Srinagar Curfew

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered an imposition of night curfew in the urban areas of eight districts, including Jammu and Srinagar, to check the spread of the soaring coronavirus cases.

Curfew has been imposed in Kashmir valley on Tuesday and Wednesday as the country's newest Union Territory marks a year since it was formed. The Srinagar district magistrate in an order said they have got information about "separatists and Pakistan sponsored groups planning to observe August 5 as Black Day".

Prohibitory orders banning large gatherings was re-imposed in Srinagar on Sunday, a day after the government said sporadic clashes took place in the city after the restrictions were relaxed Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has made arrangements to ensure "smooth and peaceful" Friday prayers amid a lockdown after the center's move to scrap special status to the state and declare it as a union territory.

Curfew has been imposed in large parts of Srinagar and some other districts of the Kashmir Valley after protests and clashes following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat on Saturday.

As Srinagar, like other parts of the Valley, was witnessing violence, shutdowns and curfews, a group of young people were hard at work, creating models, logos and thinking how to make the city a better place to live in. Their inputs have been clubbed by the government to finalise the Srinagar smart city proposal - the idea to develop Srinagar into...

A 12-year-old boy was killed after security forces fired pellet guns at protesters in Srinagar on Friday evening, sparking widespread anger in the city and prompting authorities to impose a curfew.

The situation in Kashmir showed signs of normalcy as more street vendors and transporters defied separatist call for a shutdown and the Sunday market near the Sher-e-Kashmir Park opened today after a gap of more than three months.

After 79 days and more than 80 deaths, curfew and restrictions have been lifted from all parts of the Kashmir valley. The curfew had been in place since July 9, a day after the killing of 22-year-old Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani, which had triggered massive protests across the Kashmir Valley.

Markets across Kashmir opened today following a 16-hour relaxation announced by the separatists.

Our vehicle screeched to a halt. We were returning from Uri where 18 soldiers were killed in a terror attack a day before. The forces deployed along the highway were pulling back for the day. From the front seat of the car, I could only see the top of a head. A boy, no older than 12, had forced our vehicle to stop.

It was the first time in Kashmir's recorded history that Eid prays were not allowed in major shrines and mosques and Eidgahs on Tuesday, as the government imposed curfew in all 10 districts of the valley.

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was arrested on Friday after he tried to defy restrictions and came out to join a separatist-called march in the city.

Curfew has been extended to Pulwama, Shopian and Anantnag towns in South Kashmir to thwart separatists' call for fresh protests. Anti-India elements had called for a march after Friday prayers in the Old City area of Srinagar. Meanwhile restrictions on assembly of people remained in effect rest of Kashmir Valley for the 49th consecutive day.

Curfew was today lifted from most areas of Srinagar in view of the improving situation, even as normal life in the Valley remained affected for the 46th straight day due to restrictions and strike in the wake of violence following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terroristBurhan Wani.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered an imposition of night curfew in the urban areas of eight districts, including Jammu and Srinagar, to check the spread of the soaring coronavirus cases.

Curfew has been imposed in Kashmir valley on Tuesday and Wednesday as the country's newest Union Territory marks a year since it was formed. The Srinagar district magistrate in an order said they have got information about "separatists and Pakistan sponsored groups planning to observe August 5 as Black Day".

Prohibitory orders banning large gatherings was re-imposed in Srinagar on Sunday, a day after the government said sporadic clashes took place in the city after the restrictions were relaxed Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has made arrangements to ensure "smooth and peaceful" Friday prayers amid a lockdown after the center's move to scrap special status to the state and declare it as a union territory.

Curfew has been imposed in large parts of Srinagar and some other districts of the Kashmir Valley after protests and clashes following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat on Saturday.

As Srinagar, like other parts of the Valley, was witnessing violence, shutdowns and curfews, a group of young people were hard at work, creating models, logos and thinking how to make the city a better place to live in. Their inputs have been clubbed by the government to finalise the Srinagar smart city proposal - the idea to develop Srinagar into...

A 12-year-old boy was killed after security forces fired pellet guns at protesters in Srinagar on Friday evening, sparking widespread anger in the city and prompting authorities to impose a curfew.

The situation in Kashmir showed signs of normalcy as more street vendors and transporters defied separatist call for a shutdown and the Sunday market near the Sher-e-Kashmir Park opened today after a gap of more than three months.

After 79 days and more than 80 deaths, curfew and restrictions have been lifted from all parts of the Kashmir valley. The curfew had been in place since July 9, a day after the killing of 22-year-old Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani, which had triggered massive protests across the Kashmir Valley.

Markets across Kashmir opened today following a 16-hour relaxation announced by the separatists.

Our vehicle screeched to a halt. We were returning from Uri where 18 soldiers were killed in a terror attack a day before. The forces deployed along the highway were pulling back for the day. From the front seat of the car, I could only see the top of a head. A boy, no older than 12, had forced our vehicle to stop.

It was the first time in Kashmir's recorded history that Eid prays were not allowed in major shrines and mosques and Eidgahs on Tuesday, as the government imposed curfew in all 10 districts of the valley.

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was arrested on Friday after he tried to defy restrictions and came out to join a separatist-called march in the city.

Curfew has been extended to Pulwama, Shopian and Anantnag towns in South Kashmir to thwart separatists' call for fresh protests. Anti-India elements had called for a march after Friday prayers in the Old City area of Srinagar. Meanwhile restrictions on assembly of people remained in effect rest of Kashmir Valley for the 49th consecutive day.

Curfew was today lifted from most areas of Srinagar in view of the improving situation, even as normal life in the Valley remained affected for the 46th straight day due to restrictions and strike in the wake of violence following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terroristBurhan Wani.