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Snowfall and Festivities: Kashmir Valley Embraces Winter with Enthusiasm

January 16, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Valley Comes Alive With Winter Festivals Amidst Snowfall And Cold Temperatures Kashmir Valley, known for its breathtaking landscapes, is embracing the winter season with a series of vibrant snow festivals aimed at uplifting the spirits of local residents facing hardships due to heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures. The army and local administration have joined forces to organize these events, bringing joy and positivity to the far-flung areas of the region. The festivities kicked off in the picturesque Lolab and Shopian districts, where hundreds of people of all ages gathered…

Srinagar Sectarian Unrest: Six Locals Held for Derogatory Remarks Against Caliphs

January 16, 2025 Editor

Six locals held for inciting sectarian unrest in Srinagar: J&K Police The J&K Police on Wednesday said six locals had been arrested in Srinagar for inciting sectarian unrest with “derogatory remarks”. The move came in the wake of growing sectarian tensions in the Kashmir Valley over a video “containing derogatory remarks” against Islamic caliphs. “Six miscreants have been charged under Sections 126 and 170 of the BNSS [Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita] and have been detained at the Central Jail, Srinagar, for inciting sectarian unrest through derogatory remarks,” a police spokesperson…

Sub-Zero Chill: Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, Pahalgam and Gulmarg Coldest

January 11, 2025 Editor

Most parts of Kashmir witnessed another sunny day even as the night temperature dipped further at multiple places The famous tourist resorts of Pahalgam and Gulmarg were the coldest places in Kashmir on Friday, recording minimum temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius and -8.1 degrees Celsius on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD’s local office predicted rain and snow at an isolated places on Saturday. Most parts of Kashmir witnessed another sunny day even as the night temperature dipped further at…

Cold Wave Alert: Kashmir Braces for Chilling Days Ahead

January 9, 2025 Editor

MeT director Mukhtar Ahmad cautioned of drop in temperatures before another wet weather forecast on January 11 The weather on Wednesday remained clear and sunny for the second day while night temperatures dipped to below zero across Kashmir valley. MeT director Mukhtar Ahmad cautioned of drop in temperatures before another wet weather forecast on January 11. “There could be a cold wave at isolated places,” he said. The mercury dropped to a bone chilling minimum temperature of -9.8 degree Celsius in the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir on Tuesday…

PM to Unveil Z Morh Tunnel on January 13, Enhancing All-Weather Access to Sonamarg

January 9, 2025 Editor

After completion of the tunnels there will be all weather road connectivity between Ladakh and the rest of the country Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be arriving in Kashmir next week to inaugurate Z Morh tunnel which is one of vital infrastructure projects on strategic Srinagar-Ladakh National highway (NH) and the second important tunnel after Zojila tunnel. After completion of the tunnels there will be all weather road connectivity between Ladakh and the rest of the country. While the Z Morh tunnel was completed three months ago, the Zojila tunnel will…

Snowfall in Kashmir: From Gulmarg to Srinagar, the Valley is Covered

January 6, 2025 Editor

Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 5: Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Sunday while the dense fog earlier in the day hit air traffic, leaving all flights at the Srinagar International Airport cancelled. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department (MeT) predicted scattered snowfall until Monday afternoon.Jammu and Kashmir tourism In addition to the higher reaches of Kashmir, snowfall was experienced in Gulmarg, Kokernag, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Kupwara, Baramulla, Sonamarg, and some other areas. The MeT officials here said that Gulmarg ski resort received 21 cm of snow, Kokernag 0.3 cm, Pahalgam 1.4 cm, Kupwara…

Bandipora Tragedy: Army Vehicle Plunges into Gorge, Claims Lives of 3 Soldiers

January 4, 2025 Editor

Army vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Bandipora, 3 soldiers dead At least three soldiers died and two others were injured after an Army vehicle skidded off the road in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district and fell into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint on Saturday. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps said that the accident took place due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions. “Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we express gratitude towards the citizens in providing immediate succor,”…

Digital Justice: Cyber Police Kashmir Cracks Down on Fraudsters, Recovers ₹4.72 Crore

January 1, 2025 Editor

Action against online scams: Cyber Police Kashmir recovers Rs 4.72 crore in 2024 Srinagar, Dec 31: In 2024 the Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, set a new benchmark by recovering Rs 4.72 crore defrauded from victims of online scams. In a statement issued, by the Cyber Police Kashmir said that the money was handed over to the rightful owners and the cyber criminals were dealt as per law. “This significant accomplishment underscores Cyber Police Kashmir’s dedication to combating cybercrime and safeguarding citizens from financial losses,” the statement reads. The Cyber Police…

Freezing in Gulmarg and Pahalgam: Kashmir Valley Experiences Mixed Weather

December 31, 2024 Editor

Gulmarg, Pahalgam reel under cold wave; relief from harsh weather in rest of Valley Even as heavy snowfall has brought a relief to the harsh weather in Kashmir Valley, the night temperatures recorded a steep fall in three major tourists destinations—Gulmarg in north Kashmir, Pahalgam in South Kashmir and Sonmarg in Central Kashmir. According to the MeT department, the night temperatures in Gulmarg on Sunday night was recorded at minus 10° Celsius; Sonamarg registered minus 9.9°C and Pahalgam settled at minus 9.2°C. The summer capital Srinagar saw a night temperature…

Major Power Outage Hits Kashmir After Heavy Snowfall

December 28, 2024 Editor

Major Power Outage in Kashmir After Heavy Snowfall, Restoration Expected by Evening Srinagar, December 29, 2024 – The Kashmir valley is grappling with widespread power outages following a heavy snowfall last night that disrupted electrical services, leaving many areas in darkness. The region has been significantly impacted as power supply interruptions continue to affect daily life and essential services. Extent of the Outage Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of Power Development Department (PDD), is closely monitoring the situation. In a post on X,…