India, Nov. 13 -- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg has directed the Civil Aviation Department to operationalise winter air services in Bandipora and Kupwara by December 1 to facilitate emergency transportation from remote and inaccessible areas during the winter season.

The direction was issued during a high-level meeting convened to review winter preparedness across Kashmir Division.

Taking note of delays in the commencement of winter air sorties, Garg stressed the need to make the facility operational within the stipulated deadline to ensure connectivity for people living in snowbound areas.

He also directed the Director of Srinagar Airport to ensure timely dissemination of information to passengers and the general public ...