Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region receives fresh snowfall

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 12:41

The higher reaches of Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region received fresh snowfall on Monday even as the minimum temperature rose by several degrees bringing relief to the residents.

Alvalanche warning for Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 18:28

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday issued a warning to people living in higher reaches asking them not to venture into avalanche-prone areas.

Respite from cold conditions in Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 13:11

There was a slight respite from the cold wave in Kashmir Valley as the minimum temperature rose in most places, even as the mercury in Kargil, in the frontier region of Ladakh, settled at minus 19 degrees Celsius.

UN slams Israel destruction of Jordan Valley homes

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 03:41

The UN humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories criticised Israel`s demolition of 36 homes in the Jordan Valley and urged a halt to such actions in the West Bank.

Justin Bieber wants to live in a ranch

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 16:16

Justin Bieber is reportedly looking at estates in a ranch, which is 20 miles from where he currently lives in Calabasas.

India, Pak agree to resume cross-LoC travel along LoC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:48

India and Pakistan agreed to resume from next week cross-LoC bus service along Line of Control in Kashmir Valley stalled since January 17, but a breakthrough remained elusive over resumption of trade.

Srinagar-Jammu highway restored for one-way traffic

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 12:14

The strategic Srinagar-Jammu highway and the rail link between the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region was restored Friday, authorities said.

`Violence, disease caused end of Indus Valley Civilization`

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 08:28

Inter-personal violence, infectious diseases and climate change had played a major role in the demise of the Indus or Harappan civilization around 4,000 years ago, according to a new study.

Omar reviews snow clearance operations in Valley

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 20:29

Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the snow clearance operations and progress on restoration of essential services in the wake of snowfall in the Valley.

Snow leopards in forbidden Spiti valley to be radio collared

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:36

Satellite-linked collars will be soon fitted on snow leopards in the tribal Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh to get a deeper understanding of the behaviour of the endangered cat.

Respite from cold wave as minimum temp rises in Kashmir

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 14:45

There was a slight respite from cold wave in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region as minimum temperature increased in most parts even as rains and snowfall have been predicted at a few places.

North India shivers under cold wave; thick fog resurfaces

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 20:17

Frigid conditions prevailed in north India with mercury plunging several notches and thick fog enveloping most parts of the region, disrupting normal life.