Srinagar observed the 16th National Voters' Day at the Government College of Education, M.A. Road, with a special function aimed at promoting democratic values and voter awareness on Sunday.
Abdullah mentioned that the entire state had been waiting for the snowfall, which had caused trouble; however, he stated that his administration would address the challenges. The Chief Minister also informed that snow clearance on highways is progressing rapidly.
In the wake of the storm, over 14,800 flights have been cancelled between Saturday and Monday, with stretches of interstate shut down from dangerous road conditions, CNN reported, citing FlightAware.
Restoration work is underway on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and other key roads, which remained closed for the second consecutive day on Sunday following snowfall, officials said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday conducted a site inspection of the Dunikhal-Ratighat (Padli) motor road construction work in Nainital.
Chamoli SP Surjeet Singh Pawar said several parts of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district received snowfall from Friday evening, which led the district administration to take precautionary measures.
The incident occurred while preparations were underway for the 'House Patta distribution programme', which is scheduled to be attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. A large cutout being installed at the venue reportedly collapsed suddenly, leavi
Sharing an X post, Dhami said that officials have given instructions to ensure the bypass route is fully completed and opened smoothly for traffic before the upcoming travel and tourism season.
Widespread rainfall and heavy snowfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours have severely disrupted public utilities, blocking hundreds of roads and affecting electricity and water supply in several districts, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Himachal
The Himachal Pradesh government has issued a statewide advisory in view of an active western disturbance likely to cause heavy snowfall and rainfall across the state between January 26 and 28, officials said on Saturday.
Marking his first performance in Delhi, Scott recalled his earlier visit to India in 2024, when he appeared as a special guest at Ed Sheeran's 'Mathematics Tour' concert in Mumbai.