News Topic:Winter

Parched Peaks: 65% rainfall deficit sparks fears for J&K’s agriculture

Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its seventh consecutive winter rainfall deficit, with the December 2025–February 2026 period ending 65 per cent below normal.

JKPDD Power Curtailment Schedule in Pulwama

PULWAMA — In view of the dip in local power generation during winter, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) announces a power...

Shallabugh Wetland dries up, migratory birds absent

The Shallabugh Wetland in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, once a haven for migratory birds, has dried up completely, leaving no water for these birds to thrive in.

J-K records most dry and warm January in 43 years

Jammu and Kashmir encountered an unprecedentedly dry and warm January, marking the driest and warmest month in 43 years, as revealed by Meteorological Centre Srinagar.

Snowfall blankets Kashmir as Chillai Khurd arrives, disrupts traffic on key highways

The end of the 40-day Chilai Kalaan marked the onset of the 20-day Chillai Khurd in Kashmir, bringing a wet entry with widespread snowfall that covered Srinagar.

Srinagar witnesses record-breaking driest Chillai Kalan

In a first of its kind, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the Valley witnessed the record-breaking driest Chillai Kalan this year.

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.

Kashmiri tradition of Hokh Syun sustains winter comfort, economic benefits amidst Chillai Kalan

The timeless tradition of Hokh Syun, a unique culinary practice in Kashmir, permeates the kitchens, infusing the air with the aromatic essence of winter dishes.

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Deputy CM visits Kaman Post, says cross-LoC trade requires Indo-Pak cooperation

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday visited Kaman Post in Uri sector and praised the Indian Army for its role and service in the remote border area.

Over 60 livestock killed in lightning strike in Pahalgam

More than 60 livestock were killed after a lightning strike during late-night hours in the Lanedagen area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

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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.