SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and officers of National Highway Authority of India to review the land acquisition for various road projects being executed in Jammu division by the NHAI. The meeting...

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday held in depth review of the Public Works Department (PWD) and the different schemes of infrastructure building under implementation herein the UT. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, PWD Engineer-in-Chief; Director Finance, R&B...

SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway, only surface link that connects Kashmir with outside world, was closed for traffic on Monday after shooting stones, officials said here. Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police in a post on X (formerly Twitter), as per...

Crazy Stunt biking has become increasingly popular among young boys. People who are drawn to the thrill and excitement of performing dangerous tricks and maneuvers on two wheels. However, the rise of stunt biking has also led to an increase...

SRINAGAR: Srinagar-Kargil national highway has been closed for vehicular traffic following avalanches that were triggered due to snowfall at various places on the Zojila road on Tuesday, officials said. “The highway has been closed for vehicular traffic due to avalanches...

            Just yesterday horrific Scenes of Shooting Stones hitting Vehicles at Panthal went Viral on social Media. Much publicized Tunnel at this spot had generated hope among the masses that Panthal issue is over now. However, yesterday's incident proved it        The...

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SRINAGAR: Authorities on Thursday ordered for closure of Sinthan pass road for three days, starting today, amid forecast of inclement weather conditions in the region. “In view of prediction by the Meteorological Department for widespread Rains on 16th, 17th and 18th of March 2023, people of Tehsil Larnoo and outside tourists are advised to refrain from venturing in landslide and shooting stone prone areas”, Tehsildar Larnoo said in an advisory, a copy of which lies with GNS. The copy reads, “Moreover, rainfall/thunderstorm/snowfall may lead to disruption of traffic on Sinthan pass road. People are advised to refrain from travelling on this road on 16th 17th and 18th of March 2023. “Also in compliance to the directions of SDM Kokernag, SHO Larnoo and Naib Tehsildar Larno are hereby directed to setup naka at daksum and restrict all kinds of vehicular traffic on Sinthan pass road on these 16th, 17th and 18th March 2023. Meanwhile, Assistant tourist officer Kokernag shall place four tourist guards at Daksum naka from 4pm to 9am on the days of the closure of the roads,” the advisory reads further. (GNS)