Srinagar news

Here are some recent news updates from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir:

Top Stories

  1. Curfew imposed in Srinagar after violent protests: A curfew was imposed in Srinagar on Monday after violent protests broke out in several parts of the city, leaving several people injured. The protests were sparked by the killing of a militant in a gunbattle with security forces in the city. (Source: The Hindu)
  2. J&K govt announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families of slain militants: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the two militants who were killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Srinagar. (Source: Kashmir Observer)
  3. Srinagar's Dal Lake faces pollution threat: The Dal Lake, a popular tourist destination in Srinagar, is facing a severe pollution threat due to the dumping of waste and sewage into the lake. (Source: The Indian Express)

Other News

  1. Srinagar's famous Lal Chowk market to be revamped: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced plans to revamp the famous Lal Chowk market in Srinagar, which is one of the busiest markets in the city. (Source: Kashmir Times)
  2. Srinagar's Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre to host international conference: The Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar will host an international conference on sustainable development and climate change. (Source: The Kashmir Monitor)
  3. Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid to be restored: The historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, which is one of the oldest mosques in the city, is set to be restored to its original glory. (Source: The Tribune)

Sports News

  1. Srinagar's football team wins national championship: The Srinagar football team has won the national championship in the under-19 category, defeating teams from other states in the final. (Source: The Kashmir Observer)
  2. Srinagar's cricketers selected for national team: Two cricketers from Srinagar have been selected for the national team, which will participate in an international tournament in the coming months. (Source: The Indian Express)

Weather

  1. Srinagar experiences heavy rainfall: Srinagar experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, causing flash floods in several areas of the city. (Source: The Hindu)
  2. Srinagar's temperature drops to 10°C: The temperature in Srinagar dropped to 10°C on Wednesday, making it one of the coldest days in the city this year. (Source: The Kashmir Monitor)