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Rescue team members search for victims buried under avalanches at Khardungla area near Leh on Friday.

Avalanches kill 67 in J&K, PoK

3 Army jawans among 10 killed in Kashmir; 57 lose their lives in Pak-occupied Kashmir.

15 Jan 2020 1:38 AM IST

A paramedic and volunteers transport the body of a Russian skier to a hospital in Tangmarg, near Gulmarg, a popular skiing destination in Kashmir, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Officials say that the Russian skier was killed by an avalanche that hit Gulmarg on Thursday. (AP)

Avalanche hits J&K, Russian skier dead, 6 rescued

Officials said that the major avalanche roared down an adjoining mountain at an elevation of approximately 2,730 metres...

23 Feb 2024 1:07 AM IST

The scenic Valley and neighbouring areas are receiving heavy snowfall for the past few days disrupting normal life. Photo: PTI/Representational)

Avalanche kills Army officer, 4 of a family

Several roads including the vital Srinagar-Jammu highway have been shut.

26 Jan 2017 6:44 AM IST

Four members of a family died on Wednesday as an avalanche buried their house in Gurez sector near the Line of Control in Kashmir. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

J&K avalanches kill 5; missing Army officer found dead

A police official said rescue teams are making efforts to trace the officer of the rank of Major.

25 Jan 2017 2:19 PM IST

Unprecedented snowfall triggered multiple avalanches in Batalik Sector. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

5 killed, 7 injured as avalanche sweeps over bus in J&K's Bhaderwah

The local authorities have requested the Army to provide them a helicopter to airlift the injured to a hospital.

4 May 2017 3:51 PM IST

An official said the number of teachers among the victims is still unknown. (Photo: AFP)

Avalanche in Japan kills 8 students, injures over 30

A group of 52 students and 11 teachers from seven high schools were on a 3-day mountaineering outing when the disaster...

27 March 2017 2:10 PM IST

The avalanche site in Gurez sector. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

J&K: 5 soldiers rescued after avalanche die

The five soldiers were trapped under snow at a forward post in Machhil on Saturday. Avalanche, soldiers die, Macchil...

30 Jan 2017 5:57 PM IST

The avalanche site in Gurez sector. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

J&K: 5 Army personnel, who were trapped under snow, rescued

Authorities have issued a high danger avalanche warning in hilly parts of snow-bound Kashmir Valley in view of fresh...

28 Jan 2017 2:30 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis pays tributes to Maha soldiers killed in avalanches

Fadnavis said he was pained by the death of soldiers Anand Gavai, Sanju Khandare and Vikas Samundare, and paid tributes...

28 Jan 2017 2:28 PM IST

Two avalanches hit army personnel in Gurez sector on Wednesday evening trapping several soldiers under the debris. (Photo: Representational Image)

J&K avalanche: Death toll of soldiers rises to 14

While seven personnel were rescued alive by the teams, bodies of 10 soldiers were recovered on Thursday.

27 Jan 2017 12:22 PM IST

Indian paramilitary soldiers take shelter from snow inside a tent as they stand guard on the eve of the Republic Day in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

10 soldiers die in Jammu and Kashmir avalanches

The police said 29 structures were damaged due to heavy snowfall in Budgam and Ganderbal districts during past 24 hours.

27 Jan 2017 5:07 AM IST

Paramilitary soldiers take shelter from snow inside a tent in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

2 avalanches hit J&K, 10 soldiers killed: Army

Rescue operations were launched and seven soldiers including a Junior Commissioned Officer were saved, Army said.

26 Jan 2017 1:02 PM IST