An under-construction tunnel collapsed in the Khooni Nallah-Ramban area on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in which 10 people are trapped while three have been rescued in an injured state. The Adit tunnel of T3 caved-in during the intervening night, after which the rescue operation started to save the people trapped inside the debris.

The terrible tragedy occurred in India's northern Union Territory of J&amp;K's Ramban district.

A massive rescue operation is being carried out, but reports say that the face of the tunnel is fully covered with debris and continuous landslides are creating challenges for the rescue team to reach the trapped person.

The missing workers have been identified as Jadav Roy, 23, Gautam Roy, 22, Sudhir Roy, 31, Dipak Roy, 33, Parimal Roy, 38, Shiva Chowhan, 26, Nawaraj Chowdhury, 26, Kushi Ram, 25, Mujaffar, 38, and Israt, 30.

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"A rescue operation was started at 12.00 midnight, as shooting stones remained active. Rescue operations are still going on and are likely to take more time as rock breakers are being used to create space to reach the trapped people. One of the three injured has been shifted to GMC Jammu, where he reached at 4.30 am. Deputy Commissioner Ramban, along with DIG, SSP Ramban, and Proj Dir NHAI and Construction Co. reps, is at the spot, "said a Disaster Management Department official.

The Union Minister, Jitendra Singh, said that a rescue operation is underway, and the situation is continuously being monitored. He tweeted and said, "Unfortunate incident of the collapse of an under-construction tunnel on the National Highway stretch between Ramban and Ramsu in district Ramban, Jammu &amp; Kashmir." I’m in constant touch with DC Sh. Mussrat Islam. Nearly 10 labour workers were trapped under the debris. Another 2 were rescued and hospitalised with injuries. A rescue operation is going on in full swing. Civil and police authorities are monitoring the situation. "

The labourers trapped inside the tunnel were working for Sarla Company, who has the contract for the building of the tunnel.

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An under-construction tunnel collapsed in the Khooni Nallah-Ramban area on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in which 10 people are trapped while three have been rescued in an injured state.

An under-construction tunnel collapsed in the Khooni Nallah-Ramban area on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in which 10 people are trapped while three have been rescued in an injured state. The Adit tunnel of T3 caved-in during the intervening night, after which the rescue operation started to save the people trapped inside the debris. The terrible tragedy occurred in India's northern Union Territory of J&K's Ramban district. A massive rescue operation is being carried out, but reports say that the face of the tunnel is fully covered with debris and continuous landslides are creating challenges for the rescue team to reach the trapped person. The missing workers have been identified as Jadav Roy, 23, Gautam Roy, 22, Sudhir Roy, 31, Dipak Roy, 33, Parimal Roy, 38, Shiva Chowhan, 26, Nawaraj Chowdhury, 26, Kushi Ram, 25, Mujaffar, 38, and Israt, 30. Jammu & Kashmir | A part of an under-construction tunnel collapsed at Khooni Nala, Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in the Makerkote area of Ramban. 6 to 7 feared trapped; one person rescued. Rescue operation is underway: Ramban Deputy Commissioner pic.twitter.com/tUFYerrzbb — ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2022 × "A rescue operation was started at 12.00 midnight, as shooting stones remained active. Rescue operations are still going on and are likely to take more time as rock breakers are being used to create space to reach the trapped people. One of the three injured has been shifted to GMC Jammu, where he reached at 4.30 am. Deputy Commissioner Ramban, along with DIG, SSP Ramban, and Proj Dir NHAI and Construction Co. reps, is at the spot, "said a Disaster Management Department official. The Union Minister, Jitendra Singh, said that a rescue operation is underway, and the situation is continuously being monitored. He tweeted and said, "Unfortunate incident of the collapse of an under-construction tunnel on the National Highway stretch between Ramban and Ramsu in district Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir." I’m in constant touch with DC Sh. Mussrat Islam. Nearly 10 labour workers were trapped under the debris. Another 2 were rescued and hospitalised with injuries. A rescue operation is going on in full swing. Civil and police authorities are monitoring the situation. " The labourers trapped inside the tunnel were working for Sarla Company, who has the contract for the building of the tunnel. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-government-orders-highway-closure-2-days-in-week-till-may-31-207814">"complete ban" on civilian traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway </a>for two days a week came into force on Sunday in order to ensure safe passage for army convoys to pass through the national highway, news agency PTI reported.

The ban will be in effect on Sundays and Wednesdays of every week from 4 am to 5 pm on most parts of the 300-km long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Medical emergency vehicles are exempted from the order.

These restrictions would remain in force till May 31, 2019.

"The main purpose is to ensure that the security forces are given safe passage so that their movement is faster and secure. District magistrates, SHOs, SDMs, and tehsildars have been deployed so that people can approach them if they require assistance," news agency ANI quoted Jammu Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma as saying.

Asked on people using the highway during the affected days in times of emergency, Verma informed that passes would be issued subject to verification and establishment of the credential of purpose.

"To avoid incidents like Pulwama and Banihal, the highway has been sanitised to ensure safe and secure passage of security forces so that they can reach their destination safely. Troops will be going up and down for deployment during elections or other assignments. So, keeping this in mind, this has been done," Verma added.

The prohibition on the movement of civilian traffic on these two days of each week would be from Baramulla through Srinagar, Qazigund, Jawahar-Tunnel, Banihal, and Ramban till Udhampur.

Echoing similar sentiments, Bhim Singh Tuti, DIG, Udhampur-Ramban range urged the public to cooperate with the administration when the restrictions are in effect.

"Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Ramban and Udhampur districts. The adequate number of personnel has been deployed. We urge the public to cooperate with us. Plying of two-way traffic is difficult. At some places, landslides are frequent, which increases the vulnerability of the troops. After the&nbsp;

Banihal incident, this decision has been taken," he said.

In the event of any requirement for local traffic movement for any emergency or for other purposes, the local administration and police would evolve necessary procedures for this as is done during curfew days.

The restrictions come in the wake of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/close-aide-of-pulwama-attack-mastermind-sent-to-judicial-custody-till-april-26-206529">February 14 terrorist attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama district</a> while it was on its way from Jammu and Srinagar. It was attacked by a suicide car bomber in which 40 personnel were killed.

Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) had claimed responsibility for the attack.

Subsequently, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Kashmir, had announced that no civilian traffic movement would be allowed during the convoy days.

(With inputs from agencies)

A "complete ban" on civilian traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway for two days a week came into force on Sunday in order to ensure safe passage for army convoys to pass through the national highway, news agency PTI reported.

A "complete ban" on civilian traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway for two days a week came into force on Sunday in order to ensure safe passage for army convoys to pass through the national highway, news agency PTI reported. The ban will be in effect on Sundays and Wednesdays of every week from 4 am to 5 pm on most parts of the 300-km long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Medical emergency vehicles are exempted from the order. These restrictions would remain in force till May 31, 2019. "The main purpose is to ensure that the security forces are given safe passage so that their movement is faster and secure. District magistrates, SHOs, SDMs, and tehsildars have been deployed so that people can approach them if they require assistance," news agency ANI quoted Jammu Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma as saying. Asked on people using the highway during the affected days in times of emergency, Verma informed that passes would be issued subject to verification and establishment of the credential of purpose. "To avoid incidents like Pulwama and Banihal, the highway has been sanitised to ensure safe and secure passage of security forces so that they can reach their destination safely. Troops will be going up and down for deployment during elections or other assignments. So, keeping this in mind, this has been done," Verma added. The prohibition on the movement of civilian traffic on these two days of each week would be from Baramulla through Srinagar, Qazigund, Jawahar-Tunnel, Banihal, and Ramban till Udhampur. Echoing similar sentiments, Bhim Singh Tuti, DIG, Udhampur-Ramban range urged the public to cooperate with the administration when the restrictions are in effect. "Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Ramban and Udhampur districts. The adequate number of personnel has been deployed. We urge the public to cooperate with us. Plying of two-way traffic is difficult. At some places, landslides are frequent, which increases the vulnerability of the troops. After the Banihal incident, this decision has been taken," he said. In the event of any requirement for local traffic movement for any emergency or for other purposes, the local administration and police would evolve necessary procedures for this as is done during curfew days. The restrictions come in the wake of February 14 terrorist attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama district while it was on its way from Jammu and Srinagar. It was attacked by a suicide car bomber in which 40 personnel were killed. Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) had claimed responsibility for the attack. Subsequently, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Kashmir, had announced that no civilian traffic movement would be allowed during the convoy days. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K: Ban on civilian traffic for two days a week on Jammu-Srinagar highway comes into effect

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Thursday termed the order banning civilian traffic on the Jammu-Kashmir highway for two days a week as "unprecedented" and demanded its "immediate revocation".

Addressing an election campaign rally at Rafiabadin in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, Abdullah said closing the highway was a glaring admission of failure by the government in managing the state's internal security and a direct consequence of the PDP's tie-up with the BJP.

He also accused the Peoples Democratic Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of practising "opportunistic politics".

"The embrace of PDP with BJP wreaked havoc on the security situation in the state. It is for the first time in history that highways are being closed for civilian traffic for two days," the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said.

"This is an unprecedented situation and has never happened in the last three decades," he added.

Abdullah was reacting to a government order banning the movement of civilian vehicles on the 300-km long highway on Sundays and Wednesdays between 4 am and 5 pm to ensure safe passage of security forces' vehicles.

The restrictions will remain in force till May 31.

The NC vice president further said that the state had faced dire security situation since 1989 but the highways were never shut.

"The state has witnessed numerous attacks on its vital installations for the last 30 years, but barring civilian traffic from highways is unprecedented and has never happened before," he said.

"This imprudent order therefore needs to be revoked immediately," he added.

"How will the patients who are referred to city hospitals reach SMHS or SKIMS? Why should students suffer who will be not be able to attend schools? How will people reach to their places of work? What will happen to those who are faced with any other emergencies?," he said further.&nbsp;

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Thursday termed the order banning civilian traffic on the Jammu-Kashmir highway for two days a week as "unprecedented" and demanded its "immediate revocation".

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Thursday termed the order banning civilian traffic on the Jammu-Kashmir highway for two days a week as "unprecedented" and demanded its "immediate revocation". Addressing an election campaign rally at Rafiabadin in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, Abdullah said closing the highway was a glaring admission of failure by the government in managing the state's internal security and a direct consequence of the PDP's tie-up with the BJP. He also accused the Peoples Democratic Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of practising "opportunistic politics". "The embrace of PDP with BJP wreaked havoc on the security situation in the state. It is for the first time in history that highways are being closed for civilian traffic for two days," the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said. "This is an unprecedented situation and has never happened in the last three decades," he added. Abdullah was reacting to a government order banning the movement of civilian vehicles on the 300-km long highway on Sundays and Wednesdays between 4 am and 5 pm to ensure safe passage of security forces' vehicles. The restrictions will remain in force till May 31. The NC vice president further said that the state had faced dire security situation since 1989 but the highways were never shut. "The state has witnessed numerous attacks on its vital installations for the last 30 years, but barring civilian traffic from highways is unprecedented and has never happened before," he said. "This imprudent order therefore needs to be revoked immediately," he added. "How will the patients who are referred to city hospitals reach SMHS or SKIMS? Why should students suffer who will be not be able to attend schools? How will people reach to their places of work? What will happen to those who are faced with any other emergencies?," he said further.

Decision to close Jammu-Srinagar highway must be revoked: Omar Abdullah

A civil car exploded near a CRPF convoy in Banihal town of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Saturday, officials said, adding that there were no casualties among the security personnel.

The incident occurred around 10.30 am, triggering memories of the February 14 vehicle-borne suicide attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 40 personnel.

Officials said the car, a Hyundai Santro model, was completely gutted in the fire. Due to the impact of the blast, slight damage was caused to the rear of the CRPF bus registered with a Haryana number plate.

It is suspected that the car was carrying a mix of chemicals, explosives and LPG cylinders.

"No injuries were caused to the CRPF personnel and the incident is being investigated in respect to all possible angles," a senior official said.

About 10 vehicles were reported to be part of the CRPF convoy.&nbsp;

A civil car exploded near a CRPF convoy in Banihal town of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Saturday, officials said, adding that there were no casualties among the security personnel.

A civil car exploded near a CRPF convoy in Banihal town of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Saturday, officials said, adding that there were no casualties among the security personnel. The incident occurred around 10.30 am, triggering memories of the February 14 vehicle-borne suicide attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 40 personnel. Officials said the car, a Hyundai Santro model, was completely gutted in the fire. Due to the impact of the blast, slight damage was caused to the rear of the CRPF bus registered with a Haryana number plate. It is suspected that the car was carrying a mix of chemicals, explosives and LPG cylinders. "No injuries were caused to the CRPF personnel and the incident is being investigated in respect to all possible angles," a senior official said. About 10 vehicles were reported to be part of the CRPF convoy.

Blast inside car on Jammu-Srinagar highway; no casualties reported

The 60-day-long annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas will commence on 28th June 2018, the shrine board said on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir Governor and chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board N N Vohra, presided over a meeting of the board to particularly discuss the implementation of the directions recently passed by NGT regarding Amarnath Yatra and to decide the further course of action.&nbsp;

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has decided that 60 days long Amarnath Yatra would commence on 28th June 2018 and conclude on 26th August 2018.&nbsp;

Situated in a narrow gorge at the farther end of Lidder Valley, Amarnath shrine stands at 3,888 metres, 46 km from Pahalgam and 14 km from Baltal.

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has reviewed the 2018 Yatra Action Plan, including arrangements for medical care, installation of railings and of garbage in a scientific manner.&nbsp;

Amarnath Yatra would commence on 28th June 2018 and conclude 26th August 2018

The 60-day-long annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas will commence on 28th June 2018, the shrine board said on Tuesday. Jammu and Kashmir Governor and chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board N N Vohra, presided over a meeting of the board to particularly discuss the implementation of the directions recently passed by NGT regarding Amarnath Yatra and to decide the further course of action. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has decided that 60 days long Amarnath Yatra would commence on 28th June 2018 and conclude on 26th August 2018. Situated in a narrow gorge at the farther end of Lidder Valley, Amarnath shrine stands at 3,888 metres, 46 km from Pahalgam and 14 km from Baltal. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has reviewed the 2018 Yatra Action Plan, including arrangements for medical care, installation of railings and of garbage in a scientific manner.

Amarnath Yatra to begin on June 28