Senior Jammu and Kashmir officials reviewed security, infrastructure and pilgrim facilities along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway ahead of the 57-day Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. Authorities directed departments to complete pending works and ensure seamless arrangements before June 20
Kashmir Valley was cut off from the rest of India after heavy rains triggered multiple landslides and road washouts, closing all major highways, including Jammu-Srinagar. Over 3,500 vehicles are stranded, while restoration work continues to restore essential connectivity and supplies
The Jammu Srinagar National Highway serves as the vital lifeline for the Kashmir valley, serving as the primary road link that connects the region with the rest of the country.
A statement issued by the Defence PRO here said on Monday that the army rescued civilians on the National Highway 44 in the Ramban area of Jammu when a truck they were travelling in turned turtle.
