Despite heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures during winters in the Kashmir valley, Nazir Ahmed built a mushroom growing unit and successfully cultivated mushrooms.
Due to heavy snowfall in Kedarnath Dham, the preparations for the Yatra have also been affected. The construction work going on in the place has been temporarily halted.
The Indian Army rescued more than 1,000 tourists, who were stranded in the upper reaches of East Sikkim at Chhangu following a heavy spell of snowfall, officials informed on Friday.
Troops of Trishakti Corps in collaboration with Civil Police and Administration launched a rescue mission 'OPERATION HIMRAHAT,' which continued through late night on March 11, the statement said.
The Indian army has organised classes for the students of Jammu and Kashmir in an attempt to help them continue with their education amid heavy snowfall in the region.
The Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir was seen patrolling at the Army's last post at an altitude of 7,200 feet amid heavy snowfall for the security of the country on the Eve of the 74th Republic Day on Wednesday.
Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana said that two-three places have reported increased cracks, days after Joshimath, which is facing land subsidence, in Uttarakhand received heavy snowfall.
Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana on Friday assured that teams of SDRF and police are on alert if any tragedy arises due to snowfall in Joshimath.