News Topic:Banihal

Kashmir’s scenic train rides spark new tourist trend

Last week when the valley received fresh snowfall, pictures of a train navigating through intense snowfall went viral on social media.

Jammu-Srinagar Highway blockage leaves Kashmir isolated amid shooting stones

The vital Jammu-Srinagar highway, serving as the sole road link between Kashmir and the outside world, faced a severe disruption due to shooting stones at the T2 tunnel.

Newly constructed electrified rail line in Banihal-Khari set for inauguration

The newly constructed line spanning 14.869 kilometres in the Banihal-Khari section of Firozpur Division is set to be inaugurated.

Major transportation disruption as Jammu-Srinagar national highway shuts down

The Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been closed for vehicular traffic due to shooting stones on the road stretch between Ramban and Banihal.

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.

Tanker driver dies in Ramban road mishap

A tanker driver died in a road accident near Kawbagh in Ramban district on Monday early morning, officials said here.

Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes amid rains in Ramban

Amid incessant rains, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumed his Bharat Jodo Yatra from Ramban on Wednesday and is heading for the highway town of Banihal.

Cloudburst leaves over 80 sheep, goats dead near Jawahar Tunnel

Over 80 sheep and goats perished after a cloudburst hit the Shiva post in Banihal area of Ramban district on Wednesday morning.

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Pakistan hands over captured BSF soldier

BSF soldier Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, was handed over to India at the Attari border in Punjab.
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Border conflicts traumatising people, we want permanent peace: Local MLA

The cessation of fighting should be permanent and not temporary, says Sajjad Shafi, who represents this trouble-torn area as a Member in the J&K Assembly.

At village near LoC, Omar promises govt help & construction of more bunkers

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured the people in border areas of government help and construction of additional bunkers.

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Shopian youth undertakes solo run from Uri to Dubjan to highlight drug abuse

A young boy from Shopian, Danish Hameed Mir, embarked on a solo run on Friday morning from Kaman Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla, aiming to reach Dubjan village.