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New weather dynamics in Kashmir: Pulwama is colder than Pahalgam

Srinagar: In an unexpected shift in Kashmir’s weather dynamics, Pulwama has recorded temperatures colder than the popular tourist destination, Pahalgam. The winter cold wave gripping the region has intensified, with several areas across the Valley experiencing their coldest nights of the season. Coldest Spots in the Valley: These readings highlight a surprising trend: Pulwama, traditionally […]

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At minus 8.9°C, Kashmir shivers due to cold wave

Srinagar: Freezing temperatures continue to grip Kashmir as the mercury plummeted further across the region, intensifying the winter chill. Anantnag and Shopian recorded the coldest temperatures at -8.9°C, followed by Sonamarg at -7.7°C. Other areas, including Srinagar, Qazigund, and Gulmarg, also witnessed harsh cold conditions with minimum temperatures dropping well below freezing. In the Jammu

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Traffic disrupted on Srinagar-Baramulla highway as traders protest over power cuts

Srinagar: The Traders Federation Pattan staged a protest on Tuesday against prolonged and frequent power cuts in the area, which they say have caused immense hardships for residents. The demonstration resulted in traffic disruption on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway, inconveniencing commuters. Nasir Bashir, president of the Traders Federation, expressed frustration, stating that despite Pattan being a

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Srinagar Police urge people to use helpline exclusively for verification-related inquiries

Srinagar: The Srinagar Police has issued a public advisory urging people to use its Police Verification Helpline exclusively for verification-related inquiries. This includes services such as passport verification, private or government employee verification, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), and tenant verification within the jurisdiction of District Srinagar. Srinagar Police emphasized the overwhelming response their helpline numbers

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2 drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar with contraband substances: Police

Srinagar: The police continue their efforts to eliminate the menace of drugs from society, arresting two drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovering contraband substances from their possession. A police team from Urdu Bazar Police Post, at a checkpoint at Budgeer Kawdara crossing, apprehended two individuals identified as Milad Bashir Bhat, son of the late Bashir

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CIK wing of Police conducts raids at District Jail Mattan in Anantnag, 2 villages in Kulgam district

Srinagar: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday conducted raids at District Jail Mattan in Anantnag and two villages in the Kulgam district. A senior official confirmed that the CIK has been conducting searches across multiple locations in South Kashmir. “CIK teams arrived at District Jail Mattan in

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CM Omar Abdullah optimistic about release of ‘Business Rules’ by end of December or early January

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed optimism that the much-awaited “Business Rules” for the Union Territory will be finalised and released by the end of December or early January. Speaking to the media in Jammu, Abdullah noted that efforts are focused on ensuring clarity in the framing of these rules, which

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2 dead as apple-laden container truck overturns in Pombai Kulgam

Srinagar: Two individuals lost their lives when an apple-laden container truck overturned in the Pombai area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials reported. According to an official, the AC container truck, bearing registration number JK03P-0505 and loaded with apples, overturned on a road in Pombai village. “The truck had four occupants. While two managed to

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Truck driver killed, conductor injured in road mishap in Anantnag

Srinagar: A truck driver lost his life, and the conductor sustained injuries when their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge at Margan Top in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. According to officials, the truck, loaded with bricks and traveling from Anantnag to Warwan, lost control and veered off the road, falling into the gorge. Local residents

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Arms and ammunition recovered in Jammu

2 policemen found dead in Udhampur, search operation launched in Kahua

Srinagar: Two policemen were discovered dead with bullet injuries inside a police van near the Kali Mata temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rehambal area of Udhampur district on Sunday. Officials suspect the incident to be a case of fratricide. The deceased were traveling from Sopore in North Kashmir to the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) Talwara

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