The blanket suspension drew criticism from civil society members, who said the measure collectively punished the city's population for a peaceful labour protest.
Tourists have begun arriving in large numbers in Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, following the season's first heavy snowfall, which continues intermittently in the region. Visitors who had reached the hill town over the past few days, closely tracking weather forecasts, waited patient
The Banihal town of Ramban district on Friday witnessed the season's first heavy snowfall as fresh snow blanketed the entire region, bringing winter conditions in full force.
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.
The tourism industry, which had been witnessing a slowdown, has also received a boost as tourists have started arriving to enjoy the snowfall. Fresh snow has covered Shimla city in a white blanket, while continuous snowfall is being reported from upper Shimla areas, including Narkanda, Ku
A thick blanket of smog continued to envelop large parts of Punjab, pushing air quality to hazardous levels in several districts and heightening public health concerns amid persistent fog and cold weather
The national capital is experiencing cold weather, with a thick blanket of smog continuing to envelop the city on Thursday. Air quality remained in the 'poor' category across several parts of Delhi, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 6: Ward 23 Councillor of Municipal Corporation Gurugram Kunal Yadav, in collaboration with Nanhi Veena Women's Welfare Foundation, recently organized a heart-warming blanket distribution drive in Gurugram to support underprivileged families facing the wint
A thick layer of smog continued to blanket the National Capital on Tuesday, with air quality remaining in the 'poor' category across several parts of the city, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
New Delhi [India], January 5: Ending the year on a compassionate and purposeful note, Kalpana Shukla, through her social initiative Vedev Foundation, organised a winter relief drive in collaboration with Taare Zameen Foundation (NGO), distributing blankets and essential goodies to underprivi
Heavy snowfall since Friday afternoon has blanketed the entire region, intensifying the cold and beginning to affect daily life in and around the shrine area. The weather at Kedarnath Dham remains harsh, with biting cold due to continuous snowfall.
He further directed officials to remain vigilant with field inspections , ensure blankets, prevent people from sleeping in the open and make complete arrangements in all night shelters.