News Topic:Border Roads Organisation
Kashmir
Amarnath Yatra suspended from both routes from August 9 amid track repairs
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will remain suspended from both traditional routes with effect from August 9, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said on Saturday.
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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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Kashmiri Pandit group seeks time-bound roadmap for return, rehabilitation
Kashmir Policy & Strategy Group seeks a time-bound roadmap for Kashmiri Pandit return, including security, property restitution, housing and livelihoods.
Patients seek female staff for ECG tests at Pampore hospital
Patients at Sub-District Hospital Pampore urge Health Minister Sakeena Itoo to provide female staff for ECG tests on women, citing privacy and comfort.
HDFC Bank reimburses 13 victims in Shopian fraud case
HDFC Bank has reimbursed 13 customers affected by alleged irregularities at its Shopian branch as the criminal trial against 11 accused continues.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.