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Satellite Townships for Urban Relief, No Outsiders Involved: J&K CM Responds

March 21, 2025 Editor

No intention of settling outsiders in satellite townships: CM Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the government has no intention of settling anyone from outside in the proposed satellite townships in the UT. “When I said in the press conference that we have not received any proposal for townships, I did not say anything wrong. For now, at the ministerial level, the Council of Ministers has not received any proposal for townships. But when it comes, we will have to pay attention to it,” Omar said while replying to…

Sajjad Lone Faces Eviction from High-Security Bungalow in Srinagar Amid Criticism

February 8, 2025 Editor

A Z-plus security protectee, the Peoples Conference chairman, who is also the Handwara MLA, has been allotted a government quarter in lieu of the ministerial bungalow that he had been occupying for a decade People’s Conference chairman and Handwara MLA Sajjad Lone has been asked to vacate his high-security government bungalow on Church Lane in Sonwar, Srinagar, and has been allotted a quarter by the Jammu and Kashmir estates department in the city’s Jawahar Nagar. On January 31, financial commissioner, estates, Shaleen Kabra allotted him quarter number J-64 at Jawahar…

Fresh Snowfall and Rainfall End Prolonged Dry Spell in Kashmir Valley

February 2, 2025 Editor

Snow higher up, rain in plains end dry spell in Kashmir; In Srinagar and adjoining areas, intermittent rainfall has been going on since last evening. Srinagar, Feb 1: Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains ended the prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley, with the Meteorological Department forecasting a possibility of more precipitation over the next four days. Intermittent snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara and Sonmarg districts of the valley, officials said. They said traces of snowfall were seen early morning…

Wildlife Daily Wagers Protest Outside CM’s Residence in Srinagar

January 30, 2025 Editor

Wildlife Daily Wagers, Casual Labourers Protest Outside CM’s Residence In Srinagar; Demand regularisation of services, wages at par with other employees Srinagar 29 Jan: Casual labourers and daily wagers of Wildlife department Wednesday protested outside chief minister’s residence in Srinagar, demanding regularisation of services and wages at par with other employees. Scores of daily wagers and casual labourers assembled outside CM’s Gupkar residence to press for their demands. “We have been serving the department for over a decade and unfortunately, our pleas have been ignored so far,” said one of the…

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…

Discover Harissa: Kashmir’s Beloved Winter Comfort Food

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 Editor

Spice of Winter: How Harissa Warms Kashmir’s Soul By: Javid Amin Srinagar, Nov 18 – As frost blankets Kashmir, a beloved culinary tradition rises to combat the chill – Harissa, the mutton delicacy that transforms winter mornings into a gastronomic celebration. From the narrow lanes of Aali Kadal to the bustling markets of Srinagar, this centuries-old comfort food is commanding unprecedented attention. By 10 AM, Harissa shops are already sold out, testament to the dish’s irresistible allure. Traditional preparation is an art form, with experts like Muhammad Ismail dedicating generations…

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…

Kashmir Reeling Under Winter’s Grip: Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Travel; Highway closed, flights grounded

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Battles Winter’s Fury: Snowfall Cripples Valley, Community Spirit Soars Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: Kashmiris are weathering the brunt of a harsh winter as heavy snowfall blankets the valley, causing widespread disruptions and highlighting the community’s remarkable resilience. Paralyzed Transportation: The vital Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, nicknamed the “lifeline” of the valley, lies choked under treacherous snowdrifts, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded and disrupting the flow of essential supplies. As reported, the closure comes after nearly 31 cm of snowfall in Qazigund, leaving authorities scrambling to clear the route. Grounded Flights:…

Srinagar Shivers at -5.6°C as Cold Wave Grips Kashmir, Marking Season’s Lowest Temperature

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 Editor

Srinagar city records coldest night of season thus far. A thin layer of ice formed on the surface of the Dal Lake here and other water bodies in Kashmir due to the intense cold wave that is gripping the region, the officials said. Kashmir is currently under the grip of “Chilla-i-Kalan”, a 40-day harsh winter period, when a cold wave sweeps the region and temperatures drop considerably, leading to the freezing of water bodies as well as water in pipes. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period…

Biting Cold Continues in Kashmir: Dal Lake Skims with Ice, Residents Bundle Up

January 6, 2024 Editor

The southern Konibal and Pahalgam tourist resort were the coldest at minus 5 degrees Celsius and minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, respectively Cold condition continued in Valley as all the weather stations in Kashmir recorded sub-zero temperatures on Friday night. Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 3 degrees Celsius, some 0.9 notches below normal. The southern Konibal and Pahalgam tourist resort were the coldest at minus 5 degrees Celsius and minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. The ski resort of Gulmarg saw a low of minus 3 degrees Celsius, the only with temperature…