Kashmir Valley

November 13, 2025 12:29 PM

Mercury Dips Further in Kashmir; Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night at Minus 2.1°C

Temperatures plummeted across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, with Srinagar recording its coldest night of the season at –2.1°C. At the Pahalgam hill station, the minimum temperature dropped to–3.8°C, while Gulmarg registered 0.5°C. In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a minimum of 10.2°C, followed by Katra at 9.5°C, Batote at 2.9°C, and Bhaderwah at 1°C. Officials from the Meteorological (MeT) Department said minimum temperatures are expected to fall further in the coming day...

August 26, 2025 7:23 PM

Heavy rains trigger floods in J&K; internet, mobile services hit, schools shut

Heavy rainfall on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Valley, while major rivers in the Jammu division flowed above the danger mark, throwing normal life out of gear. The sudden suspension of mobile and internet services by various providers further affected daily life across the Valley. With the situation worsening in the Jammu division, the government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions on Wednesday. “In view of the prevailing inclement weat...

August 10, 2025 3:07 PM

‘Great day’: PM Modi hails arrival of first freight train to Kashmir Valley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley, calling it a significant milestone in connecting the region to the national freight network. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity." Marking a historic moment in goods transportation for Kashmir, the first freight train arrived in J&K's Anantnag town on Saturday. This also marks the ...

January 1, 2025 1:45 PM

Cold wave tightens grip on Kashmir Valley, MeT predicts more snow and rain

The cold wave continues to intensify in the Kashmir Valley, with the Meteorological (MeT) Department on Wednesday forecasting more snowfall and rain in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. According to a statement from the MeT Department, two western disturbances (WD) are set to pass over the region in quick succession, starting from January 1. The first disturbance, expected from January 1 to 2, will bring generally cloudy weather with light snow at scattered locations from the evening o...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

J-K: Railways conduct trial run on world’s highest Chenab rail bridge

Indian Railways conducted a successful trial run on Thursday across the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, marking a significant milestone in connecting Kashmir to the national rail network. The Chenab Rail Bridge, standing at a staggering 359 meters (about 1,178 feet) above the Chenab River, is now the world's highest railway bridge. It surpasses the height of the Eiffel Tower by approximately 35 meters. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the achievement on social media, stating, ...