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Unscheduled Power Cuts Leave Kashmir in the Cold: Residents Frustrated

December 3, 2024 Editor

Unscheduled Power Cuts Haunt Kashmiris as Winter Approaches Srinagar, November 2, 2024 – In stark contrast to promises of seamless electricity supply, Kashmir is grappling with extensive power cuts, stretching from five to ten hours across the region. These prolonged outages expose the fragile state of its power infrastructure, leaving residents frustrated and in the cold. Promises Unkept Senior physician Dr. Masood Hassan expressed the sentiment of many Kashmiris when he remarked, “In this modern age, we are witnessing power cuts that seem like a forgotten narrative from a decade…

Winter Resumes: Snow Predicted to Blanket Kashmir Again

November 30, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir will experience light rains and snowfall due to three Western Disturbances over the next 10 days, starting Saturday. After a largely dry week, Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be hit by three back-to-back Western Disturbances within the next 10 days, bringing light rains and snowfall over the higher reaches. The meteorological centre (MeT) in Srinagar said the three weather systems will be mostly weak, with meteorologist M Hussain Mir adding, “We expect some light precipitation over the mountains in the next week or so.” The centre…

Kashmir in the Deep Freeze: Sub-Zero Temperatures Persist

November 28, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir experienced dry weather with night temperatures below zero, and coldest recorded at Pahalgam (-4.4°C). Light rain and snow expected soon. The weather remained dry across Jammu and Kashmir, with night temperatures dropping below zero, the meteorological centre (MeT) in Srinagar said on Wednesday. The coldest place recorded by MeT was the southern resort town of Pahalgam in Anantnag district at -4.4° C followed by -2.6° C in the northern resort town of Gulmarg. The summer capital Srinagar witnessed a minimum of -0.6° C, the MeT update said.…

Erratic Electricity Supply Hampers Daily Life in Kashmir; Businesses and Residents Demand Action

November 26, 2024 Editor

Unscheduled power cuts worsen Kashmir’s Winter Woes Srinagar, Nov 25: As the winter chill envelops Kashmir, it brings with it a persistent and familiar problem – prolonged and unscheduled power cuts. The residents and businesses are voicing their frustration over the erratic electricity supply, which has become a significant hurdle in daily life and economic activities. According to officials from the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL), the Valley’s unrestricted power demand has surged to 2200 MW, while the supply lags at around 1500 MW. The gap widens during peak evening…

Traffic Crackdown in Srinagar: Over 3000 Vehicles Seized in 9 Days

November 25, 2024 Editor

Traffic police seizes over 3000 vehicles in last 9 days Srinagar : As a part of stern action to curb underage driving and traffic violations in the valley, especially in Srinagar City, the Traffic Police Department has seized more than three thousand vehicles, comprising both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, over the last nine days in Srinagar alone. The traffic crackdown, which began after the tragic Tengpora accident on November 14, claimed the lives of two young boys, with another critically injured, after a collision between two vehicles. The incident sparked widespread…

Kashmir Shivers: Most Parts Hit by Sub-Zero Night Temperatures

November 22, 2024 Editor

Most Parts Of Kashmir Valley Reel Under Sub-Zero Temperature Srinagar 22 Nov: Most places in Kashmir reeled under sub-zero night temperature as the winter chill gripped the Valley due to the recent snowfall in the higher reaches, officials said on Thursday. Srinagar and other places in Kashmir experienced sub-zero minimum temperature for the second straight night as the mercury settled below the freezing point, officials said. Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir experienced snowfall last week, resulting in the cold conditions across the Valley. Srinagar recorded a low of…

Srinagar Crackdown: Over 1000 Two-Wheelers Seized to Curb Reckless Driving

November 19, 2024 Editor

Action against reckless driving: Over 1000 two-wheelers seized in Srinagar in past 3 days; SSP Traffic City seeks active participation from parents to curb reckless driving Srinagar, Nov 18: Days after the two young students died in a tragic road accident in Srinagar’s Tengpora, the traffic police has upped its ante to reign in on the minors riding two wheelers and four wheelers in a bid to save precious lives. In the past three days, over 1000 vehicles, the majority of them two-wheelers—bikes and scooties—have been seized by the traffic…

Major Crackdown: RTO Kashmir Fines ₹7.98 Lakh for Traffic Offences

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 Editor

Major Enforcement Drive Across Kashmir, 1144 Traffic Violations Challaned Srinagar, November 16: To ensure road safety and curb traffic violations, the Motor Vehicles Department, led by Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, conducted an intensive enforcement drive across the Kashmir Division. The operation targeted major violations, including vehicles without fitness certificates, overloading, seat belt non-compliance, underage driving, and other offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A total of 2,338 vehicles, including buses, school buses, goods carriers, and private vehicles, were checked during the drive. Of these, 586 vehicles…

Parents Beware: Underage Driving in J&K Could Lead to Jail Time and Rs 25,000 Fine

November 16, 2024 Editor

Underage Driving in J&K: Parents Could Face Jail, Rs 25,000 Fine Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir – The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has issued a stern advisory cautioning parents against allowing their minor children to drive two-wheelers or four-wheelers. The advisory highlights the serious legal and safety implications of underage driving, emphasizing that violators could face severe penalties. Legal Consequences for Parents and Guardians As per the Motor Vehicles Act, parents or guardians found permitting their minor children to drive will be held accountable. The law presumes their consent unless…

Safety Alert: IGP Kashmir Urges Trekkers to Notify Police Before Departing

November 12, 2024 Editor

Inform Police before leaving for trekking: IGP Kashmir Srinagar, Nov 10: Two trekkers narrowly escaped potential harm during the Zabarwan encounter after dialling 100 and alerting the senior Police officers to their perilous position. The trekkers were in proximity to the exchange of heavy fire when they realised the imminent danger and quickly contacted the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir. Responding promptly, the PCR informed senior Police officials, leading to the temporary suspension of the operation and saving the trekkers from harm. Soon after the senior officers were alerted, they ordered…