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 […]