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on Mar 1, 2025
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*Weather improves after 4-day wet spell* *MeT predicts intermittent rains, snow till Mar 12* *North, Central Kashmir may receive moderate to heavy snowfall tomorrow* Owais Gul Srinagar, Mar 01 (KNO): After a major wet spell of the season, the weather improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, while the weatherman predicted that light rains and snow would continue in the Union Territory till March 12. According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Batote in Jammu division received a rainfall of 28.8 mm in the intervening night of Friday-Saturday till 08:30 am today while 19.0 mm rainfall was recorded in Banihal. The details read that 10.0 mm rainfall was recorded in Bhaderwah during the period while Jammu and Katra received the rainfall of 7.6 mm and 7.0 mm respectively till today morning. Nearly 12.2 mm rainfall was recorded in Qazigund till this morning while 11.2mm precipitation was recorded in Kokernag. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a rainfall of 1.4 mm till 8:30 AM. Meanwhile, Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that generally cloudy weather is expected on Sunday with the possibility of light rain and snow at isolated places late night today as well. He added that on March 3, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at most places, adding that few higher reaches of North & Central Kashmir may receive moderate to heavy snowfall. From March 4 to 9, he said generally dry weather is expected during the period, adding that a fresh spell of rain and snow is expected between March 10 and 12. Moreover, the MeT has issued an advisory, advising the tourists, travellers and transporters to follow administration and traffic advisory. “Farmers should suspend irrigation & other farm operations till March 4. Landslides, rock fall and shooting stones are expected at vulnerable places,” the advisory reads. “Avoid sloppy slopes & avalanche prone areas & follow DGRE’s avalanche warning and bulletin,” it adds. Pertinently, J&K witnessed moderate rain and snowfall for the past four days, especially from February 26 to February 28, which led to the increase in the water level in all the water bodies including river Jhelum—(KNO)

MeT predicts intermittent rains, snow till Mar 12   North, Central Kashmir may receive moderate to heavy snowfall tomorrow   Srinagar, Mar 01 (KNO): After a major wet spell of the season, the weather improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, while the weatherman predicted that light rains and snow would continue in the Union […]

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Will consider plan B and C if statehood not restored in J&K: Tanvir Sadiq

Situation in which Kashmir is today is because of PDP, questions why PDP, BJP failed to ban Alcohol in last 10 years   Srinagar, Mar 01 (JKNS):- Senior National Conference leader and Spokesperson NC Tanvir Sadiq said that they are hopeful about the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir very soon.   Speaking to […]

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Omar Chairs Meeting to Ensure Seamless Arrangements for Ramadan

Srinagar, Mar 2, KNT: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting in Kashmir capital Srinagar to review preparations for the holy month of Ramzan, which begins tomorrow.   During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination to ensure seamless arrangements for the month-long observance. He […]

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Residents of New Colony, Sopore, Anguish Against Authorities Over Severe Waterlogging

Persistent Water Accumulation Disrupts Daily Life; Authorities Begin Dewatering Operations:EO Sopore   Aadil Nazir   Sopore, Feb 28:- The residents of New Colony in Sopore town have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the authorities as they continue to suffer from severe waterlogging caused by recent snowfall and rainfall. The stagnant water has led to major disruptions […]

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Vivek Bali meets Actress Divya Khosla Kumar on the sets of Kiara Jewllery shoot in Mumbai discusses Bollywood and Beyond 

Mumbai, 28 Feb 25 :- Vivek Bali a Prominent political leader from J&K, recently met with acclaimed actress and director Divya Khosla Kumar in Mumbai. The meeting was a chance encounter during the shoot of famous brand Kiara Jewellery under the banner of Mediamax Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and it blossomed into a delightful conversation about […]

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Lieutenant Governor addresses ‘National Science Day’ seminar at University of Kashmir

LG pays tributes to renowned scientist Sir C.V. Raman; emphasizes on promotion of advancements in Science & Technology, Knowledge Exchange and to foster Creativity, Innovation for a Sustainable Future Scientists, Technologists and Entrepreneurs will power the journey of Viksit Bharat: LG Sinha Lieutenant Governor urges all the Universities of J&K UT to set up Artificial […]

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CS accords farewell to Syed Shafi; hails his 37 years of dedicated service

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 28: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today accorded an affectionate farewell to Syed Mohammad Shafi, the longest serving employee of Chief Secretary Office. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary lauded Shafi’s unwavering dedication, calling him an upright official known for his punctuality and ever smiling demeanour. He remarked that officials like Shafi leave […]

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Sakeena Itoo reviews preparations for International Women’s Day celebration across J&K

Advocates recognition, celebration of contributions of womenfolk JAMMU, FEBRUARY 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of womenfolk in various fields across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister made these remarks while chairing a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat […]

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Lieutenant Governor attends Srinagar Heritage Festival at Kashmir Haat

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Identify, deport Rohingya and Bangladeshi intruders: Amit Shah directs security agencies

New Delhi, Feb 28: Describing illegal entry of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas into the country as an issue of national security, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on Friday directed the security agencies to identify the intruders and deport them. Chairing a meeting to review the national capital’s law-and-order situation, Shah, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer […]

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