people. Doval, who is in J&K to review the situation.. IndiaTimes - Published
CPM general secretary Sitaram Yecury and his CPI colleague D Raja were denied entry in Srinagar on Friday. Yechury and CPI general secretary Raja had written to Satya Pal Malik on Thursday informing.. IndiaTimes - Published
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