Kashmir

Cold wave returns to Kashmir, weather improves in Jammu

Srinagar: After two days of less harsh night temperatures, a cold wave returned to Kashmir Valley and Srinagar city recorded minus 3.2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature on Monday. Jammu division…
J&K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Sopore

Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between the security forces and terrorists at Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said. Sources with Jammu and Kashmir Police told IANS that…

Kashmir likely to witness week-long wet spell

Srinagar: Minimum temperatures rose marginally across Kashmir, bringing residents some respite from the intense cold. The respite, however, is likely to be short-lived as several parts of the valley are expected to…
Sectarian tensions erupt in Kashmir over remarks on Rashidun Caliphs, 6 held

Sectarian tension erupted in Kashmir after a video clip of a Mushaira (poetry gathering) event held in Srinagar’s Zadibal city surfaced on social media showing two participants using hateful language in their…
Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Cross-country cycle expedition flagged off

Srinagar: A 4,000 km cycle expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari began from here on Thursday, January 16, to promote a pollution-free India. The expedition with several participants from Maharashtra, including two sexagenarians,…
Omar Abdullah praises armed forces

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday praised the armed forces for safeguarding the country and assured them of his government’s complete support in mitigating their problems. He was…
Kashmir remains in grip of severe cold

Srinagar: Kashmir continues to be in the grip of a cold wave as the minimum temperatures stayed several degrees below freezing point in the valley, the meteorological department said on Tuesday. The…

J-K: PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel for all year access to Sonamarg

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. After…
Swapping trains at Katra will defeat purpose: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said while the issue of passenger security on trains to the Valley was understandable, making the commuters change trains at Katra will…
JK’s electricity given to Rajasthan, UP by LG: Farooq Abdullah

Kathua: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the administration, alleging that Jammu and Kashmir’s electricity has been diverted to Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh by Lieutenant Governor…
Post-snowfall restoration work underway in Kashmir valley: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said post-snowfall restoration work in the valley was underway in full swing and being closely monitored. The Kashmir valley and some areas…
Night temperature dips in Kashmir valley

Srinagar: The night temperature in the valley dipped sharply, with Kokernag town in south Kashmir freezing at minus 8.1 degrees Celsius, officials said on Sunday. In Srinagar, the mercury settled at a…
3 soldiers killed, 2 hurt in Army vehicle accident in Jammu Kashmir

Srinagar: Three Army personnel were killed and two were injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, on Saturday, January 4. The Army vehicle skidded off…
Fog engulfs Srinagar; snowfall likely on weekend in Kashmir

Srinagar: Bone-chilling cold continued across Kashmir on Friday as dense fog made pedestrian and traffic movement difficult in the morning in J&K’s Srinagar city. A thick blanket of fog covered Srinagar city…
J&K CM Omar Abdullah aims to cut power distribution losses

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government will focus on reducing power distribution losses and expediting metering in the union territory to ensure more electricity supply…