Category: Kashmir
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KPDCL restores Power Supply across Kashmir after Severe Weather Spell
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…
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Darsgah gutted in massive fire at Turkawangam Shopian
Shopian, Jan 25 : A Darsgah was gutted in a massive fire that broke out in the Turkawangam area of Shopian district on Sunday, causing extensive damage to the religious structure. Officials said that soon after the fire erupted, teams from the Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot. Police personnel and locals also…
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Traffic Halted on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 Due to Frosty Conditions
Srinagar, Jan 26: Vehicular movement on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was temporarily suspended on Monday due to frosty and slippery road conditions, particularly along the Kharpura to Railway Bypass stretch near Banihal. SSP Traffic NH, Raja Adil Hamid, told news agency Kashmir News Corner, that vehicles were getting stuck due to the icy surface,…
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Man Buried Alive as Snow Slides Off Rooftop in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A potentially fatal incident was narrowly averted in the Heerpora area of Shopian district when a massive heap of snow suddenly slid off a rooftop and buried a man standing below, officials said on Sunday. The incident occurred within seconds, leaving the man completely trapped under heavy snow with no time to react. The…
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Light Snowfall Causes Minor Delays, Flight Operations Continue at Srinagar Airport
Srinagar, Jan 25 : Three flights operating to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled on Sunday due to a NOTAM in force at Delhi Airport, officials said. According to a passenger advisory issued by airport authorities, the cancellations were not linked to local operational shutdown but were caused by restrictions imposed at Delhi Airport. Passengers…
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Sopore Police Secure Convictions in Three Underage Driving Cases, Vehicle Registrations Suspended for 12 Months, Parents Held Accountable
Baramulla, Jan 25. Sopore Police have secured convictions in three separate cases of underage driving, reinforcing strict enforcement of traffic laws and parental accountability within Police District Sopore. Officials said three motor vehicles bearing registration numbers JK05P-5708, JK05N-1830, and JK05K-2552 were found being driven by minors without valid driving licences or documents. The vehicles were…
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Driver Found D€ad in….
Baramulla, Jan 24: A driver was found dead near the Palhallan area of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. Police from Police Post Palhallan rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information and took cognizance of the incident. Initial proceedings were carried out at the site, following which legal formalities were initiated to…
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NOTAM, unfavourable weather force cancellation of few flights at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, Jan 24: Authorities at Srinagar Airport on Saturday announced the cancellation of some flights arriving at and departing from the airport, largely due to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) in force at Delhi Airport, officials said.According to officials, most flights have been cancelled due to the NOTAM at Delhi Airport, while the remaining ones…
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Four cattle killed as cowshed collapses due to snowfall in…..
Banihal, Jan 24: At least four cows were killed after a cowshed collapsed due to heavy snowfall in Hollan Mohalla of Banihal town on Friday evening. The incident occurred at around 8 pm when the structure caved in under the weight of accumulated snow.The deceased cattle belonged to Mushtaq Ahmad Wani son of Abdul Ghani…
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Kashmir Gets Fresh Air as Snow, Winds Clear Pollution
After months of breathing polluted air, Kashmir witnessed a dramatic turnaround on Friday as strong winds, snowfall, and rainfall swept across the region, cleansing the atmosphere and bringing much-needed relief to residents. The sudden shift in weather ended weeks of stagnation that had kept the Valley trapped under a blanket of smog.According to the Jammu…