Traffic resumes on Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu, Aug 15 (UNI) The 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was closed after heavy rains triggered landslides at Ramban yesterday, was thrown open for vehicular movement this afternoon, official sources said.

''The national highway was opened for traffic at 1230 hrs,'' sources told UNI.

Landslides blocked highway at Seri area in Ramban following heavy rains since last two days.

More than 400 vehicles were stranded on the highway, which was cleared by the Border Road Organisation.

UNI