Kashmir
March 01, 2025
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Budget Session: Restoration of statehood Cong’s primary agenda, says Karra

Says Congress to hold legislators meet first, followed by NC meeting on Sunday   Srinagar, Mar 01 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday said that the party’s primary agenda in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Legislative Assembly will be the restoration of statehood.   Karra, […]

Kashmir
March 01, 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 […]

Kashmir
March 01, 2025
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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 […]

Kashmir
March 01, 2025
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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 […]

Kashmir
March 01, 2025
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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 […]

Kashmir
March 01, 2025
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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 […]

Kashmir
March 01, 2025
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Lieutenant Governor attends Srinagar Heritage Festival at Kashmir Haat

Lieutenant Governor attends Srinagar Heritage Festival at Kashmir HaatWelfare of artisan community and folk-artists is one of my prime objectives: LG Sinha I also wish to see that every child is connected to the roots and every youth carrying the rich legacy of artisan community is empowered to contribute in J&K’s economic growth: LG Preservation […]

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March 01, 2025
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SMC sealed Nawab Bazar Commercial structure for Building offences

Srinagar, Feb 28 (KB): Pursuant to a forward-thinking move to maintain building laws within Srinagar, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation sealed a commercial building at Shah Mohalla Nawab Bazar. This action comes in wake of clear instructions from Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed, due to gross breaches of sanctioned building permission.   The operation of enforcement […]

Kashmir
March 01, 2025
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Kulgam Girl Turns Childhood Passion for Sketching into Artistic Journey

Kulgam, Feb 28 (JKNS): Munaza Muzaffar, a young and talented artist from Awgam Kulgam, is making a mark in the world of art, turning her childhood passion for sketching into a dedicated pursuit.   Speaking to news agency JKNS, she shared that her love for art began at an early age. Participating in school functions […]

Kashmir
February 28, 2025
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Jammu-Srinagar Highway Blocked, Several Roads Shut Due to Snow and Landslides

Srinagar, Feb 28 (JKNS): The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains blocked due to snow accumulation between Ramsu and Qazigund, along with shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.   Officials told news agency JKNS that Jammu-Sringaar National Highway is blocked due to snow accumulation between Ramsu and Qazigund, along with shooting stones, landslides, […]