J&K CM Omar Abdullah visits Dharamkund, Ramban to console flash flood victim’s families
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, April 22, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Dharamkund in Ramban district to meet families devastated by recent flash floods and landslides triggered by a cloudburst on April 20, 2025. The natural disaster caused significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, claiming three lives, […]
Omar Abdullah rushes to Ramban amid cloudburst crisis
Srinagar, April 26, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left his Srinagar Rosidence today, heading to Ramban district to personally oversee the response to a catastrophic cloudburst on April 20. The disaster, which struck Seri Bagna village, claimed lives, destroyed homes, and disrupted the critical Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), leaving communities in […]
Massive landslide at Zojila Pass blocks Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – A massive landslide struck the India Gate area of Zojila Pass on Sunday, April 20, 2025, severely disrupting traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road, a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The landslide, which collapsed a large section of hillside, blocked the National Highway 1 route, stranding commuters and […]
Sonamarg, J&K: BRO’s 122 RCC leads snow clearance on Baltal route for Amarnath Yatra 2025
Sonamarg, April 20, 2025: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), through its 122 Road Construction Company (RCC), is undertaking rigorous snow clearance operations on the Amarnath Yatra trek route at Baltal in Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir. These efforts are geared toward ensuring a safe passage for pilgrims ahead of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 (SANJY-2025), […]
Atal Setu enhances connectivity and progress in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab
Basohli, Jammu & Kashmir, April 18, 2025 – The Atal Setu, a 592-meter-long cable-stayed bridge over the Ravi River in Kathua district, continues to transform connectivity among Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab, driving tourism, trade, and regional unity. Inaugurated on December 24, 2015, by then-Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, this engineering marvel, named after […]
Traffic suspended on Bandipora–Gurez road due to heavy snowfall
Srinagar, April 10, 2025 – Vehicular movement on the Bandipora–Gurez road has been suspended as heavy snowfall blanketed the region, particularly at Razdan Top, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures. The closure, announced earlier today, is expected to remain in effect until further notice as snow accumulation continues to render the route impassable. The Sub-Divisional […]
Fresh landslides delay opening of historic Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir
Poonch, April 10, 2025 – The eagerly anticipated reopening of the historic Mughal Road, an alternative National Highway linking the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu division with Shopian in the Kashmir division, has been postponed due to fresh landslides. The road, a vital connectivity lifeline in Jammu and Kashmir, was scheduled […]
BRO reopens Zojila Pass in record time, boosting connectivity between Ladakh and Kashmir valley
Srinagar, April 01, 2025 – The Border Roads Organisation has achieved a remarkable feat by reopening the Zojila Pass, a critical high-altitude mountain pass, in a record-breaking 33 days. This swift action has restored uninterrupted connectivity between Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley, significantly enhancing access for civilians, security forces, and economic activities in the region. […]
BRO ensures smooth operations at Srinagar airport during snowfall
Srinagar, the picturesque winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is no stranger to heavy snowfall, with its snow-covered landscapes painting a breathtaking picture every winter. However, with the beauty of snow comes the challenge of maintaining smooth operations, especially at vital transportation hubs like Srinagar Airport. In these testing conditions, the Border Roads Organisation steps […]
BRO begins Bhimber Gali tunnel construction to enhance Rajouri-Poonch highway connectivity
On March 3, 2025, the Border Roads Organisation marked a significant milestone with the inaugural blast for the 1.1 km Bhimber Gali Tunnel along the Rajouri-Poonch stretch of National Highway 144A. Conducted under BRO’s Project Sampark, this tunnel is part of a broader initiative to enhance infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Once completed, it will […]