Zojila Tunnel to transform connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh with year-round access
Srinagar, July 25,2026 The under-construction Zojila Tunnel is set to become a game-changing infrastructure project, providing all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh and ending decades of seasonal isolation caused by heavy snowfall and harsh weather conditions. Being developed at an estimated cost of ₹6,800 crore, the strategic tunnel will ensure uninterrupted road connectivity across the […]
J&K SDRF deploys 24×7 emergency response camp on Jammu-Srinagar national highway for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
Udhampur, July 4,2026 – To ensure the safety and swift assistance of pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has established a 24×7 Emergency Response Camp along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district. The camp has been strategically set up to provide immediate […]
DC Ramban inspects Lamber Langar site ahead of Amarnath Yatra 2026
Banihal, June 6,2026- With the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 set to commence on July 3, the Ramban district administration has intensified preparations to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage experience for devotees. During an inspection of the Lamber Langar site in Banihal, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohd Alyas Khan, reviewed the ongoing construction and […]
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 […]