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Schools to reopen today after summer vacations

Sgr schools to function from 7:30Am to 11:30 Am Srinagar: Following the 15-days summer break, the government Monday decided to reopen the schools in Kashmir on July-08. “We have decided to reopen the schools from Tuesday,” Minister of Education Sakina Itoo said. Itoo also said that the schools falling under the Srinagar Municipality Limits shall […]

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Kashmir parts receive heavy rainfall

J&K likely to experience more rains in next 24 hours Srinagar: A major relief from the ongoing heatwave was observed in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as several regions across the Union Territory, including the summer capital Srinagar, experienced heavy rainfall in the late afternoon. Meteorologists predict more rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 […]

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Heavy rain, windstorm disrupt life in Srinagar

Most localities witness waterlogging, traffic chaos Srinagar: The sudden and intense spell of rain and windstorm on Monday evening disrupted normal life across Srinagar, with several areas experiencing waterlogging, traffic jams, and falling trees amid the strong winds. The rains began around 5 PM, rapidly flooding many parts of the city, including SMHS Road, Khankah-e-Moula, […]

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Kashmir Himalayas record decline of up to 11 mm annual rainfall over 48 years: Study

Kashmir Himalayas record decline of up to 11 mm annual rainfall over 48 years: Study

Srinagar: A recent study published has revealed notable changes in rainfall patterns across Kashmir, raising concerns about water management, agriculture, and flood preparedness. Researchers here have analyzed the rainfall data collected from six meteorological stations over a 48-year period, spanning from 1975 to 2023. The study found a significant decline in annual rainfall at key […]

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Over 8,600 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra in sixth batch

Jammu: Amid a multi-tier security cover, more than 8,600 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Monday to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the Himalayas, officials said. More than 70,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metres since the start of the […]

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24,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine on Monday; 93,000 in 5 days

Srinagar: Nearly 24,000 pilgrims on Monday paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the total number of pilgrims this year to 93,000 in just five days, officials said here. The officials said 23,800 pilgrims paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre high holy cave shrine on the […]

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Tourism in JK in revival mode, closed destinations reopening in phased manner: Official

Srinagar: Commissioner Secretary Tourism department, Yasha Mudgal on Monday said that the tourism sector is reviving gradually and the footfall of visitors will rise again within the next few months. Mudgal said it is for the first time that the Tourism Secretaries Conference was held in Jammu and Kashmir, which usually takes place in New […]

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Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee Baramulla delegation calls on Lt Guv

SRINAGAR: A delegation of Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, District Baramulla led by its President S. Paramjit Singh called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Monday, an official spokesman said. He said that the members of the delegation put forth various issues pertaining to welfare and empowerment of Sikh Community in the UT of J&K including extension […]

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LG joins Youm-e-Ashoora’s Zuljinah procession at Botakadal, Downtown Srinagar

LG joins Youm-e-Ashoora’s Zuljinah procession at Botakadal, Downtown Srinagar

Pays tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) gave the message of selfless service and guided the humanity to care for those who are less fortunate. Young generation must learn from the life and virtues of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and walk on the righteous path shown by him: […]

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Muslims should unite against evil: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday urged the Muslims to unite against evil for peace as he attended a Muharram procession in the Union Territory capital. “Muslims should unite against all evil. That’s the only way the world will see peace,” Abdullah told reporters after taking part in a procession in Old Srinagar […]