Category: Kashmir
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Minimum Temperatures Recorded Today
Kashmir Region: Srinagar = -4.4°CQazigund = -3.0°CPahalgam = -5.6°CKupwara = -5.0°CKokernag = -1.2°CGulmarg = -1.4°CPampore = -6.0°CSrinagar Airport = -5.6°CAwantipora = -4.4°CAnantnag = -6.0°CBudgam = -5.1°CBaramulla = -6.4°CBandipora = -5.0°CPulwama = NAShopian = -6.6°CKulgam = NAGanderbal = -3.9°CSonamarg = -4.0°CZojila Pass = -15.0°CZethan Rafiabad = -5.5°C Jammu Region: Jammu = 8.8°CBanihal = -0.7°CBatote = 4.5°CKatra…
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Three-Storey Residential House Damaged in Srinagar Blaze
Srinagar, Nov 29 : A fire broke out on Saturday at Rangar Stop in Khanyar area of Srinagar, damaging a residential house, officials said. Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control before it could spread to nearby structures. Officials said one three-storey residential house was affected in…
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Political Affairs Committee Meets as PDP Flags ‘Crisis of Humanity’ Over Bulldozer Action
Srinagar, Nov 29 : The People’s Democratic Party on Saturday strongly condemned the ongoing demolition drive, warning that the campaign has pushed vulnerable families into a humanitarian crisis amid freezing winter conditions. The criticism followed a high-level meeting of the Political Affairs Committee chaired by Mehbooba Mufti to review recent political and administrative developments in…
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Unidentified Woman Tries to Set Herself Ablaze in Srinagar Park, Locals Step In
Srinagar, Nov 29. An unidentified woman attempted to end her life by setting herself on fire at Pratap Park in Srinagar on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among visitors and passersby before swift intervention by locals prevented a tragedy. Eyewitnesses told KNT that the woman suddenly poured a flammable liquid, believed to be petrol, over her…
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Recruitment Begins at Kashmir University, But Major Gaps Persist, Stakeholders Demand Action on Long-Ignored Positions
Srinagar, Nov 29 : Kashmir University has advertised several senior and technical posts following sustained public scrutiny over large-scale vacancies at the institution, but dozens of important positions remain unfilled, raising concerns that the recruitment effort is only partial and delayed. The university has advertised posts for Controller of Examinations and Additional Controller of Examinations.…
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Freezing Water on Road Causes Accident Near Dal Lake Ghat, Three Vehicles Pile UP
Srinagar, Nov 29 : A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Saturday morning near Ghat No. 25 on the Nishat–Dalgate road axis in Srinagar after freezing water on the roadway created extremely slippery conditions, officials said. A police official told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that three vehicles heading from Nishat toward Dalgate collided with one…
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La Nina breathes early freeze into winter
Srinagar, Nov 28: La Nina conditions and the persistent dry spell have led to a severe dip in temperatures in Kashmir.Most districts recorded sub-zero temperatures, while entire northern India has begun to record signs of its influence over the past week.Air pollution is an aggravating factor of chill, meteorologists believe.La Nina is the cold phase…
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Chennai airport cancels 54 flights ahead of Cyclone Ditwah; more disruptions likely as heavy rain forecast
Chennai, Nov 29: Chennai Airport authorities have announced the cancellation of 54 scheduled flights as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and moves steadily towards the Tamil Nadu coast.With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next 48 hours, airport authorities said the cancellations were necessary…
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Minimum Temperatures Recorded Today
Kashmir Region: Srinagar = -3.1°CQazigund = -3.4°CPahalgam = -5.2°CKupwara = -4.9°CKokernag = -1.6°CGulmarg = -1.3°CPampore = -6.0°CSrinagar Airport = -5.2°CAwantipora = -5.0°CZojila Pass = -16.0°CZethan Rafiabad = -5.6°C Jammu Region: Jammu = 9.4°CBanihal = -0.3°CBatote = 4.4°CKatra = 8.6°CBhaderwah = 0.4°CKathua = 7.8°CJammu Airport = 9.4°CUdhampur = 4.0°CRajouri = 1.2°C Ladakh: Leh = -9.0°CKargil =…
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Institutions Snatched From Elected Govt’ Omar on SKIMS, Universities, DIPR
Srinagar, Nov 28. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Lieutenant Governor administration, accusing it of hollowing out the authority of the elected government and running Jammu and Kashmir from Raj Bhawan by empowering officers without accountability. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the National Conference Working Committee, Abdullah…