Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) A massive snow avalanche hit the Srinagar-Leh highway on the Ladakh side of Zojila Pass on Friday, trapping several vehicles, officials said, adding that no loss of life was reported in the incident.Officials said that the avalanche struck the highway earlier in the day on the Ladakh side of Zojila Pass.Several passenger vehicles were trapped in the debris, but no casualties were reported.The highway has been blocked following the incident, while rescue and clearance op…
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Srinagar, Jan 28 (IANS) A massive snow avalanche struck the Sonamarg tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, but there was no loss of life, said the officials on Wednesday. Officials said the avalanche hit the Sarbal area of Sonamarg around 10.30 p.m. on Tuesday.“The avalanche entered some houses and hotels in addition to hitting some parked vehicles in the area. No loss of life has occurred due to the avalanche,” officials said.Sonamarg and other higher areas of Ganderbal …
Srinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Due to gusty winds and snowfall mostly in the southern districts of Kashmir, both air and surface transport were adversely affected on Friday.Reports from Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian districts said snowfall occurred overnight in these districts and was continuing.Srinagar, Ganderbal and other parts in central and northern districts were mostly lashed with rainfall overnight, and snowfall started in Srinagar city in the morning.Snow accumulation on Srinagar inter…
Srinagar, Jan 13 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) keeps roads open for national connectivity even in the harshest climatic conditions, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.”Above 18,300 ft, in brutal cold and scarce oxygen, #ProjectHIMANK of @BROindia defies the elements to keep the strategic roads operational—ensuring uninterrupted connectivity to forward troops. Resolve forged in adversity. Service above self. ‘Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam’,” the MoD said in a post on its X handle, with…
Srinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) Snow in the higher reaches and rain in the plains of Kashmir Valley during the last 24 hours broke the three-month-long dry spell on Monday as the 40-day-long period of harsh winter cold, locally known as the ‘Chillai Kalan’, started on a positive note.Gulmarg ski resort received nearly nine inches of snowfall during the last 24 hours, giving the resort its pristine white blanket. Skiers, Christmas and New Year’s Eve revellers and those associated with the tourism ind…