The Latest Breaking News from Srinagar

Kashmir accident victim’s body brought home, cremated

Manoj's body brought home; friends cremated. Manoj, 24, from Chittur, died at SKIMS Hospital, Srinagar, after suffering injuries in an accident near Zoji La Pass. He was flown to Cochin, then taken to Chittur in an ambulance. His four friends, cab driver, and Manoj were killed in the accident. Rajeesh…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Bodies of four Malayalis killed in accident in J&K to be brought back to Kerala on Thursday

NoRKA team reaches Srinagar to bring back bodies of four Keralites killed in road accident. Post-mortem done, bodies kept at police control room. State govt to bear cost of bringing bodies back & travel expenses of next of kin. Manoj critical, Rajesh & Arun escaped with minor injuries.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Four tourists from Kerala who died in J&K remembered as hardworking youth by their village in Palakkad

The four—Sudesh, Anil, Rahul and Vignesh—were part of a 13-member tourist group from the Nedungode area in Chittur here. The car they were in lost control at a turn near the Zojila Pass, on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, and fell into a ravine.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

J&K Police book Srinagar NIT student for ‘hurting religious sentiments’

J&K Police book NIT Srinagar student for allegedly “insulting Islam” & “outraging religious feelings”. Hundreds of students protested against the non-local student for posting a “blasphemous video”.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Officials raid border market in Tripura to check quality of traded goods

Tripura govt officials raided Srinagar border haat after complaints of substandard/expired items. Samples of fish/dry fish collected to test for formaldehyde. Three more haats to be set up in Raghna, Kamalpur, Nirbhaypur. Govt to get lab test results soon.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

J&K: Severe cold wave grips Kashmir, morning fog lowers visibility on roads

As the temperature dips to zero degrees in Kashmir the dense fog in the morning continues and is causing difficulties for the people.

Dynamite News · Nov 22, 2023

Fahad Shah set to be released, but Kashmir Walla is a magazine without an address

Fahad Shah, 36, founder and editor of the Srinagar-based news magazine and portal The Kashmir Walla, is likely to be released this week, days after the Jammu & Kashmir High Court came down heavily on the administration for invoking various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against him…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

J&K: Dense fog covers Srinagar for third consecutive day

Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir continued to be covered with dense fog for a third consecutive day on Monday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2023

Friday prayers banned at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid over Gaza

For six consecutive Fridays, Jamia Masjid in Srinagar has been barred from congregational prayers due to fears of protests over Gaza. Anjuman Auqaf, the mosque's caretaker body, claims the mosque is being targeted and the conflict in Gaza is a mere excuse. They argue that the ban on Friday prayers…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

At least 30 killed in Indian-administered Kashmir bus accident

The accident took place on a remote mountain road in Doda area, about 200km southeast of Srinagar city.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023