JAMMU — The Mughal Road, a vital alternative route connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, reopened for traffic on Tuesday after being shut for more than three months due to heavy snowfall, officials said. The 84-kilometre stretch links south Kashmir’s Shopian district with Poonch and Rajouri in the Jammu region. For now, traffic […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government plans to develop tourism-related infrastructure at several scenic locations along the Mughal road, which connects Poonch and Rajouri with south Kashmir’s Shopian, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said. Dubjan, Mughal Sarai, Peer-ki-Gali and Shakroo Keller located on the Mughal Road are known for their natural beauty and scenic […]
JAMMU — The Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir has been closed for vehicular traffic for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday due to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches including Peer Ki Gali, officials said. The alternative route connecting Jammu’s Poonch and south Kashmir’s Shopian district was shut on December 29 following heavy snowfall. […]
POONCH (KIMS) — In a significant step towards enhancing road connectivity, the Mughal Road stretch from Bufliaz to Pir Ki Gali has been handed over to the Border Roads Organization (BRO) by the Public Works Department (PWD). The transition was facilitated with the efforts of District Development Commissioner Vikas Kundal, and was completed with all […]
SHOPIAN (KIMS) — Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, today visited Heerpora village to review the snow clearance operations on Mughal Road. He was accompanied by ADDC, Dr.Nasir Ahmad Lone, ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz and other officers & officials of MED & Police. The DC emphasized the importance of clearing snow from the […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — After remaining suspended for a day, traffic movement was resumed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Sunday, officials said. Officials said, “Passenger vehicles have been allowed to ply on both sides of the highway.” “The commuters are advised to follow lane discipline as overtaking will cause congestion. The drivers are also advised […]
POONCH — Six people stranded amid heavy snowfall on the Mughal Road in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir were rescued by police, officials said on Saturday. On Friday night, two vehicles going from Shopian to Surankote got stuck in the snow at Chattapani, leaving their occupants stranded in challenging weather conditions, police said. They […]
SRINAGAR — The historic Mughal road was closed for traffic on Monday after fresh snowfall along the historic thoroughfare. A police official said the road was closed for traffic after snowfall in the Pir Ki Gali area. He said the traffic was halted as a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incidents.
POONCH — The prices of Kashmiri apples have fallen and people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch are buying them at low rates. Local residents gave credit to Mughal Road which reduces transportation time and urged the government to keep this road open for 12 months. Mughal Road proves to be an effective link between Poonch […]
SHOPIAN — Union minister Nitin Gadkari’s announcement that a tunnel would be built at Peer Ki Gali on Mughal Road has brought cheer to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian. Talking to reporters earlier this month, Gadkari had shared the details of the Rs 5,000-crore project to make Mughal Road and an all-weather road […]