Category: Kashmir

Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Badampora Safapora Tap line will be observed due to which power supply to Safapora, Gratbal, Jarakobagh, Mansbal, Chewa and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 20 & 24 December 2025. Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Cheshmashahi-TRC line &…

Srinagar, Dec 17: A winter chill has gripped Jammu and Kashmir, with the Meteorological Department forecasting snow and fog in various parts of the region over the next few days.According to the MeT, the higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir may experience light snow on December 17-19, while the 20-21st Dec period is expected…

Tral, Dec 17: A Chinar tree caught fire under mysterious circumstances in the Pirnard area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday, triggering concern among locals and raising suspicion of mischief. Locals said they noticed flames and smoke emanating from the base of the Chinar tree and immediately gathered at the spot. Preliminary…

Hajin, Dec 17. ASHA workers on Wednesday staged a protest in Hajin, alleging that their salaries have not been paid for the past six months, leading to severe financial distress among the frontline health workers. The protesting workers said the prolonged delay in disbursal of wages has pushed many of them into hardship, affecting their…

Srinagar, Dec 17: The prolonged dry weather conditions prevailing across Kashmir are likely to ease in the coming days, with the possibility of a wet spell coinciding with the onset of Chillai-Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period, officials said on Wednesday. The local Meteorological Department said a western disturbance is expected to impact Jammu and…

Anantnag, Dec 17: A Power Development Department employee died after suffering electrocution while repairing a transformer in the Monghal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said Abdul Hameed, son of Bashir Ahmad of Monghal, came into contact with a live service line during repair work. He was initially taken to District Hospital Anantnag and…

Anantnag, Dec 17. A Power Development Department employee died after suffering electrocution while repairing a transformer in the Monghal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Officials said Abdul Hameed, son of Bashir Ahmad of Monghal, came into contact with a live service line during repair work. He was initially taken to District Hospital Anantnag and…

Kashmir Region: Srinagar = -1.6°CQazigund = -3.0°CPahalgam = -2.8°CKupwara = -2.2°CKokernag = -0.1°CGulmarg = 1.6°CPampore = -4.0°CSrinagar Airport = -2.6°CAwantipora = -3.2°CBudgam = -2.6°CAnantnag = -4.2°CBaramulla = -3.5°CBandipora = -2.2°CPulwama = -4.4°CShopian = -4.4°CKulgam = 0.1°CGanderbal = -1.4°CSonamarg = 0.6°CZojila Pass = -16.0°CZethan Rafiabad = Not Functional Jammu Region: Jammu = 9.0°CBanihal = 3.4°CBatote =…

Addis Ababa, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’, during his first bilateral visit to the country.The award was presented at a special ceremony held at the Addis International Convention Centre by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in recognition of Modi’s exceptional contribution to…

Srinagar, Dec 17: Two separate fire incidents reported from Srinagar and south Kashmir’s Pulwama district in the predawn hours of Wednesday caused damage to property, officials said. In Srinagar, a fire broke out at Padshahi Bagh in the early hours, engulfing scrap dealer’s shops and reducing them to ashes. Officials from Fire and Emergency Services…