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Festive look at iconic Lal chowk with Independence Day fervour

August 15, 2026, 05:36 PM - 3 min read

Lal Chowk, which was used in the past as the prominent site for only protests, was swept in tricolours on Saturday.Not only the locals thronged the iconic place, but tourists in hordes converged to celebrate the Independence Day with hues of patriotism.

CRPF, students march together during Tiranga rally in Srinagar

August 11, 2026, 05:31 PM - 3 min read

The participating students also expressed happiness over being part of the Tiranga Rally and said that such initiatives help young people understand the sacrifices made during India’s freedom struggle and the contribution of the armed and security forces to the nation.

19 LPG cylinders found at Lal Chowk restaurant fire incident

April 18, 2026, 05:31 PM - 2 min read

Officials said Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot and the firefighters recovered 19 gas cylinders during the operation. Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire started from the attic portion of the building where kitchen of a restaurant is located.

People hold portraits of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a protest against his killing, while defying curfew-like restrictions imposed by authorities on third consecutive day as precautionary measures amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, at Magam, in Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday.

Internet disruptions and curbs continue in Kashmir

March 5, 2026, 12:15 PM - 2 min read

The iconic Ghanta Ghar in the city centre at Lal Chowk remained a no-go zone after authorities sealed the area with barricades erected all around it late on Sunday night.

J&K Police carries out extensive raids across the city targeting residences of terrorist associates.

Anti-terror ops intensify as Srinagar sees fresh checks

November 28, 2025, 02:32 PM - 2 min read

Security operations continued on Friday with surprise checks carried out in the heart and commercial hub of Srinagar’s Lal Chowk area. Personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police were seen carrying out comprehensive checks of vehicles in the area.

Omar should lead anti-terror rally at Lal Chowk: BJP

November 20, 2025, 03:34 PM - 2 min read

BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said political differences can wait, but the fight against terror cannot. “We urge the Chief Minister to lead an all-party anti-terrorism rally at Lal Chowk, Srinagar. It’s time to move beyond condemnations and condolences,” Thakur said in a statement.

Srinagar traders display signboards in Lal Chowk urging tourists to refrain from consuming liquor and drugs.

'Avoid liquor, respect culture' Srinagar's appeal to tourist

February 22, 2025, 01:26 PM - 3 min read

As support grows for the proposed anti-liquor bill in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar traders have urged tourists to refrain from consuming alcohol and drugs. Signboards in Lal Chowk appeal to visitors to respect local culture, following incidents of public intoxication and altercations among tourists.