Ggovernment on Thursday ordered the closure of the Srinagar-Ladakh highway from Jan 1 in view of the weather forecast and road conditions.
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An order issued by divisional commissioner Kashmir, PK Pole said, “In view of the weather forecast of snowfall this weekend, sub zero temperatures and slippery road conditions of the road from Gagengar to Zojila (zero point), the committee formed vide order no 1048 JK (GAD) of 2020, dated 13-11-2020 met informally and decided to close the road.”