CS Atal Dulloo spotlights J&K’s highway push: Tunnels, NH-44 upgrades & a new era of connectivity
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Reviews Progress on Major Highways and Tunnels Across Jammu and KashmirJammu, November 20, 2025 – Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the status of key highway and road development projects spanning Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring their critical role in enhancing mobility, economic growth, and regional connectivity. […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah,Union Minister Nitin Gadkari review Jammu-Srinagar Highway restoration
Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – In a significant move to address the ongoing challenges plaguing the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined a high-level virtual meeting chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. The session, held today, focused on expediting the restoration of the critically damaged highway, which has been severely impacted by recent heavy […]
Kashmiri apples gain lifeline as railways launch special parcel vans to Delhi and Jammu
SRINAGAR, 11 September ,2025 — In a significant boost to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, Indian Railways launched two dedicated parcel vans on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to transport Kashmiri apples from Budgam station to Delhi and Jammu. This initiative aims to provide a faster, safer, and more reliable alternative to the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), which […]
Vehicular movement resumes on NH-44 in Ramban after eight days
Ramban, September 10: After remaining suspended for eight consecutive days due to landslides, shooting stones, and heavy rains, vehicular traffic finally resumed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in Ramban district . Authorities worked round-the-clock to clear massive debris and restore connectivity on the vital highway, which serves as the lifeline of Jammu and Kashmir, […]
DC Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat leads Budgam flood response and resilience meeting
Budgam, September 6, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office Meeting Hall to assess relief and restoration measures in response to the recent floods that have impacted Budgam district. The meeting focused on addressing immediate needs while prioritizing long-term flood resilience to safeguard the district against future calamities.The meeting saw participation from key officials, […]
DC Ramban denies cracks on flyover, assures safety amid heavy rains
Ramban, September 2, 2025 – In a swift response to circulating reports of structural damage on the Ramban flyover, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, has categorically refuted claims of significant cracks developing in the key infrastructure along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). The statement comes amid heavy rainfall lashing the Jammu region, which […]
Light rain showers bring relief at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu
Katra, May 8, 2025 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, nestled in the Trikuta Hills, is experiencing light rain showers, casting a serene yet challenging atmosphere over the pilgrimage. Katra, the base town, is seeing mild rainfall with temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, rendering the 12-km trek to the holy cave scenic but slippery. […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway (NH-44) closed due to mudslide at Chamba Seri, Ramban
Ramban, May 8, 2025, 0730 hrs: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), a vital artery connecting Kashmir to Jammu and beyond, was closed in both directions early this morning due to a massive mudslide at Chamba Seri, Ramban district. Triggered by relentless rainfall, the blockage has stranded commuters and halted all vehicular movement, with authorities urging […]
Even Demons Wouldn’t Do This: Invoke Adi Shankaracharya’s Wisdom to Stand Against Terror in Pahalgam
IEven Demons Wouldn’t Do This: Invoke Adi Shankaracharya’s Wisdom to Stand Against Terror in Pahalgam n the aftermath of the heart-wrenching terror attack in Pahalgam, voices are rising in unity and reflection. Drawing from the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, a spiritual call has been made to stand with courage and clarity in the face of […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway reopens after landslide
Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, May 3, 2025 – The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44), a critical lifeline connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, was restored for stranded traffic late Friday evening, May 2, 2025, after being blocked by a massive mudslide and landslide at the Chamba-Seri stretch in Ramban district. The highway’s reopening […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs key meeting on National Highways at civil secretariat Jammu
Jammu, May 1, 2025 —Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, chaired a crucial meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to review the progress, challenges, and future plans related to the National Highway infrastructure in the Union Territory. The meeting brought together top officials from the Public Works (R&B) Department, National Highways Authority […]
Smooth ride ahead: NH-44 clear for all morning traffic
Srinagar, April 29, 2025 – The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway , a crucial link between Kashmir and Jammu, is operating seamlessly this morning, according to traffic authorities. Passenger vehicles are moving effortlessly in both directions, while Heavy Motor Vehicles are permitted to travel from Qazigund towards Jammu, supporting the steady flow of goods and travellers. Traffic […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway to remain closed until monday for urgent repair work in Ramban
Ramban, April 26, 2025 – The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44), a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, will remain closed from Saturday evening until Monday morning, April 28, 2025, to facilitate urgent repair work in Ramban district. The closure, announced by the District Administration Ramban and the National Highway Authority of India […]
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 […]
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, […]
Indian Army provides swift relief in Ramban, J&K, amid devastating flash floods
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst unleashed torrential flash floods and landslides in Ramban district, claiming three lives, including two young brothers, and plunging the region into chaos. The Indian Army swiftly mobilized, delivering critical relief to stranded residents and tourists along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), a vital lifeline […]
J&K Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary tours cloudburst-ravaged Ramban, pledges robust support
Ramban, April 21, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary visited the cloudburst-stricken areas of Ramban district yesterday, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by landslides and flash floods. The disaster, triggered by a sudden cloudburst and torrential rains, claimed three lives, damaged over 200 […]
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 […]
Chief Secretary asks for smooth movement of fruit laden trucks on NH-44
SRINAGAR, JULY 15: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here with the stakeholders for working out strategy to further reduce the travel time on Srinagar Jammu National Highway for the fruit laden trucks.Among others the meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Home; Principal Secretary, APD; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; IG […]
CS takes stock of progress made on construction of Highways across J&K
SRINAGAR, JULY 09: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a detailed meeting with representatives of various executing agencies like NHAI, NHIDCL, BRO, Beacon and Project SAMPARK to take stock of progress made so far in laying out of vast network of National Highways across the length and breadth of Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting was also […]
Secretary reviews upgradation, maintenance work on NH-44 in view of SANJY-2024
RAMBAN, JUNE 08: Secretary, Roads and Buildings (R&B), Bhupinder Kumar, conducted an extensive tour of Ramban to assess the maintenance work on NH-44, particularly in view of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2024.The Secretary also reviewed progress on the ongoing construction works on Nashri to Ramban and Ramban to Banihal sections of the NH-44 […]
DC inspects blacktopping, drainage work in town Ramban, directs concessionaire companies to speed up pace of work
RAMBAN, OCTOBER 04: Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat Islam today inspected progress on surface up-gradation, blacktopping work on old alignment of NH-44 in Ramban town being executed by the National Highway Authority of India, besides checking the shops and other business establishments during his field visit under the public outreach programme.Inspecting the construction work on the […]
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 […]