Jammu

Day 2: Srinagar-Jammu National Highway closed for vehicular movement

JAMMU (KIMS) — Due to heavy rains, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been closed for vehicular movement for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, officials said. The highway has been closed for vehicular movement due to landslides, mudslides and shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal section. Officials said, “Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) is blocked due to […]

Jammu

Inclement Weather: Srinagar-Jammu National Highway closed for vehicular movement

JAMMU (KIMS) — In view of the inclement weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, the authorities on Monday closed Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for vehicular movement. According to Traffic Officials, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been closed for vehicular movement due to mudslide at Mehad-Cafteria in Ramban and landslide at Tabela Chamalwass in Banihal. The mudslide […]

Editorial

Preserving Kashmir’s wetlands: A call to action

SRINAGAR [Ahmad Ayaz] (KIMS) — The degradation of wetlands in Kashmir is a pressing environmental concern that demands immediate attention and concerted action. These wetlands, vital for maintaining ecological balance and providing essential ecosystem services, are under siege from various threats, posing a significant risk to the region’s biodiversity and socio-economic well-being. Urbanization and encroachment […]