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Winter Woes Persist: Srinagar and Pahalgam Face Frigid Temperatures

February 10, 2024 Editor

The maximum day temperatures climbed 2 to 4 degrees above normal across the Himalayan valley on Friday, with mercury settling at 11.5 degrees Celsius in the summer capital Srinagar. Kashmir witnessed a sunny day on Friday while temperatures on the previous night plunged several degrees below normal, the Srinagar meteorological (MeT) centre said. The maximum day temperatures climbed 2 to 4 degrees above normal across the Himalayan valley on Friday, with mercury settling at 11.5 degrees Celsius in the summer capital Srinagar. Experience Delhi’s rich history through a series of…

ST Status for Paharis: Lok Sabha Says Yes, But Jammu Raises Concerns

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Editor

Bill also added Paddari Tribe, Gadda Brahman, and Koli communities to ST list; another Bill to include Valmiki community and synonyms in SC list was also passed Amid street protests led by the Scheduled Tribe Gujjar-Bakarwal community in Jammu against the inclusion of the Pahari Ethnic group in the Union Territory’s Scheduled Tribes list, Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Bill to include this community in the UT’s ST list, with Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda categorically asserting that benefits meant for existing STs in the UT will not be…

Congress Gains Momentum in Jammu as Three Prominent Leaders From Azad’s Party Switch Sides

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Editor

Three prominent members of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), including a district general secretary, joined Congress here on Tuesday, a party spokesperson said. DPAP Ramban district general secretary Fareed Ahmad Malik, tehsil president Ramsoo Mohd Nasir Sheikh along with Abdul Latif Malik were welcomed into the party fold by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Vikar Rasool Wani, the spokesperson said. “The doors (of Congress) are open for the people who want to contribute in the party’s efforts to see Jammu and Kashmir out of the present mess,” Wani…

IMD Forecasts Extended Wet Spell, Heavy Snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh

January 28, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: As two Western Disturbances are most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas, weatherman on Saturday forecast an extended wet spell from afternoon of January 28 till February 3. “A couple of moderate Western Disturbances most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from 28th afternoon onwards,” a meteorological department official told GNS. Under the influence of weather systems, he said, an “extended” wet spell from Sunday (afternoon) onwards till February 3 was most likely over J&K and adjoining areas. He said on January 28-29, there is possibility of light…

J&K Police Data Collection Exercise Raises Concerns in the Valley: A Closer Look

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Editor

A Scrutiny of the J&K Police Data Collection Form: Balancing Security with Transparency The recent distribution of a detailed data collection form by the Jammu and Kashmir police has sparked a wave of discussion and concern among residents. The form, with its expansive scope encompassing personal details, family connections, and potentially sensitive inquiries, raises significant questions about its purpose and potential implications. Beyond Routine Update: While authorities maintain the form is a routine update of resident records, its depth and specific queries diverge from a typical census. The inclusion of…

Strengthening Participation: J&K Electoral Roll Grows to 86.93 Lakh, Reflecting Increased Engagement

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Editor

The final electoral rolls have been published in all polling stations, offices of electoral registration officers, district election officers and hosted on the website of chief electoral officer of Jammu and Kashmir. With the addition of 2.31 lakh new voters, the final electoral rolls were published here on Monday taking the total number of electorates to 86.93 lakh across Jammu and Kashmir. The final electoral rolls have been published in all polling stations, offices of electoral registration officers, district election officers and hosted on the website of chief electoral officer…

Srinagar-Jammu Highway Sees Heightened Security Following Suspicious Vehicle Activity

January 24, 2024 Editor

It has been learnt that the police have detected the ‘suspicious’ movement of a vehicle from Kashmir towards Jammu The CRPF has set up checkpoints along the highway. It is being scanned for the presence of any IEDs or explosives The security forces are using drones and dog squads to monitor security situation on the NH in the wake of the alert Security measure were strengthened on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway after security forces received an input regarding suspicious movement of a vehicle on the vital link to the Valley.…

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir Valley: Pulwama, Shopian witness record -7.4°C temperatures

January 23, 2024 Editor

An official of the Meteorological Department in Srinagar said dry and largely snowless winter in Kashmir had resulted in freezing nights and warmer-than-usual days in the region The day temperature in Srinagar was over 8°C above normal for this time of the year. The Valley has been going through a prolonged dry spell this winter season A 79 per cent deficit in rainfall was recorded in the area during December 2023, whereas there has been no precipitation in most parts of the Valley in the first three weeks of January…

Snow-blanketed Paradise: Sinthan Top Draws Throngs of Tourists

January 18, 2024 Editor

As Kashmir is going through one of its worst dry phases, snow has melted at most places, which usually remained covered under a thick blanket of snow for this time of the year An otherwise off-beat destination, Sinthan Top, a snow-clad mountain peak situated at 12,500 feet, is attracting tourists in hordes as local travel agents redirect the visitors to the spot to experience some snow There is no snow elsewhere in Kashmir in the month of January, but my heart filled with joy when I reached Sinthan Top. —Aslam…

Water Woes Grip Kashmir After 45-Day Dry Spell, Experts Fear ‘Doomsday Scenario’

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Gasps for Water: A Valley Parched After 45 Days of Dry Spell By: Javid Amin Srinagar: The vibrant tapestry of Kashmir, usually woven with emerald valleys and snow-capped peaks, currently unravels a different picture. A relentless 45-day dry spell has thrust the region into a dire water crisis, its icy grip squeezing the lifeblood from not just its breathtaking landscapes, but also from the livelihoods and well-being of its people. The Jhelum, Kashmir’s life-giving artery, bleeds at its lowest recorded level in recent memory. Withered to -0.75 feet at…