News Topic:Winter

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.

The Art of Making Snowman in Kashmir

The art of making a snowman is a very old artistic creation in Kashmir. The snowman in the Kashmiri language is known as 'Shin Mahniv'.

Second edition of Khelo India Winter Games declared open

Prime Minister Modi delivered the inaugural address at the second edition of Khelo India National Winter Games-2021 through virtual mode.

‘Widespread’ snowfall predicted in Kashmir

A day after some respite, the weatherman forecasted widespread rain and snowfall in the next two days in the valley of Kashmir.

Srinagar records coldest night in last 30 years

Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed the coldest night after 30 years at minus 8.8 degree Celsius.

No chances of precipitation till January 31: MeT

With the slight rise in temperature, weather is likely to remain dry till 31st of January across Kashmir, officials said.

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