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PDP stages protest against BJP over July 13 holiday remark issue
Srinagar, March 6: Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Iltija Mufti, on Thursday led a protest march in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city against the remarks made by a BJP leader in the Assembly regarding the holiday on July 13.
J-K witnesses surge in tourist influx, records 2.36 crore visitors in 2024
Srinagar, March 4: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a surge in the influx of tourists in the last two years, according to the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar Highway closed due to landslide; snowfall and rainfall affect J-K
Srinagar, March 4: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been temporarily halted following a landslide in the Mehad area of Ramban. The landslide has blocked the route, and authorities are working to clear the debris. Drivers are advised to follow alternative routes while the situation is being managed.
Jammu and Kashmir: Temperature drop as Srinagar receives fresh spell of rain
Srinagar, March 3: The Kashmir Valley experienced a drop in temperature after recent rainfall, contributing to the winter chill. The temperature recorded was five degrees Celsius.
Kashmiris engage in prayers, charities in holy month of Ramzan
Srinagar, March 2: The holy Muslim fasting month of Ramzan started in Jammu and Kashmir along with the rest of the country on Sunday as lakhs of devout Muslims woke up before dawn to eat a 'Sehri' meal after mosques, shrines, and drum beaters announced the beginning of the predawn meal.
Jammu-Srinagar Highway closed for 2nd consecutive day
Jammu, March 1: The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic for the second consecutive day on Saturday, as traffic officials said restoration of the highway was going on.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway shut due to snow, landslides; vehicles halted at Jakhani
Udhampur, February 28: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed due to snow accumulation between Ramsoo and Qazigund and shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and the NAVYUG Tunnel, officials said on Friday.
Srinagar Heritage Festival 'Soun Meeraas' commences to celebrate rich cultural heritage of Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 25: Srinagar Heritage Festival "Soun Meeraas", an initiative of the district administration, aimed to celebrate Srinagar's rich cultural heritage begins to highlight local tradition, culture, heritage and art, through live exhibitions and demonstrations.
NIT Srinagar signs MoU for launching course in drone technology
Srinagar, Feb 25: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) to launch a 6-month course on drone technology and a DGCA certified drone training centre, NIT spokesperson said on Tuesday.
There was complete darkness...: Kunal Kemmu recalls being thrown off during bomb blast in Srinagar
Mumbai February 22: Actor Kunal Kemmu opened up on his early memories of Kashmir, where he lived as a six-year-old before his family moved to Mumbai. Recalling the tense atmosphere and the uncertainty of those times, Khemmu shared how he witnessed incidents that he didn't fully understand as a child.
Srinagar traders appeal to tourists to not consume alcohol during Kashmir stay
Srinagar, Feb 21: A traders association in Srinagar's historic Lal Chowk on Friday put out an appeal to the tourists to not consume alcohol or drugs and avoid smoking and spitting on the roads during their visit to Kashmir.
J-K: Cold wave continues as Srinagar records minimum temperature of 2.0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
Srinagar, February 18: The cold wave continued in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 2.0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
J-K: Cold wave persists in Srinagar as temperature drops to 0 degrees
Srinagar, February 15: The cold wave continued in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius on Saturday, while the maximum temperature reached 13 degrees Celsius. Several other towns in the Kashmir Valley experienced similar weather conditions.
Soun Alamdar: Launch of cinematic, musical rendition of Sheikh-ul-Alam's poetry
Srinagar, February 14: In a special event to commemorate Kashmir's cultural and spiritual history, Adina Audio Centre launched a cinematic and musical rendition of Sheikh-ul-Alam's poetry, 'Soun Alamdar,' at Tagore Hall in Srinagar.
Cold wave conditions continue to grip Jammu and Kashmir; Srinagar records 0 degrees Celsius
Srinagar, February 14: Cold wave conditions continued to grip Jammu and Kashmir, as Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius on Friday morning.
ISPL: Clinical Srinagar thrash KVN Bangalore Strikers by 4 wickets in Eliminator
Mumbai, February 13: Srinagar Ke Veer saved their best for the crucial Eliminator, coming up with a clinical all-round show to beat KVN Bangalore Strikers by four wickets and show them the exit door from the Indian Street Premier League, Season 2 at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium on Thursday.
J-K: Kashmir Valley continues to experience winter chill
New Delhi, February 13: The cold wave conditions continue to grip Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar and several other towns experience inclement weather.
Winter chill grips Jammu and Kashmir; Srinagar sees 4.6 degree Celsius, tourists flock to Dal Lake
Srinagar, February 11: Winter chill continues to grip Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar and several other towns experience inclement weather.
J-K: Tourists enjoy Shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar amid winter chill
Srinagar, February 10: Tourists in Srinagar embraced the winter chill as they enjoyed Shikara rides on the Dal Lake amid the bitter cold on Monday.
J-K: PNB organises housing and 'Surya Ghar' loan expo in Srinagar
Srinagar, February 9: For the benefit of the people of Srinagar, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has organized a two-day housing loan and PM Surya Ghar loan expo.
ISPL Season 2: Srinagar Ke Veer clinch 7-wicket triumph over Majhi Mumbai
Thane, February 7: Dilip Binjwa's pyrotechnics with the bat helped Srinagar Ke Veer finally end Majhi Mumbai's flawless run in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 as the Men-in-Pink registered a spectacular seven-wicket victory here on Friday, according to a release from ISPL.
Srinagar: Tourists embrace winter chill with shikara rides on Dal Lake amid freezing temperatures
Srinagar, February 7: Tourists in Srinagar embraced the winter chill as they explored the city's scenic beauty amid freezing temperatures on Friday.
Cold wave prevails in Srinagar; snowfall enhances beauty in Doda, Shimla
Srinagar, February 6: Winter chill continues to grip Srinagar, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of -2.0 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 14.0 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
I-League: Real Kashmir FC continue to dominate on familiar turf in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 2: The icy chill in Srinagar did little to deter Real Kashmir FC as they warmed up their fans' hearts with a delightful 2-0 win over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League 2024-25 match, here at the TRC Football Turf on Sunday.
Cloudy weather forecast in Kashmir valley as Srinagar chills at 1°C; dense fog in northern states
Srinagar, February 2: Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar continued to feel the winter chill with the minimum temperature at 1.0 degrees Celsius on Sunday, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD).
ISPL Season 2: Sagar Ali's fifty for Srinagar Ke Veer floors Tiigers Of Kolkata
Thane, January 29: Srinagar ke Veer rode a batting blitzkrieg by Sagar Ali to defeat Tiigers of Kolkata by seven wickets in a high-scoring Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) encounter at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane on Wednesday evening.
Kashmir valley continues to battle chilly weather as Chillai Kalan draws to close
Srinagar, January 29: The Kashmir valley in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir continues to be in the grip of severe winter marked by chilly weather.
J-K: Fire breaks out in govt quarter in Srinagar
Srinagar, January 28: A fire broke out in a government quarter located in the Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar on Tuesday.
Kashmir in the grip of cold wave: Tourists enjoy chilly weather
Srinagar, January 28: A severe cold wave has taken hold of the Kashmir Valley, with temperatures plummeting below freezing. Residents and tourists alike are braving the sub-zero conditions, donning heavy layers of clothing and seeking warmth by bonfires.
ISPL season 2: Hyderabad, Srinagar open campaign in style
Thane, January 28: The second day of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) season 2, witnessed high-octane action with Falcon Risers Hyderabad and Srinagar Ke Veer getting their respective campaigns to a rollicking start, after Sonu Nigam serenaded the audience at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium with timeless Bollywood classics, according to a release from the ISPL.
J-K: Multi-tier security arrangements in place in Srinagar ahead of Republic day celebrations
Srinagar, January 21: Multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, as the nation prepares to celebrate Republic Day on January 26, a police officer said on Tuesday.
J-K: Dal Lake shimmers in frost as cold wave grips Srinagar
Srinagar, January 20: On a crisp Monday morning, as the cold wave gripped Srinagar, the iconic Dal Lake stood as a breathtaking canvas, its surface glistening under a thin layer of frost.
J-K: Bhaderwah covered in thick blanket of snow; tourists flock to Guldanda meadow
Doda, January 20: A huge influx of tourists thronged to the famous Guldanda meadow of Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah on Monday.
Cold wave returns to Kashmir, weather improves in Jammu
Srinagar, Jan 20: After two days of less harsh night temperatures, a cold wave returned to Kashmir Valley and Srinagar city recorded minus 3.2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature on Monday.
Cold wave continues in Jammu and Kashmir; Doda receives spell of snowfall
Srinagar, January 19: As Jammu and Kashmir experiences 'Chillai Kalan,' a 40-day period of harsh winter, the Bhalessa area of Doda transformed into a winter wonderland following a fresh spell of snowfall.
Railway milestone: 18-coach trial run on Katra-Budgam track in J&K
Jammu, Jan 19: The trial run on the Katra-Budgam railway track of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was completed on Sunday as the 18-coach trial train started at 8 a.m. from Katra railway station towards Kashmir
Dal Lake's surface freezes up in Srinagar, dense fog engulfs Ambala as North India battles cold wave
Srinagar, January 14: Cold wave conditions persisted in several parts of northern India on Tuesday, with dense fog engulfing various cities in the region. Visuals from Haryana's Ambala showed parts of the district enveloped by thick layers of fog as a cold wave gripped the region.
5th Jammu and Kashmir ArmWrestling State Championship: A big hit in the valley
Srinagar, January 13: The fifth J-K ArmWrestling State Championship took place in Srinagar at the Sher-e-Kashmir indoor stadium on January 10 and 11 which saw 400 athletes from all over Kashmir participate in the grand event across 40 categories, a release from People's ArmWrestling Federation India stated.
Srinagar: Thin layer of ice forms on Dal Lake as cold wave continues to engulf Kashmir
Srinagar, January 13: Amid the ongoing cold wave in the Kashmir valley, the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar developed a thin layer of ice on its surface on Monday. Earlier, on Sunday, Srinagar had recorded a steep decline of 3.1 degrees Celcius in its seasonal minimum temperature, with the mercury settling at -5.1 degrees Celsius during the coldest hour of the day.
J&K shivers as cold wave intensifies, dry weather forecast for next 24 hours
Srinagar, Jan 12: Intense cold because of the narrowing gap between the maximum and minimum temperatures continued in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as the Meteorological (MeT) office forecasted cold, dry weather during the next 24 hours in the union territory.