Kashmir Valley receives snowfall

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 11:49

The overnight snowfall in Kashmir led to an increase in night temperatures by several notches in most places of the Valley and Ladakh region, giving a brief respite to residents.

Thick fog envelops North India as cold wave intensifies

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 20:24

Cold wave maintained its grip in north India, with temperatures settling below normal in most parts as fog enveloped the region disrupting air, rail and road traffic.

Omar takes stock of affected services after heavy snow in J&K

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 16:39

As Kashmir remained cut off from the country due to heavy snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today asked the administration in the Valley to be alert and responsive to the needs of the people in the state.

Srinagar-Jammu highway closed for third day

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 13:50

For the third day Thursday, the strategic Srinagar-Jammu highway remained closed due to heavy snowfall, cutting road contact between Kashmir and the rest of the country, authorities said.

Heavy snowfall at Vaishnodevi shrine

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:15

The cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi on Trikuta Hills in Jammu and Kashmir`s Reasi district received heavy snowfall, even as thousands of pilgrims reached there to offer prayers on the first day of the new year on Wednesday.

Kashmir Valley cut off for 2nd day after heavy snowfall

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 13:07

Kashmir Valley was cut off from rest of the country for the second consecutive day on Wednesady as the air traffic to and fro Srinagar Airport remained suspended while the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed due to yesterday`s heavy snowfall.

Omar misses thrill of season`s heaviest snowfall in Kashmir

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 12:47

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Wednesday he missed the fun and thrill of the season`s heaviest snowfall as both surface and air links were suspended to the Kashmir Valley for the second day.

Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Kashmir

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 15:05

Kashmir valley Tuesday received the season`s heaviest snowfall throwing life out of gear and severing the valley`s road and air links with rest of the country.

Manali, hills near Shimla wrapped in white blanket

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 12:58

Himachal Pradesh`s popular tourist destination Manali and hills in the vicinity of Shimla received more snowfall Tuesday, turning them even more picturesque.

J&K: Fresh snowfall brings cheer to New Year revelers

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 12:55

Fresh snowfall across Kashmir in the wee hours of Tuedsay brought much needed respite from the cold wave to the Valley residents and cheer for New Year revelers.

Delhi records coldest night of the season at 3 °C, snowfall expected in Himachal

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 09:06

Delhi witnessed the coldest night of the season on with temperature dropping to 3 degree Celsius Sunday night.

J&K freezes in sub-zero temperatures

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 12:11

The cold tightened its grip on Jammu and Kashmir as the mercury plummeted by eight degrees in Leh in Ladakh region to register the season`s lowest temperature and most parts of the Valley froze in sub-zero temperatures.