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Protests intensify in Katra over Ropeway Project

KATRA: The ongoing protest in Katra against the proposed ropeway project entered its third day, with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti extending the shutdown for an additional 72 hours. The standoff between the administration and protesting locals remains unresolved as demonstrations gain momentum.   Shops, restaurants, and other establishments across the town remained […]

Kashmir battles power crisis as snowfall disrupts supply

Srinagar: Heavy snowfall has plunged vast areas of Kashmir Valley into darkness, causing widespread power outages and leaving thousands without electricity. The disruption began last night as snow damaged multiple feeders, cutting power supply significantly.   In Kashmir region , 41 feeders at 33 KV level and 739 feeders at 11kv level are down. None […]

Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir, disrupting roads, flights, daily life

SRINAGAR: Kashmir and parts of Jammu experienced widespread snowfall on Thursday, marking the season’s first in many areas. This caused major disruptions, including the cancellation of all flights at Srinagar Airport and the closure of critical roads like the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. Farmers in Jammu’s rain-fed regions welcomed the accompanying rainfall in the plains, though […]

Nitish’s father, who retired 25 years ago for his training, cries after century

Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test century marked a historic moment, fulfilling his father's lifelong dream.

Indian Army departs for joint military exercise Surya Kiran in Nepal

NEW DELHI: A 334-member contingent of the Indian Army departs for Nepal to participate in the 18th edition of the Battalion-Level Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN. Scheduled from December 31, 2024, to January 13, 2025, the exercise takes place in Saljhandi, Nepal, as part of the annual training event that alternates between the two countries, […]