News Topic:Border Roads Organisation
J&K
J&K braces for fresh spell of rain and snow
After the season’s first major widespread snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness another spell of rain and snow from Monday evening, the MeT said.
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Ladakh
World’s highest fighter airfield comes up in Ladakh
At the commanding altitude of 13,700 feet, the world’s highest fighter airfield has come up in Ladakh where 95% of work on the 2.7-km runway has been completed.
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Travel
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.
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Travel
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.
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Latest news
Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
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