JAMMU, Sept. 19 -- Vikram Puri, Chairman of the Trade and Commerce body of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, has issued a strong appeal to the Central Government and the Lieutenant Governor of J&K to act urgently in the wake of the devastating floods that have crippled the region's economy.
In a media interview, Shri Puri said the collapse of the Tawi bridge stands as a grim reminder of the fragile state of infrastructure. He urged its immediate reconstruction along with rapid restoration of damaged roads, power, and public assets. "Connectivity is our lifeline. Without it, trade, industry, and daily life come to a standstill," he stressed.
He pointed out that the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closure for days stranded thousand...