News Topic:Winter

Chillai-Kalan begins, night temperatures plummet across Kashmir

With the onset of Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day period of intense winter, the mercury has dropped significantly across the Kashmir Valley.

Frozen Taps, Blankets & Hope: Surviving a Kashmiri Winter

Nature blesses Earth with diverse seasons, each holding its own significance in our environment. While personal preferences vary, the contrasts shape our daily lives.

‘Chillai-Khurd’ ends amid rain forecast

As ‘Chillai-Khurd’ makes its exit this season, mercury saw a slight drop amid overnight cloud cover in Kashmir valley.

Take precautions to reduce risk of high blood pressure: DAK

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said the chilly weather of winter puts people at greater risk of high blood pressure.

Power curtailment from next month in J-K

Power Development Department (PDD) has been framing a power curtailment schedule, which is likely to be implemented from the second week of next month.

WINTER

"Winter has crept in Kashmir slowly and steadily. From the unborn to the old, all are lifeless. Death is common, while life is nowhere in sight."

Kangri and Kashmir

We use different gadgets to counter the bone-chilling chill, yet the most important gadget is the earthen firepot Kangri or Kanger.

J-K spend Rs 60k Crore on electricity in 12 years

The cash starved Jammu and Kashmir has purchased over Rs 60,000 crore power or electricity for the last 12 years.

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Govt will resolve Ayushman payment row soon: Health Minister

Amid concerns over Ayushman Bharat-SEHAT services in J&K, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said the government is actively examining issues raised by private hospitals.

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar, calls him a ‘Colossus of Indian Politics’

Former cricketer, television personality and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday met Dr Farooq Abdullah at his Srinagar residence.

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