Div Com visits Jawahar Tunnel, takes stock of snow clearance Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 23: In the wake of recent snowfall in Valley, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Rohit Kansal, today visited Jawahar Tunnel to take stock of snow clearance on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway besides reviewing arrangements being put in place for disaster management preparedness. The Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, apprised the Divisional Commissioner that ten disaster centers have been established from Lavdora to Jawahar Tunnel and adequate stock of essentials besides heating arrangements have been kept available in these centers to facilitate the stranded passengers. He also informed that 25 school buildings near the National Highway have also been identified to accommodate the stranded passengers in case of any exigency. Further, police station Qazigund has been designated as Control Room and SDM Pahalgam has been nominated as coordinator for overseeing the arrangements. The Div Com emphasized upon all the concerned to be prompt to meet any exigency and ensure proper services to the passengers. He also interacted with a deputation of drivers near Lower Munda. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Tasaduq Jeelani, SSP Anantnag, SSP Kulgam, SSP Traffic Rural, Joint Director Information, Kashmir and Joint Director Tourism Kashmir.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 05:18:19 +0000