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Leh-Manali Highway opens in record 138 days

Making history yet again in 2023, Border Road Organization (BRO) opened the strategic 427 kilometers Leh-Manali Highway (NH-3) on Saturday in a record 138 days.

Costs of traveling to Kashmir in summer are rising

A trip to Kashmir from Delhi, Gujarat or Mumbai becomes costlier for any visitor than visiting any South Asian country which has become worrisome for tourism players.

Only one-way traffic allowed to Tulip Garden till March 26

Ahead of the opening of the Tulip Garden, Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory for motorists, allowing regulation of only one-way traffic from March 19 to 26.

Historic T5 Panthyal tunnel opens for traffic

The historical T5 tunnel of the four-lane road project at Panthyal between Ramban and Banihal has been thrown open for traffic on Thursday.

Srinagar-Leh highway to be thrown open for civilian traffic

After the successful trial movement of convoy vehicles today, the government is likely to take a decision about the opening of the Srinagar-Leh highway for civil traffic.

Srinagar: E-rickshaws go off roads, commuters hit

Commuters had a harrowing time reaching their destination on Wednesday as e-rickshaw service on Lal-Chowk-Bohri Kadal remained off the roads.

Srinagar-Jammu highway reopens for traffic

The Srinagar-Jammu highway was thrown open for vehicular movement on Saturday morning with traffic allowed to ply from both sides, officials said.

Jammu-Srinagar Highway to remain closed tomorrow

Jammu-Srinagar Highway shall remain closed on Friday for repair and maintenance of critical spots.

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