Union Minister Nisith Pramanik flags off women’s ski event in Gulmarg
The women’s mountain ski event at Kongdoori Phase 1 in Gulmarg coincided with the ongoing 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games.
The women’s mountain ski event at Kongdoori Phase 1 in Gulmarg coincided with the ongoing 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games.
The skiers from Russia, who were trapped when the avalanche hit the area, were rescued, one of them in an injured condition.
Twenty states and Union Territories are competing in the Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, and snowboarding while ten states are competing in the Ski Mountaineering competitions.
The rescue operation launched on Thursday evening was completed during the wee hours at 3 am on Friday.
The grand gala event will have a lasting impact on the history of the Baramulla district as there will be no curbs anywhere in the city with schools, colleges and the markets remaining open.
The DC directed the officers of concerned departments to work for the beautification of Narbal-Tangmarg road and ensure the uniformity of sign boards and headers on the road sides.
The Congress leader is on his personal visit to J-K and he was seen surrounded by his security as the tourists on the spot thronged to meet the Congress leader.
A joint rescue operation of the JKP and the Tourism Department helped save the lives of 19 foreign skiers and 2 local guides. Senior police officers of the district were personally supervising the rescue operations.
The UT of Ladakh has also witnessed heavy snowfall resulting in suspension of vehicular traffic on the Srinagar--Leh highway.
Set amidst the beautiful and salubrious surroundings of Gulmarg, the monument adds to the tourist attraction of the location.