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New Delhi: Today marks the last day of March, after which April will begin. The month of April is quite significant in terms of weather, as temperatures tend to reach their peak during this period. This year, however, it is expected that we will experience the heat typically associated with June, right in the month of April itself. Meanwhile, people in the mountains of North India are still grappling with the cold due to ongoing snowfall. Temperatures dropped following late-night snowfall on th ...Read More >
He said the GM took stock of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL) project to assess operational readiness. Pandey primarily undertook a rigorous examination of the safety aspects of railway tracks, bridges, and tunnels, particularly in light of the region's challenging geographical terrain. During his inspection, he issued directives to all divisional officials to ensure the completion of all pending works within the stipulated timelines and to strictly adhere to safety standards ...Read More >
Since November 2024, 844 kanals and 4 marlas of land belonging to Kashmiri Pandits have been retrieved and restored, he said Jammu, Mar 28: The government on Saturday said it had retrieved and restored encroached land belonging to Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley. Replying to a question by BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi in the Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "Land measuring 3729 kanal and 4 marlas belonging to Kashmiri migrants has been retrieved and restored in the Kashmir Valley." Since N ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area here, officials said on Monday. After his arrest, he was produced before a court, which sent him to five days of police custody. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Terming Lone as a "hardcore and highly-trained terrorist," the police said that he reportedly established links with handlers operating on behalf of Pakistan's Inter-Servi ...Read More >
Srinagar: Rains in plains and snowfall in higher reaches continued in Kashmir for the second day on Monday as the fresh spell of precipitation has brought down the rainfall deficit by nearly five percent, officials said here. Light to moderate rains lashed most parts of the Kashmir valley while some mountainous areas experienced another spell of snowfall on Monday, the officials said. They also said that there is a possibility of widespread rainfall or snowfall in the next 24 hours in the Unio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Several states in north India witnessed rainfall while parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh reported snowfall for the second day in a row on Monday. Parts of Delhi received light rain on Monday evening, bringing relief after the city reeled under a warm day with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius and humid conditions through the afternoon. Rainfall activity picked up across Delhi between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, with Safdarjung recording 0.5 mm, Pala ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area here, officials said on Monday. After his arrest, he was produced before a court, which sent him to five days of police custody. Terming Lone as a "hardcore and highly-trained terrorist," the police said that he reportedly established links with handlers operating on behalf of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). "Lone, also known ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of major infrastructure and policy decisions, including investments in railways, urban transport, and aviation, with a total financial outlay of Rs 12,236 crore. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet cleared the doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur rail line at an estimated cost of Rs 5,236 crore. It also approved the 3rd and 4th rail line project between Punarkh and Kiul, with an investment of Rs 2,668 crore, and the construction of the 3rd ...Read More >
The Srinagar airport is set to get a makeover with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approving a major expansion project at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The redevelopment is expected to more than triple the airport's passenger-handling capacity, to 10 million passengers per year from the current 3 million, and is expected to be completed in four years. The project will be funded fully by equity from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Srinagar airport is a militar ...Read More >
Fulfilling the long-awaited demands of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Railways has extended the services of the Vande Bharat Express up to Jammu Tawi station. The services will start from March 1. Along with this, the Vande Bharat rake has been upgraded from an 8-car to a 20-car configuration. Currently, the Vande Bharat train operates only between Katra and Srinagar. The extension of the service up to Jammu Tawi station was pending due to ongoing station development works. With this e ...Read More >
Srinagar, Feb 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the government led by Omar Abdullah over what it described as inadequate action to protect the environment, claiming that the Kashmir Valley is witnessing an alarming rise in temperatures. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia, along with party leaders Altaf Thakur and Manzoor Bhat, alleged that Kashmir's temperature is rising nearly 2.5°C above normal, significantly higher than the ...Read More >
New Delhi- The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the expansion of the civil enclave at the Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The expansion of the civil enclave will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, an official release said. "The project scope also includes the construction of barracks for security personnel. "Operated by the Airports Authority of India within the Budgam Airbase of the I ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir sport council informed that the Kashmir leg of the national games will be held for four days from February 23 to 26 for the snow sports competitions. The first leg of the games, featuring ice sports, was held in Ladakh from January 20 to 26. "Ride the slopes, chase the speed, seize the moment...From swift glides to fierce finishes -- Gulmarg hosts the ultimate winter sports celebration, February 23-26, 2026," the council said on X. Last year, the games had to be held from Mar ...Read More >
Srinagar: The prolonged dry weather in Kashmir is likely to end as there is a possibility of a wet spell in the valley around the time coinciding with the 'Chillai-Kalan' -- the 40-day harshest winter period - sets in. The local weather office on Wednesday said a western disturbance is likely to impact Jammu and Kashmir during December 21-22 as the winter period marks its entry in the valley. Due to this weather system, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches ...Read More >
The Indian Army on Tuesday achieved a major logistics breakthrough by successfully inducting tanks, artillery guns and engineering equipment into the Kashmir Valley using a Special Military Train. The operation marked a significant boost to the Army's mobility, speed of response and operational readiness along India's northern frontiers. As part of a comprehensive validation exercise, heavy combat and support equipment including tanks, artillery guns and dozers were transported smoothly from th ...Read More >
Srinagar: In a significant enhancement to its operational capabilities along the northern borders, the Indian Army successfully inducted tanks, artillery guns, and engineering equipment into the Kashmir Valley using a Military Special Train on Wednesday. This operation, conducted as part of a validation exercise, involved the seamless transportation of heavy assets -- including tanks, advanced artillery systems, and dozers -- from the Jammu region to Anantnag in southern Kashmir. The move demon ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: In a major logistics breakthrough, the Indian Army has successfully inducted tanks, artillery guns and engineering equipment into the Kashmir Valley through a special military train, significantly enhancing its operational preparedness in the region. "The Indian Army achieved a major logistics milestone on 16 December with the induction of tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley by a Military Special Train," the Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Indian Army on Wednesday inducted tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley through a Military Special Train, marking a major logistics milestone and a significant boost to operational readiness along the northern borders. The Army, in a post on X, said that the induction was carried out as part of a validation exercise, during which tanks, artillery guns and dozers were successfully moved from the Jammu region to Anantnag, demonstrating enhanced mobility and logistics capa ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 17: Intense cold wave conditions continued to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir, with most parts of the Kashmir Valley witnessing sub-zero night temperatures, while higher reaches experienced extreme cold. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -1.6°C during the intervening night. Qazigund registered -3.0°C, while Pahalgam settled at -2.8°C. Several south Kashmir areas remained the coldest in the Valley, with Pulwama and Shopian recording -4.4°C each, followed by Anantnag at -4 ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 17 : Cold conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday, with several places in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimum temperatures, officials said. In the Kashmir region, Pulwama and Shopian were the coldest, both recording a minimum temperature of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Anantnag at minus 4.2 degrees and Pampore at minus 4.0 degrees Celsius. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature at Srina ...Read More >
Srinagar: J&K Police's counter-intelligence wing raided 12 locations in multiple Kashmir districts on Tuesday and detained for questioning 12 terror suspects accused of radicalising youth, systematically attempting to disrupt public order, and spreading false narratives glorifying terrorism and terrorists.The raids were carried out in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kupwara, Budgam, and Shopian districts in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday conducted pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley, busting a terror-linked network of anti-national elements allegedly operating under the guise of social activism, officials said. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) carried out coordinated searches across seven districts, during which 12 suspects were detained for questioning. Officials said the operation exposed a covert terror ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK), the specialized investigative wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, executed a significant operation on Tuesday, targeting a suspected terror-support network operating under the cover of social activism. The agency said that coordinated searches were conducted across multiple districts in the Kashmir Valley, resulting in the detention of 12 individuals for questioning. In an official statement, the CIK described the action as a "decisive blow t ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The counter intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across the valley and busted a terror-linked network of anti-national elements operating under the garb of social activism, officials said. During the operation across seven districts, 12 suspects were detained for questioning. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted coordinated searches across multiple districts of the Kashmir valley, exposing a clandestine ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI) The counter intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across the valley and busted a terror-linked network of anti-national elements operating under the garb of social activism, officials said. During the operation across seven districts, 12 suspects were detained for questioning. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted coordinated searches across multiple districts of the Kashmir valley, exposing a ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 16 (PTI) Security forces intensified search for three terrorists in a village in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a day after a policeman was killed in a gunfight there, officials said. During the encounter in Soan village of Majalta area on Monday, one terrorist was believed to have been injured, while two policemen suffered minor bullet wounds. Speaking to reporters at Udhampur, Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti said that the search operation ...Read More >
Srinagar: A sharp winter chill tightened its grip across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday as temperatures plunged across the region. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, while Zojila Pass emerged as the coldest place at a bone-chilling minus 17 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department's Srinagar centre said. Several parts of the Kashmir Valley dipped well below the freezing point overnight. Pampore and Pulwama were among the coldest inhabited areas, ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 16: Security forces searched for terrorists in Udhampur on Tuesday, a day after a policeman was martyred in a gunfight there, a police officer said. During the encounter on Monday, one terrorist was believed to have been injured, while two policemen suffered minor bullet wounds. "The operation has been resumed in the area to track down the holed-up terrorists. The cordon has been further strengthened," the officer said. A joint team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of police, ...Read More >
A Jammu court has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) leader and main handler of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack - Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt on the request of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), people familiar with the development said. The NBW was issued on Monday, when the agency filed a 1,500 page charge sheet in the Pahalgam attack linking Pakistan to the conspiracy. Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt, who is also k ...Read More >
World's Largest Road: 30,600 Kilometre Highway With No Sharp U Turns, 60 Days Drive at Around 500 Kilometres Daily, Passing Through 14 Countries, Starting From This Country..., Ending At... In a major overnight crackdown, Jammu and Kashmir Police detained more than 150 suspected overground workers (OGWs) linked to banned terrorist organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), across central and south Kashmir. The coordinated operations were carried out in multiple ...Read More >
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