A large number of people gathered at Lal Chowk in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday night to welcome the new year in a joyous and celebratory atmosphere.
One accused person has been arrested and a search is underway for five others being involved in a financial scam and for allegedly scamming and cheating individuals of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.
The JK police have put up barricades at strategic locations to conduct security checks on the Jammu Srinagar national highway for safe and smooth conduct of the celebrations.
"Flight UK611 from Srinagar to Jammu (SXR-IXJ) has returned to Srinagar (SXR) due to bad weather at Jammu airport and is expected to arrive in Srinagar at 1630 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates," Vistara Airlines posted on X.
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah warned on Tuesday that the Union Territory will meet the same fate as Gaza and Palestine if the political leaders of both India and Pakistan do not find a solution through dialogue.
Dense fog continues to disrupt normal life in the valley as the minimum temperature was recorded at minus three degrees Celsius in Srinagar on Monday night.
As part of the preparations for the impending festivities, churches are being decorated with Christmas trees and vivid floral arrangements. The Christmas season offers joy and happiness to the Srinagar community. Families gather in churches to plan for the event. Srinagar's churches are read
This "Smartphone Filmmaking Course" aimed to foster creativity and skill development among Kashmiri youth and provided aspiring filmmakers in the region with the knowledge and tools needed to tell compelling stories using their smartphones.
The Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) marked a groundbreaking achievement on Friday by successfully conducting the first-ever Swap Kidney Transplant in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Famous Dal Lake in Srinagar is a sight to behold with its serene waters and breathtaking views. The lake becomes a popular destination during winter as parts of the lake are frozen tourists come to enjoy its beauty and Shakara ride.
"My priority is to listen to the public's grievances and solve them. The second priority is to take the development project of Jammu and Kashmir forward and speedy," Atal Dulloo told ANI.