Panic after leopard enters Srinagar residential area

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 18:02

Panic gripped residents of a locality near the Dal Lake here after a leopard sneaked into the area, before being trapped by forest officials.

Stage set for Valley`s first-ever international cycling race

Last Updated: Sunday, December 2, 2012, 12:55

The stage is set for Kashmir to host its first-ever international cycling race as the authorities have completed all the arrangements for the mega-event to be held on Tuesday.

Militants open fire near Dal Lake, 4 injured

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 21:42

Militants Thursday struck in the tourist hub of Dal Lake area by shooting at employees of a liquor shop inside a government-run hotel on the Boulevard Road here, injuring four persons.

Pranab turns tourist in Srinagar

Last Updated: Thursday, September 27, 2012, 21:39

President Pranab Mukherjee turned a tourist on Thursday visiting famous Mughal Gardens.

Omar asks scientists to explore potential of Dal Lake weeds

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 12:53

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked scientists to explore the possibility of utilising the large quantity of weeds extracted from Dal Lake for generating energy.

Taj, Dal Lake among 98 sites to be made hygiene-friendly

Last Updated: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 12:33

With an aim of doubling the visitor count, the Tourism Ministry has decided to provide clean and hygienic environment at 98 prominent tourist sites including Taj Mahal, Dal Lake, Red Fort and India Gate.

Cooperate to conserve Dal Lake: J&K Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 17:19

J&K govt has sought cooperation of people in conservation of Dal Lake saying that water body plays a major role in attracting tourists.

Dal lake conservation: 51 blocked springs restored

Last Updated: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 18:13

As part of its efforts to restore the pristine glory of Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir government has restored 51 blocked springs that feed the water body.

Dal Lake freezes in sub-zero Kashmir

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 11:59

The Dal Lake was frozen at many palaces and some shikaras (boats) were stuck in the frost Thursday as the maximum temperature in the Kashmir Valley has been below freezing point for last the four days.

De-weeding of Dal Lake on

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 14:49

The Jammu and Kashmir government`s effort to preserve the world famous Dal lake by carrying out de-weeding is on, even as a major portion of the water body has frozen due to intense cold conditions in Kashmir.

Celebs pay tribute to Shammi Kapoor in Srinagar

Last Updated: Sunday, September 4, 2011, 11:38

Bollywood, business and political bigwigs visited Srinagar on Friday, to pay tribute to the flamboyant yesteryear`s actor, Shammi Kapoor, who died on August 14 at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai.