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Srinagar

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Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident

Two people were killed and 37 others were injured when an overloaded bus turned en route to Srinagar. According to police, the bus coming from...

by FAISAL KHAN in India on 16/05/2012

Our World

Government employees protest in Srinagar

Indian police used paint, water cannons and batons to disperse government employee protesters for an increase in the retirement age and the release...

by FAISAL KHAN in India on 09/05/2012

Our World

Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after 6 months of snow jams

Srinagar-Leh highway 108 km east of Srinagar reopens. The 443 km long Srinagar-Leh highway is crucial for the the Indian Army. Core Commander Lt....

by FAISAL KHAN in India on 25/04/2012

16/05/2012 - Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident - India - Two people were killed and 37 others...
09/05/2012 - Government employees protest in Srinagar - India - Indian police used paint, water cannons...
25/04/2012 - Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after 6 months of snow jams - India - Srinagar-Leh highway 108 km east of...
24/04/2012 - Indian Bollywood actors Priya Kapoor and actor Mukesh Bharti perform - India - Indian Bollywood actress Priya Kapoor...
20/04/2012 - 23 year old security bunker demolished in Srinagar - India - Indian security forces vacated a 23...
17/04/2012 - Police foil employees protest over retirement age - Srinagar - India - Government employees organise a protest...
12/04/2012 - In pictures: The historic Haari Parbat Fort in Srinagar - India - The fort situated on the banks of the...
07/04/2012 - Kashmir observes shutdown to protest Nabi Fai prison sentencing in US - India - Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on...
29/03/2012 - Asia's largest tulip garden at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir - India - India - Jammu and Kasmhir Chief Minister Omar...
26/03/2012 - UN special Rapporteur in Kashmir - India - The United Nations' Special...

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Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident

Our World

Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident

Two people were killed and 37 others were injured when an overloaded bus turned en route to Srinagar. According to police, the bus coming from Branwar village turned over at Dadwompora ...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 16th of May 2012
Government employees protest in Srinagar

Our World

Government employees protest in Srinagar

Indian police used paint, water cannons and batons to disperse government employee protesters for an increase in the retirement age and the release of due arrears.
by FAISAL KHAN, on 9th of May 2012
Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after 6 months of snow jams

Our World

Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after 6 months of snow jam...

Srinagar-Leh highway 108 km east of Srinagar reopens. The 443 km long Srinagar-Leh highway is crucial for the the Indian Army. Core Commander Lt. General Hasnain cut the ribbon after it...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 25th of April 2012
Indian Bollywood actors Priya Kapoor and actor Mukesh Bharti perform

Arts & Entertainment

Indian Bollywood actors Priya Kapoor and actor Mukesh B...

Indian Bollywood actress Priya Kapoor and actor Mukesh Bharti perform during the shooting of a sequence for their upcoming movie.
by AIP Images, on 24th of April 2012
23 year old security bunker demolished in Srinagar

Our World

23 year old security bunker demolished in Srinagar

Indian security forces vacated a 23 year old bunker situated at the heart of Srinagar city, Lal Chowk, the hub of business activities. Authorities have ordered the removal of all securi...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 20th of April 2012
Police foil employees protest over retirement age - Srinagar

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Police foil employees protest over retirement age - Sri...

Government employees organise a protest rally in Srinagar. Indian police used water cannons and batons to disperse protesters, who were calling for an increase in retirement age and the...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 17th of April 2012
In pictures: The historic Haari Parbat Fort in Srinagar

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In pictures: The historic Haari Parbat Fort in Srinagar

The fort situated on the banks of the Dal Lake of Srinagar, is positioned on top of the Sharika Hill. It was built during the reign of Akbar, but its present structure owes itself to th...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 12th of April 2012
Kashmir observes shutdown to protest Nabi Fai prison sentencing in US

Our World

Kashmir observes shutdown to protest Nabi Fai prison se...

Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Saturday in protest against a U.S. Judge giving an American of Kashmiri origin, Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, a two-year prison sentence.
by FAISAL KHAN, on 7th of April 2012
Asia's largest tulip garden at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir - India

Our World

Asia's largest tulip garden at Srinagar, Jammu and Kash...

Jammu and Kasmhir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inagurating Asia's largest tulip garden which was open for tourists at the foot of the Zabarwan Hill, overlooking the famous Dal Lake...
by uzairyusuf, on 29th of March 2012
Women at work in Srinagar

Society

Women at work in Srinagar

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme launched by Government of India has opened new horizons for the unemployed class of people living in the country.
by Mehraj-Bhat, on 22nd of March 2012
UN special Rapporteur in Kashmir

Our World

UN special Rapporteur in Kashmir

The United Nations' Special Rapporteur, Christof Heyns, along with his team members, address a press conference in Kashmir to examine situation of extrajudicial, summary or arbitra...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 26th of March 2012
Noori, the World's first cloned Pashmina goat

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Noori, the World's first cloned Pashmina goat

Scientists in Kashmir are reporting the first ever cloned Pashmina goat using advanced reproductive techniques. Female 'Noori' meaning 'light' in Arabic is likely to...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 26th of March 2012
Encroachment has environmental impact on Dal Lake

Environment

Encroachment has environmental impact on Dal Lake

World famous Dal Lake in Kashmir is dying due to continuous encroachment by the people living on the banks of the lake. Authorities are playing deaf and dumb on this issue, and it will ...
by Naveed Hamdani, on 22nd of March 2012
Car blast kills one in Kashmir

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Car blast kills one in Kashmir

One person was killed and dozens were injured in a car blast near Bijbehara in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.
by FAISAL KHAN, on 22nd of March 2012
Devastation by a windstorm in Kashmir

Environment

Devastation by a windstorm in Kashmir

Last night a strong windstorm hit the valley creating havoc. The wind was so strong that the roofs of houses fell off, trees got uprooted and the glasses of the window pans broke in pie...
by Naveed Hamdani, on 20th of March 2012
Protest by Kashmir Houseboat Owners Association

Politics

Protest by Kashmir Houseboat Owners Association

Kashmir Houseboat owners Association protest against the government, which issued an order to dismantle their houseboats and cancel their registrations. They were demanding assessed com...
by Naveed Hamdani, on 19th of March 2012
Land dedicated for funeral prayers occupied by Security Forces

Politics

Land dedicated for funeral prayers occupied by Security...

A small piece of land that was dedicated specifically for use as a place to offer funeral prayers by a local organisation of Maharajabazar Srinagar is currently occupied by security for...
by Naveed Hamdani, on 14th of March 2012
Grenade blast in Srinagar

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Grenade blast in Srinagar

Unknown persons hurled a grenade at a CRPF bunker at the SHMS hospital Srinagar resulting in the injuries of two central reserve police force (CRPF) soldiers.
by FAISAL KHAN, on 15th of March 2012
Waste collecting to earn a living in India

Society

Waste collecting to earn a living in India

A min sitting in a waste collecting Rikshaw, is among many like him who come from other states of India to earn a living. They collect the boxes and transperient plastic bags and sell t...
by Naveed Hamdani, on 15th of March 2012
Protest by NYC volunteers for official contracts - Kashmir

Politics

Protest by NYC volunteers for official contracts - Kash...

A number of NYC volunteers demonstrated against the government for not regularising their jobs.
by Naveed Hamdani, on 13th of March 2012

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