Kashmir Valley
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Kashmir Valley gets some relief from cold
India | Nov 19, 2013, 01:27 PM ISTSrinagar: Residents of Jammu and Kashmir got some relief from the cold wave as the minimum temperatures rose by several degrees in most parts of the state with the mercury settling above the freezing point
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Kashmir Valley to get heavy snowfall
India | Nov 04, 2013, 02:02 PM ISTSrinagar: With the minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir dropping several notches below normal, the weather office Monday forecast moderate to heavy snowfall on Wednesday-Thursday."The minimum temperature today (Monday) dropped to 1.2 degrees Celsius in
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Kashmir valley farmers sowing saffron with modern expertise
India | Sep 24, 2013, 08:19 AM ISTPampore, Kashmir: Saffron sowing has begun in the Kashmir valley with the help of modern expertise, gradually replacing the traditional methods. The modern type of saffron sowing has begun this year under the centrally sponsored
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Why Kashmir is called heaven on earth (watch pics)
India | Aug 25, 2013, 06:14 AM ISTNew Delhi: Kashmir is known as one the most beautiful places in India where time stands still. Water, in all or any forms, is one of Kashmir's charms like rivers, lakes, springs, make music all
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Mobile internet services resume in Kashmir valley
India | Aug 15, 2013, 10:32 PM ISTSrinagar: Much to the relief of over 30 lakh subscribers, mobile internet services were restored in Kashmir valley today after remaining suspended for four days as a precautionary measure after the communal clashes in Kishtwar
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Prosecution of three Chinese intruders recommended
India | Jul 21, 2013, 04:46 PM ISTLeh, July 21 : Security agencies have recommended to the Home Ministry prosecution of three Chinese intruders on the grounds that they had prior knowledge about Indian defence posts and routes taken by troops during
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Curfew continues for second consecutive day in Kashmir valley
India | Jul 20, 2013, 03:33 PM ISTSrinagar, Jul 20 : Curfew restrictions continued for the second day today across Kashmir valley after the death of four civilians in BSF firing on Thursday at Ramban in Jammu division. Police and paramilitary are
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Historic train between India and Kashmir valley flagged off, New beginning, says Sonia
India | Jun 26, 2013, 02:20 PM ISTBanihal (JK), Jun 26: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh along with UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi today flagged off the first train connecting Banihal in Jammu region with Qazigund in Kashmir Valley.Sonia Gandhi described this as a
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First rail link to Kashmir Valley to be launched tomorrow
India | Jun 25, 2013, 11:30 AM ISTNew Delhi, Jun 25 : Kashmir's dream of an all-weather surface link will turn into a reality tomorrow when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi inaugurate the rail link between Banihal to
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Rain, snowfall in Kashmir valley
India | May 28, 2013, 07:37 PM ISTSrinagar, May 28: It's raining and snowfall in parts of Kashmir valley due to a western disturbance from Rajasthan. Snowfall was reported from the higher reaches of Drass, holy Amarnath cave, Razdan Pass, Pir Panjal
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Kashmir valley has a bumper strawberry crop
India | May 11, 2013, 09:32 AM ISTSrinagar, May 11 : Strawberry growers in Kashmir valley are expecting a bumper strawberry crop this year. The weather this year has been good, and according to horticulture officials, a record strawberry production is likely.Strawberry
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Strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir Valley
India | May 06, 2013, 11:09 AM ISTSrinagar, May 6: Normal life was today disrupted in Kashmir Valley due to a strike called by Medical Employees Joint Action Forum (MEJAF) against the alleged failure of government to bring to book those involved
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Shutdown against alleged drug racket affects life in Kashmir Valley
India | Apr 20, 2013, 12:49 PM ISTSrinagar, April 20: Life across summer capital Srinagar and other towns of the Valley was affected Saturday by a separatist shutdown call against the alleged sale of spurious drugs at medical stores attached to government
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Holi celebrated in Kashmir Valley
India | Mar 27, 2013, 03:20 PM ISTSrinagar, Mar 27: Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated here today by the Hindu community and security forces with traditional fervour and gaiety. People in the Kashmir Valley splashed and smeared colours on their
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Snowfall disrupts life on Mughal Road in Kashmir valley
India | Mar 21, 2013, 03:04 PM ISTSrinagar, Mar 21: Snowfall in the Kashmir valley led to blockade of traffic on the arterial Mughal Road connecting Bafliaz in Poonch district to Shopian district in the Kashmir valley. Several areas isolated due to
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Separatists strike call evokes no response in rest of Kashmir Valley
India | Mar 20, 2013, 12:43 PM ISTSrinagar, Mar 20: A strike called by a group of separatists demanding return of bodies of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru and JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat today evoked mixed response in the Kashmir
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Schools reopen in Valley after winter vacation
India | Mar 11, 2013, 12:52 PM ISTSrinagar, Mar 11: Schools in Kashmir reopened today after over three months of long winter vacation.Dressed in their uniforms, the students resumed schooling today after three months and 10 days of vacations. Schools in the
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Curfew in Srinagar, other towns of Kashmir Valley
India | Mar 08, 2013, 11:47 AM ISTSrinagar, March 8: Curfew was imposed Friday in all major towns of the Kashmir Valley, including this summer capital, to prevent violent protests in view of the volatile situation following the death of a youth
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Curfew continues in parts of Srinagar, Kashmir Valley
India | Mar 07, 2013, 02:05 PM ISTSrinagar, Mar 7: Curfew continued for the second day without relaxation in parts of Jammu, Srinagar and some other places in the Kashmir Valley Thursday."Curfew will remain in place in Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj,
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Curfew imposed in 10 areas in Kashmir Valley
India | Mar 06, 2013, 09:21 AM ISTSrinagar, Mar 6: Curfew was imposed last night in 10 police station areas of Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure with the authorities apprehending law and order problem following the killing of a youth in