India, Jan. 29 -- Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir began returning to track on Wednesday as the 270-kilometre Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was fully reopened for passenger traffic following its temporary closure due to heavy snowfall a day earlier. Air and rail services also witnessed significant improvement, providing much-needed relief to commuters, tourists, and local residents.
Officials said priority was given to clearing light motor vehicles (LMVs) stranded at several points along the highway, particularly near Qazigund, while snow clearance operations are continuing on vulnerable stretches. "Salt and urea were sprinkled at key locations early in the morning to improve road safety," officials said.
Commuters were advi...