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Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6.5 km Z-Morh Tunnel on Monday, a project that would enhance connectivity and tourism in the region. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Gagangir-Sonamarg stretch in Ganderbal district, central Kashmir, with Union Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also […]

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Fresh spell of snowfall likely in Kashmir from January 1

Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley is preparing for more snowfall as two consecutive Western Disturbances (WDs) are set to impact Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and nearby areas starting January 1, according to the Meteorological Department. While dry weather is expected to continue until the end of December, a weak Western Disturbance is anticipated to bring light

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NIT campus to come up in Pulwama

Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner Pulwama has initiated the process of transferring 4,834 kanals and 19 marlas of state land for establishing a new campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar in Hazratbal. According to an official statement, the district administration has formed a team to expedite the preparation of essential revenue documents. The

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MP Ruhullah leads protest in Srinagar over reservation policy

Sringar: Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah, led a protest on Monday against the existing reservation policy outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s official residence in the Gupkar area of Srinagar. Leaders from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), including Waheed ur Rehman Parra and Iltija Mufti, also joined the demonstration

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A view of snowfall in Kashmir

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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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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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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Snowfall witnessed in Kashmir

Snowfall likely in Kashmir higher reaches from December 8

Srinagar: Despite frequent snowfall in the higher reaches over the past two weeks, Jammu and Kashmir continues to grapple with a significant rainfall deficit. The local Meteorological Department (MeT) reported that the deficiency has risen to 72% between October 1 and December 4. Rainfall Deficit Across J&K According to MeT data, the region has recorded

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