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*Fresh snowfall at Zojila as freezing temperatures grip Kashmir Valley*Srinagar, Dec 1  Fresh light snowfall was recorde...
01/12/2025

*Fresh snowfall at Zojila as freezing temperatures grip Kashmir Valley*

Srinagar, Dec 1 Fresh light snowfall was recorded at Minimarg and the Zojila Pass on Monday as temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh continued to remain below normal, with several places in the Valley settling in the sub-zero range.
According to data compiled by Kashmir Weather, the minimum temperatures in the Kashmir region were: Srinagar minus 1.9°C, Qazigund minus 1.0°C, Pahalgam minus 0.4°C, Kupwara minus 3.2°C, Kokernag 0.2°C, Gulmarg 0.3°C, Pampore minus 3.2°C, Srinagar Airport minus 3.6°C, Awantipora minus 2.0°C, Budgam minus 2.5°C, Anantnag minus 1.4°C, Baramulla minus 4.7°C, Bandipora minus 2.8°C, Ganderbal minus 1.2°C, Sonamarg minus 1.4°C and Zethan Rafiabad minus 4.0°C. Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam data were not available.
In the Jammu region, Jammu recorded 9.6°C, Banihal 3.5°C, Batote 4.6°C, Katra 9.4°C, Bhaderwah 3.7°C, Kathua 7.4°C, Jammu Airport 9.8°C, Udhampur 5.8°C, Ramban 6.6°C, Samba 4.5°C, Rajouri 2.8°C, Kishtwar 7.9°C, Reasi 8.1°C, while data for Doda was not available.
In Ladakh, Leh recorded minus 4.6°C, Kargil minus 3.8°C, and Nubra Valley minus 3.9°C.
Weather officials said the light snowfall at Minimarg and Zojila Pass did not disrupt traffic movement but cold conditions are likely to intensify in the coming days.(KNS).

01/12/2025

*NIA conducts raids across J&K in 'white-collar terror' module case*

Srinagar, Dec 1 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out raids at multiple locations in Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts of Kashmir in connection with a "white-collar" terror module that was behind a car blast near Delhi's Red Fort, officials said here.

The NIA teams conducted searches at the residence of Moulvi Irfan Ahmad Wagay in Shopian, officials said. Wagay has emerged as the mastermind of the radicalisation and recruitment of the 'white-collar' terror module busted early last month.

He was arrested by police in October, and the NIA took him into custody last month after taking over the probe into the car blast that left 15 people dead and several others injured.

Raids were also carried out at Koil, Chandgam, Malangpora and Samboora areas of Pulwama district, officials said, adding these locations were linked to people associated with the Delhi car blast case.

Additionally, the agency searched the residence of Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, who was arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur in the first week of November.

Further details are awaited.

J&K Police organises essay competition in BaramullaNovember 30: Continuing its initiative to highlight the life, leaders...
30/11/2025

J&K Police organises essay competition in Baramulla

November 30: Continuing its initiative to highlight the life, leadership, and immense contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (the Iron Man of India) to nation-building, J&K Police organised an essay competition at Government Middle School Udoosa under the jurisdiction of Police Station Uri.

Students from the institution participated with great enthusiasm, skilfully showcasing their writing abilities on the assigned themes. At the conclusion of the event, prizes were duly awarded to the top three position holders. This initiative successfully aimed to both encourage academic excellence among students and strengthen police–public engagement at the grassroots level.

30/11/2025

J&K Police organises essay competition in Baramulla

November 30: Continuing its initiative to highlight the life, leadership, and immense contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (the Iron Man of India) to nation-building, J&K Police organised an essay competition at Government Middle School Udoosa under the jurisdiction of Police Station Uri.

Students from the institution participated with great enthusiasm, skilfully showcasing their writing abilities on the assigned themes. At the conclusion of the event, prizes were duly awarded to the top three position holders. This initiative successfully aimed to both encourage academic excellence among students and strengthen police–public engagement at the grassroots level.

J&K Police remains steadfastly committed to promoting educational activities and fostering a positive environment for youth development across the district.

30/11/2025

Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda to lead national-level commemoration of World AIDS Day 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan

Strong Progress Under NACP-V: HIV Infections Down 49%, AIDS Deaths Reduced by 81%

30 NOV 2025, New Delhi

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, will lead the national-level observance of World AIDS Day 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 1st December 2025. Senior officials—including the Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Additional Secretary & Director General, NACO; and the Director General of Health Services—will be present, reaffirming the Government of India’s unwavering commitment to advancing the national response to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and stigma elimination.

The event, organised by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), will bring together government leaders, development partners, youth representatives, community advocates, people living with HIV (PLHIV), and frontline health workers, reflecting a united approach to accelerating India’s journey towards ending AIDS as a public health threat.

Natrang presented a scintillating performance of the play ‘Teen Apaahij’ in Hindi,  written by Vipin Kumar Aggarwal unde...
30/11/2025

Natrang presented a scintillating performance of the play ‘Teen Apaahij’ in Hindi, written by Vipin Kumar Aggarwal under the direction of Neeraj Kant. Speaking on the occasion Director Natrang Padmashree Balwant Thakur said that such intellectual plays written by the top writers of the country carry immense value both for the performers as well as the spectators. Its performance and viewing should be encouraged by all means to create a healthy literary and cultural environment in the city.

The play ‘Teen Apaahij’ set at a crossroad, three characters Kallu, Khallu and Gallu are shown sitting under a lamp post doing nothing and just passing comments on everything. In a highly symbolic manner, the playwright has tried to expose the directionless system be it political, social or spiritual. This sickening system has rendered the youth of this country not only helpless but also has turned them handicapped. The infection of sadistic corruption has entered into our thoughts and this poison will never allow any new thought, revolution and initiative to occur in our minds. The three characters in the play communicate with each other in an incoherent manner and nothing matters to the audience. Yet, they constantly have the feeling that there is something to what is happening around us. The meaning of freedom, the useless speeches of the leaders, Indianness, our country,

*Patanjali Fined After Cow Ghee Fails State and National Lab Tests in India*Patanjali Ayurved, the consumer goods compan...
30/11/2025

*Patanjali Fined After Cow Ghee Fails State and National Lab Tests in India*

Patanjali Ayurved, the consumer goods company co-founded by yoga guru Baba Ramdev, has been fined after one of its flagship products, cow ghee, failed mandatory quality tests conducted by state and national laboratories in India.

A court in the border district of Pithoragarh imposed a total penalty of ₹1.40 lakh (₹140,000) on Patanjali and two associated traders after laboratory reports found the product fell short of prescribed food safety standards. The verdict, delivered on November 27, comes more than three years after the sample was collected during routine inspection.

Officials from the state’s Food Safety and Drug Administration confirmed the action, calling the test results “concerning” and potentially harmful for consumers.

*Udhampur Collision Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Youth*Udhampur, Nov 30, : A road accident involving a truck and a motorcy...
30/11/2025

*Udhampur Collision Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Youth*

Udhampur, Nov 30, : A road accident involving a truck and a motorcycle claimed the life of a 19-year-old youth near the Ramnagar Bus Stand in Udhampur district on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

According to official sources, the collision left the motorcycle rider severely injured. He was immediately taken to Sub District Hospital Ramnagar, where doctors provided emergency treatment before referring him to Government Medical College Udhampur for advanced care.

Officials said the youth died while being moved to the higher medical facility due to the severity of his injuries.

Police have registered the incident for further enquiry and have begun investigating the circumstances that led to the accident. [KNT]

*Three-Year-Old Girl Seriously Burnt by Hot Water in Kulgam, Referred to SKIMS*Srinagar, Nov 30, : A three-year-old baby...
30/11/2025

*Three-Year-Old Girl Seriously Burnt by Hot Water in Kulgam, Referred to SKIMS*

Srinagar, Nov 30, : A three-year-old baby girl sustained critical burn injuries after accidentally coming in contact with hot water in the Chansar village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday, officials said.

The injured minor has been identified as Aleeza Jan, daughter of Waseem Ahmad, a local of Chansar Kulgam. Officials said she suffered severe burns in a domestic accident and was immediately shifted to the District Hospital Kulgam for treatment.

Doctors at the district hospital provided primary medical care and later referred the child to SKIMS Srinagar due to the seriousness of her injuries. Hospital sources said the girl is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated necessary proceedings. [KNT]

Delhi Police files FIR against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case on ED complaint
30/11/2025

Delhi Police files FIR against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case on ED complaint

*Forest Fire Enters Fourth Day in Gurez Near LoC, Vast Forest Area Affected*Srinagar, Nov 30, KNT: A massive forest fire...
30/11/2025

*Forest Fire Enters Fourth Day in Gurez Near LoC, Vast Forest Area Affected*

Srinagar, Nov 30, KNT: A massive forest fire raging in the Bagtore area near the Line of Control in Gurez valley of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district entered its fourth consecutive day on Sunday, destroying a large stretch of forest land and damaging a significant number of trees, officials said.

According to officials, joint teams of the Forest Department, Wildlife Department, Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and local volunteers have been working around the clock to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby areas.

Officials said the fire originated in Forest Compartment 32, a remote and hilly location close to the LoC. Dry grass and dense undergrowth fuelled the flames, causing the fire to spread rapidly and hampering early containment efforts.

Forest Officer Javid Iqbal told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the fire has been largely contained following days of sustained operations. Still, efforts are continuing to douse remaining hotspots. He said the steep hilltop terrain has made firefighting extremely difficult.

“There is no road connectivity to the site and fire tenders cannot reach the area. Our teams are relying entirely on manual methods to control the fire,” Iqbal said.

He said that despite difficult conditions, personnel from all departments are continuing operations on the ground with full commitment to bring the fire completely under control.

“The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. A detailed assessment will be carried out once the fire is completely controlled,” he added. [KNT]

*Weather to Remain Dry in J&K Till Dec 5, Cold Wave to Persist: MeT Office*Srinagar, Nov 30,: Weather across Jammu and K...
30/11/2025

*Weather to Remain Dry in J&K Till Dec 5, Cold Wave to Persist: MeT Office*

Srinagar, Nov 30,: Weather across Jammu and Kashmir is expected to remain largely dry till December 5, with no major precipitation forecast for most parts of the region, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Sunday.

The MeT said that, generally, dry conditions will prevail till December 3. “December 4 and 5 are likely to remain mostly cloudy, particularly from the evening of December 4, with the possibility of a brief spell of light snowfall at isolated higher reaches.”

The department said that from December 6 to December 10, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy across the Union Territory. Cloudy conditions are also likely to continue on December 11 and 12.

The MeT further said shallow to moderate fog is likely to persist at many places in the Kashmir division and at isolated locations in the Jammu division, particularly during the nighttime and early morning hours. Locals have been advised to exercise caution while travelling in areas prone to poor visibility.

The weather office said cold and dry conditions are expected to continue till December 4, after which a slight improvement in minimum temperatures is likely. A rise of around 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in night temperatures is expected after December 4, it said.

The MeT Centre said no major weather disturbance is expected during the forecast period and that overall conditions will remain stable across most parts of the Valley and Jammu region. [KNT]

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