As the bone-chilling winter descends upon the Himalayas and the 40-day period of Chillai Kalan grips Jammu and Kashmir, sources in the defence establishment have said that the Indian Army has intensified its counter-terrorism operations across the Kishtwar and Doda districts.
The scenic Dal Lake witnessed low visibility due to a blanket of fog, although boat rides and sightseeing continued, creating a picturesque winter wonderland.
Gogoi's remarks come against the backdrop of violent protests in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts that prompted the Assam government to impose strict prohibitory orders and transfer a senior police officer. On Tuesday, Faiz Ahmed Barbhuiya, Additional Superintendent of Polic
Amid a downturn in India's ties with Bangladesh due to developments in the neighbouring country, former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev has said that the Interim Government in Dhaka would like the situation to de-escalate and India would be willing to reciprocate such sentiments.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) around the ITO area was recorded at 374, categorised as 'very poor', according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday.
Tourist movement, however, remained steady, with visitors expressing appreciation for the weather and the overall experience despite the absence of snowfall so far.
The cold wave continues in Srinagar as the temperature drops to zero, forcing residents to layer up their clothing and keep themselves warm with firewood and enjoy the chilly weather.
People in Srinagar were seen wearing warm garments and continuing their morning fitness routines despite the biting chill. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature recorded in the city today is 0.4°C, while the maximum is likely to be 12.6°C.
Janakpur is fully prepared for the Bibah Panchami festival, with the Janaki Temple and key sites decorated for the celebrations. Major rituals, including the Swoyambar and Bibah ceremonies, will take place on November 25, drawing thousands of devotees, sadhus and saints from Nepal and India.
Tension spread in the Cantonment area on Wednesday after police received information about a suspicious box near the Cantt Post Office. Acting swiftly, teams from the police, the Army, and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) arrived at the scene and cordoned off the entire area to conduct a tho
Punjab's air quality remained hazardous, with several cities recording extremely high AQI levels. Lahore continued to face severe smog as the Met Office reported conditions favouring its persistence. The government launched tree-planting and green-belt projects, including 10,000 new trees in