March 7, 2026

Central Times

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Massive Avalanche Caught on Camera in J&K’s Sonamarg, Houses Buried Under Snow

Authorities said an avalanche struck Sonamarg’s Sarbal area at 10:12 pm Tuesday, sending heavy snow downhill.

The avalanche engulfed houses and vehicles in the tourist area, but officials reported no injuries.

CCTV footage captured snow rushing forward, covering buildings and surrounding areas within seconds.

A sudden and powerful avalanche hit Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir, engulfing residential structures in deep snow as the dramatic incident was captured on camera.

Fresh snowfall across Kashmir forced authorities to close the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway.

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The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea challenging VIP entry permissions inside Ujjain’s Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.

The court said judges cannot decide temple entry matters and cautioned against interference in administration.