Banihal

Town in Jammu and Kashmir, India

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Banihal is a town and a notified area committee, near Ramban town in Ramban district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a rural and hilly area with Kamirwah being one of the most prominent hills. It is located about 35 km (22 mi) away from Qazigund of Anantnag district on NH 44. However, the distance between Banihal and Qazigund is only 18 km by train on the new railway line which is much shorter than the road. The most common language spoken in the region is Kashmiri; Urdu, Hindi, Gujjari, Pahari and English are other familiar languages.

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Banihal Bypass complete, to open for 4-lane traffic within 15 days: Gadkari Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the newly constructed 4-lane, 2.35km-long bypass to Banihal town on the Ramban-Banihal section of the national highway will open for 4-lane traffic within 15.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Four die as landslide hits vehicle on Jammu-Srinagar national highway A landslide struck a vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Banihal, located in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Tuesday morning. Four individuals lost their lives in this unfortunate.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 12, 2023
Amarnath Yatra suspended for 2nd day due to inclement weather Overnight showers led to fresh landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at Panthyal, Mehar and other places in Ramban district, blocking the national highway. Train movement from Qazigund to Banihal.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 8, 2023

J&K cops reject lapse charge as Rahul calls off 11km leg of his yatra Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Friday claimed that a security lapse forced him to abandon the 11km leg of his Bharat Jodo Yatra. He had crossed the Jawahar Tunnel from Jammu’s Banihal in a bulletproof.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 27, 2023