Srinagar: News
Kashmir gets major rail link today; what's special about it
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project on Friday.
PM to inaugurate world's highest railway bridge over Chenab today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the highest railway arch bridge in the world, in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
'Terror won't stop tourism in Kashmir': Omar Abdullah in Pahalgam
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a special Cabinet meeting in Pahalgam, the picturesque town that was hit by a deadly terror attack last month, on Tuesday.
Pakistan refused IndiGo pilot's request to use airspace during turbulence
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar, which faced a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday night, had its pilot's request to use Pakistan's airspace turned down, PTI reported.
'Near-death experience': TMC's Sagarika Ghose recalls Delhi-Srinagar Indigo flight turbulence
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sagarika Ghose, who was on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar on Wednesday when it experienced strong turbulence, described the incident as a "near-death experience."
Trump vows to work with India, Pakistan for Kashmir solution
United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his willingness to work with India and Pakistan to help resolve the Kashmir issue.
Hours after announcement, Pakistan breaches ceasefire understanding: Centre
India has accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement just hours after it was announced.
Ceasefire violation: Series of explosions heard in Srinagar
A series of explosions was heard in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, even as both India and Pakistan had agreed to a cessation of hostilities.
Centre activates 14 Infantry Battalions of Territorial Army till 2028
The Ministry of Defense has authorized the Army Chief to call out 14 of 32 Territorial Army Infantry Battalions for deployment throughout Southern, Eastern, Western, Central, Northern, Southwestern, Andaman and Nicobar, and Army Training Command (ARTRAC).
Which airports across India have been closed amid India-Pakistan conflict
Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, the Civil Aviation Ministry has suspended civilian operations at 24 airports in northern India.
Chandigarh receives air warning for possible drone attack; sirens sounded
Air sirens went off in Chandigarh on Friday morning after the local Air Force Station issued a warning about a possible aerial strike from Pakistan.
What's Sudarshan Chakra, India's 'Iron Dome' that neutralized Pakistani missiles
India successfully neutralized 15 missiles Pakistan aimed at Indian cities on May 7-8, using the Russian-made S-400 defense system.
Airports, schools shut in border states; Punjab cancels officers' leaves
The Indian government has directed a temporary shutdown of 21 airports in North and Northwestern India a day after it launched 'Operation Sindoor,' a massive military campaign against terrorist networks in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Pahalgam attack preceded by intelligence alert on potential terror threat
The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26, has brought focus on an earlier intel alert.
Supreme Court stays deportation of Accenture employee, family to Pakistan
The Supreme Court has stayed the deportation of an Accenture employee, Ahmed Tarek Butt, and his family from India to Pakistan.
J&K government shuts 48 resorts after Pahalgam terror attack
The Jammu and Kashmir government has temporarily closed 48 of the 87 tourist spots in the region.
J&K, Uttarakhand ban sale, storage of military uniforms; here's why
In a major development, authorities have banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of military uniforms and combat dresses.
Civilian shot dead in Kashmir amid heightened tensions
A civilian was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in North Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday night.
US issues 'Do not travel' advisory for Jammu and Kashmir
The United States has issued a 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people.
What fliers stuck in Srinagar after Pahalgam attack should know
Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which killed over 20 tourists, Air India has announced two additional flights from Srinagar, one each to Delhi and Mumbai.
Pahalgam attack: Over 50 tourists from Goa stuck in J&K
Over 50 tourists from Goa have been left stranded in Srinagar after a terror attack at Pahalgam.
DGCA urges airlines to avoid fee surge after Pahalgam attack
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines to ensure price stability and increase flight frequency in view of the increased travel demand from Srinagar following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
Video: Pahalgam attack victims' families break down before Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the families of the victims killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Srinagar on Wednesday.
J&K observes 1st shutdown in 35 years after Pahalgam attack
For the historic first time, the Kashmir Valley has witnessed a complete shutdown in response to the recent terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam's Baisaran area.
Modi returns from Saudi after Pahalgam attack; holds emergency meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to India, shortening his official visit to Saudi Arabia, after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, left 26 dead.
IMD forecasts rain in J&K; heatwave in Rajasthan to ease
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers in some parts of the Western Himalayan region on Sunday.
5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan border; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, Kashmir
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the Afghanistan and Tajikistan border region on Saturday afternoon, sending tremors across parts of northern India.
Newly-married Express pilot (28) suffers heart attack after landing; dies
An Air India Express pilot tragically died of cardiac arrest at Delhi airport on Wednesday evening.
Srinagar's Jamia Masjid closed on Shab-e-Baraat, worshippers asked to leave
The Jammu and Kashmir Police imposed restrictions on congregational prayers at Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid on Shab-e-Baraat, a holy night in the Islamic calendar.
Dense fog engulfs Delhi, nearby cities; visibility drops to zero
Delhi and its neighboring regions were engulfed by a thick blanket of dense fog on Wednesday morning, drastically reducing visibility.
'Credit goes to you': Omar Abdullah praises PM Modi
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work in the region.
Cold wave: Delhi-NCR get rain, AQI upgraded to 'poor'
Delhi and its adjoining areas, including Ghaziabad and Noida, witnessed the beginning of a cold wave on Saturday.
Behind cheer of snowfall: Record cold, frozen pipes in Kashmir
Kashmir is reeling under an unprecedentedly harsh winter, with temperatures hitting record lows.
Delhi: Dense fog disrupts flights, trains; IMD issues alert
Dense fog and severe cold wave conditions have thrown travel out of gear across North India, especially in Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir.
Dense fog engulfs Delhi again; disrupts flights and trains
A severe cold wave coupled with dense fog has thrown daily life out of gear in Delhi.
North India shivers under severe cold wave
North India is currently reeling under a severe cold wave, with temperatures plummeting across several states. However, popular tourist destinations like Srinagar and Shimla didn't get the much-anticipated "white Christmas."
Himachal: Sarpanch's wife made to apologize for bullying Kashmiri traders
Sushma Devi, a Block Development Committee member from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, has apologized after a video of her bullying two Kashmiri shawl sellers went viral.
Army officer killed, 3 jawans injured in encounter in J&K
An Indian Army officer was killed and there paratroopers sustained injuries while engaging with suspected cross-border terrorists in the Chaas area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
Video: Ruckus in J&K Assembly over Article 370 banner
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in Srinagar was adjourned briefly on Thursday after a ruckus erupted over the display of a banner supporting Article 370.
How biscuits helped eliminate top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander in Kashmir
In a recent anti-terror operation in Khanyar, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces neutralized Usman, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander.
J&K Assembly's first session sees chaos over Article 370
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly met for its first session in six years on Monday, November 4.
2 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Anantnag
Two terrorists were gunned down by security forces during an encounter in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Major anti-terror operation dismantles new terror group in J&K
A major anti-terror operation was conducted on Tuesday across Jammu and Kashmir.
Missing Indian soldier's 'bullet-ridden' body found in Kashmir's Anantnag
The body of a missing Indian soldier was discovered in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday evening.
J&K: PDP youth leader Waheed Para leading in Pulwama
Youth leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Waheed Para is leading in the Pulwama constituency, initial election result trends suggest.
'Why not...': Farooq Abdullah on post-poll alliance with PDP
The National Conference (NC) is willing to form a strategic post-poll alliance with the People's Democratic Party (PDP), NC leader and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Monday.
J&K: Protests against killing of Hezbollah chief; Mehbooba cancels campaigning
A massive crowd, including women and children, hit the streets of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to protest the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday.
IPO-bound Leela Hotels eyes wildlife, spiritual tourism sectors for expansion
Leela Hotels, a luxury hotel chain managed by Brookfield Asset Management, is preparing for a ₹5,000 crore initial public offering (IPO).
J&K polls: Phase 2 begins, Omar Abdullah among key candidates
The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections began on Wednesday.
Modi's public rally in Srinagar today: What to expect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally in Srinagar on Thursday, a day after the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election concluded with a 59% voter turnout.
Shahid's 'Haider' to premiere in Srinagar after 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan's success
Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Haider is set to have its first-ever screening in Srinagar, following the massive success of Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015).
'My father was on hijacked IC421 flight': Jaishankar's shocking revelation
In a stunning revelation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed that his father was onboard the Indian Airlines flight IC421, which was hijacked in 1984.
3 infiltrators likely killed in Machhal, Tangdhar operations, says Army
The Indian Army reported that three infiltrators were likely killed in two separate operations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday.
J&K polls: BJP withdraws first list of candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has withdrawn its initial list of 44 candidates for the upcoming three-phase Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
Who are Kashmir Tigers, group behind spate of terror attacks
The Kashmir Tigers—a shadow group of the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad—has claimed responsibility for the Doda encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, in which four Army personnel were killed.
PM Modi's 'yoga economy' message in 'land of sadhana' Srinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked the International Yoga Day in Srinagar, the "land of sadhana."
Srinagar declared 'temporary red zone' ahead of PM Modi's visit
In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Srinagar for the International Yoga Day, the city has been declared a "temporary red zone" by local police, as reported by news agency ANI.
Eid prayers barred at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for 6th year
Local authorities in Srinagar have once again barred Eid prayers at the historic Jama Masjid, marking the sixth consecutive year of this prohibition, as reported by Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid.
BSF seizes arms cache, thwarts potential terror attack in Kupwara
In a significant operation conducted on Thursday, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.
Bomb threat note found on Vistara flight from Paris
A full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Sunday after a bomb threat note was found on a Vistara flight from Paris.
Srinagar's Grand Mosque locked again; Mehbooba Mufti slams J&K administration
The Grand Mosque in Srinagar was closed to the public by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on the occasion of Shab-e-Qadr, one of the most auspicious nights of the Islamic calendar.
'How did J&K progress under Article 370?': Farooq counters PM
Farooq Abdullah on Thursday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims of dynastic politics in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and said that the erstwhile state made progress while Article 370 was in place.
Congress was 'misguiding' Kashmir over Article 370: Modi in Srinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed Congress and its allies for "misleading" the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the entire country in the name of Article 370.
Modi in Srinagar today, 1st visit since Article 370's abrogation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public meeting and launch multiple development projects worth over Rs. 6,400 crore on Thursday in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
'Pakistan-backed' terrorist arrested for killing Punjab workers in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on Tuesday arrested the terrorist behind the killing of two migrant workers from Punjab in J&K's Srinagar last week.
Snowfall at Vaishno Devi shrine; cold wave grips North India
The Vaishno Devi Temple received its first snowfall of the season on Thursday.