Month: January 2024

Authorities on Wednesday carried out a demolition drive at Sangrama, Delina to facilitate the seamless continuation of the ongoing 850 crores four-laning project on the Srinagar-Baramulla national highway. Tehsildar Baramulla, Kifayat Ali, informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they encountered many hurdles and unnecessary delays in the prestigious project. Despite multiple requests and compensation provided to property owners, they were reluctant to let us remove the structures, which led to this harsh step, he said. The Tehsildar said the drive successfully removed various illegal constructions and bottlenecks. He said despite prior notices served to those involved in illegal construction, they took advantage of darkness and holidays, which led to the enforcem...

In the midst of a prolonged dry spell lasting over two months, Jammu Kashmir continues to grapple with limited precipitation prospects. The latest forecast maintains the absence of a major spell, particularly in the plains, although intermittent precipitation remains on the horizon. Anticipated for tomorrow is the initial round of light to moderate rain/snow, set to transpire between morning and night, Kashmir weather reported. The impact of this weather system is projected to be less prominent over the plains of the region. As the transition unfolds between the night of the 27th and late afternoon of the 28th, there is a likelihood of encountering light to moderate rain/snow showers in specific areas of J&K. The climatic scenario takes a notable turn from the evening of...

Night temperature recorded a slight increase on Thursday amid forecast for isolated to scattered light rain and snow over Jammu Kashmir in next few days. The MeT office has also issued an advisory in the wake of the weather system from January 28-31, saying that the same may lead to temporary closure of roads of higher reaches and important passes like Sinthan pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna and Razdan pass, Zojila etc. “Travellers are advised to plan accordingly,” a meteorological department official said. One Feb 1, he said, there is possibility of light rain/snow at scattered places. Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.6°C against minus 5.3°C on previous night and it was 1.3°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year. ...

On Thursday, 18th January, a woman named Waheeda mistakenly handed a gold coin instead of the bus fare to the conductor while traveling from GB Pant to Radio Kashmir Gate. Waheeda, a resident of Batmaloo, explained that her intention was to sell the coin to cover the medical expenses of her brother-in-law. She boarded a Mazda bus around 10:30 in the morning near GB Pant Hospital, Sonawar, and disembarked near Radio Kashmir Gate. It was only when she visited a jeweler that she realized she was missing a coin from her purse. Upon this realization, Waheeda discovered that she had inadvertently given a gold coin to the conductor instead of a 10-rupee coin. She clarified that the coin belonged to her sister, who needed cash for the treatment of her husband, currently admitted at AII...

In anticipation of India's Republic Day festivities, robust security measures have been meticulously implemented throughout the Kashmir valley. The deployment of additional security personnel along highways and crucial road links aims to preempt any potential untoward incidents in the region. Over the past few days, police and paramilitary forces in Srinagar and other district headquarters have been actively conducting identity checks and thoroughly frisking individuals, reinforcing the overall security posture. The central event in Jammu Kashmir, presided over by the incumbent Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, is scheduled to unfold in Jammu. Simultaneously, a parallel celebration with similar arrangements is slated for Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. Recognizing the significance o...