Umar Ganie

Umar Ganie is a senior photojournalist who lives and works in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. It is my job to be a visual storyteller, showing people how others live and struggles in the valley . Umar Ganie is associated with Kashmir Monitor since 19 years and is two times elected as the treasurer of Kashmir Press Photographers Association (KPPA).

Sports

November 4, 2023

Trekking Equipment Hire Shop Inaugurated

Srinagar: A new chapter in adventure tourism unfolds with the grand inauguration of a trekking equipment hire shop in the captivating region of Bemina, Srinagar. This exciting development took place on Saturday,

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July 18, 2023

First batch of Hajj pilgrims arrive in Srinagar

The first batch of Hajj pilgrims arrived in Srinagar on Tuesday after completing the holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims were welcomed by officials at the Srinagar International Airport, where they

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June 15, 2023

In FRAMES: 61 couples tie knot in mass marriage in Srinagar

61 couples tie knot in a mass marriage function in Srinagar organised by ‘We The Helping Hands Foundation’. The couples from different districts tied the knot in a mass marriage function, organised

IN FRAMES: G20 summit preparations in full swing in Kashmir

Kashmir is all set to host the first and biggest international summit this year. Preparations for the G20 summit are in full swing as Kashmir is all set to host delegates from

May 15, 2023

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IN FRAMES: Massive fire breaks out at shopping complex in Srinagar

Srinagar : Fire broke out in a shopping complex at Dargah Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Monday. PHOTO BY UMAR GANIE/KM An official said that fire broke out in few shops at

April 17, 2023

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IN FRAMES: Kashmir joins relief efforts for quake-hit Turkey, Syria

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria has brought back the horrors of the 2005 Kashmir quake prompting civil society and NGOs to step up relief efforts for people in the two countries. People

February 13, 2023

News

(IN FRAMES) Haj-2022: First batch of pilgrims from Srinagar leaves for Saudi Arabia

The first Hajj 2022 flight carrying pilgrims to Saudi Arabia left the Srinagar International Airport on Sunday. The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia re-starts this year after remaining suspended for two

June 5, 2022

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(VIDEO) ‘Papa kehtay hain’: Udit Narayan thanks son Aditya for bringing him to Kashmir

Srinagar: Popular Bollywood singer Udit Narayan, who is currently shooting for a music video here, today thanked his son Aditya Narayan for bringing him to Kashmir. “I give my son Aditya Narayan

May 11, 2022

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IN FRAMES: Massive fire leaves 24 families homeless in Srinagar

Seven residential houses were razed in a massive fire at Hamza Colony in Batamaloo area of Srinagar. Fire broke out from a residential house of Shabir Ahmad Sheikh and engulfed other structures

March 14, 2022

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IN FRAMES: Kashmir receives fresh snowfall

Moderate to heavy snowfall occurred on Wednesday at most places in Kashmir as the Meteorological (MeT) department forecast improvement from afternoon. The fresh snowfall has brought joy on the faces of locals,

February 23, 2022

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Check out: Last ox-driven oil mill of Kashmir

A 77 year old man from Pampore hamlet of Pulwama district is keeping the tradition alive by running one of the last ox-driven traditional oil mills operating in Kashmir. Ghulam Mohammad Wani,

February 9, 2022

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In Pics: Weekend lockdown begins in Kashmir

Shops and business establishments were shut immediately after Friday prayers in Srinagar as Government announced a weekend lockdown late Thursday night in view of the spiralling COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir.

January 21, 2022

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In Pictures: Chaos at Srinagar airport as air travel to Kashmir hit by snow

There was total chaos and confusion at Srinagar airport as hundreds of passengers turned up to catch their flights in snow hit Srinagar. With most of the flights cancelled on Wednesday also

January 5, 2022

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