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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): The inaugural ride of the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Katra has drawn praise from passengers, many of whom described the new service as offering 'unmatched convenience,' making travel 'much easier', 'possible and comfortable,' while hailing it as a 'great move by the government' to connect Kashmir with the rest of India. Tourists and locals alike hailed the launch as a historic moment, saying it would not only cut down travel tim ...Read More >
Katra Srinagar Vande Bharat: The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train has started for passengers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the train on June 6 before Bakrid. It is the first train connection between the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region. Now, passengers will reach Srinagar from Katra in just 3 hours. If you are worried about the security during the travel to a sensitive place like Kashmir, then don't worry because this Vande Bharat Train will operate with high security. The I ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): A couple celebrated their son's sixth birthday on the inaugural ride of the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Katra. The couple thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making it possible. The visuals showed the boy cutting a cake with his family, celebrating his sixth birthday while crossing the world's highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River. The boy's father, Rakesh Jaiswal, told ANI they are from Varanasi. He said, 'We k ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): A couple celebrated their son's sixth birthday on the inaugural ride of the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Katra. The couple thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making it possible. The visuals showed the boy cutting a cake with his family, celebrating his sixth birthday while crossing the world's highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 7, 2025: Assam State Lottery Samb ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): The inaugural ride of the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Katra has drawn praise from passengers, many of whom described the new service as offering 'unmatched convenience,' making travel 'much easier', 'possible and comfortable,' while hailing it as a 'great move by the government' to connect Kashmir with the rest of India. Tourists and locals alike hailed the launch as a historic moment, saying it would not only cut down travel tim ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will begin its probe into the Chinnaswamy stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives on June 4, starting Saturday. Concurrently, the magisterial enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district is also progressing. Sources confirmed that the CID probe will be headed by SP Shubanvita and Dy SPs Gowtham and Purushottam were named as investigators. The CID is likely to seek custody of th ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): The inaugural ride of the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Katra has drawn praise from passengers, many of whom described the new service as offering "unmatched convenience," making travel "much easier", "possible and comfortable," while hailing it as a "great move by the government" to connect Kashmir with the rest of India. Tourists and locals alike hailed the launch as a historic moment, saying it would not only cut down travel tim ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former Union Education Minister Karan Singh has praised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government for the inauguration of several historic railway projects in Jammu and Kashmir, including Chenab Railway Bridge, Anji Bridge, Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Singh described the inauguration of the Katra-Srinagar train service as a truly historic moment in the region's history. In a sta ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): The first Vande Bharat Express train on the Katra-Srinagar route began its journey on Saturday morning, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged it off from Katra Railway Station. Passengers were seen gathering excitedly to board the train for the inaugural ride. Also Read | Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025: CSBC Rejects 33,042 Applications for Post of Police Constable, Know Reasons Here. Sheetal, one of the passengers, told ANI, ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marking a historic milestone in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) transport landscape, the Vande Bharat Express officially began its regular services between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar on Saturday. Northern Railway has confirmed that the semi-high-speed train will operate six days a week, slashing the travel time between the two key destinations to just three hours, a significant reduction from the current six to seven hours by road. To ensure the safe ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major boost to connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, regular services of the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra commence on Saturday. The Northern Railway has confirmed that the semi-high-speed trains will operate six days a week, significantly reducing the travel time between Kashmir Valley and the prominent pilgrimage hub in Katra. This development marks a transformative step in the region's transport infrastructure. T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday lauded the inauguration of the world's highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River and said that it sends out a strong message to the world that India is committed to combating terrorism while steadfastly advancing its development works. Tiwari also said that Prime Minister Modi hoisting the national flag atop the Chenab rail bridge was a moment of pride.. Speaking to ANI, Manish Tiwari said, 'Today we all felt very proud whe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): After inaugurating much-awaited and world's highest railway arch bridge over the river Chenab during his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that today's development works will enhance the development journey of Jammu and Kashmir. https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1931013854139470044 In a post on social media platform, X, PM Modi said, ' A journey to remember and a big boost to connectivity! Travelled from the Chenab ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma on Friday said that the railway bridge over the Chenab river, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was a long-pending project and demand. The Minister said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are development-oriented and that the much-awaited project would boost tourism. Speaking to ANI about the Chenab rail bridge inauguration, Sharma said a day earlier, 'Today, the Kashmir valley has been conne ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related proble ...Read More >
SRINAGAR - Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Kashmir on June 6 since a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan, opening a strategic railway line to the contested region he called "the crown jewel of India". Mr Modi launched a string of projects worth billions of dollars for the divided Muslim-majority territory, the centre of bitter rivalry between India and Pakistan since their independence from British rule in 1947. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan fought a four-day conflict in ...Read More >
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was k ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated one of the most ambitious railway projects ever built in India, which will connect the Kashmir Valley to the vast Indian plains by train for the first time. Dubbed by government-operated Indian Railways as one of the most challenging tracks in the world, the 272-kilometer (169-mile) line begins in the garrison city of Udhampur in Jammu region and runs through Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city of Srinagar. The line ends in ...Read More >
Jammu, Jun 06: The Jammu-Kashmir unit of Shiv Sena (UBT) has warmly welcomed the "realisation of the long-standing dream of running trains from Kashmir to Kanyakumari" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project to the nation. The PM also flagged off the first Vande Bharat train to Srinagar from Katra railway station in Reasi district and threw open the rail route from Kashmir to KanyaKumari. The party's State chief Manish Sahni, ...Read More >
SALGANDAN (RAMBAN): Commando forces of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), popularly known as CORAS, have been deployed for the security of Vande Bharat trains on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line, ferrying passengers between the Kashmir Valley and Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in J&K -- the first train connection between the Kashmi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the maiden Vande Bharat train to Kashmir on Friday was not just an Eid gift for the people of the Valley, but also a historic moment connecting the residents of this mountainous region with the plains of the country. Besides providing a reliable, all-weather mode of transport, the train is expected to be fast and affordable and boost tourism and trade in Kashmir. The prime minister flagged off the train from the Katra railway stat ...Read More >
SRINAGAR/KATRA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge standing at 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River, and Anji Khad Bridge, India's first cable-supported railway bridge, flagged off Vande Bharat Express trains and also laid foundation stone or inaugurated multiple development projects worth over ₹ 46,000 cores in Jammu and Kashmir at Katra, the basecamp of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The Prime Minister in particular celebr ...Read More >
Salgandan (Ramban), Jun 6 (PTI) Commando forces of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), popularly known as CORAS, have been deployed for the security of Vande Bharat trains on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line, ferrying passengers between the Kashmir Valley and Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in J-K -- the first train connection betwee ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): Calling this day 'historic', Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that the Chenab bridge part of the Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) was constructed working in harmony with nature. Addressing the public during the inauguration of the Chenab bridge, Vaishnaw said, 'Today is a historic day. Another gem has been added to Jammu and Kashmir. Today, PM Modi has inaugurated the railway line connecting Jammu to Srinagar. The country h ...Read More >
Srinagar (India) (AFP) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Kashmir on Friday since a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan, opening a strategic railway line to the contested region he called "the crown jewel of India". Modi launched a string of projects worth billions of dollars for the divided Muslim-majority territory, the centre of bitter rivalry between India and Pakistan since their independence from British rule in 1947. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan fought a four-day c ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened a groundbreaking railway project designed to link the Kashmir Valley with the expansive plains of India via train for the first time. Termed a significant feat by Indian Railways, the government's rail authority, this 272-kilometer (169-mile) route is hailed as one of the world's most challenging. It commences in Udhampur, a military base in the Jammu region, passing through Srinagar, the key city in the Indian-administered K ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. Earlier, the PM inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's tallest rail bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge, the country's ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. According to Northern Railway, the train has two traveling classes -- Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class (EC) -- with ticke ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A security high alert has been sounded across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Friday, his first after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor launched by India on the night of May 6-7, as a direct response to it. While the security arrangements in the hinterland are notably stringent, the anti-infiltration grid along both Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) with Pakistan is on high alert, the official sources said, adding tha ...Read More >
JAMMU: A five-member TMC delegation that visited the cross-border shelling-hit Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday slammed the government for neglecting the families living in border areas. The delegation members said they were returning with "broken hearts" after witnessing the human tragedy caused by Pakistani shelling and expressed solidarity with the people. The region witnessed heightened artillery shelling about two weeks ago following the rise in tensions with Pakistan after ...Read More >
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