Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides, Disrupts Traffic Flow on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Srinagar: A heavy spell of incessant rain has created havoc in several parts of Kashmir while the Meteorological Department predicted more precipitation during the next 24 hours. Despite assurances from the administration that the water levels are below the danger mark, the continuous downpour led to widespread disruption. Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday evening inundated roads and low-lying areas in Kashmir. Additionally, higher reaches experienced a fresh spell of snowfall, further disrupting normal life and bringing down temperatures. Moderate to…
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Kashmir Weather Whirlwind: Rains and Snow, But Floods Not on the Menu Says I&FC
Srinagar: Rains drenched plains while snowfall was recorded at several higher reaches in Jammu and Kashmir even as the Meteorological Department (MeT) predicted more precipitation in the next few days. A MeT official here said that in the last 24 hours till 8:30 am, Srinagar received 4.5 mm of rainfall, Qazigund 10.2 mm, Pahalgam 20.8 mm, Kupwara 15.1 mm, Kokernag 9.8 mm, Gulmarg 8.6 mm, Jammu 2.3 mm, Banihal 2.3 mm, Batote 22.8 mm, Katra 4.6 mm, and Bhaderwah 16.4 mm. The MeT predicted light to moderate rain and light…
Read MoreFirm Support: Apni Party Chief Altaf Bukhari Stands With PM Modi
I am not saying it indirectly. I am saying it directly that I am with PM Narendra Modi…Those who removed Article 370 also ensured the protection of land and jobs for residents of J&K. — Altaf Bukhari, president, Apni party At a time when other political parties label the Apni Party as the “B-team” of the BJP, party president Altaf Bukhari Thursday said that New Delhi supports those who represent the wishes and aspirations of the people. “I am not saying it indirectly. I am saying it directly that I…
Read MoreUdhampur Votes Today: Fate of 12 Candidates Including Jitendra Singh & Choudhary Lal Singh In Fray
Elaborate security arrangements have been made in all districts under the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, which will go to polls on Friday, where the BJP, Congress, and DPAP candidates will face each other. Polling parties for the Udhampur constituency were dispatched to the respective polling booths amid tight security. With the aim of ensuring the smooth conduct of the election process, these parties are equipped with electronic voting machines (EVMs) and other essential materials. A total of 12 candidates are competing for the seat in the first phase, intensifying the…
Read MoreTragedy in Srinagar: Schoolchildren Among 6 Killed in Boat Capsizing
Srinagar: At least six persons including four children lost their lives in a boat capsize in River Jhelum on the outskirts of Srinagar on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in Gandbal, Nowgam area of Srinagar. Among the deceased were a 35-year-old mother and her twin sons, who were students. The incident occurred when an old wooden boat, carrying 19 passengers from Gandbal to Batwara, collided with an iron pillar inside the river due to the fast flow of water. A rescue operation has been initiated to locate the missing individuals. Officials said that…
Read MoreUnveiling the Political Landscape: Omar Abdullah Critiques BJP Manifestoes and Their Impact on Jammu and Kashmir
Omar Abdullah Slams BJP’s Manifestoes, Decries Impact on Jammu and Kashmir In a scathing indictment of the Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) governance agenda, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has asserted that BJP manifestoes have historically wrought destruction upon the region. Abdullah’s remarks come amidst ongoing political discourse surrounding the BJP’s electoral promises and their implications for the erstwhile state. The BJP’s electoral manifestoes have long been a subject of scrutiny and debate, particularly in the context of Jammu and Kashmir, a region marked by complex sociopolitical…
Read MoreNational Conference Unveils Strong Candidates: Omar Abdullah and Aga Ruhullah Named for Baramulla & Srinagar
Omar Abdullah said he is contesting from North Kashmir (Baramulla) because the BJP and the Centre were using all their resources there The National Conference (NC) on Friday named Omar Abdullah and former minister Aga Ruhullah, who has been among the most vocal opponents of the nullification of Constitution Article 370, as its candidates from Baramulla and Srinagar Lok Sabha seats. Farooq Abdullah, the NC chief, announced the names of the two candidates for the seats that will go to the polls in the fourth and fifth phases of the national…
Read MoreJamia Masjid Closed for Shab-e-Qadr Prayers, Mirwaiz Under House Arrest
Authorities Close Historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar Ahead of Shab-e-Qadr Observance Srinagar: Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid, a symbol of religious and cultural significance, has been at the center of controversy as authorities disallow nigh-long prayers ahead of the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadr. The decision has sparked disappointment and condemnation from the mosque’s management body, Anjuman Auqaf, amid concerns over religious freedoms and restrictions on community gatherings during Ramadan. This article provides insights into the recent developments surrounding Jamia Masjid Srinagar and the implications for the local community. Closure of Jamia Masjid…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti’s PDP to Contest Kashmir’s 3 LS Seats: Signals Potential Shift in INDIA Bloc
Mehbooba Mufti said National Conference left the PDP with no other option other than to contest election. Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday announced to independently contest elections on the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir, thus putting an an end of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc on cards in the valley. While blaming the National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abduallh for non-cooperation over the seat division, Mufti said that the INDIA bloc partner left the PDP with no other option…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah Clarifies: PDP Hasn’t Announced Participation in LS Polls
“Mehbooba Mufti said in Delhi that Farooq Saheb and we are together, and we will not break the INDIA bloc. Why are you people trying to make us fight here? You should expose the A team, B team and C team,” Omar told reporters on sidelines of a function in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam. A day after the National Conference (NC) announced its candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat which the PDP was eyeing as an alliance partner, the former chief minister and NC leader Omar Abdullah hinted that PDP…
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