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Winter Ready: Omar Abdullah’s Strategic Plan for Kashmir’s Uninterrupted Trade and Supply Chain

December 25, 2024 Editor

Omar Abdullah Reviews Winter Preparedness in Kashmir: Ensures Uninterrupted Trade and Essential Supplies Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the preparedness of various departments to address challenges posed by harsh winter conditions, particularly in the snow-bound zones of the Kashmir valley and Jammu division during a meeting on Tuesday. The CM emphasised the need for a robust mechanism to minimise inconvenience to public during severe weather conditions and directed various departments to ensure uninterrupted trade, transport and availability of essential supplies on priority, while addressing disruptions caused by snow, waterlogging and…

Breaking Records: Srinagar’s Coldest Night in 24 Years

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 Editor

Srinagar Shivers: Record-Breaking Cold Brings Life to a Standstill Srinagar 21 Dec: The picturesque valley of Srinagar has always been a winter wonderland, but this year, it turned into an icy ordeal. The city recently experienced its coldest night in 24 years, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling -8.5°C. This extreme weather, part of the infamous 40-day winter period known as ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ has transformed the daily lives of locals and made survival a challenge. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the causes, effects, and historical significance of this record-breaking…

Srinagar Implements Intelligent Traffic Management System: E-Challans to Begin Tomorrow

December 18, 2024 Editor

E-Challans to be Issued Through ITMS in Srinagar Starting Tomorrow Srinagar, December 17, 2024 – The Srinagar traffic landscape is set to transform as the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) becomes operational. Starting tomorrow, e-challans will be issued to traffic violators, marking a significant step towards modernizing traffic regulation in the region. Overview of the ITMS Initiative The ITMS aims to enhance road safety and improve traffic management by encouraging drivers to adhere to traffic rules. This system is a part of a broader strategy to modernize law enforcement and…

Brace Yourselves: Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, MeT Issues Yellow Alert

December 18, 2024 Editor

Yellow Alert! MeT Predicts Cold Wave in Kashmir For Next 1 Week Srinagar 18 Dec: Amid no forecast of a major weather activity till December 26, the local Meteorological department here has issued a yellow alert, predicting a cold wave at isolated regions for the next one week. According to the details available, the MeT has sounded a yellow warning for isolated regions, saying that the cold wave conditions would prevail for the next one week from December 17 to December 23. The warning has been issued for the isolated…

Scheduled Power Shutdowns in Kashmir: KPDCL’s Maintenance Plan

December 14, 2024 Editor

KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdowns for Essential Maintenance in Kashmir Srinagar, December 13, 2024 – The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across various regions in Kashmir to facilitate essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. These shutdowns are crucial for ensuring reliable power supply during the harsh winter months. Scheduled Shutdowns and Affected Areas The Chief Engineer of KPDCL’s Distribution Wing has outlined the following schedule for power shutdowns: 33KV Waterhail Tap Line: Shutdown on December 3 and 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM…

Winter Vacation in Kashmir: DSEK Submits Proposal Due to Severe Weather

December 4, 2024 Editor

DSEK Proposes Phased Winter Vacation for Kashmir Schools Srinagar, December 3, 2024 – The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has submitted a proposal to the government, suggesting a phased winter vacation for schools in Kashmir starting from December 9, 2024. This decision comes in response to the severe weather conditions, including a cold wave and dense fog, which have made it difficult for students to travel to and from school safely. Phased Vacation Schedule According to the proposal, the winter vacation for classes up to 2nd primary will begin…

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…