Rajouri mosques offer shelter to stranded tourists amid highway closure
Rajouri, April 24, 2025: In a heartwarming display of hospitality, the Muslim community in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, opened the doors of mosques to accommodate tourists stranded due to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025. The attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, […]
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopened for one-way traffic after landslide closure
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, April 23, 2025: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the vital artery linking the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, was reopened for one-way traffic on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after a three-day closure caused by devastating landslides and flash floods in Ramban district. The partial restoration has eased the plight […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews National Highway crisis in Ramban amid flash floods and landslides
RAMBAN, JAMMU AND KASHMIR – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted an on-the-ground inspection of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in Ramban district on April 21, 2025, where relentless flash floods and landslides have severed connectivity for three days. The catastrophe, unleashed by a cloudburst in Seri Bagna village on April 20, has left a trail […]
Kashmir well-stocked with essentials amid weather disruptions, says Divisional Commissioner
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, on Monday allayed fears of shortages in the Kashmir Valley, confirming an ample supply of essential commodities, including LPG, diesel, and petrol, despite recent landslides and road closures. The announcement underscores the J&K administration’s efforts to ensure stability and public confidence during a challenging […]
South Kashmir faces light to moderate rain, thundershowers, and hailstorms, MeT issues nowcast
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – The Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, issued a nowcast update at 1430 hrs IST, forecasting a spell of light to moderate rain, thundershowers, thunder, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms over many parts of South Kashmir. The advisory comes amid ongoing severe weather conditions that have already caused significant disruption across Jammu and […]
Cloudburst triggers deadly flash floods and landslides in Ramban, J&K; highway blocked
Ramban, April 20, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district unleashed flash floods and landslides early Sunday, blocking the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) at multiple locations, and disrupting power and water supply, officials confirmed. The disaster, compounded by heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and high-velocity winds, has caused widespread damage to homes, […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed for restoration work, commuters urged to avoid travel
Srinagar, March 1, 2025 – The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway , a critical lifeline connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, has been closed for restoration work, officials announced today. Commuters are requested to avoid travelling along the 270-km stretch and wait for the latest updates as authorities work to address the situation. The […]
District Admin Ramban accords warm reception to First batch of pilgrims
RAMBAN, JUNE 28: The District Administration Ramban accorded a warm welcome to the first batch of Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims today. Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary; DIG DKR Range, Shridhar Patil; SSP Anuj Kumar;ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACR S. Harpal Singh and other concerned officers were present on the occasion. The welcoming ceremony was graced by […]
Chief Secretary tours Ramban, inspects NH-44 works, takes holistic review of ongoing projects, directs two-way traffic for all vehicles up to three axles
RAMBAN, AUGUST 28: In an effort to oversee the progress of ongoing four-laning works on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today took a firsthand appraisal of all critical sections between Banihal and Ramban and also held a holistic review of flagship programmes in the District.During his visit, the Chief Secretary reiterated […]