#Infrastructure Archives

J&K’s Roads Claim More Lives Than Anywhere in the Country: A Deep Dive Into a Growing Public Safety Crisis

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Editor

A Deadly Road Reality in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 16 October 2025 Every year, the picturesque valleys and rugged mountains of Jammu and Kashmir attract millions of tourists, yatris, and pilgrims. But beneath the scenic beauty lies a grim reality: J&K’s roads are among the deadliest in the country. A recent study has revealed that the Union Territory records nearly double the national average in road accident fatalities, outpacing many larger states with far denser populations. Between 2019 and October 2024, 4,899 lives were lost and 40,065…

Tangmarg–Poonch Road: A Strategic Alternative to the Srinagar–Jammu Highway

October 12, 2025 Editor

Tangmarg–Poonch Road: A Lifeline Alternative for Kashmir’s Fragile Highway By: Javid Amin | 11 October 2025 For years, the Srinagar–Jammu national highway (NH-44) has borne the weight of connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India. But nature, terrain, and congestion often conspire against it: landslides, heavy snowfall, rockfalls, and accidents frequently force closures. In this fragile corridor, alternatives have been discussed, proposed, delayed — until recently. Enter the Tangmarg–Poonch Road — a long-awaited project, now sanctioned under the Union Defence Ministry and to be executed by the Border…

Omar Abdullah Presents J&K Budget 2025-26: Free Rides for Women and Free Electricity for AAY Families

March 7, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah Presents J&K Budget 2025-26: Full Speech Here Srinagar 07 March 2025: On March 7, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented the J&K Budget 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly. This budget marks a significant milestone as it is the first budget of J&K after a gap of seven years. The budget includes a range of welfare measures aimed at improving the lives of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, with a particular focus on women and economically vulnerable families. Key Announcements 1. Free Rides for Women…

Uninterrupted Power Supply Post 100% Metering: CM Omar Abdullah’s Plan

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Editor

Uninterrupted Power After 100% Metering: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Srinagar 27 Dec: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said people in the valley were facing difficulties due to intense cold conditions but the government would be able to provide uninterrupted electricity only after 100 per cent metering is achieved. “As far as winter preparedness is concerned, there is an intense cold, and there has been a dry spell. I pray to God for snowfall so that this dry spell ends. “Our endeavour is to minimise the power cuts, and ensure…

Historic Milestone: Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Completed

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 Editor

Udhampur-Baramulla rail line ready; Centre calls it milestone A significant milestone has been achieved with the completion of the final track work on the prestigious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. The Ministry of Railways announced the development on Friday. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the update on X, calling it a “historic milestone.” He stated, “Final track work on the Udhampur – Srinagar – Baramulla Rail Link is complete.” He further revealed that the ballast-less track work for the 3.2 km-long tunnel T-33,…

NHAI Breaks Own Rule, Places Toll Plazas Less Than 60 km Apart on Srinagar NH

September 30, 2023 Editor

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had said last year that toll won’t be collected at collection points located within 60 km of one another. On the Pathankot-Srinagar highway, there are two such plazas within that range where the NHAI has been charging toll. The NHAI claims these are on different sections of the same NH. It also says toll can be imposed within 60 km if needed. Contrary to the statement of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari last year that toll tax would not be levied at…