The Latest Breaking News from Srinagar

J&K lifts ban on Muharram procession in Srinagar after 3 decades

The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration lifted the ban on the Muharram procession on the Gurubazar-Dalgate route in Srinagar.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

OBC leaders protest in Jammu against inclusion of ‘upper castes’ in Scheduled Caste list

OBCs in J&K protest Centre's move to include upper castes in ST/SC lists. Members of OBC Mahasabha, All India Backward Classes Federation, and All J&K Welfare Forum take part in 'Adhikar Tiranga Yatra' in Jammu. Modi govt accused of betraying promise of 27% reservation for OBCs. Gujjars & Bakerwals hold…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Sale and possession of sharp-edged weapons banned in Srinagar

Srinagar administration bans sale/purchase/possession of sharp-edged weapons in public places due to rising cases of stabbing. Possession of such weapons, >9" long/2" wide, is a cognisable offence. SSP informed DC of multiple incidents in past few months, leading to ban.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

TV programmes: Govt to take up issue with Pak

Fifty years ago, India was expected to take up with Pakistan the question of Pakistan telecasting TV programmes on the same band and channel as those of Srinagar station

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah question govt.’s normalcy narrative in Jammu and Kashmir

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah questioned the normalcy narrative portrayed in the latest affidavit filed by the Centre before the Supreme Court

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

BJP trying to revive NDA as winning in 2024 will not be easy: Omar

The BJP is trying to revive the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the 2024 general election as winning the polls will not be as easy as it wants to project, National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah claimed in Srinagar.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Fresh batch of pilgrims leave Srinagar for Holy Cave amidst 'Bam Bam Bhole' chant

The annual Amarnath Yatra began on July 1. The 62-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave, which is an abode of Lord Shiva, will culminate on August 31. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 11, 2023

Kashmir opens its first care homes for old people – but not everyone is happy

Many fear the new homes will speed up a shift away from the traditional ways of family life where elderly people are looked after by extended family. But the need for care is growing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended from Jammu for third consecutive day

The Amarnath Yatra remained suspended from Jammu for the third consecutive day on July 10 due to extensive damage caused to a section of the Jammu-Srinagar Highway in Ramban

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Separatists from Hurriyat, JKLF make a bid to revive, taken to police station in Srinagar: J&K Police

Scores of separatist leaders and their supporters were detained in Srinagar on Sunday in a police raid, which was aimed at “disallowing revival of the separatist Hurriyat and the J&K Liberation Front (JKLF)“.  

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023