Another two western disturbances (WDs), with light to moderate snowfall, were predicted on Sunday by the Srinagar centre of the meteorological department for the period between January 1 and 6.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection of the premier health institutions in Srinagar to gain firsthand knowledge of the facilities and services being provided to patients and their attendants.
To ensure smooth and uninterrupted delivery of essential services and functioning of vital installations across the Kashmir Division, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday, chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness of various departments to address challenges posed by harsh winter conditions, particularly in the snow-bound zones of Kashmir Valley and Jammu Division.
Amid freezing temperatures and bone-chilling cold wave currently gripping the Kashmir Valley, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Sunday that he would station himself in Srinagar for the next week to personally address the challenges faced by the people.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday highlighted the immense pressure the younger generation faces, particularly the unrealistic expectations of achieving academic excellence, which, he felt, steals their childhood and leaves little room for joy.
Soon after Omar’s remarks on the X, the J&K BJP chief came out in support of Sinha, who, he said, has worked hard for the prosperity of the Union territory.
Counting of votes will be done under tight security arrangements with deployment of paramilitary forces across the UT.
For weeks National Conference (NC) leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been extensively campaigning in areas near the Line of Control in Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in North Kashmir from where he is contesting this time.
NC, PDP and Congress had opposed the plea for postponing the polls.
The flood affected areas of Kupwara are part of the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency where Omar is the NC candidate.
