Gulmarg Avalanche | 1 Skier Killed, 7 Others Rescued

All ‘Khelo India’ Athletes Safe, Back To Hotels After Completion of Scheduled Fixtures: Secretary J&K Sports Council Nuzhat Gull Srinagar, Feb 22: A skier has been killed and seven others rescued safely after an avalanche hit Affarwat peak in famous ski-destination Gulmarg on Thursday afternoon. An official told that a wide-scale rescue operation was launched…

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Life hits Valley due to relentless snowfall, flights cancelled, traffic suspended, exams postponed

Srinagar, Feb 20 : Kashmir Valley witnessed a snowfall for the second consecutive day on Tuesday with Kashmir capital Srinagar also observed relentless snow after incessant rainfall yesterday.  Due to inclement weather, life virtually came to a full stop. Flights were halted, traffic was suspended on several vital highways and even exams were postponed.  Due to…

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PM Modi to arrive in J&K tomorrow

To address mammoth rally, inaugurate dev. projects worth Rs 30500 crore; Union Minister reviews arrangements; multi-tier security in place; Jammu declared no-fly zone, traffic advisory issued; 4000 buses deployed Jammu, Feb 19 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday to address a massive rally and inaugurate development projects worth Rs…

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Mehbooba provides clarification on PDP’s stance amidst speculation regarding their election strategy

Srinagar, Feb 19 : Days after NC President Farooq Abdullah nullified the possibility of joining hands with the INDIA alliance for the LS polls, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti rejected the reports about her party too going the NC way. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Mufti affirmed the PDP’s commitment…

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Higher reaches receive snow, rains lash plains for 2nd day in Kashmir

Major roads, highways closed; gusty winds damage houses in Srinagar; SDRF rescues tourists from Dal Lake; weatherman predicts more snowfall, advisory issued for travellers, farmers; day temp to plummet Srinagar, Feb 19 : Amidst the forecast of the three-day wet spell, several areas of Kashmir including the famous ski resort, Gulmarg and other places experienced fresh…

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