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North shivers as Srinagar records lowest temp in 8 years; no relief soon

There was no let-up in the intense cold conditions in the north and northwestern parts of the country on Wednesday as Srinagar recorded its lowest temperature in eight years, while some places reported traffic disruptions as fog reduced visibility. A cold wave gripped the national capital too as frosty winds from the snow-clad western Himalayas brought the minimum temperature down to 3.2 degrees Celsius. A dense fog blanketed some parts of the city, lowering visibility to 50 metres and affecting traffic movement. The IMD said the lowest minimum temperature of 0.2 degrees Celsius was reported at Ganganagar (West Rajasthan) over the plains of the country. Due to the prevalence of dry north/northwesterly winds, minimum temperatures are very likely to remain below normal over most parts of Northwest India during next 3-4 days, the IMD said "Hence, Cold Day/Severe Cold Day conditions very likely to continue in many pockets over Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and in some pockets

Srinagar records lowest temperature in 8 years at minus 7.8 degrees Celsius

The Kashmir Valley reeled under severe cold, with Srinagar city recording its lowest minimum temperature in eight years, the Meteorological Department said on Wednesday

Srinagar-Jammu national highway reopens for traffic after seven days

The Srinagar-Jammu national highway was reopened on Sunday after seven days in the wake of heavy snowfall last week

Poor visibility affects air traffic at Srinagar airport for second day

Air traffic to and from Srinagar airport was affected for the second consecutive day on Monday as poor visibility hampered the operations, officials said

Cold wave conditions in Kashmir, Srinagar freezes at minus 5.9 deg C

The cold wave sweeping Kashmir intensified on Thursday as the mercury fell several notches to settle well below the freezing point across the valley, officials said here.

PM sets Aug 15, 2022 as deadline for Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi fixed August 15, 2022 as the deadline for completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, said Jammu and Kashmir Administration

Grenade attack on CRPF camp in Srinagar's Noorbagh, no casualties reported

Militants hurled a grenade on a CRPF camp in Noorbagh area of Srinagar, police said

Srinagar records coldest night of the season at minus 1.4 degree Celcius

"Due to clear night sky expected till November 14, we expect the minimum temperatures to drop further in the coming days," the official said

Two out of five Srinagar residents have Covid antibodies, sero-survey shows

Over 40% people living in Srinagar have developed Covid-19 antibodies, according to a latest sero-survey which suggests a large fraction of its population may have been infected by the virus

National Investigation Agency continues raids on NGOs in Srinagar, Delhi

The NIA raided six NGOs and trusts in Srinagar and Delhi over a case related to "raising funds in India and abroad in the name of charitable activities" and using them for separatist activities in J&K

Zojila tunnel to give Srinagar valley and Leh all-weather connectivity

Work on the much awaited Zojila tunnel will finally commence on Thursday after Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari initiates the first blasting at the 14.15 km long structure

3.6 magnitude earthquake rocks Srinagar, no casualties reported

Officials at the Disaster Management Authority said the earthquake was recorded at 9.40 pm, with its epicentre in Srinagar at a depth of five kilometres

Encounter between security forces, terrorists in Srinagar at Batamaloo

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Batamaloo in Srinagar on Thursday, officials said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Militant, CRPF personnel killed in encounter in Srinagar

A militant and a CRPF personnel have been killed during an encounter in Malbagh area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, police said on Friday.

Flight operations suspended for 6th day at Srinagar airport due to fog

Although there was light rainfall early in the morning, the foggy conditions persisted in the valley

North India shivers in winter chill, Ladakh freezes at -10 degrees Celsius

Delhiites woke up to a chilly Sunday morning with a thick layer of smog as the minimum temperature settled at 8.7 degrees Celsius

BPO firm Aegis mulls shutting Srinagar ops, but not over Kashmir unrest

The decision to shut down was driven by the ongoing slowdown in the telecom sector, rather than unrest in Kashmir

Srinagar-Jammu light metro project worth Rs 9,590 cr to start by Sept 2024

For successful implementation of the mega project, the LG observed that the planning and development of Mass Rapid Transit should be timed with the growth in travel demand.

Srinagar shops reopen, public transit increases as J&K returns to normalcy

Police said they have taken note of these incidents and several such modules have been busted by arresting several people.

Restrictions lifted from Srinagar, normal life remains affected in Kashmir

The efforts of the state government to open schools over the past three months have not borne any fruit