IAF to conduct trial of landing facility on South Kashmir’s highway
Elaborate security and safety arrangements have been made by the authorities who have deployed mobile radars, CCTVs and other sophisticated equipment for the smooth trial.
Elaborate security and safety arrangements have been made by the authorities who have deployed mobile radars, CCTVs and other sophisticated equipment for the smooth trial.
The Union minister for road transport and highways said the project would contribute to the region’s economic growth and enhance its overall connectivity.
The Lt Governor directed for Zone-wise traffic planning on the Jammu--Srinagar highway in close coordination with concerned departments.
Both men rescued from the trapped vehicle have been rushed to the sub-district hospital where their condition was stable.
The highway is the lifeline of the landlocked valley and the main road link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country.
The Mughal Road, the second road link between Kashmir and Jammu, is closed due to snow.
The driver and another occupant of the vehicle are believed to have died in the vehicle that was caught in snow on Saturday.
The infiltration by the terrorists happened from along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district to carry out an attack, according to the police.
The Highway was affected on Friday as well as the fresh snowfall on Jawahar Tunnel, the gateway to Kashmir, and multiple landslides between Ramsoo and Panthiyal in Ramban district forced the closure of highway.
Top officers of CRPF, police and civil administration paid tributes to Shailender Vikram Singh, DIG, CRPF and Constable Naveen Kumar who were killed when their official vehicle was crushed by huge boulders near Digdol (Ramsoo) on the highway.
