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Katra, Jun 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river, which was completed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore in more than eight years. The prime minister then walked on the bridge holding the tricolour. After the Chenab bridge, Modi inaugurated India's first cable-stayed rail bridge over the river Anji. Before the inauguration, Modi travelled in a rail engine coach to reach the spot. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu a ...Read More >
Katra (JK), Jun 6 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday hailed the inauguration of two engineering marvels on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link as a historic moment. "What a momentous day! 06 June, 2025 will go down in history. Hon'ble PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji inaugurated Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge & Anji bridge, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, making the dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari, a reality," Sinha posted ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the latter 'never acknowledged continuity in governance because he is perennially searching for self-glorification and self-publicity'. The Congress MP said that the BrahMos missile and the Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway projects are examples of continuity in governance. 'The Prime Minister never acknowledges continuity in governance because he is perennially searchi ...Read More >
Katra, Jun 6: With the flagging of the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday shared eight notable features of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. In a post on X, Vaishnaw described the project as a "remarkable feat of engineering," emphasising that it includes "India's longest transportation tunnel, T-50," which is 12.77 km long and located between Khari and Sumber. Additionally, the rail link fea ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: June 6 marks a historic day in Jammu and Kashmir as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the long-awaited train service, fulfilling a century-old dream of linking Kashmir to India's rail network. The train to Kashmir marks a historic milestone in India's engineering and connectivity. The key projects flagged off by PM Modi include two new Kashmir-specific designed special Vande Bharat trains and inaugurate two engineering marvels, the Chenab bridge (world's highest railway bridge ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu), June 6 (PTI) With the flagging of the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday shared eight notable features of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. In a post on X, Vaishnaw described the project as a "remarkable feat of engineering," emphasising that it includes "India's longest transportation tunnel, T-50," which is 12.77 km long and located between Khari and Sumber. Additionally, the ...Read More >
Katra, Jun 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday walked to the viewpoint near the world's tallest railway bridge over the Chenab river and was briefed about the project which is key in connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country by train. Accompanied by union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitendra Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the prime minister visited a railway museum set up near the iconic bridge. The prime minister walked to the viewpoint and was briefed about the engineeri ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 6 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Friday described the completion of the Udhampur-Baramulla rail link as a "historic moment", and called the project a "precious Eid gift" for the people of the Union Territory. "The Udhampur-Baramulla railway connectivity is not just a feat of engineering, but a symbol of hope, development, and national integration.This is truly a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir," BJP's J-K spokesperson Altaf Thakur said here. Also Read | Bodoland ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate on Friday the world's tallest bridge over Chenab river ahead of dedicating to the nation the much-awaited Kashmir rail service here. After he arrived at the Air Force station in Udhampur, the prime minister left in a chopper to inaugurate the bridge over Chenab. A multi-tier security setup has been put in place for the prime minister's visit, his first to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces acros ...Read More >
Katra: An air of enthusiasm was seen in school children of Katra on Friday as they awaited Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM is all set to flag off the Vande Bharat Express today on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) from Katra to Srinagar. The 272 km long project is built at Rs 43,780 crore and includes 36 tunnels spanning 119 km and 943 bridges "We have come here to see PM Modi, who is coming here to flag off the first train to Kashmir... We are very excited we will get to ...Read More >
Katra (J-K), Jun 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate on Friday the world's tallest bridge over Chenab river ahead of dedicating to the nation the much-awaited Kashmir rail service here. After his arrival at the Air Force station in Udhampur, the prime minister left in a chopper to inaugurate the bridge over Chenab. A multi-tier security setup has been put in place for the prime minister's visit, his first to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor launched by the India ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): An air of enthusiasm was seen in school children of Katra on Friday as they awaited Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM is all set to flag off the Vande Bharat Express today on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) from Katra to Srinagar. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for June 06, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. The 272 km long project is built at ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated Ju ...Read More >
India News Live Updates: Security heightened in Reasi district ahead of PM Modi's visit Security has been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, with authorities increasing inspections and vigilance, particularly in Katra city of Reasi district. On Thursday, security forces also conducted extensive checks in the Ramban district, utilising dog squads and carrying out thorough vehicle inspections. Security forces conducted thorough inspections and heighten ...Read More >
Kashmir Vande Bharat: Kashmir is set to get year-round railway connectivity with the rest of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link on June 6. The launch includes the Chenab and Anji Khad railway bridges. Two new Vande Bharat trains will also be introduced. Regular Vande Bharat services will start on June 7, 2025.Kashmir will soon have year-round railway access to the rest of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Ud ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, ...Read More >
The bridge is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world's tallest railway bridge, an engineering marvel, over the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The bridge is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project. It is designed to withstand strong winds and earthquakes and has a lifespan of 120 years. The Chenab Bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower, reaching 1,178 feet above the ...Read More >
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): Security forces conducted thorough inspections and heightened vigilance in Ramban, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra on Friday. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar. Security personnel conducted sweeping inspections, including dog squad deployments and comprehensive vehicle checks. Also Read | Chinnas ...Read More >
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): Security forces conducted thorough inspections and heightened vigilance in Ramban, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra on Friday. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar. Security personnel conducted sweeping inspections, including dog squad deployments and comprehensive vehicle checks. Security was also h ...Read More >
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): Security has been heightened at the Udhampur Railway Station ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra on Friday during wich he will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar. Ahead of flagging off the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar on June 6, marking the completion of the Katra-Sangaldan rail link project, Prime Ministe ...Read More >
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): Security has been heightened at the Udhampur Railway Station ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra on Friday during wich he will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar. Ahead of flagging off the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar on June 6, marking the completion of the Katra-Sangaldan rail link project, Prime Ministe ...Read More >
Mumbai: While the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway is now fully operational, a crucial extension of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway from four to eight lanes over a 23-km stretch between Magathane and Vadpe remains incomplete -- even after more than four years of work. The project, whose revised deadline was Feb 2025, continues to be behind schedule.The widening of this stretch was supposed to be completed before the Samruddhi Expressway was opened, in order to accommodate the anticipated surge in tr ...Read More >
JAMMU, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the train to Kashmir valley will ensure all weather connectivity and boost spiritual tourism and create livelihood opportunities. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp His statement comes a day ahead of inauguration of train services to Kashmir from Katra Railway Station by him marking end to years-long wait for the people to ride on train to the Valley. Click here to watch video The Prime Minister will flag off Vande Bharat tra ...Read More >
Srinagar: Railway stations across the Kashmir Valley have been beautifully decked out as preparations peak for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off the inaugural Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express -- the first-ever train connecting the valley directly to the rest of India. This landmark train will depart from Delhi and travel through Katra, the gateway to the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, before reaching Srinagar. The event marks the successful culmination of one of India's most ambiti ...Read More >
Srinagar: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday confirmed that direct Vande Bharat train service between Jammu and Srinagar will start by September this year. He credited the political will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the timely completion of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Speaking to reporters, Vaishnaw said work at the Jammu Railway Station is progressing fast. "With platform 5 and 6 becoming operational soon, Vande Bharat will conne ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced an ambitious plan of planting 7.5 crore saplings across the state within a year. Speaking at the state-level celebration of World Environment Day at the OUAT Agriculture Education Hall in city, the CM emphasised the importance of public awareness and collective responsibility in protecting nature and ending plastic pollution. "A healthy environment is essential for a healthy society," he said.Addressing the rising threat of sin ...Read More >
Katra, Jun 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir was stronger, prosperous than ever and witnessed unprecedented growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Inspecting arrangements in Katra ahead of PM Modi's scheduled public meeting on Friday, LG Sinha said, "Inauguration and foundation stone laying of key infrastructure projects are examples of the PM's commitment to J&K to ensure speedy and inclusive development." He said that the much-await ...Read More >
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): Security has been heightened at the Udhampur Railway Station ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra on Friday during wich he will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar. Ahead of flagging off the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar on June 6, marking the completion of the Katra-Sangaldan rail link project, Prime Ministe ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Three YouTubers were arrested in Dhemaji on Thursday for the brutal killing of wild birds and uploading graphic footage of their acts on their YouTube channel 'Jakrub'. The accused have been identified as Munindra Mushahary, Maheshwar Swargiary and Shiviram Swargiary.The trio reportedly hunted birds and destroyed nests at the Pitoni region of Hastinapur and Kardoiguri villages, an ecologically sensitive area. They used slingshots to kill birds and collected hundreds of eggs from their ...Read More >
Jammu, June 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first-ever Vande Bharat Express connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar on June 6, a historic step in the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) project. Meanwhile, railway stations at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar have been given a festive makeover ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagging off Vande Bharat Express, the first direct train linking the valley with the r ...Read More >
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