Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar witnessed a significant surge in attendance on Friday as crowds gathered to witness the Republic Day parade.
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In Photos: Full Dress Rehearsal of Republic Day Parade in Srinagar
A full dress rehearsal of Republic Day parade was held at Bashir stadium in Srinagar on Wednesday where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, VK Bidhuri took salute over the march past and unfurled the national flag.
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In Pictures: Salat-ul-Istisqa offered in Srinagar to pray for end to drought
Salāt al-istisqa or rain request prayer is a sunnah salah for requesting and seeking rain water from the God.
View More In Pictures: Salat-ul-Istisqa offered in Srinagar to pray for end to droughtIn Pictures: Unusual Dry Spell, Absence of Snow at Gulmarg Disheartens Tourists
Experts attribute the dry spell to the El Nino climatic phenomenon, predicting potential repercussions on global weather patterns and temperatures in 2024. If the dry spell continues, it is expected to affect tourism and result in cancellations, creating economic challenges for the region.
View More In Pictures: Unusual Dry Spell, Absence of Snow at Gulmarg Disheartens TouristsIn Pictures: Dense Layer of Fog Envelops Srinagar
Because of low visibility, lesser number of vehicles were seen on the roads and the ones plying were moving at a slow pace with their fog and headlights turned on to prevent accidents.
View More In Pictures: Dense Layer of Fog Envelops SrinagarIn Pictures: Parts of Dal Lake Freeze as Cold Wave Sweeps Kashmir
Srinagar recorded the season’s coldest night on Tuesday as a cold wave continues to grip Kashmir. Mercury dropped to minus 5.3 degrees Celsius in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, days after recording a low of minus 4.8 degrees Celsius on Monday.
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In Pictures: Season’s First Snowfall Drapes Gulmarg White
Winter has set in Kashmir and the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir is draped all white – thanks to the season’s first snowfall.…
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