Winter News - Latest Updates & Headlines
BRO commences snow clearance operation on Leh-Manali National Highway
Manali, March 20: In a significant step towards ensuring smooth connectivity in the Ladakh region, the snow clearance operations on National Highway-3 have been commenced under Project HIMANK, according to a statement issued by the Border Roads Organisation.
Immensely proud of our athletes who have brought glory to the nation: PM Modi applauds Special Olympics winter games athletes
New Delhi, March 18: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign. PM Narendra Modi posted pictures with players he met, expressing immense joy and pride in their achievements.
PM Modi meets Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament
New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament and congratulated the athletes for their historic campaign, where they won 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
SOB celebrates triumph of athletes returning from the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, March 17: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign, held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
India celebrate triumph of athletes returning from Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, March 17: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign.
India concludes Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 campaign with 33 medals
New Delhi, March 16: On the final day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games, India witnessed an extraordinary display of skill and determination from its athletes. The Indian athletes clinched 12 medals across four events, increasing the medal count to 33, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
Arjun Kapoor channels his inner child in snow-clad selfies
Mumbai, March 16: Arjun Kapoor treated the netizens with a glimpse of his snowy vacation. Channeling his inner child, the '2 States' actor was seen making funny faces amidst snow wearing a Prada puffer jacket.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India end campaign with 33 medals
New Delhi, March 16: On the final day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, India witnessed an extraordinary display of skill and determination from Indian athletes, who clinched 12 medals across four events, increasing the medal count to 33.
J-K: Tourists enjoy chilly morning at Dal Lake in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 16: Tourists visiting Srinagar woke up to a picturesque morning at Dal Lake on Sunday morning, as the chilly weather added to the enchanting beauty of Kashmir's iconic waterbody.
Kareena Kapoor shares glimpses from her snowy vacation
Mumbai, March 16: Kareena Kapoor Khan took to social media to share picturesque glimpses from her recent snowy vacation.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India's medal count surges to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India’s remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on the third and fourth days of the event, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India’s total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events.
India shine with 15 medals on Day 3 and 4 of Special Olympics World Winter Games, total medal count increases to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India's remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on day three and four, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India's total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
India finishes Day 2 of Special Olympics World Winter Games with 5 medals, medal tally rises to 9
New Delhi, March 13: Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday, India's total medal count in the tournament has now reached nine, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, tally climbs to 9
New Delhi, March 13: Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines, India's total medal count has now reached nine.
J-K: Srinagar sees light rain as low clouds hover; IMD predicts cloudy weather until March 16
Srinagar, March 13: Low-hanging clouds draped Srinagar on Thursday, bringing intermittent light rain to the city.
J-K: Tourists flock to Guldanda meadow in Bhaderwah after heavy snowfall
Bhaderwah, March 13: A large number of tourists have thronged Guldanda meadow in Bhaderwah to experience the snowfall.
Omar expresses happiness over successful completion of 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' in J&K's Gulmarg
Gulmarg, March 12: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed delight at the successful completion of the 5th 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' at the Gulmarg ski resort.
Efforts will be made to see how Kashmir progresses in sports sector: Mansukh Mandaviya
Srinagar, March 12: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday stated that efforts would be made to see how Kashmir progresses in the sports sector in the days to come.
Mansukh Mandaviya attends KIWG closing ceremony, announces converting Gulmarg into Centre of Excellence for winter sports
Gulmarg, March 12: To provide fillip to winter sports in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government's plans to convert Gulmarg into a sporting hub here on Wednesday.
KIWG 2025: Dr. Mandaviya attends closing ceremony; Army wins overall title
Gulmarg: , March 12 (IANS) To provide a fillip to winter sports in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government’s plans to convert Gulmarg into a sporting hub for winter sports here on Wednesday. The Union Sports Minister said this while attending the closing ceremony of the fifth Khelo India Winter Games at the Gulmarg Golf Club.
India's snowboarding athletes shine on Day 1 of Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
Bardonecchia, March 12: The Indian contingent commenced its campaign at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games with remarkable performances and achievements. Securing a total of four medals, comprising two gold and two silver medals, on the opening day, the Indian athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and determination in Italy.
KIWG 2025: Army jawans dominate as Himachal Pradesh close in on gap on Day 3
Gulmarg (J&K), March 11: The Indian Army continued its impressive run on the penultimate day of the Khelo India Winter Games here on Tuesday, clinching four medals to stay on top of the medal standings. The Army quartet of Narsingh Thapa, Rajeshwar Singh, Sunil Rai, and Vishal Chandal clinched the ski mountaineering men's relay with a timing of 49:58.1 to grab the limelight.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Siddharth Gadekar, Tenzin Dolma star on Day 2
Gulmarg, March 11: Maharashtra's Siddharth Gadekar and Tenzin Dolma of Himachal Pradesh were the stars on Day 2 in challenging weather conditions of the Khelo India Winter Games second leg at the scenic Kangdoori slopes.
J&K: Athletic perseverance raises in Gulmarg amid snow & drizzle
Gulmarg, March 10: From the wee hours on Monday snowfall at Gulmarg proclaimed that remnants of winter chill are still in command to thrill visitors at the famous high-altitude tourist destination.
Himachal Pradesh shines at Khelo India Winter Games with gold, silver in women's ski mountaineering vertical race
Gulmarg, March 10: Team Himachal Pradesh displayed exceptional skill and determination on the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, securing a gold and silver medal in the highly competitive women's ski mountaineering vertical race.
KIWG 2025: Gadekar, Dolma star on Day 2; Army jawans continue to dominate
Gulmarg: , March 10 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Siddharth Gadekar and Tenzin Dolma of Himachal Pradesh were the stars on Day 2 in challenging weather conditions in the second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 at the scenic Kangdoori slopes here on Monday. Defending champions Indian Army continued their golden run in the second leg, clinching four medals, including two gold, one silver, and one bronze, to sit atop the medal standings with overall four gold, four silver, and five bronze medals.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami holds review meeting to make Char Dham Yatra safe and smooth
Dehradun, March 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday held a review meeting with stakeholders for the smooth and safe conduct of the Char Dham Yatra.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Army begins title defence in commanding fashion clinching 7 medals on Day 1
Gulmarg, March 9: Defending champions Indian Army began their Khelo India Winter Games 2025 campaign in a commanding fashion clinching four out of the 12 medals on offer on Sunday, according to a release from SAI Media & Ministry.
KIWG 2025: Army begins title defence in commanding fashion clinching 7 medals on Day 1
Gulmarg, March 9: Defending champions Indian Army began their Khelo India Winter Games 2025 campaign in a commanding fashion clinching four out of the 12 medals on offer here on Sunday. Army won two gold, two silver and three bronze medals followed by Himachal Pradesh taking one gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
Startup founders' salaries drop over 25 pc in India in FY24: Report
New Delhi, March 9: The salaries of startup founders in India saw a significant decline in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) as the average salary of 54 founders from 30 Indian tech startups fell by 25.4 per cent to Rs 5.44 crore from Rs 7.3 crore in the previous year.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to kick off in Gulmarg today
Gulmarg, March 9 IANS): The 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' will kick off here on Sunday with the snowclad peaks of Gulmarg providing the perfect backdrop.
Khelo India Winter Games: Army, Ladakh set to renew rivalry as second leg commences in Gulmarg
Gulmarg, March 8: The second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will commence on Sunday at the picturesque Kongdoori slopes here. The Indian Army will aim to wrest control from the first-leg winners, the Union Territory of Ladakh, to defend their overall title in the prestigious tournament.
KIWG 2025: Army, Ladakh set to renew rivalry as second leg commences in Gulmarg
Gulmarg (J&K), March 8: With the second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 commencing on Sunday at the picturesque Kongdoori slopes here, the Indian Army will be aiming to wrest control from the first leg winners Union Territory of Ladakh to defend their overall title in the prestigious tournament.
Schools across Kashmir Valley reopen after 3-month-long winter vacation
Srinagar, March 7: After the three-month-long winter vacations, schools across the Kashmir Valley re-opened on Friday, bringing back activity, joy and cheer to over 9,000 government and private educational institutions here.
'Will accept the suggestion', says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar as he praises PM Modi's appeal for yoga camps in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, March 7: Echoing his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to organise yoga camps in Uttarakhand during winters as well to further boost tourism in the hill state, spiritual leader and Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has praised the Prime Minister's initiative and has "accepted his suggestions".
PM Modi promotes winter pilgrimage and tourism in Uttarakhand
Uttarkashi, March 7: On a day-long visit to Uttarkashi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly promoted winter pilgrimage and tourism in Uttarakhand from Mukhwa and Harsil, as per a release.
Pramod Krishnam praises PM Modi's vision for U'khand; welcomes call to promote winter tourism in 'Land of Gods'
Noida, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering in Harsil, Uttarakhand, on Thursday, calling for the promotion of winter tourism. The head of Kalki Dham, Pramod Krishnam, welcomed PM Modi's call during his visit.
PM Modi's pitch for 'no off season' to give major uplift to Uttarakhand tourism
Dehradun, March 6: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the need for year-round tourism in Uttarakhand, stating that "no season should be off-season" for the region, the idea of winter tourism has gained momentum.
Visiting Uttarakhand during winters offers true glimpse of divine aura of Devbhoomi: PM Modi
Uttarkashi, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed that winters hold special significance for religious journeys in Uttarakhand and said that visiting Uttarakhand during winters offers a true glimpse of divine aura of Devbhoomi.
Spiritual leaders applaud PM Modi's call for winter yoga retreats in Uttarakhand
New Delhi, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for winter yoga retreats in Uttarakhand has received strong praise from spiritual leaders and yoga gurus, who believe the move will boost tourism in the sacred Devbhoomi while offering spiritual and health benefits to devotees.