Following the season's first snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the focus of his government was on restoring essential services like power and water supply and clearing the roads.
The holy shrine of Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district witnessed the season's first snowfall on Thursday, covering the Trikuta Hills in a pristine white blanket and transforming the pilgrimage route into a picturesque winter landscape.
Jammu and Kashmir's picturesque Bhaderwah valley received the season's first snowfall on Friday morning, marking the first spell of snow this winter after a long wait by the residents. The snowfall brought a sharp dip in temperatures, while locals welcomed the fresh spell of snow.
Ahead of Independence Day, Bhaderwah valley on Wednesday saw a vibrant Tiranga Rally organised by Jammu and Kashmir Police, with SDPO Bhaderwah leading police, students, and locals waving a 100-meter national flag, spreading patriotism and unity.
Jammu division's Bhaderwah valley in Doda district received a fresh spell of snowfall on Thursday, as did the adjacent region of Bhalessa which was blanketed in pristine white. Poonch, too, was freshly covered in snow; while further north in Kashmir valley, there has been snowfall in Anantna