Pattan

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

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

Six Rajasthan hill forts on World Heritage list

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) For long the tourist attractions of the desert state, six hill forts of Rajasthan have made it to the Unesco World Heritage site list this year.

227 injured in J&K violence

March 8, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Srinagar, March 8 (IANS) Twenty-five people, including securitymen and protestors, were injured across the valley Friday in clashes between security forces and stone-pelting mobs Friday, taking the total number of injured in clashes during the week to over 227.

Kashmir village headman gunned down

September 23, 2012 at 10:11 PM

Srinagar, Sep 23 (IANS) A village headman was gunned down by separatist guerrillas in Baramulla district of north Kashmir Sunday, police said.

Seven injured in Kashmir grenade attack

August 8, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Srinagar, Aug 8 (IANS) Seven people, including four policemen, were injured Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district when separatist guerrillas attacked a police station with a grenade, police said.

New bridge in Jammu and Kashmir to enhance connectivity, patrolling

May 26, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Rajouri, May 26 (ANI): The new Beri Pattan bridge, connecting Nowshera and Rajouri, and aimed to facilitate military and civilian movement in areas along the Line of Control (LoC) was completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and inaugurated on Friday.

Two militants killed in J and K

May 5, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Baramulla, May 5(ANI): Two militants were killed in the wee hours of Saturday by security forces in Pattan area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Migratory birds arrive in Harike Bird Sanctuary

January 9, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Harike (Punjab), Jan.9 (ANI): Migratory birds have arrived at the world famous Harike Bird wetland-cum-sanctuary, and are expected to remain till the month of March. They include geese and Siberian cranes.

Hizbul Mujahideen militant apprehended in Pattan, Kashmir

December 5, 2010 at 9:11 PM

Pattan (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec. 5 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF personnel in a joint operation apprehended a Hizbul Mujahideen militant and seized arms and ammunitions in Jammu and Kashmir's Pattan town on Sunday.

Security personnel working for normalcy in Kashmir, says state police chief

December 1, 2010 at 12:30 PM

Srinagar, Dec 1 (ANI): Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Kuldeep Khoda has said the state police and other security outfits are jointly working to restore normalcy in the Kashmir Valley.

2 Hizbul militants held in Jammu-Kashmir's Baramulla district

October 17, 2010 at 7:32 PM

Srinagar, Oct.17 (ANI): Security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district have arrested two Hizbul Mujahideen militants during search operations.

Four injured as troops open fire on protestors in Shopian

October 3, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Shopian, Oct 3 (ANI): At least four persons were injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian District on Sunday, when the security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters.

Curfew continues in Srinagar; situation remains normal in Valley

September 19, 2010 at 8:26 PM

Srinagar, Sep.19 (ANI): Curfew continued in the Srinagar city on Sunday mornning even as situation remained normal in the valley and the Highway was open from Srinagar - Jammu and Srinagar - Uri.

Two killed, six injured as grenade explodes in Army vehicle in J-K

September 9, 2010 at 9:22 PM

Baramulla, Sep.9 (ANI): At least two Army personnel died and six others injured in a grenade explosion in a vehicle in Pattan area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district here on Thursday evening.

Three killed, 14 injured in police firing in Baramulla

September 6, 2010 at 10:23 PM

Baramulla (J-K), Sep. 6 (ANI): Three persons were killed and 14 others injured as security forces allegedly opened fire on a stone pelting mob in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Mob attacks police vehicle at Palhalan in J-K

August 17, 2010 at 9:31 PM

Srinagar, Aug.17 (ANI): A police vehicle, carrying personnel of JKAP 13th Battalian at Palhalan area of Pattan, came under fierce attack by a mob on Tuesday morning.

Kashmir violence: No firing incident at Singhpora

August 14, 2010 at 2:29 PM

Srinagar, Aug 14 (ANI): The news regarding the firing incident at Singhpora in Pattan in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District as reported by a news channel is not correct, according to police sources.

Omar cancels unified command meet to protest civilian deaths in J-K

August 13, 2010 at 8:14 PM

Srinagar/Kupwara/ Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 13 (ANI): ammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cancelled the unified command meeting to protest against the civilian deaths in the valley on Friday.

Two killed in police firing in Kashmir Valley(Lead: Kupwara)

August 13, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Kupwara/ Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 13 (ANI): At least two persons were killed and several others injured in firing by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara and Baramulla Districts on Friday.

Curfew clamped in Kashmir Valley after violence

July 31, 2010 at 11:47 AM

Srinagar, July 31 (ANI): Curfew was imposed across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday following Friday's clashes between civilian protesters and security forces, in which four people were killed and over 50 injured.

Over 40 percent voting in Baramulla, 55 in Ladakh

May 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic voters came out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency Wednesday to exercise their franchise despite a boycott call by separatists and threats from militant groups.

Over 33 percent voter turnout in Kashmir's Baramulla

May 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic voters came out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency Wednesday to exercise their democratic right despite a boycott call by separatists and threats from militant groups.

Voting begins in Jammu and Kashmir

May 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), May 13 (IANS) Polling began peacefully in the Baramulla and Ladakh Lok Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday morning.

7th century Buddhist structures in Kashmir face destruction

May 4, 2009 at 1:06 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Reports indicate that the seventh century Buddhist structures at Parihaspora in Pattan, Kashmir, India, are neglected and face imminent destruction.

Amritsari fish continues to be a popular dish of Punjab

January 19, 2009 at 6:27 PM

Amritsar, Jan.19 (ANI): Amritsaris or, the people of Amristar are generally described as warm hosts, as they are themselves known for having a palate for eating.

Countrywide crackdown on Jamaat offices continues

December 12, 2008 at 6:29 PM

Islamabad, Dec 12 (IANS) Pakistani authorities continued their countrywide crackdown on the Jamaat-ud-Dawah, a front organisation for the outlawed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that is blamed by India for the Mumbai attacks, a day after it was banned by the government. Several of its offices, including in Punjab, were sealed and many people taken into custody.

Voting picks up slowly amid sporadic protests in Valley

December 7, 2008 at 12:46 PM

Baramulla (North Kashmir) Dec 7 (IANS) Moderate to brisk polling was underway in 12 constituencies of the Kashmir Valley which went to polls Sunday in the fourth of the seven-phase elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir fourth phase poll Sunday amid boycott call (Curtain raiser)

December 5, 2008 at 2:05 PM

Srinagar, Dec 5 (IANS) As many as 12 constituencies go to the polls in the Kashmir Valley Sunday in the fourth of the staggered seven phase assembly elections in the state in the backdrop of a boycott call by the separatists.

Congress releases third list of Kashmir candidates

November 13, 2008 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Congress party Thursday released the third list of candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

Civil societies ask Pak govt to reduce defence expenditure

October 6, 2008 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Sept 29 (ANI): Various civil society organisations in Pakistan have demanded of the federal government to cut down expenditures on defence and armaments and utilise the saved money for relief and uplift of the poor hit by the rise in prices of food and energy.

Civil societies ask Pak govt to reduce defence expenditure

October 6, 2008 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Sept 29 (ANI): Various civil society organisations in Pakistan have demanded of the federal government to cut down expenditures on defence and armaments and utilise the saved money for relief and uplift of the poor hit by the rise in prices of food and energy.

Civil societies ask Pak govt to reduce defence expenditure

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Sept 29 (ANI): Various civil society organisations in Pakistan have demanded of the federal government to cut down expenditures on defence and armaments and utilise the saved money for relief and uplift of the poor hit by the rise in prices of food and energy.

Civil societies ask Pak govt to reduce defence expenditure

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Sept 29 (ANI): Various civil society organisations in Pakistan have demanded of the federal government to cut down expenditures on defence and armaments and utilise the saved money for relief and uplift of the poor hit by the rise in prices of food and energy.

Normal life affected for second day in Kashmir Valley

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Srinagar, Sept 20 (ANI): In Kashmir Valley, normal life came to a standstill for the second consecutive day on Saturday following a shutdown call given by separatists.