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Pune: Meteorologists have issued a warning that India could experience a severe cold wave by the end of this year. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes this to the possible resurgence of La Niña, a cooling phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that influences global weather patterns. While India avoided extreme heat this year, the upcoming winter is expected to bring unusually low temperatures, especially from December to January. The US National Weather Service's Cl ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So ...Read More >
Budgam, Aug 13: Residents of Hazerpora village in Beerwah district have urged the government to construct a new school building as the condition of the existing school structure has been deteriorating.Imtiyaz Amad, a local resident of Hazerpora told Rising Kashmir that the Government Boys Primary School Hazerpora was established in 1972. Since then the condition of this school building has been worsening consistently."During rainfall and snowfall, water seeps into the building from the roof, cau ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
LADAKH, India (AP) - Carrying her 1-year-old son on her back, Tsering Dolma herds a dozen yaks into a stone-walled corral as evening approaches in the desolate mountains of India´s remote Ladakh region. A few herders tending livestock are the only people visible for miles on the wind-swept plains where patchy grass gives way to gravelly foothills and stony peaks. For generations, herders such as Dolma have relied on snowmelt that trickled down the mountain folds to sustain the high-altitude pas ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said that the day is not far when the entire Himachal Pradesh may vanish in thin air from the map of the country as it flagged the ecological imbalance in the state. The top court also remarked, "God forbid this doesn't happen". A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said, "The situation in the state of Himachal Pradesh has gone from bad to worse. The severe ecological imbalance and other environmental conditions have led to serious natural ca ...Read More >
Jalandhar, Jul 20 (PTI) Marathoner Fauja Singh who died earlier this month in an accident will be cremated in Beas, his native village, on Sunday with scores of mourners already gathered there and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann slated to attend it. Fauja Singh, who was 114, died after he was hit by an SUV being driven by Canada-based Amritpal Singh Dhillon on July 14 in Beas. Fauja Singh was crossing the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway when the incident occurred. Cabinet minister Mohinder Bhagat an ...Read More >
Srinagar: After over seven decades, an unrelenting heatwave has breached records with Kashmir experiencing the third hottest July day ever on Saturday, worrying large farming communities in the face of a prolonged dry spell. Director of the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmad, told ETV Bharat that the third-highest day temperature in July was recorded on Saturday, since 1946. "That year saw the mercury soar to 38.3 degrees Celsius, followed by 37.8 in 1953. Today, we recorded 37.4 de ...Read More >
Delhi's Artificial Rain Through Cloud Seeding: To combat air pollution, Delhi is set to witness the first trial of artificial rain, with cloud seeding operations between July 4 and 11. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the flight plan has been submitted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune. He said the current weather conditions are not suitable for cloud seeding until July 3, but a tentative flight window ha ...Read More >
Dehradun: The fragile Himalayan ecosystem in Uttarakhand is under mounting threat as glacial lakes in the region continue to grow both in number and size -- a development scientists attribute to climate change and global warming. A recent study by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in the number of glaciers and associated glacial lakes across the state. According to the report, Uttarakhand now has 1,290 glaciers -- up from 1,266 a decade ago. ...Read More >
Katra, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic and international tourists travelling aboard the newly-inaugurated Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar on Saturday expressed joy and gratitude, praising the landmark rail service for revolutionising travel to the Kashmir Valley. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the high-speed train, marking the completion of the ambitious 272-kilometre Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL). The train gracefully runs through narrow go ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More >
Srinagar: Imagine gliding effortlessly above the clouds atop the world's highest railway bridge, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys, and rivers carving their way through rugged mountains. This is the experience Kashmir's first high-speed train journey offers -- promising to transform travel and tourism in the region forever. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two cutting-edge Vande Bharat trains running between Katra and Srinagar, slashing travel time ...Read More >
KATRA, June 6: Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw today said that the dream of connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country through a railway link has become a reality due to the determination and sharp focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The nation had cherished the dream of this railway line for decades. There were great challenges in its construction, such as tall mountains and deep valleys. Instead of trying to conquer nature, working in harmony with nature, this railway line has become ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 06: Chairman of the All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), Jagmohan Singh Raina, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message, Raina said that Eid-ul-Azha is a festival of sacrifice, compassion, and devotion, and serves as a reminder of the values of unity and selflessness. He expressed hope that the occasion would strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. He further emp ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 06: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar on Friday, it sparked widespread praise across the Valley, with locals calling the service a long-overdue lifeline that finally ends the region's dependence on strategic Srinagar-Jammu National highway and unaffordable air travel. Residents, traders, students, and professionals across Kashmir expressed joy and relief as the sleek blue-and-white trains ...Read More >
Katra, Jun 6: With the flagging of the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday shared eight notable features of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. In a post on X, Vaishnaw described the project as a "remarkable feat of engineering," emphasising that it includes "India's longest transportation tunnel, T-50," which is 12.77 km long and located between Khari and Sumber. Additionally, the rail link fea ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu), June 6 (PTI) With the flagging of the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday shared eight notable features of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. In a post on X, Vaishnaw described the project as a "remarkable feat of engineering," emphasising that it includes "India's longest transportation tunnel, T-50," which is 12.77 km long and located between Khari and Sumber. Additionally, the ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): Fresh snowfall on Thursday caused a sharp drop in temperature in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Himachal Pradesh. Snowfall on the higher reaches is very rare in June. The minimum temperature in Dharamshala was recorded at 16 degrees Celsius, whereas the maximum temperature was 21 degrees Celsius. Also Read | OpenAI Academy India: ChatGPT Developer Launches First International Initiative To Expand Education Platform Partnering With IndiaA ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) The national capital wrapped up a rather warm January with Friday's maximum temperature reaching 27 degrees Celsius, making it the city's warmest day in the month since 2019. The month's average maximum temperature was 21.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above the long-period average of 20.1 degrees Celsius, marking it as Delhi's warmest January since 2019. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, nighttime temperatures were also higher than usual. The averag ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 26 (PTI) Intense cold wave conditions prevailed across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures settled several degrees below the freezing point, officials said on Thursday. There is a possibility of light snowfall over the higher reaches on Friday and Saturday as a Western Disturbance is set to impact the region, they said. Also Read | Delhi Air Pollution: Dense Fog Grips National Capital Amid 'Very Poor' Air Quality; Trains, Flights Delayed (Watch Videos). The night temperature dro ...Read More >
Srinagar: Kashmir is currently experiencing an intense cold wave, with temperatures plummeting well below the freezing point across the region. As of Thursday, the valley remains under harsh winter conditions, with widespread freezing temperatures, particularly at night. The minimum temperatures have been recorded several degrees below zero, resulting in the freezing of water supply lines and a thin layer of ice forming over lakes and water bodies, including the famous Dal Lake. Srinagar, the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Severe cold wave conditions have gripped North India, with heavy snowfall bringing life to a standstill in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. In contrast, the national capital struggles under a thick blanket of smog, affecting visibility and disrupting travel. Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Travel in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and J&K Himachal Pradesh has reported significant snowfall, leading to the closure of 226 roads, including three national highways. Key areas ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The city's minimum temperature, at 8.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, saw a sharp 3.6-degree rise after hitting the season's lowest the previous day. It was 4.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday. The nighttime temperature was a notch above the normal for this time of the season. However, the India Meteorological Department issued a 'yellow' alert for a cold wave in the city over the weekend, with temperatures expected to drop significantly. The city has not yet experienced any 'cold' days so far ...Read More >
The meteorological centre in Srinagar on Wednesday predicted a brief spell of snowfall during the night followed by a week-long spell of dry weather. The centre said that the weather will remain generally cloudy with light snow over isolated higher reaches during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. "From December 12-20, the weather will be generally dry. Overall, nothing significant till December 20, " it said in an update. The centre cautioned that cold and dry weather will gene ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted light snow over higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir between December 21 and 22. Today the weather will remain generally cloudy, while on December 16-17, it will be dry, an official said. He said on December 18 the weather will remain generally cloudy, while it will be cloudy with mainly dry between December 19 and 20. The official maintained that there will be generally cloudy with light snow over higher reaches towards late e ...Read More >
The picturesque town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh has been transformed into a winter wonderland as heavy snowfall blankets the region. The entire hill station is covered with a thick white layer of snow, creating mesmerizing views. From roads and trees to houses and mountains, everything is adorned with snow, adding to the charm of the popular tourist destination. Key spots like the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang Pass, and Solang Valley are all covered in pristine white snow, attracting tourists from acr ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The department of disaster management issued a cold wave advisory on Tuesday, which tasked the deputy commissioners of districts with setting up emergency centres and night shelters. The directive says that no person, whether homeless or otherwise, should sleep in the open for the next few days. Additionally, hospitals and health centres have been asked to prepare for cold-related illnesses. The advisory follows a 'yellow alert' issued by the Met department, warning of a potential cold ...Read More >
Delhi Weather Today: Air quality in Delhi remained in the poor category this morning. Delhi today recorded the coldest morning of the season, with the temperature falling to 4.9 degrees Celsius, five notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The relative humidity level at 8.30 am stood at 64 per cent while the mercury is expected to settle around 23 degrees Celsius. As temperature continues to remain in single digits in the national capital, h ...Read More >
Uttarakhand Weather: After several places in Uttarakhand witnessed snowfall, minimum the temperature in the state on Tuesday settled at below 5 degrees Celcius. Due to snowfall on the peaks, the temperature has dropped at many places including Dehradun, with some also witnessing cold waves. Meanwhile, several hilly areas received the season's first snowfall on Monday. In most areas of Uttarakhand, the maximum temperature settled at one to two degrees Celsius below normal and the minimum tempera ...Read More >
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