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India: Police rescue 5,000 stranded tourists amid heavy snowfall in Himachal

The Gulf Indians — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:34:35 +0000

Kullu : Police rescued around 5,000 tourists stranded at Solang Nala, a ski resort in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu on Friday, amid heavy snowfall in the state.

Kullu police said that a rescue operation was launched on December 27 after about 1,000 vehicles got stranded in Solang Nala.
“Due to fresh snowfall today, about 1,000 tourists and other vehicles were stuck in Solang Nala. There were about 5,000 tourists in these vehicles. The vehicles and tourists have been rescued by Kullu Police and taken to safe places. The rescue operation is still going on,” Kullu police said in a post on X.

Meanwhile, heavy snowfall and cold waves will continue to grip Himachal Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday.
The IMD issued an orange alert for snowfall and cold waves in the state for December 27 and 28.

Himachal Pradesh has witnessed heavy rainfall and snowfall across six districts, including Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Shimla, and Kinnaur.

From December 29 onwards, a renewed cold wave is expected to impact the plains, including Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Una districts. These areas, along with Mandi, Kullu, and Chamba, are likely to remain under severe cold conditions until January 1.
Dense fog is also expected in isolated locations on January 1, which could further reduce visibility and worsen travel conditions.

Shimla city recorded a temperature of around 5°C on Friday, with a slight rise expected on December 28. However, after December 29, a significant drop in minimum temperatures is likely.

The IMD has advised residents and travellers to remain cautious and take necessary precautions, especially in snow-affected regions, where road blockages and disruptions are expected.
With heavy snowfall and severe cold conditions intensifying, the state is bracing for a challenging weather phase in the coming days.

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5.4 magnitude quake in Jammu and Kashmir

The Gulf Indians — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:36:21 +0000

NEW DELHI:

Tremors were felt in Delhi and parts of north India after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Jammu and Kashmir this afternoon. The earthquake that struck moments after 1:30 pm lasted for a few seconds, but no damages have been reported yet.

“Earthquake of Magnitude 5.4, Occurred on 13-06-2023, 13:33:42 IST, Lat: 33.15 & Long: 75.82, Depth: 6 Km, Location: Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India,” tweeted National Center for Seismology.

Tremors were felt in Pakistan’s Lahore too.

Several people took to Twitter to share the update and posted memes recalling the numerous such incidents in the recent past.

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Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti’s detention extended by 3 months

The Gulf Indians — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:34:53 +0000

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s detention under the Public Safety Act was extended for three months on Friday by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.

Mufti was taken into preventive custody after the Centre cancelled the special status of the Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two union territories on August 5 last year. The current detention order of the former chief minister was expiring on August 5 this year.

According to an order issued by the Home Department, the law enforcing agencies have recommended further extension in this period. She will continue to be lodged at her official residence at Fairview Bungalow, which has been declared a subsidiary jail.

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Amarnath Shivling melts

The Gulf Indians — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:48:55 +0000

History records that the first pilgrimage to the cave-shrine was undertaken in 1000 BC, though little else is known of the antiquity of Amarnath.

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Amarnath Yatra cancelled

The Gulf Indians — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:14:55 +0000

Amarnath Yatra, the annual Hindu pilgrimage to a Jammu and Kashmir shrine, will not take place this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the board that manages the place of worship said on July 21. This is the second year in a row that the pilgrimage would not be carried out. In 2019 the pilgrimage was cancelled mid-way.
The Centre then announced its twin decisions to scrap Article-370 and bifurcate the state into two Union Territories.
“Based upon the circumstances, the Board decided with heavy heart that it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year’s Shri Amarnathji Yatra and expressed its regret to announce the cancellation of Yatra 2020,” the Amarnath Shrine Board said in a statement.
“The Board is aware of and respects the sentiments of millions of devotees and to keep the religious sentiments alive, the Board shall continue the Live Telecast/ Virtual Darshan of the morning and evening Aarti. Further, the traditional rituals shall be carried out as per past practice,” it said.
The Supreme Court, in an order this month, had asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to take a decision on organising the pilgrimage, taking in account the ground realities.
Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu presided over a meeting of the Board, which was attended by senior Union Territory and the Board officials.

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