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J-K: CM Omar Abdullah demands compensation, special trains from Centre as
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday requested the Centre for financial compensation and urged Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to run special trains from Jammu to Kashmir, as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains blocked due to landslides.
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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains closed, restoration work underway
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has remained completely shut for the past eight days in the Thard area of Udhampur district, following massive landslides triggered by recent heavy rainfall.
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Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for 14th consecutive day
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Authorities have cited safety concerns as persistent rainfall has triggered landslides and blocked tracks leading to the shrine, making movement unsafe for pilgrims. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway also remains disrupted at several points due to landslides and road damage, further com
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Monsoon fury in Himachal continues to cripple infrastructure
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kullu district remained the worst-hit in road connectivity, with 225 roads blocked, including both NH-03 and NH-305, followed by Mandi (191) and Shimla (146). In terms of power disruption, Kullu again topped the list with 811 transformers down, while Mandi reported 202 and Shimla 145. The ma
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Uttarakhand: Work underway to open Nandanagar-Nandprayag road in Chamoli
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Work to open the Nandanagar-Nandprayag road in Chamoli district is underway, said the Chamoli Police. In a post on X, the Chamoli Police, Uttarakhand, said, "Traffic update - The work of opening the Nandanagar-Nandprayag road, which was blocked in Chamoli district, is underway. The rest of t
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J-K: NH-244 opens for traffic, restoring road connectivity in Kishtwar and
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Highway-244 from Thathri to Kishtwar has been reopened after landslides and damage were cleared. The Kishtwar-Chatroo-Sinthan Top road is also expected to open soon after blasting operations remove heavy rocks and boulders.
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India focusing on data-driven tech platforms to foster safer and more resi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India is focusing on building a safer and more resilient road network by leveraging data-driven technology platforms such as the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD), according to a report released by FICCI and Crisil.
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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remain closed due to landslides
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following the heavy rainfall, the 270-kilometre-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remain closed due to landslides at Udhampur on Thursday.
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Kuki-Zo Council agrees to open National Highway-2 in Manipur for free move
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The move follows a series of meetings in New Delhi over the past few days between officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and a delegation of the Kuki-Zo Council. The discussions were aimed at addressing the prolonged blockade that had disrupted the movement of goods and vehicles,
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Himachal Monsoon Havoc: 1,286 roads, including six national highways, 2,80
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Heavy rains have left Himachal Pradesh struggling with massive infrastructure breakdowns, with 1,286 roads, including six national highways, blocked, 2,809 distribution transformers disrupted, and 1,081 water supply schemes hit, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Thursday
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Portion of flyover collapse on National Highway 44 in New Delhi following
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Meanwhile, heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the NCR on Wednesday afternoon, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in low-lying areas, and the Yamuna once again flowed above the danger mark.
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Nitin Gadkari chairs consultation workshop in Delhi for sustainable urban
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a consultation workshop in the capital on Wednesday to discuss innovative policy interventions for sustainable National Highway development around urban areas.
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