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Light snowfall hit higher reaches of Kashmir while rain lashed the plains on New Year, boosting tourist spirits and winter tourism. Resorts saw celebrations and full occupancy, though snowfall deficit during Chillai Kalan raised concerns over water resources and irrigation needs
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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
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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
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Kashmir experienced freezing temperatures, with Srinagar at −4°C and Pulwama at −5.6°C, accompanied by dense fog across the valley. Meteorologists forecast isolated light snowfall in higher reaches late Thursday night and again on December 8, while most areas remain dry
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Srinagar recorded this winter’s coldest night at –3.9°C as a cold wave intensified across Jammu & Kashmir. With dry weather expected till December 10 and temperatures likely to dip further, authorities have advanced school winter vacations while residents switch to traditional Pherans and firepots.
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The Prime Minister, who is currently on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, expressed deep anguish over the incident and assured that swift and decisive action would follow.
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The Valmikis were originally brought to J-K in 1957 from Punjab's Gurdaspur district for sanitation work by the State government
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More than 39.18 lakh eligible voters are set to decide the fate of 415 candidates, including two former deputy Chief Ministers Tara Chand and Muzaffar Baig
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"Earthquake with Magnitude 5.2 Strikes Jammu-Kashmir at 8:36 am; Depth Registered at 129 km"
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"Scattered rain/snow at isolated places is likely to occur during the next 24 hours in J&K," an official of the Meteorological (MeT) department said.
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Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Thursday issued an advisory asking farmers to suspend agricultural operations and tourists to avoid shikara (boat) rides on Dal lake and cable car rides in Gulmarg for 2 days because of likely gusty winds and hailstorm on May 19 and 20. The advisory issued by the MeT department said that […]
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Srinagar: The higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh witnessed the season’s first snowfall on Monday as the minimum temperatures dropped all across the two union territories. The Met Office said that snowfall was reported in Zojila Pass, Gulmarg ski resort and other higher reaches. “Minimum temperatures dropped all across Jammu and Kashmir and […]
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A vast meadow with lush green grass enhances the beauty of Doodhpathri as a tourist destination.
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Fresh snowfall was reported from most parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said.
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Srinagar recorded 0.9 degree Celsius, Pahalgam minus 4 and Gulmarg minus 6.7 as the minimum temperature of the day.
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The place is the first-of-its-kind in the country
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The tourist spot's Gandola service has further boosted the number of people this year