Category: Kashmir

Dubai, Jan 06: The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, as the demonstrations showed no signs of stopping.The figure came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which said more than 1,200 people have been detained in the protests, which have been…

Khag, Jan 5 : Residents of Nassarpora Check Mohalla in Khag area of central Kashmir on Monday staged a protest against the prolonged shortage of drinking water, accusing the Public Health Engineering Department of failing to ensure basic water supply during the harsh winter season. The protesters blocked the Khag Magam Road, disrupting vehicular movement.…

Srinagar, Jan 5: A fire broke out in a residential structure near LD Hospital Bund in Srinagar on Monday, triggering concern among locals before being brought under control by the Fire and Emergency Services. Officials said the fire affected a three-story structure. Fire personnel reached the spot and managed to contain the blaze, preventing it…

Srinagar, Jan 5 : The Meteorological Department has forecast the possibility of light snowfall over isolated higher reaches of north and central Kashmir during January 5 and 6, while the plains are expected to largely remain dry. According to the latest weather outlook issued by the India Meteorological Department’s Kashmir Division, no major weather disturbance…

Srinagar, Jan 5. The water channel linked to the Jhelum and passing through Karfalli Mohalla in Habba Kadal Srinagar has deteriorated into an open dumping ground due to prolonged neglect, causing growing concern among local inhabitants over sanitation, environmental damage and public health risks. Originally meant to carry clean flowing water for irrigation and limited…

Srinagar, Jan 5. The District Magistrate Srinagar has ordered the immediate suspension of all Virtual Private Network services within the territorial jurisdiction of District Srinagar for a period of two months, invoking powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The order states that the Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar had reported apprehensions…

Srinagar, Jan 4. Concerned citizens have appealed to the Traffic Police to remove the road divider at Abdullah Bridge, Srinagar, citing frequent traffic congestion at the busy junction. Locals said that the recent removal of the taxi stand near Zero Bridge has significantly improved the flow of traffic in the area. However, they alleged that the…

Guwahati:A strong earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Assam and other parts of the Northeast this morning.The epicentre of the earthquake, which struck at 4:17 am, has been recorded near Assam’s Morigaon district, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). the nodal agency of the Government of India that monitors earthquake activity…

Kashmir Region: Srinagar = -3.6°CQazigund = -2.0°CPahalgam = -4.8°CKupwara = -1.8°CKokernag = -1.2°CGulmarg = -8.8°CPampore = -2.5°CSrinagar Airport = -3.6°CAwantipora = -3.2°CBudgam = -3.5°CAnantnag = -3.2°CBaramulla = -0.7°CBandipora = -1.3°CPulwama = -4.2°CShopian = -5.6°CKulgam = NAGanderbal = NASonamarg = NAZethan Rafiabad = -3.5°C Jammu Region: Jammu = 8.7°CBanihal = -1.3°CBatote = 2.1°CKatra = 5.6°CBhaderwah =…

Gulmarg, Jan 4: The ski resort of Gulmarg witnessed fresh snowfall on Sunday, bringing cheer among tourists visiting the popular winter destination. Tourists were seen enjoying the fresh snow on the slopes and open areas, with many capturing photographs and videos as the resort turned white. The snowfall added to the scenic beauty of Gulmarg…