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Jammu-Srinagar Highway closes for traffic

Srinagar: Multiple landslides, triggered by incessant rains, have obstructed the vital Jammu-Srinagar Highway, officials reported today. These landslides, occurring between the Banihal and Ramban sectors, have severely disrupted traffic flow. Compounded by heavy rainfall along the entire highway, travel has become increasingly hazardous. Authorities have advised against traveling on NH-44 until weather conditions improve and […]

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Sajad Gani Lone

Sajad Lone to contest from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, party not to contest from Jammu, to decide other candidates from Kashmir in week’s time

Srinagar: Ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary elections, People’s Conference (PC) has announced its decision to field party president, Sajad Lone, from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. Former Minister and party, general secretary, made the announcement in a post on X, saying this came after extensive discussions with party leaders. Ansari said, “In response to the

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Apni Party to field candidates on all 5 Lok Sabha seats, list soon

Srinagar: The Apni Party has confirmed its participation in all five parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir, with candidates already chosen for the upcoming elections. Led by former Minister Altaf Bukhari as its President , the party aims to address the region’s challenges since its inception. Bukhari expressed confidence in garnering support across JK and

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Traffic resumes on Srinagar-Jammu Highway

Srinagar: Traffic flow resumed on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu highway on Friday, albeit at a slow pace due to restricted to single lane movement. An official reported that vehicles were moving along the national highway, albeit with sluggish progress particularly in the Ramsoo sector where single lane and poor road conditions persisted. Commuters were advised to

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Travel advisory Issued as Jammu-Srinagar Highway partially reopens

Srinagar: In a bid to mitigate risks posed by ongoing road restoration efforts amidst challenging conditions, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, has overseen operations on the Nashri to Banihal stretch of NH 44. The area has been fraught with intermittent shooting stones and ongoing construction, prompting authorities to advise against travel and encourage adherence

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Khurshid Alam holds PC workers meeting in Beerwah

Srinagar: Khurshid Alam, the Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC) for Kashmir, convened a meeting of party workers in Budren Beerwah to discuss strategies aimed at enhancing community engagement and rolling out upcoming initiatives, the party said. In a post on X, the party said, ” JKPC Provincial President Kashmir held a

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Ali Sagar chairs meeting of Harwan-Khanyar block office bearers to review preparations for parliamentary polls

Srinagar: General Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Ali Muhammad Sagar, led a party meeting which was attended by block office bearers of the Harwan-Khanyar Block to discuss upcoming party programs and work strategy for the forthcoming parliamentary elections. In a post on X, the NC said, that Sagar presided over the

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Forest Guard suspended for wearing traditional attire during duty

Srinagar: Authorities in Handwara, North Kashmir, have suspended a forest employee for donning a Pheran while on duty. The suspension order, issued by the Divisional Forest Officer Langate, stated that during a surprise inspection of the forest check-post in Langate, one of the forest officials was found wearing a ‘pheran’ resembling that of a shepherd.

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PM Modi arrives in Jammu on maiden visit after Article 370 abrogation

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Jammu heading straight to the MA Stadium where a large gathering awaited his address. This marks Modi’s maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of the special status accorded to the erstwhile state under Article 370. PM Modi is set to kick-start a slew of

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Floods in Kashmir

Heavy rainfall causes hardships in Anantnag town; Former Minister urges action

Srinagar: The residents of Anantnag Town are grappling with difficulties as heavy rainfall has led to the accumulation of water in various areas, exacerbating long-standing drainage issues. Numerous complaints have flooded in since morning, highlighting the challenges faced by the locals due to waterlogging, the NC said. The situation has been particularly severe around the

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