Category: Kashmir

Nowcast Update J&K @2030 hrs : Strong gusty winds upto 80 kmph over Poonch and 60 KMPH over Anantnag & 20-40 KMPH over few other stations with light rain/snow started at few places. Advisory. Stay away from loose structures/electric poles & wires and other vulnerable structures. MET Centre Srinagar

Srinagar, Jan 22: A 65-year-old woman, identified as Rashida Lateef of Nowshera, was brought dead to the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Thursday, triggering a police investigation into what authorities have described as a suspected case of murder. Hospital officials confirmed to the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the woman was brought…

Srinagar, Jan 22: The Jammu Srinagar National Highway remained open for two way traffic on Thursday, with vehicles plying smoothly and no traffic congestion reported along the vital arterial road, officials said. Traffic authorities said that movement of both light motor vehicles and heavy vehicles continued uninterrupted between Jammu and Srinagar. No traffic jams were…

Udhampur, Jan 22: Three persons were injured after a car met with an accident near Phalata area of Udhampur during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, officials said. Sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that a Maruti Baleno bearing registration number HP62C- 1297 was travelling from Jammu towards Udhampur in a rash…

2 to 3 feet snow expected in upper reaches, 5 to 6 inch snow likely in plains Srinagar, Jan 22: Weather expert Sonam Lotus on Thursday said that weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir would remain largely normal during the day but are expected to deteriorate from late Thursday evening with the onset of widespread…

Kashmir Region: Srinagar = -3.4°CQazigund = -3.8°CPahalgam = -4.4°CKupwara = -3.7°CKokernag = -2.0°CGulmarg = -4.0°CPampore = -5.0°CSrinagar Airport = -3.8°CAwantipora = -5.2°CBudgam = -3.7°CAnantnag = -5.3°CBaramulla = -0.4°CBandipora = -2.3°CPulwama = -5.8°CShopian = -5.4°CKulgam = NAGanderbal = -1.6°CSonamarg = -6.1°CZethan Rafiabad = -3.7°CSopore = -4.4°CBeerwah Budgam = -3.8°CAloosa Bandipora = -0.4°C Jammu Region: Jammu =…

Srinagar, Jan 22: A Border Security Force personnel posted at Panthachowk in Srinagar died on Thursday after suffering a suspected heart attack, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Ja Kishan, a member of the 60 Battalion of the BSF, stationed at the BSF Camp in Panthachowk. Officials said the personnel suddenly collapsed following…

Srinagar, Jan 22: At least three flights operating to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled on Thursday following the issuance of a NOTAM at Delhi Airport in view of Republic Day arrangements, officials said. According to a passenger advisory issued by Srinagar Airport authorities, the cancellations were directly linked to operational restrictions at Delhi Airport,…

Review Ordered, Say Official Price hike to be probed. The Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to take cognisance of the recent hike in mutton prices across Kashmir and assured that the issue will be reviewed on priority, officials said on Wednesday.Over the past week, consumers in Srinagar and several other districts have complained that…

Srinagar, Jan 21: Devotees visiting the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar have raised serious concerns over the unhygienic condition of washrooms and lavatories located outside the revered shrine, terming them almost unfit for use. Several devotees said the washrooms are poorly maintained, with dirty commodes and an overpowering foul smell making it difficult to stay inside…