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In pics: Clashes erupt in Srinagar after Mirwaiz was not allowed to lead Friday prayers
Srinagar: Clashes erupt in Srinagar between protesters and security personnel after Friday prayers as the authorities did not allow Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to head the congregation of the…
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Photos: Srinagar receives fresh snowfall
Srinagar: After a sunny week, fresh snowfall brought back cold wave-like conditions in Srinagar and other parts of the valley on Saturday. Srinagar has been witnessing light rains since Friday night…
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Photos: Train services resume in Kashmir after 11 months
Srinagar: After remaining suspended for almost 11 months, the local train service in Kashmir, which runs from Baramulla to Banihal, resumed on Monday. “A trial run of 137 km was carried…
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Photos: Traditional shadow fishing in Kashmir’s Anchar Lake
Srinagar: The traditional form of fishing in Kashmir known as “Tchaai Gaad” (Shadow Fishing) is a local technique of Kashmiri fisherman to catch fishes in the waters of Kashmir especially in…
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Photos: Shutdown in parts of Kashmir on arrival of foreign envoys’ delegation
Srinagar: Shutdown was observed in parts of Kashmir valley especially in Srinagar on the arrival of the foreign envoys’ delegation to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Most of the shops…
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In pics: Kashmir gets its first igloo cafe at Gulmarg
Srinagar: Lots of tourists are coming daily to snowbound Gulmarg, Kashmir in order to have a look and enjoy Kashmiri Kehwa and snacks on the snow made benches with sheepskin…
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In pics: Severe cold grips Kashmir valley
Srinagar: There is no respite from the ongoing cold wave in Kashmir valley, as Srinagar continues to shiver in minus temperatures with night temperature recorded as minus 7.2 degrees Celsius.…
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Photos: Kashmir under heavy security cover ahead of Republic Day
Srinagar: Security cover was enhanced in Srinagar and other parts of the valley ahead of the Republic Day on Monday as a large number of forces are deployed around Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium,…
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Normal life resumes in Srinagar on sunny Sunday
Srinagar: A day after heavy snowfall disrupted public life on Saturday, a sunny Sunday brought cheers and joy on the streets of Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir. Roads and…
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Srinagar shuts in remembrance of Gawkadal Massacre in which 52 civilians were killed
Srinagar: Partial shutdown was observed in many parts of the Srinagar city especially in the Maisuma area in Lalchowk to mark the 31st anniversary of Gawkadal Massacre. Most of the business establishments…
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Photos: Dal Lake freezes as cold wave intensifies in Kashmir
Srinagar: Parts of Kashmir valley witnessed record-breaking minus temperatures after three decades with Srinagar freezing at minus 8.4 Degree. World-famous Dal Lake and other water bodies in Srinagar remain frozen…
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In pics: Kashmir receives heavy snowfall, normal life disrupted
Srinagar: Heavy snowfall crippled normal life in Srinagar and other parts of the valley after Kashmir receives moderate to heavy snowfall for the third running day on Tuesday. Acording to…
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Kashmir: Families of three youth killed in encounter stage protest, demand justice
Srinagar: Amid heavy snowfall, families of three youth who were killed in an encounter last week by a joint team of security forces, held a protest at the Press Enclave Srinagar…
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Photos: Shutdown observed in parts of Valley against killing of three alleged militants
Srinagar: A partial shutdown was observed in parts of Valley on Friday against the killing of three alleged militants by security forces on December 30, 2020, in Srinagar. Most of…
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In pics: The making of kangri- Kashmir’s traditional fire-pot
Srinagar: The traditional kangri (fire-pot) is a portable heater that people in Kashmir keep inside their pheran (a traditional knee-length coat) during winters. The kangri is earthen wear filled with…
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Photos: Christmas celebrated with religious fervor in Srinagar
Srinagar: Amid harsh winter chill and coronavirus, like other parts of the world Christmas was celebrated in Srinagar with religious ardor. Despite the chilling cold of “Chillia Kalan”, the harshest…
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Kashmir: Dal Lake to get its first floating ambulance service
Srinagar: Srinagar’s “jewel” Dal Lake is all set to get its first floating ambulance service. The initiative is the brainchild of Tariq Ahmad Patloo, a houseboat owner. The thinking behind…
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Photos: Srinagar receives season’s first snowfall
Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir valley witnessed season’s first snowfall, draping the entire valley in white. The fresh spell of snowfall has given a respite to the people from…
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Family of 3 Kashmiri youth arrested in Delhi stage protest; claim they are innocent
Family members of three Kashmiri youth arrested by Delhi’s Special Cell has evoked protests in Srinagar. In the media enclave of Srinagar the protesting families of the arrested youth claimed that…
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Photos: Rains lash parts of Kashmir valley; normal life hit
Hyderabad: While the MeT office of Kashmir has issued avalanche warnings, upper reaches in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing heavy snowfall for the 2nd running day on Tuesday. Heavy rains have…
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Kashmir valley records 25 percent voter turnout in 3rd phase of DDC polls
Despite pandemic and chilly winter days, many people braved all these odds to cast their votes in the third phase of the District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir on…
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Photos: Polling concludes for 2nd phase of DDC elections in J&K
Srinagar: Scores of voters came out to vote here in Srinagar on Tuesday to choose their candidate for District Development Council (DDC) Elections amid tight security and chilling winter. Voting…
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Photos: Thousands offer Friday prayers at Kashmir’s Khanyar shrine
Srinagar: Thousands of people after Friday prayers converged at Khanyar, a downtown locality of Srinagar city in order to have a glimpse of the holy relic from the saint whose…
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Photos: Kashmir valley receives heavy snowfall; normal life hit
The snow and rains that lashed the higher reaches of Kashmir valley for two consecutive days, have thrown life out of gear. Fresh snowfall and rains blocked many local roads…
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Saffron blooms in Pampore but farmers unhappy over reduced yield
Pulwama: In the open fields of highlands in Kashmir’s Pampore, saffron flowers are in full bloom but the farmers are not happy as the yield has been very less this…
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Hizbul chief Safiullah killed in Srinagar encounter
Srinagar: Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) Chief Dr. Saifullah on Sunday was killed in an encounter in the outskirts of Srinagar city, security forces declared. It is a major success against militancy, they added.…
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Shutdown in Kashmir over protests on new land laws
Srinagar: A shut down was observed in Srinagar and other parts of the valley on Saturday based on a call given by the Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Hurriyat. The call was…
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Fake pesticides cause huge losses to apple industry in kashmir
Srinagar: In the backdrop of ‘substandard’ pesticides being sold, the apple industry in Kashmir has suffered major losses this year. Fruit growers in the state peg the loss to as high as…
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