Relief for J&K: First Local Train from Katra to Sangaldan Brings Hope Amid Highway Blockage
Relief for J&K: First Local Train from Katra to Sangaldan Brings Hope Amid Highway Blockage On the demand of State Administration, the Railway Board has started a passengers’ local train with five bogies from Katra to Sangaldan in Jammu & Kashmir. For five days, the local train will run at 8:40 am from Katra to […]
DC Rajouri, SSP inspect NH; direct clearance of landslides amid heavy rainfall
Rajouri, 3 September 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Sikarwar on Tuesday inspected stretches of the National Highway (NH) in Rajouri district, where multiple landslides have disrupted vehicular movement following continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir. The officers directed concerned departments to ensure the immediate clearance of […]
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. […]
Police enhance security with advanced surveillance technology on national highway in South Kashmir’s Qazigund
Qazigund, March 29, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster security along one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most vital transportation corridors, Kulgam Police have installed cutting-edge surveillance technology on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The deployment, centred at the strategic Navyug Tunnel, includes advanced systems such as wall […]
CS advocates enhanced wayside amenities, robust governance for development of tourist destinations
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a meeting to review the status and availability of wayside amenities along the National Highway and roads leading to prominent tourist destinations across the Union Territory.Focussing on tourist convenience, the Chief Secretary reviewed the availability of toilet facilities along major tourist routes. Commissioner Secretary Tourism, Yasha Mudgal, […]
Labour Department launches special drive for truck drivers to register on e-Shram Portal
SRINAGAR, JULY 03: Labour Department, J&K Wednesday launched a special drive across the UT to facilitate the registration of truck drivers on the e-shram Portal.The initiative was taken on the directions of Labour Commissioner, J&K Charandeep Singh, and aims at safeguarding the rights and promoting welfare of the truck drivers. The registration cum awareness camps […]
DC Udhampur review SANJY 2024 preparedness, inspects National Highway
UDHAMPUR, JUNE 24: In preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024, the Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, conducted an inspection of the National Highway at Jakhani. The inspection aimed to ensure the smooth flow of traffic from Tikri to Chenani during the yatra.Accompanying the Deputy Commissioner were Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh, […]
Shri Amarnath ji Yatra 2024: Div Com inspects arrangements at Yatri facilitation Centre Lakhanpur
JAMMU/SAMBA/KATHUA, JUNE 19: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today visited Yatri Facilitation Centre Lakhanpur while also inspected the status of National Highway from Jammu to Lakhanpur. He took stock of arrangements for smooth transition of Shri Amarnathji Yatra- 2024 from Gateway of JK UT, Lakhanpur, enroute Jammu.The Div Com accompanied by Project Director NHAI and […]
DDC reviews progress of work on NH144A, Rajouri-Thanamandi- Surankote Road project
RAJOURI, JUNE 11: District Development Commissioner Om Prakash Bhagat today chaired a meeting to review progress of work on National Highway 144A (NH144A) and the Rajouri-Thanamandi-Surankote Road project.The deliberations focused on resolving bottlenecks for smooth execution of the twin roads. The issue at Atti village hampering work progress on Rajouri-Thanamandi-Surankote Road project was discussed thoroughly. […]