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In a first, football tournament held amid biting cold in Kashmir
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
As the temperature dips further in Kashmir valley during 40 days of harsh winter period called "Chillai Kalan" football players from different parts of Kashmir braved the biting cold to participate in the tournament.
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Harsh winter awaits displaced families in Ukraine, Afghanistan: UNHCR
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warns that for many of the world's forcibly displaced, this coming winter will be far more challenging than in recent years. Many displaced families will have no option but to choose between food and warmth as they struggle to heat their shelters, source warm cl
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EU contributes 50 million euros to World Food Programme for Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Having struggled through a year of unprecedented economic hardship and environmental disasters like earthquakes and flooding, the people of Afghanistan are less prepared than ever to weather another harsh winter.
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Assam: Kaziranga National Park take steps to help animals survive harsh wi
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The authority of the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) at Kaziranga National Park in Assam has taken steps to help the animals survive the harsh winter, as North East India face cold waves.
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North China suffers shortage of natural gas due to price hike
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], March 3 (ANI): Amid a big jump in international market prices coupled with the harsh winter season, some parts of North China are suffering from a shortage of natural gas.
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After 4 months delay, Pakistan allows Indian humanitarian relief passage t
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 17 (ANI): Contradicting its own stated policy, while pleading to the international community for rushing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, Pakistan took four months to allow Indian humanitarian relief for Afghans.
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Germany announces USD 140 million to support UNICEF in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 2 (ANI): To help children and women in Afghanistan who are facing severe conditions due to humanitarian crisis and harsh winters, Germany Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation on Wednesday announced USD 140 million to support United Nations International Chil
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Demand for Kashmir's winter meat delicacy 'Harisa' soars in Srinagar as co
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 28 (ANI): As the harsh winter period locally known as 'Chillai Kalan' continues in the Kashmir valley, the demand of meat delicacy 'Harisa' has seen a rise.
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Jal Shakti Ministry to display tableau showing water supply at altitude of
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The tableau of the Ministry of Jal Shakti at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday will depict the government's achievement of providing clean tap water to homes of people living in Ladakh at an altitude of more than 13,000 feet in harsh winters.
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Traditional dry fish Hogard in great demand in Kashmir's winter
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 24 (ANI): With the onset of the harsh winter season in Kashmir, the local traditional dry fish "Hogard" is in great demand in Kashmiri markets.
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Kashmir wetland authorities provide food for migratory birds to survive ha
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 22 (ANI): The authorities of wetlands in Kashmir have taken the initiative to provide food for migratory birds during the harsh winter season aiming to make their stay comfortable in the state. Lakhs of migratory birds have arrived in the wetland
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J&K: Indian Army's 'Khariyat patrol' ready to help future moms
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 22 (ANI): The Indian Army, under its 'Khariyat patrol', stationed a lady medical officer at Kashmir's Dudi to take care of pregnant ladies during the ongoing harsh winter season.
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