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…
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Freezing Classrooms in Kashmir: Students Stay Home Amid Heating Crisis
Students shiver as Kashmir colleges lack heating facility Srinagar, Nov 29: The students across the Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) in Kashmir shiver daily in the classrooms due to lack of heating facilities. An official said while the mercury has witnessed a dip and most of the areas reel in sub-zero temperatures, the Higher Education Department (HED) has not made any heating arrangements for the students. “There are no heating arrangements available for the college students in the classrooms despite the cold weather prevailing inside the classrooms,” a college professor told, wishing…
Read MoreExperience Winter Magic: Gulmarg and Pahalgam Wear Snowy Mantles
Winter Wonderland: Gulmarg and Pahalgam Wear White Mantle as Travel Advisory Issued Experience the Magic of Kashmir with JKL Travels : As winter gently wraps its frosty blanket around the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, the valley’s iconic destinations, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, have transformed into stunning winter wonderlands. The recent snowfall has not only enchanted locals and tourists alike but also sparked renewed hopes for a thriving winter tourism season. Join us on a journey through the snow-clad beauty of Kashmir, and let JKL Travels be your guide to an unforgettable winter…
Read MoreUnseasonably Warm Weather Allows for Continued Operation of Kashmir Schools: DSEK
With the medical experts suggesting not to vent out in foggy weather, Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on contrary says that the ‘weather is pleasant’ for attending the school. For the past several days, Kashmir has been reeling under intense cold and foggy weather conditions and doctors have suggested taking precautions against the possible ill effects of it. However, according to the news agency Kashmir News Observer, DSEK on Thursday said, “The Government is aware of the matter and was sensitive of the situation too. We will make an…
Read MoreKashmir Remains in Grip of Frigid Temperatures: Unrelenting Cold Wave Sweeps the Region
MeT said that the weather was partly to generally cloudy at many places of J&K with night temperatures registering an increase than the night before The cold weather conditions slightly improved in Kashmir valley on Thursday, though mild fog continued for the fourth day, the meteorological department said. The MeT said that the weather was partly to generally cloudy at many places of J&K with night temperatures registering an increase than the night before. “Slight improvement in minimum temperatures was observed over many stations of Kashmir division,” said MeT director…
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