Kargil

Rain, light snow to lash Jammu and Kashmir

A three-day long spell of rain and snow was forecast for Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as an overcast night sky caused night temperatures to rise.

Feb 28, 2017, 10:11 AM IST

Avalanche warning for some areas in J&K, Himachal

A high as well as medium danger avalanche warning was issued today for some avalanche-prone areas of Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

Feb 20, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

Medium danger avalanche warning for some areas in Jammu and Kashmir

A medium danger warning was issued today for some avalanche-prone slopes of Jammu and Kashmir above 2,500 metres.

Feb 06, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

Leh records -13.1 deg C; Jammu and Kashmir high reaches under freezing temp

The MeT said the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north, which experienced over 10 feet of snow this season, recorded a low of minus 6.0 degrees Celsius.

Feb 01, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

One-way traffic opened on Srinagar-Jammu highway after four-day closure

One-way traffic will be allowed on the Srinagar- Jammu national highway on Monday.

Jan 30, 2017, 10:10 AM IST

Avalanche warning issued for Kashmir Valley and Ladakh

On January 25, Indian soldiers lost their lives in two separate avalanches in Gurez and Sonmarg.

Jan 28, 2017, 10:09 AM IST

Leh town freezes at minus 18, Srinagar shivers at minus 5

All the water bodies in the Valley have frozen over and fisherman and boatmen are finding it difficult to negotiate their passage through the frozen lakes.
 

Jan 12, 2017, 11:28 AM IST

Cold wave grips Jammu and Kashmir; snowfall expected in many areas

A cold wave gripped the Kashmir Valley on Thursday as night temperatures remained below zero degree, a MET department official said.

Jan 05, 2017, 10:32 AM IST

Villages in Kargil area gets electricity after 70 years

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Dec 24, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

Temperatures dip in Jammu and Kashmir, dry spell to continue

Temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir dipped on Thursday due to the clear night sky as the weather office forecast a dry spell till Saturday.

Dec 01, 2016, 10:24 AM IST

At minus 9.4 degrees, Leh town coldest in Jammu and Kashmir

Night temperatures throughout the Kashmir Valley remained below freezing point on Wednesday as Leh town witnessed the coldest night at minus 9.4 degrees.

Nov 16, 2016, 11:40 AM IST

India's message to Pakistan post surgical strikes: `Will breach LoC to hunt terrorists`

India's surgical strikes aimed at discomforting terrorists in their launch pads across the LoC.

Oct 10, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

India's message to Pakistan post surgical strikes: `Will breach LoC to hunt terrorists`

India's surgical strikes aimed at discomforting terrorists in their launch pads across the LoC.

Oct 10, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

Modi govt won't allow anyone to dent India's honour: Rajnath Singh

Amidst the ongoing hostilities with Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Modi government will not allow anyone to dent India's honour and every citizen has faith in the country's armed forces.

Oct 04, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

Army's surgical strike against Pakistan is a birthday present for a very special Indian!

Pakistan has denied any surgical strike by India but admitted to the death of two soldiers in cross-LoC firing by Indian troops. 

Sep 29, 2016, 15:38 PM IST

Rajnath Singh to visit Leh, Kargil on October 3-4, interact with people

As part of Centre's efforts to reach out to Jammu and Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Leh and Kargil early next month and interact with a cross section of people there.

Sep 28, 2016, 20:51 PM IST

He lost his brother in Kargil - This is how Vishal Batra wants India to respond to Pakistan after Uri attack

43-year-old Vishal said post-Kargil war in 1999, Pakistan has not learnt any lesson.

Sep 21, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

SC seeks Centre's response on maintenance of Adarsh Society

The Adarsh scam kicked up a huge political storm after it surfaced in 2010, leading to the resignation of then Congress Chief Minister Ashok Chavan.

Sep 09, 2016, 18:39 PM IST

Kargil martyr Captain Vijayant Thapar's father climbs 16,000 feet – Know why

Kargil hero captain Vijayant Thapar sacrificed his life fighting the Pakistan-backed infiltrators.

Aug 11, 2016, 11:03 AM IST

Two soldiers killed in mine blast in Kargil: Army

"The soldiers were martyred on July 29 while patrolling when they were caught in a mine blast," Udhampur based defense spokesman Col S D Goswami said.

Jul 31, 2016, 21:58 PM IST