News Topic:Winter
Health
High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
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J&K faces power deficit risk in November as 329 MW central share allocated for winter months
J&K officials warn of power shortages in November and March as winter demand rises. Peak demand may reach 2,900 MW amid limited hydropower generation.
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J&K likely to see mild, dry winter under El Niño
J&K may see a milder, drier winter under El Niño, says MeT director Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, though one or two major snowfall spells remain possible.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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JKBOSE to distribute free textbooks for KG to Class 8th
JKBOSE will begin distributing free textbooks for KG to Class 8 by mid-November, with revised books for Classes 3 and 6 expected by November 12.
LG Sinha sets six-month deadline for ‘Design Your Degree’ rollout in J&K
LG Manoj Sinha sets a six-month deadline for J&K universities to roll out Design Your Degree, with AI integration and NEP 2020 reforms discussed.
Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC
NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.