The Latest Breaking News from Banihal

Railway Ministry approves raising train speed limit to 100 kmph on Katra-Banihal section

The Railway Ministry approved increasing train speeds to 100 kmph on the Katra-Banihal route. This enhancement will improve connectivity and travel comfort for passengers in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision follows the fulfillment of all necessary safety conditions by the railway authorities.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

The man helping Kashmir drivers dodge landslides

ON THE GROUND: For many, Tahir Banihali’s word carries more weight than official bulletins because he reports directly from the ground. Zafar Dar reports from Kashmir

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Banihal-Sangaldan section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link to open on February 20

The Indian Railways will start train services on the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section, a 48.1-kilometre-long significant segment of the country’s most ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, on February 20.

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

Landslides lead to closure of Jammu-Srinagar highway, 1,000 vehicles stranded

BANIHAL/JAMMU: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic due to landslides triggered by heavy rains at several places in Ramban district on Thursday, officials said.

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2022

Jammu & Kashmir: Three Amarnath pilgrims including minor hospitalised as vehicle turns turtle in Banihal

JAMMU: At least three Amarnath pilgrims including a minor were hospitalised after the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Banihal area in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Friday morning, officials said.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022

Jammu tunnel collapse: 2 rescued, 7 feared trapped

Two persons suffered injuries when an under construction tunnel collapsed near Banihal in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Further details on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 20, 2022