Kashmir plains lash by rains, Gulmarg, Pahalgam receives light snowfall

Srinagar, Feb 2 (UNI) Kashmir plains lashed by intermittent rains while some higher reaches including tourist destinations of Gulmarg and Pahalgam received yet another light spell of snowfall overnight, officials said. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of the valley received light intermittent rainfall during the intervening night of Saturday…

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Development poised to accelerate once statehood is restored: Farooq

Jammu, Feb 1 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday stated that the restoration of promised statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will give momentum to the ongoing development activities in the region. “The restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will help the democratically elected government in addressing the concerns,”…

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Mirwaiz Umar proposes formation of ICC for safe return of Kashmiri Pandits to valley

New Delhi, Feb 1 (UNI) Hurriyat Conference Chairman and Kashmir’s Chief Cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq have proposed the formation of Inter-Community Committee (ICC) to bridge the gap between the communities that will ensure the safe return of Kashmiri Pandits to the valley. Mirwaiz proposed the forming of ICC to a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits represented…

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Night chill intensified in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 26 (UNI) The night chill deepened as minimum temperatures dropped further across the Kashmir valley on Sunday. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast generally dry weather till January 29. There is a possibility of fresh spell of light rain/snow at isolated places during January 29 night and January 30 and 31. Overall, there is…

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