Category: Kashmir

In light of the ongoing inclement weather conditions and adverse weather forecasts predictions, Srinagar Police has established dedicated emergency helpline services to ensure the safety and well-being of the general public. To provide immediate assistance and timely response to any distress or emergency situations, the following 24×7 emergency contact numbers have been made operational across…

Light to moderate intensity snowfall is expected to continue across Kashmir region today with improvement expected from around evening.(Temperatures in Kashmir plains during the day are expected to rise by a few degrees. As such, dry snow will turn wet, and may even rain in some areas.) Moderate to heavy intensity rain/snow showers are expected…

Srinagar, Jan 27 : At least eight flights have been cancelled at Srinagar International Airport so far on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions and continuous snowfall in the region, officials said. An official told news agency that, the cancellations were made by airlines as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing weather. Passengers…

A first-year student from Delhi was found d£ad under suspicious circumstances at an ayurvedic college here, triggering protests by his family members, police said on Monday.The incident occurred on Sunday at Guru Dronacharya Ayurvedic College, where the man, Vishal (28), had taken admission in December 2025. Upon receiving information about the death, the student’s family…

Srinagar, Jan 26: Director, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Prof Muhammad Ashraf Ganie, on Monday highlighted key achievements and future plans of the institute, saying SKIMS continues to progress despite operational challenges and remains committed to quality healthcare delivery. Speaking after unfurling the National Flag at SKIMS Soura on the occasion of the 77th Republic…

By Dr Firdous Baba (Chief, Kashmir Sewa Sangh)The initial idea behind affirmative action was not to create a policy that would last forever and exclude certain groups. Instead, it was a constitutional measure aimed at redressing historical wrongs while still relying on merit as one of the factors in the recruitment process; thus, combining excellent…

Srinagar, Jan 26: An unknown person was kill€d in a road accident at Tangan bypass in Srinagar, officials said on Monday. A police party from Nowgam police station brought the injured to SMHS Hospital for medical treatment. However, doctors at the hospital declared him brought dead on arrival. Officials said that the accident occurred when…

Srinagar, Jan 26: The 16-year-old boy who was critically injured after suffering an electric shock while taking photographs atop a train at Budgam railway station recently has succumbed to his injuries at SMHS Hospital here on Monday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Reyan Ahamed, son of Shameem Ahmad Dar, a resident of…

Srinagar, Jan 25: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday said that any lapse in the snow clearance process will be dealt with strictly, asserting that the government is accountable to the people and will not tolerate negligence by officials during the winter season. The Deputy Chief Minister said he is personally on the ground…

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 25: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (KPDCL) today informed the successful and complete restoration of the power supply network across the Kashmir Valley following a severe spell of gusty winds and heavy snowfall that caused widespread damage to electrical infrastructure. The adverse weather conditions resulted in extensive damage to HT/LT networks, Distribution Transformers…