Army forms special avalanche rescue team to prevent casualties in J&K

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 12:41

In the wake of heavy snowfall and several casualties due to avalanches in Pahalgam town of Jammu and Kashmir, Army personnel underwent special training programme.

Four climbers die in Scottish Highlands avalanche

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 10:10

The victims were in a group of six climbers; three men and three women, who were at Glencoe yesterday.

Police teams sent to rescue avalanche-hit people in Kashmir

Last Updated: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 00:32

Police teams have been despatched to rescue villagers in avalanche prone Waltingoo Nar area in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, officials said Friday.

Avalanche warning in Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 21:59

With snowfall continuing across Kashmir Valley, authorities on Friday issued a warning about a "high danger" avalanche in several areas close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara and Bandipora districts.

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir Valley, avalanche warning issued

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 19:32

Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir Valley on Thursday experienced fresh snowfall.

Fresh avalanche warning issued in Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 17:31

In view of fresh snowfall in high-altitude areas in Kashmir, authorities today issued an avalanche warning to people living in areas close to the LoC.

Six Army soldiers killed, one missing in Siachen avalanche

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 17:15

In an unfortunate incident, six Indian soldiers were killed and one went missing when an avalanche struck the Siachen Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Avalanche warning in Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 12:04

Authorities issued an avalanche warning for the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, advising them to move about with utmost caution.

Pak avalanche: 12 bodies recovered

Last Updated: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 23:22

Paki army Saturday discovered 12 bodies of soldiers and civilians buried under the snow in Paks-controlled Kashmir along the LoC with India.

Pakistan avalanche: 3 soldiers killed, many missing

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 23:28

At least three soldiers were killed Friday and many others, including both troops and civilians, went missing as an avalanche hit Pakistan-controlled Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) with India.