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.

Kargil records season`s lowest night temperature

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 15:24

Kargil, in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded lowest night temperature as mercury settled 21 degrees below freezing point even as MeT Department has predicted fresh snowfall in the region.

Kashmir Valley freezes in sub-zero temperatures

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 13:15

The cold wave tightened its grip on Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region as mercury plummeted in most places by several notches and Kargil recorded the season`s lowest temperature for the second consecutive night.

Cold wave continues in Kashmir, Kargil coldest at -19.2 deg C

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 14:38

Cold wave continued in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region as the minimum temperature in most parts settled below the freezing point, with the frontier town of Kargil being the coldest place in the state at over minus 19 degrees Celsius.

Ladakhis call for lifting innerline permit for tourists

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 17:49

People of Ladakh region have asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to intervene and lift innerline permit for construction workers and tourists and open up a restricted tourist site in their area.

In a first, Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 16:20

For the first time, three civilians from Ladakh region, including a porter in Siachin who saved two soldiers buried in an avalanche, have been honoured by Army with special award for their exemplary courage.

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.

With Agusta deal scrapped, Mi-17 choppers may ferry VVIPs

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 17:32

With IAF set to begin phasing out this year its fleet of choppers used for ferrying VVIIPs, the Defence Ministry is considering the option of utilising the Mi-17V5 helicopters being procured from Russia for the task.

No immediate respite from cold in Kashmir: Met office

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 11:33

Minimum temperatures throughout the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region remained several notches below freezing point as cold conditions prevailed unabated in the area.

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.