News Topic:Transport
Kashmir
Kashmir’s vehicle registrations surge to 9 lakh
The total vehicle population in Kashmir has surged nearly to nine lakhs with 73,000 fresh registrations recorded during the past year, bringing a substantial revenue.
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Travel
HMVs barred from Jammu-Srinagar highway for airstrip repairs
Authorities have announced a temporary suspension of Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on April 1 and 2 to facilitate repair work.
Travel
Bandipora-Gurez road closed amidst fresh snowfall
The district administration of Bandipora on Friday ordered the closure of Bandipora-Gurez road due to the occurrence of fresh snowfall in the Razdhan Top of Gurez area.
Travel
Jammu comes to standstill on the strike call of transporters
Since the transporters’ association had given a call for a strike, the city came to a complete standstill as no commercial vehicle was plying on the road anywhere.
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Travel
Traffic to be halted for national highway widening in Ramban
Vehicular movement along Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is set to face a temporary suspension for 14 hours over the weekend between Nashri and Banihal in Ramban.
Travel
IGP Traffic announces route plan in view of PM’s visit
As Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Srinagar tomorrow, the IG of Traffic stated that the roads leading to the venue will remain closed for public transport.
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Travel
Incessant rain triggers landslides, blocks Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Persistent rainfall has led to multiple landslides along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, causing a complete blockade, officials said on Saturday.
Education
IUST halts bus services, stranding female students in Kashmir
The female students commuting through the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) buses from various areas found themselves stranded.
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Former MLC Syed Asgar Ali returns to PDP
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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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.