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CRPF tightens security near J&K’s Dal Lake ahead of Republic Day| India News

CRPF tightens security near J&K’s Dal Lake ahead of Republic Day| India News

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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) established a special security checkpoint along the banks of Dal Lake to ensure safety ahead of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations. Sniffer dogs are also deployed as part of tightened security arrangements ahead of Republic Day. Republic Day celebrations are observed annually on January 26 to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India. (ANNI) Meanwhile, the rehearsals for the 77th Republic Day parade are in full swing at Kartavya Path as preparations continue for the national celebrations on January 26. Republic Day celebrations are observed annually on January 26 to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India. The sale of tickets for the Republic Day Parade, the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony commenced from January 5, the Ministry of Defence announced. Tickets will be available for the Republic Day Parade scheduled on January 26, the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28, and the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29. Sales will continue until January 14, and tickets …

Parts of Dal Lake freeze as temp in Kashmir dips further

Parts of Dal Lake freeze as temp in Kashmir dips further

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Further dip in temperature left many water bodies, including parts of Dal Lake in Srinagar frozen, in the Valley. Pigeons during a cold winter morning at the frozen Dal Lake, in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI) MeT has predicted back to back Western Disturbances in the region, however it’s not clear about the intensity of the weather systems. Kashmir is yet to receive major snowfall of the season. Though upper reaches recorded snowfall in last week of December. Srinagar recorded a low of -5.2°C on Tuesday night, down from the -4.9°C recorded the previous night, weather department officials said. Shopian in south Kashmir was the coldest place in the Valley, where the mercury settled at -7.5°C. Tourist resort of Pahalgam recorded a low of -6°C, Gulmarg -3.8°C, and Sonamarg -2.2°C. The minimum temperature in Qazigund, the gateway town to the valley, settled at -5.3 degrees Celsius. Kokernag recorded a low of -2.3 degrees Celsius, and Kupwara -6.2 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has said a western disturbance is approaching Kashmir and is likely to affect …

J&K: Sonamarg Witnesses Fresh Spell Of Snow, Turns Into White Wonderland | Watch | India News

J&K: Sonamarg Witnesses Fresh Spell Of Snow, Turns Into White Wonderland | Watch | India News

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Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 10:05 IST This fresh snowfall marks the start of Kashmir’s 40-day harsh winter period, which continues until January 31. Sonamarg witnesses a fresh spell of snow. Sonmarg in Jammu and Kashmir woke up to a pristine blanket of fresh snowfall on Sunday, transforming the hill town into a winter wonderland. The snowfall covered roads, rooftops, and surrounding landscapes, attracting locals and tourists eager to witness the scenic beauty. Local businesses catering to tourism have welcomed the snowfall, hoping for a boost in visitors during the peak winter season. Dense fog enveloped Srinagar city and the iconic Dal Lake on Sunday morning, reducing visibility and adding to the chill as the cold wave continues to grip the Kashmir Valley. Temperatures remained well below normal, with the minimum expected to hover around single digits, intensifying the wintry conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for both Kashmir and Jammu division forecasting moderate to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir. This fresh snowfall marks the start of …

Missile-Like Object Lands In Dal Lake, Explosions Heard In Srinagar

Missile-Like Object Lands In Dal Lake, Explosions Heard In Srinagar

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Debris in dal lake after a missile-like object fell in the lake post interception. Srinagar: A missile-like object landed deep inside the Dal Lake — a major tourist attraction in Srinagar — after loud explosions rocked the city on Saturday morning, officials said. Smoke bellowed from the surface of the lake when the object landed, the officials said. The debris of the object, which has been fished out by the security forces, is being analysed, they added. Another suspected object was recovered from Lasjan on the outskirts of the city on Saturday morning, which is being examined, the officials said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Dal Lake Freezes As Srinagar Temperature Drops To Minus 7

Dal Lake Freezes As Srinagar Temperature Drops To Minus 7

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Boatmen row Shikara on partially frozen Dal Lake as the temperature dips in Srinagar. Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): The surface of the Dal Lake on Monday froze as an intense coldwave gripped the Kashmir valley. The minimum temperature experienced in the city was -7 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature recorded was 7 degrees Celsius, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Visuals showed people sitting around bonfires and wearing warm clothes to protect themselves from the harsh winters. “The weather has become very cold.. our hands have started freezing and the Dal lake has frozen… this is the first time the city has experienced such a temperature..” said a local resident while speaking to ANI. Another resident said that snowfall could occur in the city due to the current temperatures. “There is a very high chance that there might be snowfall here.. it is very cold right now. People should take all measures to protect themselves,” said the resident. The IMD has predicted a severe cold wave in Jammu and Kashmir December 24 onwards. …

Srinagar city records coldest night of season thus far | Latest News India

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A thin layer of ice formed on the surface of the Dal Lake here and other water bodies in Kashmir due to the intense cold wave that is gripping the region, the officials said. HT Image Kashmir is currently under the grip of “Chilla-i-Kalan”, a 40-day harsh winter period, when a cold wave sweeps the region and temperatures drop considerably, leading to the freezing of water bodies as well as water in pipes. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period and most areas, particularly the higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall. The Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday night, down from minus 5.4 degrees Celsius the previous night, the officials said. They said Qazigund recorded a low of minus 5.0 degrees Celsius, while in the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir it was 4.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday night, a notch down from the previous night. Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s …

Kashmir’s harshest winter period ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ begins

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A Kashmiri boatman holds a slab of ice formed on Anchar Lake, on a cold winter day on the outskirts of Srinagar. | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad “Kashmir’s harshest winter period ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ began on December 21 with the mercury dropping several notches below the freezing point at many places,” officials said. “Srinagar city, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius on December 19 night, down from the previous night’s minus 3.7 degrees Celsius,” they said. “Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, which serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius,” officials said. “The famous ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district recorded a low of minus 3.0 degrees Celsius,” the officials said. Qazigund recorded a low of minus 4.0 degrees Celsius, Kokernag town saw the mercury settle at minus 3.0 degrees Celsius and Kupwara recorded a low of minus 4.0 degrees Celsius. The weatherman has forecast generally dry weather over the next few days …