According to initial reports, residents in the vicinity rushed to the scene and attempted to douse the flames with hoses and other available equipment before emergency services arrived. Thick smoke billowed from the building, drawing a large crowd.
Heavy snowfall continued for the second consecutive day in the Bhalesa area of Doda district for the last 24 hours. Around one foot of snow has been recorded in the plains, while the upper hilly regions received nearly two to three feet of snowfall. Temperatures have dipped below zero.
The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist of Pakistan was identified as Usman. He was active from 2024, and six terror acts were registered against him, including the killing of civilians and security forces. Three of his hideouts have been busted so far, along with the natural caves he used, and on
In a moving display of respect and patriotism, students of Sant Ishwariye Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, Nainsu, gathered on Friday to honour the 10 Army jawans who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Doda district.
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.
Air Commodore A. Shridhar, Air Officer Commanding Jammu Air Force Station, Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu zone, and Lt. Gen P K Mishra, GOC White Knight Corps, among other fellow officers, laid a wreath during the wreath-laying ceremony.
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.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday expressed grief over the death of ten Army soldiers in an accident in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.