Three persons killed, Bridges, Roads damaged, Jhuggis washed away in flashfloods across Jammu region

Three persons were today killed in separate rain-related incidents across Jammu region, while several houses, bridges and roads were damaged in heavy rain and flashfloods in the past 24 hours. A 35-year-old man, along with his cattle, was killed after the cattle shed collapsed in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Shokit, a resident of Kaller Mora Mendhar, who was currently residing in Gola Nari, Kotli Kalaban, in Manjakote tehsil of Rajouri. His body was later retrieved from the debris by locals. In Udhampur,…

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Div Com reviews developmental progress on roads, bridges

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon Tuesday reviewed progress of work on roads and bridges being carried out in Kashmir valley. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer R&B, Commissioner SMC, officials of ERA, JKPCC besides Deputy Commissioners of all thedistricts of the valley through video conferencing. During the meeting, Chief Engineer R&B said during the current fiscal 1098.09 Kms of road length has been blacktopped/macadamized and 619.67 Kms of road has been brought to WBM status. He said other works including construction of drains, protection walls and…

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