Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was restored for traffic on Monday evening after remaining blocked for over 12 hours due to mudslides and landslides triggered by heavy rains at Mehar and Cafeteria Morh stretch ahead of Ramban.

Traffic officials said that heavy rain since Sunday midnight triggered mudslides and landslides besides shooting stones at several places, particularly at Mehar and Cafeteria Morh, and halted traffic movement in the wee hours of Monday on the highway.

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University celebrated Independence Day with patriotic fervour and gaiety. The flag hoisting ceremony was held on the lawn of the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat.
Prof. Akbar Masood, Vice Chancellor BGSBU received the guard of honour and unfurled the National flag. Prof. Akbar congratulated his fellow citizens on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Independence Day. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Akbar paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters who laid their lives in the struggle for India’s Independence. Prof. Akbar said that this day reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism for more than 200 years.
In his address, Prof. Akbar said that India is a great country and every Indian should be proud of this great nation. Prof. Akbar urged his fellow citizens to make the nation strong and vibrant. Prof. Akbar said that during 75 years of Independence, India has achieved a distinctive position on the globe and has emerged as one of the fastest economies in the world. He said that the India of today is much stronger and more vibrant and is on the path to becoming Vishav Guru.
Prof. Akbar said that on the 75th year of independence, under the leadership of PM Modi, we are celebrating the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. This Amrit Mahotsav is a pledge to build a vibrant and self-reliant India. Prof. Akbar mentioned that on the occasion of the 75th year of Independence, the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign has become the largest festival on earth.
He also urged the audience that we should always value our freedom and should have respect for our soldiers who are guarding the frontiers for our safety and security.
Dean Academic Affairs, Registrar, Deans of Various Schools, Heads of various departments, Faculty members, officers and staff of the university was present on the occasion.

“76th INDEPENDENCE DAY was celebrated by all the colleges under Shri Sain Charitable Trust For Higher Education & Research in the campus of JAMMU INSTITUTE of AYURVEDA & RESEARCH,Jammu. The Flag was Hoisted by Honorable Chief Guest Smt. Suman Sharma,Chairperson of the Trust. She was accompanied by Managment, All Principals, Teaching, Non Teaching Staffs and students. Mr Ishvanku BAMS student and Shallu Devi from physical education college delivered patriotic poem and speech speech on Struggle of Independence.

The security grid is hunting for militants in forests after a recent Fidayeen attack led to the killing of four soldiers in Parghal area of Rajouri on Augu11. Reports said some contact was made but not any details are available.

Reports appearing in the media said contact was established between a group of militants and a joint posse of police and army at Sujan Hill – a location in between Targain and Samot. The area falls in Budhal police station jurisdiction. Troops from 60-RR and cops from Udham police station were part of the combing team.

The firing exchange at around 7:30 pm on Sunday, however, did not have any casualties. Militants have managed to escape after the fire exchange.  Reports said the attacking militants were a group comprising three to four militants. No follow-up details were immediately known.

The encounter preceded the visit of Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to Pargal army post and Line of Control (LoC). While visiting the army base, reports said Gen Dwivedi was briefed about the operation by GoC Romeo Force.