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Everything you need to know about Bulbul Nowgam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Bulbul Nowgam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Srinagar police patrol escaped grenade attack

April 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Srinagar, April 28 (IANS) A police patrol party in Srinagar had a narrow escape Sunday after a grenade was hurled at it from a speeding car but did not explode, police said.

Show policy on ex-gratia compensation, HC tells UP

March 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Lucknow, March 12 (IANS) The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to present before it the state policy on compensations given to the kin of murder victims.

Curfew in Srinagar, other towns partially relaxed

February 13, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Srinagar, Feb 13 (IANS) Authorities Wednesday relaxed curfew restrictions in some areas of Srinagar and other towns of the Kashmir Valley to enable residents to buy essential commodities.

Assam promote love, peace and harmony through music

December 16, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Guwahati, Dec 16 (ANI): In an endeavor to promote love, peace and harmony in the, region, a music show was recently held in Guwahati under the theme of "SAMANAY" meaning 'Equality'.

Story?telling festival for Delhi school kids

November 15, 2012 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) A festival of stories will draw thousands of schoolchildren to Pathways School, Noida, Nov 17?18.

Two militants, 3 soldiers killed in Kashmir gunfight

November 14, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Srinagar, Nov 14 (IANS) Two militants and three soldiers were killed Wednesday when the army foiled an infiltration bid from across the Line of Control (LOC) in Kashmir's Kupwara district, an army spokesperson said.

Army ups vigil to thwart infiltration in Kashmir

November 4, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Srinagar, Nov 4 (IANS) The army has stepped up vigil along the Line of Control (LoC) to thwart infiltration attempts from across the border before the ensuing winter, an army officer said here Sunday.

Omar Abdullah talks tough on militancy, slams separatist outfits

October 21, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Srinagar, Oct.21 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has issued a warning to separatist outfits and militants to stop instigating the masses to oppose the duly elected state government.

Omar slams Geelani over 'unauthorised' road

October 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Srinagar, Oct 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday challenged separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani to take a helicopter ride to confirm whether a concrete road was being laid in north Kashmir's Baltal area to the Amarnath cave shrine.

One killed, two injured in attack on Srinagar hotel

October 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Srinagar, Oct 19 (IANS) One man was killed and two others were injured here Friday evening when separatist guerrillas fired at the employees of a hotel on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad highway in Nowgam area here, police said.

One killed, two injured in Srinagar firing

October 19, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Srinagar, Oct 19 (IANS) One man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting incident here Friday evening, police said.

Jamia students march for peace in northeast

October 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Violation of human rights is a combination of communalism, casteism, regionalism and lack of respect for law, said Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung here Wednesday.

Rock climbing wall inaugurated in Srinagar

September 5, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Srinagar, Sep 5 (IANS) An artificial rock climbing wall was inaugurated here Wednesday to encourage adventure sports enthusiasts, many of whom visit the state from other parts of the country.

Two of six militants killed in Handwara encounter

July 6, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Handwara (Jammu and Kashmir), July 6 (ANI): Two of the six militants engaged in a gun battle with security forces in Handwara for the past 48 hours were killed on Friday.

Curbs continue in Srinagar's old city after shrine fire

June 29, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Srinagar, June 29 (IANS) Curfew-like restrictions continued in the old city areas of Srinagar for the fourth consecutive day Friday in the wake of tension after fire gutted the revered shrine of Muslim saint Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani in the Khanyar area.

Poignant tales from an innocent past (IANS Book Review)

May 20, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Book: 'Whispers in the Classroom, Voices on the Field - Stories of School, Friends and life'; Authors: Subhadra Sen Gupta, Bulbul Sharma, Paro Anand, Jerry Pinto, Ranjit lal, Gautam Benegal, Anupa lal and Trisha Ray; Publisher: Wisdom Tree; Pages: 358; Price: Rs.345

Photo exhibition to promote conservation of birds held in Shimla

February 20, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Shimla, Feb.20 (ANI): Shimla is hosting a photo exhibition with the aim of promoting the conservation of birds.

Jharkhand Police recover arms from Maoist hideouts in Lohardaga

September 21, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Ranchi, Sep 21 (ANI): Jharkhand Police on Wednesday recovered explosives and ammunition from different Maoist hideouts in Lohardaga district.

Train services in Kashmir resume after blast

March 8, 2011 at 2:45 PM

Srinagar, Mar 8(ANI): Train services to Srinagar, have resumed on Tuesday morning after militants blew up a portion of a railway track near the city.

Curfew relaxed in 12 police stations of Srinagar; 1 hurt in Kupwara

September 19, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Srinagar, Sep. 19 (ANI): Curfew was relaxed in areas falling under at least 12 police stations of Srinagar here on Saturday, however, one person was injured in a stone pelting incident in Kupwara.

Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kashmir

June 18, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Nowgam (J-K), June 18 (ANI): The Tourist Facilitation Center (TFC), Nowgam near Srinagar coming up at a cost of Rs. 11.59 crore would be thrown open in July to cater to the large inflow of tourists visiting the region.

A rehabilitation centre for black bears comes up in Kashmir

February 23, 2010 at 12:08 PM

Srinagar, Feb 23 (ANI): A modern rehabilitation centre for the Himalayan black bear has been recently set up at the Dachigam National Park, around 25 kilometers from Srinagar.

Assam, Tripura celebrate Bihu festival

January 26, 2010 at 6:03 PM

Guwahati / Agartala, Jan 26 (ANI): It's festival time in India as the sun starts its northward journey, marking the beginning of the end of winter and the coming of spring.

Bulbul songbird fight tradition kept alive in Guwahati

January 15, 2010 at 12:33 PM

Hajo (Guwahati), Jan 15 (ANI): The Hayagriva Madhav temple at Hajo in Kamrup district of Assam has kept alive the centuries old tradition of fight between Bulbuls, the birds also known as songbirds.

Army Vice Chief launches Rail E-ticketing for service personnel

December 30, 2009 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI) : Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen PC Bhardwaj launched a pilot project of Rail e-ticketing for the Armed Forces, here on Wednesday.

Top self-styled militant commander arrested in Kashmir

December 4, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Anantnag (J-K), Dec 4 (ANI): Jammu Kashmir police assisted by the paramilitary forces arrested a top militant belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammad.

Bizarre bald bird discovered in Laos

July 30, 2009 at 12:02 PM

Washington, July 30 (ANI): Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and University of Melbourne have discovered an odd songbird with a bald head living in a rugged region in Laos.

I'm happy to be known as 'Maine Pyar Kiya' girl: Bhagyashree

May 10, 2009 at 8:57 AM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree, who made her presence felt after many years on reality dance show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', is not worried because people still recall her as the demure girl in the 1989 hit 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. She is happy to be remembered for her best work.

Intoxicated birds fight as part of Bihu in Assam

January 15, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Hajo (Assam), Jan 15 (IANS) Over 300 intoxicated bulbul birds fought one another so that their cheering owners could win a trophy and cash, as spectators crowded this village to watch this part of Assam's harvest festival.

Voting picks up in Kashmir despite anti-poll protest

December 17, 2008 at 12:35 PM

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 17 (IANS) After a low-key start in rainy cold weather, voting for the sixth phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections picked up in the 10 constituencies of south Kashmir's Anantnag and Kulgam districts Wednesday despite anti-poll protests in Anantnag constituency.

Manmohan Singh flags off first train in Kashmir Valley

October 11, 2008 at 9:18 PM

Srinagar, Oct 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today flagged off the first train service in Kashmir valley.

PM to flag off first train in Kashmir Valley today

October 11, 2008 at 9:17 PM

Srinagar, Oct 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will today flag off the first train connecting Srinagar with central parts of Kashmir Valley.

History and hope ride on Kashmir's hi-tech train

October 11, 2008 at 4:52 PM

Srinagar, Oct 11 (IANS) Bedecked in flowers, it rolled out of the Nowgam railway station near here, looking like a dream. Many hoped the red and green train - the first ever in the Kashmir valley - would be the harbinger of good times in this trouble-torn land.

PM flags off Kashmir train amid shutdown call

October 11, 2008 at 1:23 PM

Srinagar, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurated the first ever train service in the Kashmir valley Saturday amid a shutdown called by separatists and curfew-like restrictions in parts of the city to thwart protests.

Prime Minister flags off Kashmir's dream train

October 11, 2008 at 11:10 AM

Srinagar, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday inaugurated the first ever train service in the Kashmir valley by flagging it off from the Nowgam railway station near summer capital Srinagar.

PM flags off first train in Kashmir Valley (Update-PM flags off train)

October 11, 2008 at 10:59 AM

Srinagar, Oct 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today flagged off the first train connecting Srinagar with central parts of Kashmir Valley.

Busy schedule awaits prime minister in Srinagar

October 10, 2008 at 4:04 PM

Srinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who arrives here Friday afternoon, has a busy schedule ahead on his two day visit to the valley.

Antony calls for prompt pension dispersal to two million ex-servicemen

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony has urged the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) to render prompt and efficient dispersal of pensions services to over two million ex-servicemen and their dependents.

Antony calls for prompt pension dispersal to two million ex-servicemen

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony has urged the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) to render prompt and efficient dispersal of pensions services to over two million ex-servicemen and their dependents.

Work on Qazigund-Baramulla railway track in Kashmir stalled

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Badgaum (J and K), Sept 18 (ANI): Nearly 95 per cent of the work on the 199-kilometre Qazigund-Baramulla section of the railway project in Kashmir has been completed, but the ongoing protests and shutdowns have stalled any further work.

Rajkot's little Princess teaches Dandiya

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Rajkot, Sep.12 (ANI): A six-year-old girl in Rajkot is attracting public attention for teaching traditional Dandia dance form to various people some of them even of her parents' age.

'Ceasefire violation at LoC taken up at the highest level with Pakistan'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (ANI): In the wake of the repeated ceasefire violations on the Line of Control (LoC) by the Pakistan Army, India has expressed its deep concern, and said that the matter has been taken up with Pakistan at the highest level.

Maintain cease-fire in the interest of peace, Pranab tells Pakistan

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Tehran, July 29 (ANI): Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today urged Pakistan to respect and maintain the sanctity of the cease-fire that the two countries had agreed to in November 2003 for the sake of peace, stability and future progress in the composite dialogue process.

Pakistan desperate to disrupt peace in Kashmir, says army officer

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Jammu, July 29 (ANI): As Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire in Kashmir for the second time in three days, Lieutenant General RK Karwal, General Officer in Commanding, 16 Corps, today said this was an attempt by Pakistan to disrupt the peace process between the two countries.

Firing in Kashmir across the LoC stops

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Srinagar, July 29 (ANI): The firing between Indian and Pakistani troops across the Line of Control (LoC) stopped early today after continuing for 16 hours.

India, Pakistan to convene flag meet at LoC

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Jammu, July 29 (ANI): India has sought a flag meeting with Pakistan a day after skirmishes at the Line of Control dividing the two countries resulted in the reported deaths of one Indian soldier and four Pakistani soldiers.

15 Pakistani soldiers cross LoC, an army jawan killed

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Srinagar, July 28 (ANI): An Army jawan was killed on Monday as Pakistani troops opened fire on Indian positions in Nowgaon sector of Kupwara district near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, army sources said.

Interpol issues 'Red Corner' notice against kidney kingpin

February 2, 2008 at 1:01 AM

International criminal police organisation, Interpol has issued 'red corner' notice to the ever-biggest multimillion kidney racket