Valley
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Defying curfew and violence, Kashmir’s 7-year-old ‘karate kid’ brings pride to unrest-hit Valley
India | Nov 30, 2016, 12:38 PM ISTFollowing four months of unrest, violence and misery, a 7-year-old kid has brought moments of joy and pride to the Kashmir Valley.
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Mercury’s 'Great Valley' bigger than North America's Grand Canyon, say scientists (See pic)
World | Nov 17, 2016, 02:11 PM ISTPlanetary scientists have discovered a new large valley in the southern hemisphere of Mercury which provides more evidence that the small planet closest to the Sun is shrinking. Scientists used stereo images from NASA's MESSENGER
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The rescue of an injured army jawan by Kashmiri youth proves valley is an integral part of India
India | Oct 09, 2016, 07:19 PM ISTAt a time when tension is at its peak in Kashmir, an encouraging incident of a Kashmiri youth rescuing a soldier is winning hearts of many. The soldier, who was trapped inside a mangled
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Blindfolded Kashmiri Pandit invites 'hugs' to spread message of tolerance
India | Dec 01, 2015, 03:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: At a time when the debate on intolerance appears to be dominating public discourse in the country, a Kashmiri Pandit came up with a rather unique way to highlight inter-religion camaraderie and brotherhood
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Clashes mar first-ever International marathon in Valley
India | Sep 13, 2015, 12:52 PM ISTSrinagar: Clashes mar first-ever intl marathon in Valley Srinagar, Sep 13 (PTI) Clashes erupted here today between the youth and security forces near the venue of the first-ever international half marathon in Kashmir valley.The youth
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Uproar in J&K Assembly over flood relief
National | Apr 01, 2015, 12:43 PM ISTSrinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today witnessed uproar over ongoing flood relief operations in the Valley. The opposition led by the National Conference, Congress accused the government of providing very little relief to those affected.Opposition
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PM Modi will go ahead with visit to Valley as scheduled: BJP
National | Dec 07, 2014, 08:01 AM ISTSrinagar: A day after four terror attacks set Kashmir Valley back on its heels, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) yesterday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go ahead with his election rally in Srinagar as
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Chenab Valley may be the clincher, parties go all out to woo
India | Nov 20, 2014, 11:59 AM ISTBhaderwah (JK): It is famous as “mini Kashmir” for its resemblance to scenic beauty of the Valley, but mountain-locked Bhaderwah lacks development and basic tourism infrastructure which people allege is due to the “discrimination” meted
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Put an end to human rights violations in Valley: PDP to PM
National | Nov 05, 2014, 04:58 PM ISTSrinagar: Defending the public outrage over the killing of two innocent youths at Chattergam, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that the
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Kashmir farmers' harvest battered by floods
India | Oct 28, 2014, 01:16 PM ISTSrinagar: Golden-brown autumn, the king of Kashmir's seasons, is plagued this year by the ravages of last month's unprecedented floods.As farmers battle to dry the flood-soaked grain and grass, there is ample evidence that the
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Omar Abdullah orders redoubling ration supply to Valley
India | Sep 14, 2014, 03:46 PM ISTSrinagar: Asserting that restoration of essential services and public utilities on war footing is the priority of the government, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directed concerned departments to redouble the ration supply to
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Security beefed up in Valley for Independence Day
India | Aug 14, 2014, 09:04 PM ISTSrinagar: A security blanket has been thrown around vital installations and checking intensified across Kashmir Valley ahead of Independence day to thwart any attempt by militants to disrupt the celebrations. The tightened security arrangements were
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Uttarakhand: Homeless in Kedarnath valley to boycott 2014 polls
India | Sep 30, 2013, 03:51 PM ISTDehradun: Kedarnath valley residents, who lost their houses in the June calamity in Uttarakhand, have threatened to boycott the 2014 general elections if the state government does not devise a proper rehabilitation policy and relocate
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PM, Sonia to visit Kashmir valley tomorrow
India | Jun 24, 2013, 06:07 PM ISTNew Delhi, June 24: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to announce a package for border districts of Jammu and Kashmir when he travels there tomorrow along with UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on a two-day
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Himachal rains: 14 Americans airlifted from Kinnaur valley
India | Jun 24, 2013, 04:23 PM ISTShimla, June 24 : Airlifting of stranded tourists and locals from high altitude areas of rain-ravaged Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh began on Monday after some delay owing to bad weather in the morning, officials
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J&K Govt exploring new tourist destinations in Valley
India | Jun 07, 2013, 05:27 PM ISTSrinagar, Jun 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government will develop unexplored tourist destinations in the Valley in order to ease the rush of visitors to the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg and other known picturesque spots
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Pakistan Indus Water Commission team visits Valley
India | May 31, 2013, 04:19 PM ISTSrinagar, May 31: A three-member team of the Pakistan Indus Water Commission concluded a two-day visit to the Kashmir Valley Friday.Sources in the state government said the three-member team of the Pakistan Indus Water Commission,
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Militants attack police check-post in Valley
India | Apr 29, 2013, 02:51 PM ISTSrinagar, Apr 29: Militants fired shots at and hurled a grenade at a police check-post here following which the security forces are on the lookout for a ‘white car' which was used in the attack
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Strike evokes little response in Valley
India | Mar 28, 2013, 01:18 PM ISTSrinagar, Mar 28: 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 evoked little response in Kashmir Valley today.
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Shutdown affects life in Valley
India | Dec 31, 2012, 03:25 PM ISTSrinagar, Dec 31: Life across the Kashmir Valley was partially affected by the separatist shutdown call Monday to protest last week's firing by security forces on protesters in Pulwama town, although private transport and essential