Batmaloo

Authorities impose restrictions in Srinagar to prevent Muharram processions; schools, colleges ordered to remain closed

Authorities have not allowed any 8th and 10th day Muharram processions in Srinagar since 1989. The restrictions imposed are preventive in nature to maintain law and order.

Batmaloo encounter sends alarm bells through J&K security apparatus days ahead of Independence Day

The shootout at Batmaloo's Deyarwani area sent alarm bells ringing as the incident occurred less than a kilometer from Bakshi Stadium, the venue for the Independence Day function

Batmaloo encounter: One policeman killed, 5 CRPF personnel injured in gunfight in Srinagar; security forces capture 2 militants

A gunfight in Srinagar's Batmaloo claimed the life of one policeman and injured 5 others. The security forces have arrested two militants

Kulbushan Jadhav row: Death sentence halts deportation of prisoners as Indo-Pak relations worsen

Pakistan's decision to award death sentence to alleged Indian spy Kulbushan Yadav has not only strained further the already thinned relations between India and Pakistan but also made things difficult for prisoners lodged in jails including those who have been cleared for deportation.

JKLF chief Yasin Malik stopped from meeting Geelani; held in Srinagar

JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik was on Monday arrested by police when he was on his way to meet hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani here.

J&K polls: Over 37% turnout till 2 pm in penultimate phase

The trends in voter turnout in eight constituencies of Srinagar city, which have witnessed low voter turnout in the past elections due to separatist boycott calls, pointed towards a higher poll percentage this time.