News Topic:Heatwave

School timings likely to be reviewed, says Education Minister

Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday hinted that the government may reconsider the revised school timings introduced after the summer break.

Kokernag records hottest April day ever, Srinagar logs second highest

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed an extraordinary rise in temperatures on Wednesday, with Kokarnag setting a new all-time record for the highest maximum April temperature ever.

Dry Spell: Leaf miners, red mites wreak havoc on Kashmir’s apple orchards

Amid the ongoing dry spell, apple growers in Kashmir are deeply concerned as a leaf miner pest continues to infect their orchards for the fourth consecutive year.

Heatwave shatters temperature records across Kashmir

Kashmir is reeling from a record-breaking heatwave that has pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels, according to independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather.

Heatwave triggers suspension of classes for primary students in Kashmir

In response to a persistent heatwave, the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir has ordered a temporary suspension of classwork for primary-level students.

Kashmir fruit growers concerned as dry spell and heatwave threaten horticulture

The ongoing dry spell and heatwave in Kashmir have left fruit growers deeply concerned, who fear severe impacts on the region's horticulture sector.

Srinagar records third highest temperature since 1981

Since 1981, the summer capital Srinagar has witnessed the third highest ever day temperature this summer season.

Heatwave predicted to loom as Kashmir faces scorching days

A severe heatwave is expected to grip Kashmir over the next three to four days, according to independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather.

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Truck-Eeco collision in Pattan claims life, leaves another injured

A person was killed and another injured after a road accident involving a truck and an Eeco vehicle bearing registration number JK04H-7988 at Hyderbeigh area of Pattan.
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J&K braces for fresh spell of rain and snow

After the season’s first major widespread snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness another spell of rain and snow from Monday evening, the MeT said.

TRAI Report: Reliance Jio and Airtel dominate network performance in Katra and Udhampur; BSNL lags behind

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its latest IDT findings, revealing significant disparities in mobile network performance across the J&K.

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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India

As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.

Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls

For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.