Kashmir Valley

Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches of Kashmir Valley Brings February Chill In June

The Monsoon season commenced in Kashmir on June 01 while under its influence the rainfall continued to occur intermittently across the Valley in the last couple of days.

Jun 08, 2024, 00:01 AM IST

Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha Election: Security Tightened in 4 J&K Districts Ahead Of Polling

The Line of Control (LoC) areas of Poonch and Rajouri, which are part of the Anantnag constituency, are receiving special attention.

May 24, 2024, 23:16 PM IST

Will Vote For Peace, Prosperity And Development, Say First Time Voters In J&K

The Chief Election Commissioner of India, during his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, said three lakh forty thousand first-time voters will be eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 14, 2024, 21:35 PM IST

In Srinagar, PM Modi Says Will Continue Efforts To Win Hearts of Kashmiris

PM Modi also launched 53 projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore ahead of his address and distributed appointment letters to nearly 1,000 newly recruited government employees in J&K

Mar 07, 2024, 13:53 PM IST

Kashmir Valley’s Longest Dry Spell Ends With Fresh Snowfall

Snowfall was also witnesed in the upper reaches of Kupwara and Bandipora districts, including at Sadhna Pass, Farkiyan Gali, Z Gali of Machhil and prominent tourist destinations of Bungas, Jumgund and Kamkadi.

Jan 29, 2024, 16:11 PM IST

Srinagar Warmer Than Delhi, Chandigarh; Kashmir Valley Sees 100% Deficit In Snowfall

The Kashmir Valley is undergoing a remarkable shift in weather patterns, with a staggering 100% deficit in snowfall recorded in January.

Jan 13, 2024, 21:02 PM IST

Srinagar's Famous Dal Lake Freezes As Severe Cold Conditions Continue In Kashmir

As temperatures plummet, sections of Dal Lake transform into a vast frozen expanse, posing challenges for Shikara owners navigating their boats through the icy waters. 

Jan 02, 2024, 18:41 PM IST

Kashmiri Papier Mache Artists Get Bulk Orders From Across The Globe For Christmas

While the population of christians living in Kashmir might be low, it is one of the places in the country that produces the maximum amount of Christmas decor. The valley is renowned for papier-mache Christmas items, which is not only demanded in India but also across the world. 

Dec 25, 2023, 16:57 PM IST

Purple Canvas: Bumper Saffron Crop Brings Cheer To Kashmir Farmers

The saffron fields in the Kashmir Valley have transformed into a captivating purple canvas, a visual treat for both locals and tourists.

Nov 14, 2023, 15:04 PM IST

Mohammad Aslam Bhat: The Kashmiri Copperware Artisan Who Is Saving The Dying Art

The copperware craft industry in the Kashmir Valley has been gasping for survival with machine-made copperware products taking over the markets.

Jul 05, 2023, 20:30 PM IST

NASA Releases Satellite Image Of Kashmir's Shrinking Wular And Dal Lakes; What Led To Their Decline?

National Aeronautics and Space Administrations (NASA) on Tuesday shared images of two major freshwater lakes in Kashmir Valley that show a significant decline.

Jun 13, 2023, 16:04 PM IST

Learn About Aaliya Mir, A Former Delhi Maths Instructor Who Is Now A "Symbol Of Hope" For Wildlife In Kashmir

Wildlife Protection: Aaliya Mir is a member of the staff at Wildlife SOS, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 in Delhi with the mission of rescuing and rehabilitating injured wild animals. Since 2002, she has served as the Kashmir Valley's project director and education officer.

Jun 09, 2023, 18:10 PM IST

Hijab Ban In Srinagar's Vishwa Bharti College Triggers Massive Row

"Who is she (administration official) to tell us to take the Abaya off? She asked us to go to a Dargah (Religious School) if we wish to wear an Abaya. Don't the girls who wear Abayas get the same education as everyone else?" she added.  

Jun 08, 2023, 18:37 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu's Shoot In Kashmir For Dunki Sparks Hopes For Economic Boost

Shah Rukh and Taapsee reached Kashmir for the shoot of Rajkumar Hiarani's 'Dunki'. Vicky Kaushal is also a part of this movie. 

Apr 26, 2023, 23:38 PM IST

Kashmir, Ladakh under deep freeze, Srinagar records coldest night of season at -6.4°C

Kashmir is currently experiencing the 40-day Chillai-Kalan period of harsh winter, which started on December 21.

Jan 05, 2023, 14:35 PM IST

Kashmiri Pandit migrant employees protest L-G's 'No Work, No Pay' remarks

'The main reason behind the protests is an insecure environment prevailing in Kashmir', said a protesting employee.

Dec 23, 2022, 08:10 AM IST

J&K Lieutenant Governor's BIG warning to protesting Kashmiri Pandits - 'No salary if you sit at home'

Migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees have intensified their months-long protest demanding a transfer from the Valley following Lt Governor Manoj Sinha's remarks about stopping their salaries. The protesters also said it was best for the government to sack them as they would not rejoin their services in the Valley in the absence of proper security after a Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliate published hit lists of Kashmiri Pandit employees.

Dec 22, 2022, 10:23 AM IST

Kashmir records coldest night of season as harsh winter period Chilla-I-Kalan begins

Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination, recorded a low of - 6.2°C, making it the coldest point in Kashmir, details below.

Dec 21, 2022, 12:37 PM IST