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Border Roads Task Force carries out a high-altitude rescue and road restor
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The snow-clearance operation commenced at 0630 hrs on January 24 and continued for nearly 40 hours, clearing approximately 38 km of road buried under 5-6 feet of snow. The route was opened by 7: 30 pm on January 25, enabling the safe evacuation of 40 troops of 4 Rashtriya Rifles along wit
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Himachal: 535 roads closed, PWD deploys 264 machines for snow clearance
Updated : 4 months ago IST
As many as 535 roads, including four National Highways, were closed across Himachal Pradesh due to heavy snowfall, while large-scale snow clearance operations were underway, the Public Works Department (PWD) said on Friday.
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BRO commences snow clearance operation on Leh-Manali National Highway
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a significant step towards ensuring smooth connectivity in the Ladakh region, the snow clearance operations on National Highway-3 have been commenced under Project HIMANK, according to a statement issued by the Border Roads Organisation.
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J-K: Snow clearance operation underway from Sonamarg to Ranga Morh
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a move to ensure safe passage amidst the snowfall and inclement weather conditions in Sonamarg, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated snow clearance operations to enhance traffic flow in the area.
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"350 roads closed due to snowfall, 268 machines deployed to clear snow":
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The PWD minister of Himachal Pradesh in the wake of heavy snowfall that has disrupted road connectivity across Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh addressed the media in Shimla to outline the government's extensive measures for snow clearance and restoration. Said that over 350 Roads Bloc
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Himachal Pradesh snowfall disrupts road connectivity; 235 roads to reopen
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Heavy snowfall across Himachal Pradesh has disrupted road connectivity, blocking over 350 roads. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh assured that extensive snow clearance operations are underway, with 268 machines deployed in affected areas, and 235 roads expected to re
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J-K: BRO carries out snow clearing operation at Zojila Pass after heavy sn
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) carried out a snow clearance operation at Zojila Pass on Sunday following heavy snowfall to restore access and ensure safe travel in the region.
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Himachal Pradesh: Atal Tunnel open for traffic movement after snow clearan
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"Due to heavy snowfall along the Atal tunnel yesterday the vehicles and tourists got stuck. However, BRO swung into action clearing the route of snow and rescuing the stranded tourists. The road has since been cleared and the tunnel is open for traffic," posted Ministry of Defence Principal
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J-K: Snow clearance operation reaches final stage at Zoji La Pass in Kargi
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The snow clearance operation by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is in its last stage at the Zoji La Pass in Kargil district.
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J-K: Snow clearance operation underway in Poonch's avalanche-hit area
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A snow clearance operation is going on at Mughal Road after the avalanche-hit area has been restricted by the Poonch District Administration, according to the local administration.
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J-K: Fresh spell of snow blankets Doda district; snow clearance ops begins
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on the fresh snowfall in the district on Friday, Tehsildar Umar Jahanzeb said, "Since the tourist season is about to begin and snowfall is going to play a major role in attracting tourists, we will make efforts to clear the roads. I came here to check on the situation. The
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BRO opens strategic Zoji La Pass just 68 days after closure
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The pass at a height of 11,650 feet, which acts as a gateway between the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, was kept open for traffic till January 6, 2023, through relentless snow clearance operations amidst tough weather conditions, ensuring that it remained closed for on
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