News Topic:Snow
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Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after snow closure
The crucial Srinagar-Leh National Highway, vital for connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, has reopened following its closure due to heavy snowfall on January 28.
Kashmir
Local skiers’ heroic efforts avert tragedy in Gulmarg avalanche
In the wake of another avalanche striking the health resort of Gulmarg, a group of local skiers displayed remarkable courage and cooperation, rescuing numerous individuals.
Travel
Kupwara-Karnah road reopens for vehicular traffic after snowfall
After the recent snowfall, authorities reopened the Kupwara-Karnah road on Tuesday, allowing the resumption of vehicular traffic along the route.
Kashmir
Kashmir’s higher reaches blanketed in fresh snowfall
The higher reaches of the Kashmir valley witnessed a fresh bout of snowfall, while some plains experienced rainfall, setting the stage for an extended spell of wintry weather.
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Snowfall in Hirpora attracts people amidst dry spell in Kashmir
Hirpora on the Mughal road in Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a thin blanket of snow, drawing hundreds of eager onlookers.
Travel
Peer Ki Gali offers snow-covered escape amidst dry spell
Peer Ki Gali, a picturesque spot on the Mughal road, is blanketed in thick snow but lacks visitors.
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J&K
Snow blankets Kashmir, hilly areas of Jammu
Kashmir Valley including Srinagar has been covered in a blanket of snow on Monday and the weatherman has forecast more snowfall in the next 12 hours.
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SNOW AND THE BIRDS
"There was no light, but the scintillating white, The sky and the sun are in a mood to hide. The white was falling and covered the ground."
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Stolen iPhone leads Kathua Police to teen who murdered friend with a cricket bat
In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.
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.