Kashmir

Dry spell triggers massive forest fire in Kulgam

SRINAGAR — The ongoing dry spell has triggered a massive bushfire in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district while two of the forest department employees have sustained injuries during a fire-fighting operation on Wednesday, an official said. An official said, the persistent dry spell and drought-like conditions have led to forest fires in Khull, Chimmer, Banimulla, and […]

Kashmir

Max temp recorded above normal at many stations of Kashmir; dry weather to continue till Jan 20: MeT

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Due to prolonged dry spells, the maximum temperature at many stations of Jammu and Kashmir recorded 6-8°C above normal temperature. The highest maximum temperature was recorded over Banihal station at 23.4°C on January 11. The previous all time highest maximum temperature was recorded at 22.6°C on January 18, 2003. The years 2018, […]

Kashmir

Arms recovered near LoC in Kupwara

SRINAGAR — Security forces recovered arms and narcotics near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said on Tuesday. The police said a person has also been picked up for questioning. Based on a specific input, the arms and narcotics were recovered from Keran Payeen near Cobra Post view point […]