All stories by UMAR GANIE
Historic! Diyas Light Up Srinagar
Rediff.com6 hours agoIn a historic moment, on Thursday October 31, 2024 night, Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk lit up with thousands of diyas to celebrate Diwali for the first time.
A Women's Boat Race On Dal Lake!
Rediff.com4 days agoOver 150 women competed in the first-ever traditional women's boat race on Dal Lake.
Their Lives Will Be Avenged
Rediff.com7 days agoSecurity personnel atop a vehicle on the Tangmarg-Gulmarg Botapathri road during search operations to locate the terrorists.
Kashmir Marathon: '42 kilometres in a paradise!'
Rediff.com20 Oct 2024Around 2000 runners, including 59 internationals athletes, took part in the inaugural Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar.
Janamashtami In Srinagar
Rediff.com26 Aug 2024A large number of devotees, including Pandits and other locals, filled the streets with religious slogans, dancing, and joy.
Chhari Mubarak Heads For Amarnath Cave
Rediff.com15 Aug 2024On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Head Priest Mahant Deependra Giri along with sadhus and devotees at the Amareshwar temple in Srinagar offered the traditional Chhari Pujan to the Chhari Mubarak or the holy silver mace of Lord Shiva before leaving for the Amarnath cave to conclude the annual Amarnath Yatra.
Kargil War Memorial Lit For 25th Vijay Divas
Rediff.com26 Jul 2024Umar Ganie captures glimpses of the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Divas at Drass Kargil on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Army Prepares For 25th Kargil Vijay Divas
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024Umar Ganie captures glimpses of the Indian Army preparations for the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Divas in Drass Kargil.
Mirwaiz Meets The Moulvis
Rediff.com23 Jul 2024Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's meeting with Muttahida Majlis Ulmma at his residence in Srinagar, July 23, 2024.
Yoga, The Modi Way
Rediff.com21 Jun 2024Umar Ganie captures glimpses of Prime Minister Narendra D Modi doing yoga on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar to mark the 10th International Yoga Day on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Why BJP Burnt Pak PM Effigy In Srinagar
Rediff.com21 May 2024On May 18, 2024 night, terrorists struck at two places in Kashmir killing a former sarpanch, Aijaz Sheikh in Shopian and injuring a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag.
When Baramulla Queued Up To Vote
Rediff.com20 May 2024A large number of voters cast their votes in Baramulla, north Kashmir, on Monday, May 20, 2024. The National Conference's Omar Abdullah, Peoples Conference's Sajad Lone and Independent candidate Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid are in the contest.
Singham Again Shooting Begins In Kashmir
Rediff.com18 May 2024On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Jackie Shroff began shooting for Rohit Shetty's Singham Again in Srinagar.
Why This PhD Scholar Is Walking Barefoot
Rediff.com18 May 2024The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir will vote on Monday, May 20.
Abdullahs Come Out To Vote
Rediff.com13 May 2024National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah, his only son Omar Abdullah and Omar's sons Zamir Abdullah and Zahir Abdullah (both first time voters) cast their votes in Srinagar on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Kashmir On Edge: Jhelum Crosses Danger Mark
Rediff.com30 Apr 2024Kashmir's divisional commissioner announced the closure of all schools across the Valley as a precautionary measure amid the heavy downpour.
A Tragedy On The Jhelum
Rediff.com17 Apr 2024Six people perished when a boat carrying school going children and their parents capsised in the Jhelum river at Gandbal Batwara in Srinagar on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar
Rediff.com6 Apr 2024The last Friday prayers of Ramzan (Jumatul Vida) were not allowed to be held at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.
Want To Vote In An Igloo?
Rediff.com4 Apr 2024Umar Ganie captures glimpses of snow covered Gulmarg as it hosts a mega voter awareness programme ahead of the Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
What's Army Searching Under The Snow?
Rediff.com26 Mar 2024The Indian Army's Ski patrol team take part in an avalanche rescue exercise drill.