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Widespread rain predicted in J&K

SRINAGAR — Poor rains this season have led to water shortage in many areas of Kashmir and water level of Jhelum has also dropped...

Srinagar records hottest day in four decades

SRINAGAR — For the first time in nearly four decades, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded the hottest day in August at...

No signs of respite from hot weather for a week: Weatherman

SRINAGAR — The heat wave continues to hold its tight grip on Kashmir as weatherman has predicted no immediate response for next one week.The...

Srinagar records season’s hottest day

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Saturday recorded this season’s highest temperature at 32.9 degrees Celsius, an official in the local Meteorological department said.

MeT predicts fresh spell of rain up to April 02

SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday predicted fresh spell of rain from March 31 to April 02.Director MeT, Sonum Lotus said that...

MeT predicts heavy rains, snowfall tomorrow

The Jammu and Kashmir Metrological Department on Saturday predicted heavy rains and snowfall in Kashmir Valley on March 8 (Sunday).

Wet weather to continue till Friday: MeT

SRINAGAR — A considerable drop was registered in temperature on Thursday due to light snowfall in upper reaches and medium to heavy rainfall in...

Reports about heavy downpour baseless, says MeT

SRINAGAR — The Meteorological department in Srinagar on Thursday said that there was no forecast of heavy downpour in Jammu and Kashmir.However, Deputy Director...

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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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