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National Highway Disruptions Raise Apple Growers’ Fears as Harvest Season Approaches

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National Highway 44 Kashmir Disruptions Raise Apple Growers’ Fears as Harvest Season Approaches

NH-44 Disruptions Raise Fresh Fears for Kashmir’s Apple Growers as Harvest Season Approaches By: News Desk | 08 Aug 2026 For Kashmir’s fruit growers, the road from an orchard to a distant market can be as important as the crop itself. As the 2026 apple harvest and dispatch season approaches, that journey is once again becoming a source of anxiety. The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)—the principal road corridor connecting the Kashmir Valley with markets and supply chains outside the region—has witnessed repeated disruptions this year, particularly across vulnerable stretches of…

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Green Corridor for Kashmir’s Apple Trucks: Can It Save the Valley’s ₹12,000-Crore Fruit Economy?

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Green Corridor for Kashmir's Apple Trucks: Can It Save the Valley's ₹12,000-Crore Fruit Economy?

Green Corridor for Fruit Trucks: Why Kashmir’s Apple Economy Is Racing Against the Clock By: Javid Amin | 03 Aug 2026 Every August, thousands of trucks loaded with fresh apples, pears and plums begin the long haul from Kashmir’s orchards to markets across India. This year, that journey is once again running into landslides, security convoys and highway shutdowns — and the Valley’s traders are asking for a fix that’s been talked about for years but never fully delivered: a dedicated green corridor. There’s a rhythm to August in Kashmir…

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Deadly Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway: Four Killed Near Udhampur

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Deadly Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway: Four Killed Near Udhampur

Four Killed in Triple-Vehicle Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway Near Udhampur By: Javid Amin | 27 January 2026 At least four people, including a CRPF jawan, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision involving a bus, a four-wheeler and a motorcycle on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district on Tuesday, triggering fresh concerns over road safety on the Valley’s lifeline highway. Full News Report At least four people lost their lives in a tragic multi-vehicle accident on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Jakhani Chowk in Udhampur district on Tuesday, January…

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Traffic Suspended on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Due to Landslides and Heavy Rain

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Traffic Suspended on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Due to Landslides and Heavy Rain

Mudslides, road collapses, and falling boulders halt movement across NH-44; commuters urged to avoid travel By: Javid Amin | 02 Sep 2025 Relentless Rain Forces Shutdown of J&K’s Lifeline The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) — the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India — has been completely closed following incessant rains that triggered landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones across multiple stretches. Officials confirmed that no vehicular movement will be allowed between Nagrota (Jammu) and Qazigund (Kashmir) until further notice, citing ongoing risk to commuters.…

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Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) Closure Update – August 30, 2025

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Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) Closure Update – August 30, 2025

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Closed for 5th Day | NH-44 Traffic Update August 30, 2025 By: Javid Amin | 30 Aug 2025 Why NH-44 is Closed The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the Valley’s only all-weather road link to the rest of India, has been shut for the fifth consecutive day following multiple landslides, mudslides, and flash floods across the Udhampur–Ramban belt.Blocked stretches between Jakheni and Chenani (Udhampur district) remain the most critical chokepoints, as heavy rains continue to loosen soil on fragile slopes. Stranded Vehicles Authorities estimate over 2,000 vehicles are…

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Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Closed: Landslides Paralyze Connectivity

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Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Closed: Landslides Paralyze Connectivity

When the Lifeline of Kashmir Breaks By: Javid Amin | 28 Aug 2025 The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is not just a road—it is the economic, social, and emotional lifeline of Jammu and Kashmir. Stretching over 270 km, this arterial route connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. Every truck carrying essential commodities, every tourist vehicle heading to Gulmarg or Pahalgam, every pilgrim traveling to Vaishno Devi or Amarnath—relies on this highway. But in August 2025, relentless rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Udhampur–Ramban belt, forcing authorities to…

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Amarnath Yatra 2025 Traffic Advisory: Smooth Pilgrimage or Stressful Journey?

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Amarnath Yatra 2025 Traffic Advisory: Smooth Pilgrimage or Stressful Journey?

Amarnath Yatra 2025 Traffic Advisory: Safety First or a Journey of Disruptions? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 02 July 2025 The Sacred Journey Meets Practical Planning The annual Amarnath Yatra, a deeply spiritual journey for lakhs of devotees who brave the Himalayan terrain to pay obeisance at the holy cave of Lord Shiva, is not just a religious pilgrimage—it’s a massive logistical event. From medical teams and military deployment to shelter, food, and most importantly, traffic management, the smooth conduct of the yatra depends on microscopic planning. For the…

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