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J&K legislator seeks return of Afzal Guru's remains

J&K legislator seeks return of Afzal Guru's remains

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

An independent legislator, Engineer Abdul Rashid on Wednesday said that he will press for the release of all political prisoners and return of the mortal remains of Parliament attack convict, Afzal Guru in the upcoming budget session of the state assembly.

Another manic Monday in Kashmir, courtesy heavy snowfall

Another manic Monday in Kashmir, courtesy heavy snowfall

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Kashmir witnessed the season's heaviest snowfall.

Separatist leader Masrath Alam freed from J-K prison

Separatist leader Masrath Alam freed from J-K prison

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Kashmiri separatist leader Masarat Alam was freed from Baramulla district jail.

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Major portfolios like home, finance and education were on Tuesday allocated to People's Democratic Party ministers by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed who will himself hold the charge of home ministry.

J&K alliance faces another row as PDP demands Afzal Guru's remains

J&K alliance faces another row as PDP demands Afzal Guru's remains

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

A day after the Peoples Democratic Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government assumed power in Jammu and Kashmir, a group of lawmakers from the Kashmiri party demanded that the mortal remains of Parliament attack convict be handed over to the family.

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed after heavy snowfall

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed after heavy snowfall

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The crucial Jammu-Srinagar highway has been blocked

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn-in as J-K chief minister

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn-in as J-K chief minister

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

People's Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was on Sunday sworn-in as the 12th chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the second time on Sunday heading the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government.

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The centre has rushed a team of medical experts to take stock of the situation thrown up by the spread of H1N1 influenza situation in Kashmir

Fierce encounter on in south Kashmir

Fierce encounter on in south Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A fierce encounter is on between terrorists and security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district

BJP, PDP close to JK govt formation, Mufti likely to be CM

BJP, PDP close to JK govt formation, Mufti likely to be CM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Peoples Democratic Party seem set to form the new government in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir: 2 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter

Kashmir: 2 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, 134 rounds of bullet, one radio set, one GPS device and a large quantity of war-like store were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists

Swine flu cases surface in Kashmir Valley

Swine flu cases surface in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

A senior doctor at the Soura medical institute confirmed this after relevant tests were carried out at the state's only tertiary medical facility.

Mufti lauds Modi's initiative 'to reach out to his Pakistan

Mufti lauds Modi's initiative 'to reach out to his Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative 'to reach out to Sharif.

Army helicopter crashes in Kashmir, 2 pilots killed

Army helicopter crashes in Kashmir, 2 pilots killed

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

An Advanced Light Helicopter of the Indian Army crashed in the mountains of north Kashmir in Bandipore district on Wednesday evening killing a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major, who were piloting the chopper.

Youth demanding return of Afzal Guru's remains killed in police firing

Youth demanding return of Afzal Guru's remains killed in police firing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A youth was killed and two others were injured when security forces fired at demonstrators in Srinagar.

Indo-Pak bus service suspended over Pak trucker's arrest

Indo-Pak bus service suspended over Pak trucker's arrest

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service suspended over arrest of Pakistani truck driver carrying contraband.

Pakistan provokes again, 1 civilian injured in firing in Jammu

Pakistan provokes again, 1 civilian injured in firing in Jammu

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Pakistan indulged in heavy firing and mortar shelling on eight border outposts in Jammu district.

Ghulam Nabi Azad wins RS polls in Jammu-Kashmir

Ghulam Nabi Azad wins RS polls in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Besides Azad, two PDP and one BJP candidate won.

Cross-LoC trade comes to a halt after drug haul

Cross-LoC trade comes to a halt after drug haul

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Trade across the Line of Control has been hit once again after police and customs officers recovered narcotics hidden in orange crates late on Friday night.

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