News Topic:Weather

Schools, colleges in J&K to remain closed amid bad weather

The J&K Government has announced the closure of all schools and colleges across the union Territory tomorrow in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions.

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.

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Jammu records season’s max 40 degree Celcius

The plains of Jammu on Thursday recorded the season’s maximum temperatures 40.4 degrees Celsius as a significant rise was witnessed in the day temperature.

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.

Kashmir’s higher reaches witness fresh snowfall

The upper parts of the Kashmir Valley, including the popular tourist hubs of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall overnight.

Bandipora-Gurez road closed for traffic movement in view of poor visibility

Authorities on Sunday evening suspended traffic movement on Bandipora-Gurez road in view of snow wind and poor visibility.

Advisory issued for safe travel to Pahalgam amid snowfall

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Pahalgam has issued an advisory to ensure public safety following snowfall and slippery road conditions in the region.

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J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows

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