Umar Ganie

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Singham Again Shooting Begins In Kashmir

Singham Again Shooting Begins In Kashmir

Rediff.com   18 May 2024

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Jackie Shroff began shooting for Rohit Shetty's Singham Again in Srinagar.

Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot

Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot

Rediff.com   18 May 2024

The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir will vote on Monday, May 20.

Abdullahs Come Out To Vote

Abdullahs Come Out To Vote

Rediff.com   13 May 2024

National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah, his only son Omar Abdullah and Omar's sons Zamir Abdullah and Zahir Abdullah (both first time voters) cast their votes in Srinagar on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Kashmir On Edge: Jhelum Crosses Danger Mark

Kashmir On Edge: Jhelum Crosses Danger Mark

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2024

Kashmir's divisional commissioner announced the closure of all schools across the Valley as a precautionary measure amid the heavy downpour.

A Tragedy On The Jhelum

A Tragedy On The Jhelum

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2024

Six people perished when a boat carrying school going children and their parents capsised in the Jhelum river at Gandbal Batwara in Srinagar on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2024

The last Friday prayers of Ramzan (Jumatul Vida) were not allowed to be held at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.

Want To Vote In An Igloo?

Want To Vote In An Igloo?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of snow covered Gulmarg as it hosts a mega voter awareness programme ahead of the Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

What's Army Searching Under The Snow?

What's Army Searching Under The Snow?

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2024

The Indian Army's Ski patrol team take part in an avalanche rescue exercise drill.

Blood Suckers Turn Healers In Kashmir

Blood Suckers Turn Healers In Kashmir

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2024

Kashmiris receive traditional leech therapy from a practitioner during the celebrations of Nowroz in Srinagar.

What Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Did After Release

What Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Did After Release

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2024

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was released from house arrest on March 8, 2024.

Dal Lake roars! F4 racing debuts in Srinagar

Dal Lake roars! F4 racing debuts in Srinagar

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Srinagar's first-ever Formula 4 race!

Wah, there's a Taj Mahal in Kashmir

Wah, there's a Taj Mahal in Kashmir

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2024

Did the Taj just move to Sonmarg?

High Alert In Srinagar For Modi Arrival

High Alert In Srinagar For Modi Arrival

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2024

A multi-layer security grid has been enforced in and around Srinagar, aerial surveillance, bomb disposal squads, drones and sharpshooters guarding the Bakshi Stadium are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Srinagar visit on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Children Are Back In School In Kashmir

Children Are Back In School In Kashmir

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2024

On Monday, March 4, 2024, students returned to school in Kashmir after 95 days of winter vacation.

What Are These Soldiers Doing In Gulmarg?

What Are These Soldiers Doing In Gulmarg?

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2024

Security has been beefed up in the famous tourist destination in Kashmir after it experienced a significant influx of tourists, eager to experience the snow.

Khelo India In The Snow

Khelo India In The Snow

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of the Snow Games Khelo India that began in snow covered Gulmarg on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Snow Paints Kashmir White

Snow Paints Kashmir White

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2024

On February 19, 2024, many parts of the Kashmir valley, including the Gulmarg ski resort, were covered with fresh snow.

What's It Like Riding A Snow Horse Cart

What's It Like Riding A Snow Horse Cart

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2024

Umar Ganie captures tourists enjoying the snow horse cart sculpture in Sonamarg.

Here Comes The Snow!

Here Comes The Snow!

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2024

Umar Ganie captures tourists frolicking in the snow in Doodhpathri, Budgam district.

A Train Chugs Along In The Kashmir Snow

A Train Chugs Along In The Kashmir Snow

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2024

The Kashmir Valley received fresh heavy snowfall, February 3, 2024.