The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, visited formations and units in north Kashmir to assess operational preparedness, officials said.
Residents said the problem worsens during rainy periods, when water accumulates in damaged stretches, at times rendering roads impassable.
A government hospital in north Kashmir has started emergency dialysis services, a move officials say will speed up treatment for critically ill patients and reduce the need for referrals to larger hospitals.
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging that the pause be turned into a sustained and structured peace process.
CM Omar’s comments reflected skepticism toward those claims, framing the conflict as both unnecessary and inconclusive.
Currency fluctuations compounded the strain, with a weaker rupee and rising input costs squeezing margins for exporters, according to traders.
Officials said the celebrations were largely peaceful but added that authorities were monitoring the situation to ensure public order.
Farmers have been advised to resume field operations from April 9, as daytime temperatures are expected to rise by several degrees later in the week
Hospitals warned they would be forced to stop offering treatment under the scheme, commonly known as the “Golden Card,” if dues are not cleared and supply chains restored.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said it arrested two public works officials in Baramulla district for allegedly accepting a bribe
