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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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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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Anantnag youth killed, brother injured in Punjab road accident

Srinagar: A youth lost his life, and his brother sustained injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the Damtal area of Punjab. The accident resulted in critical injuries to both individuals. According to officials, the incident occurred around 10 PM on Tuesday when a vehicle struck the two brothers. They were immediately rushed to

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Search operations, encounters launched at multiple places in Kashmir, 2 militants killed in Anantnag gunfight

Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an ongoing gunfight on Saturday in the Halkan area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag, according to reports. The encounter began after security forces launched an operation based on specific intelligence about the militants’ presence in the area. When forces neared the suspected location, the militants opened fire, leading to a

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Army soldier killed in accidental firing incident in Srinagar

Srinagar: An army soldier lost his life due to an accidental discharge of his weapon on Saturday in Srinagar’s Rawalpora area, officials reported. According to a senior police official, initial reports suggest the incident was unintentional; however, an investigation is ongoing to examine all possible factors. The soldier, a member of a Road Opening Party

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CIK conducts raids against newly formed militant group, Tehreek Labaik Ya Muslim

Srinagar: In a significant operation, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a series of coordinated raids across multiple districts in the Kashmir Valley. The raids were aimed at dismantling the recruitment network of the newly formed militant group, Tehreek Labaik Ya Muslim (TLM), believed to be an offshoot of

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