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Fresh snowfall in Kashmir’s higher reaches, including Gulmarg and Pahalgam, has closed the Srinagar-Leh highway and Bandipora-Gurez road, while rains lashed the valley plains. Meteorological officials forecast intermittent snow/rain and gusty winds through early April, advising farmers to halt operations

Kashmir’s higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Pir Ki Gali, and Zojila, received fresh snowfall, closing the Srinagar-Leh highway, while plains like Srinagar experienced rain. The Meteorological Department forecasts erratic weather with rain or snow and gusty winds until March 25

Security forces intensified anti-terror operations in Chatroo, Kishtwar, against Jaish-e-Mohammad militants, amid heavy snowfall. Multiple encounters since January 18 caused casualties, while mobile internet remains suspended to prevent misuse. Searches continue in Poonch for two suspected terrorists

Hundreds of tourists were stranded in Kashmir as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained closed for a second day due to snowfall. While flights resumed, road closure caused distress for many, even as snow clearance operations by authorities continued

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir forced cancellation of 50 flights at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday, disrupting inbound and outbound operations. Adverse weather stranded hundreds of tourists after the Republic Day weekend, with airlines advising passengers to seek updates and alternatives

Sub-zero temperatures across Kashmir have frozen parts of Dal Lake and other water bodies as the region experiences 'Chilla-i-Kalan,' a 40-day extreme cold period. Srinagar recorded minus 5.2°C, with a western disturbance expected to impact weather from January 16

Fresh snowfall hit higher reaches of Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Gurez, and Macchil, while temperatures remain unusually warm, 3–7°C above seasonal averages. The MeT forecasts light to moderate rain/snow over most areas in the next 24 hours

Kashmir experienced freezing night temperatures, with Srinagar at −2.6°C and Sonamarg at −5.8°C. The region is expected to remain dry until December 29, followed by rains and snow around New Year’s Eve, with moderate snowfall in higher reaches

Kashmir’s higher reaches saw snowfall and plains experienced rain as Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter period, began. Snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Sadhna Top brought relief after a prolonged dry spell, offering hope for a snowy winter

ICRISAT’s climate-resilient pigeonpea hybrids have performed well in high-altitude trials in Kashmir, demonstrating cold tolerance and stable flowering. The breakthrough could boost food security, diversify farm incomes, and promote climate-resilient agriculture in regions previously unsuitable for pigeonpea cultivation.

Kashmir’s higher reaches saw overnight snowfall, raising night temperatures above freezing in Srinagar for the first time this December. Pulwama remained the coldest at –2.7°C, while fog enveloped the valley as the region approaches the 40-day ‘Chillai Kalan’ winter

Two security personnel died in Jammu and Kashmir under separate circumstances. BSF constable Sukhdeep Singh was found dead in a canal in Samba, while a CRPF constable in Nagrota reportedly died of cardiac arrest. Investigations are ongoing

Ten people, including three government employees, were detained across Kashmir in the probe into the “white-collar terror” module linked to the Delhi blast that killed 13. Officials said some suspects had recently visited Turkiye, as security agencies widened their crackdown

Investigations into the Delhi car blast have exposed a white-collar terror network involving three Kashmiri doctors, including two from Pulwama. The probe led to major recoveries of explosives and weapons, indicating a larger terror plot spanning multiple states

The Jammu and Kashmir Police raided five districts over social media misuse by anti-national elements, while Ramban Police conducted coordinated searches to trace the activities of suspected individuals linked to Pakistan-based operatives, intensifying the region’s counter-terror and surveillance effort

The Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out coordinated raids across Anantnag, Sopore, Kulgam, and Handwara to target locals allegedly assisting Pakistan-based terror operatives. Several suspects were detained and booked under preventive laws as part of efforts to dismantle support networks

At the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas event in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Jawaharlal Nehru prevented Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from fully integrating Jammu and Kashmir into India, calling it a “historic mistake” that led to decades of conflict and bloodshed in the region

Intelligence sources reveal that ISKP, backed by Pakistan’s ISI, is collaborating with LeT to target Baloch nationalists, Taliban factions, and Indian Kashmir. The alliance signals Pakistan’s attempt to revive militancy while leveraging terror networks under deep-state supervision

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement amid rising Middle East tensions. While echoing NATO-like terms, the pact aims at mutual protection without affecting Saudi-India ties. India remains cautious, considering Pakistan’s strategic alliances and Kashmir-linked Islamic support

Terrorists remain stationed at launch pads across the LoC, attempting to infiltrate Kashmir before winter. BSF IG Ashok Yadav said security forces, aided by the Army and hi-tech surveillance, are alert and have already foiled two infiltration attempts this year