All stories by Umar Ganie
Spine-Chilling Cold Grips Kashmir
Rediff.com3 days agoSrinagar recorded its third lowest December temperature in 133 years on Saturday.
Alert Police, Army Avert Tragedy
Rediff.com9 Dec 2024Umar Ganie captures images of security personnel cordoning off the area and defusing an improvised explosive device, IED, on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway at Palhallan in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Harud Comes To Kashmir
Rediff.com2 Dec 2024Umar Ganie captures glimpses of autumn inside the famed Mughal garden in Srinagar. Autumn, locally known as Harud, is the harvest season in Kashmir with the trees changing colour as the days get shorter as winter approaches.
LeT Terrorist Eliminated In Srinagar Encounter
Rediff.com2 Nov 2024One Pakistan terrorist belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba has been gunned down in the ongoing encounter.
After 3 Years, Encounter In Srinagar
Rediff.com2 Nov 2024The presence of the terrorists was noticed in a building resulting in the security forces launching a cordon and search operation. The search turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the search party who retaliated.
Historic! Diyas Light Up Srinagar
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024In 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.com28 Oct 2024Over 150 women competed in the first-ever traditional women's boat race on Dal Lake.
Their Lives Will Be Avenged
Rediff.com25 Oct 2024Security 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.