News Topic:Avalanche
Kashmir
MEIL company asked to compensate families of two labourers who died in Ganderbal avalanche
The authorities have asked Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited to pay compensation to the families of two labourers who died on Thursday.
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Kashmir
Two labourers from Kishtwar die in Ganderbal avalanche
The bodies of two labourers, who got buried under the debris after an avalanche hit the Sarbal area of Ganderbal district, were found dead.
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J&K
Authorities issue avalanche alert in J-K
Authorities have issued an avalanche alert in different districts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh and have asked people to avoid going to higher reaches.
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Ladakh
Two soldiers killed at Siachen sector after avalanche hits Army post
Two Army soldiers were killed after they got stuck in a devastating avalanche in Siachen, Ladakh military sources said.
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J&K
DMA issues high level avalanche warning
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has issued high, medium and low level avalanche warnings for higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir.As...
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J&K
DMA issues fresh avalanche warning
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (DMA) on Tuesday issued fresh medium and low level avalanche warnings for higher reaches of avalanche...
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J&K
Avalanche warning issued in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday issued a High Danger (Orange Alert) avalanche warning for higher reaches of Bandipora district, particularly Gurez...
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Kashmir
Soldier killed after avalanche hits Army post in Kupwara
KUPWARA — A soldier was killed while two others were rescued after an avalanche hit their post in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.Official sources said...
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