Snowfall recorded in Kashmir as Chillai Kalan begins

December 22, 2025 1:12 PM

Snowfall recorded in Kashmir as Chillai Kalan begins

Snowfall in the higher reaches and rain in the plains of the Kashmir Valley over the past 24 hours ended a three-month-long dry spell on Monday, as the 40-day harsh winter period, locally known as Chillai Kalan, began on a positive note. The Gulmarg ski resort received nearly nine inches of snowfall during the last 24 hours, draping the destination in a pristine white blanket. Skiers, Christmas and New Year revellers, along with stakeholders from the tourism sector, had been eagerly awaiting th...

Prime Minister Modi urges unity to uphold harmony and confront challenges

December 24, 2024 11:10 AM

Prime Minister Modi urges unity to uphold harmony and confront challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to unite to uphold harmony and confront challenges like violence and disruptions in society. He made these remarks during the Christmas event hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) at its headquarters on Monday, with clips of the speech later posted on his X handle on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said the teachings of Jesus Christ celebrate love, harmony, and brotherhood. "We must unite to uphold harmony and confront challenges...

Trump-backed spending deal fails in House, shutdown approaches

December 20, 2024 10:56 AM

Trump-backed spending deal fails in House, shutdown approaches

A spending bill backed by Donald Trump failed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday as dozens of Republicans defied the president-elect, leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a fast-approaching government shutdown that could disrupt Christmas travel. The vote laid bare fault lines in Trump's Republican Party that could surface again next year when they control the White House and both chambers of Congress. Trump had pressured lawmakers to tie up loose ends before he takes off...