Srinagar, April 21 -- The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has long been touted as a vital artery connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country. Yet, despite repeated claims of progress and billions spent in infrastructure upgrades, this route continues to be plagued by disruptions, particularly during adverse weather. The latest landslide in the Ramban district, triggered by relentless rainfall, once again exposes the fragility of this critical lifeline and raises fundamental questions about the quality and foresight of infrastructural planning in this sensitive region. The Union government has undeniably poured significant resources into upgrading NH-44. Multi-crore projects involving tunnels, viaducts, and widened r...