Heavy rains lash part of Himachal Pradesh and northern India causing commuters stranded for hours. Following the heavy rain, the Chandigarh-Manali national highway remained block for hours. A portion of the road in Mandi district submerges after the Beas river water raises. Increase in water level followed as a result[Read More…]
Tag: National Highway
Massive landslides cut off Manipur’s main supply-line
After a landslide washing away about 150 metres of National Highway 2 about 22 km south of Kohima, Manipur main supply line remains cut off for the second day. The authorities said that it would take three more days to fix an alternative functional route. “The landslide has been massive,[Read More…]
Farmers block highways in Haryana, Rajasthan as part of protest
On Friday, a nationwide stir has been started by the farmers in Haryana and Rajasthan where they are blocking national highways as a part of their protest. The farmers have gathered in order to protest against the death of five cultivators in police firing in Madhya Pradesh and also against[Read More…]
SC to hear petitions against ban of liquor shops along highways
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a batch of petitions seeking modification of the December 2016 order banning liquor shops within 500 metres of state and national highways across the country. A bench comprising Chief Justice JS Khehar and SK Kaul assured on Tuesday that it will ensure that[Read More…]