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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 >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Friday stated that the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) is a 'powerful' example of continuity in governance, claiming that the 135 km rail link between Baramulla and Qazigund had become operational by June 26, 2013. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir today and inaugurate several projects, including the Chenab bridge, which is a part of USBRL. In a po ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off two Vande Bharat trains in Jammu and Kashmir between Katra and Srinagar, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this move will significantly boost tourism and the economy in the territory. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, the Union Railways Minister stated that Indian Railways is constructing five terminals from Baramulla (Kashmir) to Jammu, which will henceforth help in boosting the econo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Come Saturday and people can whistle into Srinagar on a train as Northern Railway has notifed regular Vande Bharat Express services between Katra and the city. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first passenger train to the Kashmir Valley on Friday from Katra.The service will be operational for six days a week with no train on Wednesday, railways said. More trains would be deployed depending on demand at a later stage, officials added. From Saturday, a pair of Vande Bharat trains will ...Read More >
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], June 6 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on Friday to take a holy dip in the Ganga River on the occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. Pilgrims from across the country reached the banks of the Ganga to take part in the royal bath and offer prayers to Ganga Mata. The event came a day after the celebration of Ganga Dussehra, leading to heavy footfall on both days as devotees o ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off two Vande Bharat trains in Jammu and Kashmir between Katra and Srinagar, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this move will significantly boost tourism and the economy in the territory. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, the Union Railways Minister stated that Indian Railways is constructing five terminals from Baramulla (Kashmir) to Jammu, which will henceforth help in boosting the econo ...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 >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advis ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The inauguration of the Kashmir rail link by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will unravel a new and fascinating chapter of history for the Valley and its over 7.5 million people, as the all-weather connectivity will not only reduce dependence on the landslide-prone Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH 44), but it is also a triumph for the scenic Himalayan region's integration with the rest of the country. Ahead of the PM's visit on Friday, security has been beefed up across Jammu ...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 >
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 >
JAMMU, June 5: Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Katra to review arrangements, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit during which he will flag off train to the Kashmir valley. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Dr Jitendra Singh along with Omar Abdullah visited different venues of the Prime Minister's function including the iconic Chenab railway bridge, the highest in the world ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 5: Indian Railways will commence regular operations of two new Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar from June 7, following their official inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow, June 6. The trains will offer passengers a fast, reliable, and modern travel option, running six days a week in both directions, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi is expected to flag off the two specially designed Vande Bharat trains ru ...Read More >
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitendra Singh reached Katra in Reasi district on Thursday to review arrangements a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, officials said. On Friday, the prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate the Chenab bridge and the Anji bridge, India's first cable-stayed bridge, the symbol of the country's engineering excellence, before flagging off Vande Bharat trains to m ...Read More >
Katra: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the political will shown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in over a decade led to the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Railway link (USBRL) project to connect Kashmir with rest of the country. On Friday, the prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate the world's tallest railway bridge over Chenab and the country's first cable-stayed railway Anji Bridge before flagging off two Vande Bharat trains - one from Katra to Srin ...Read More >
Katra (J-K), Jun 5 (PTI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the political will shown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in over a decade led to the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Railway link (USBRL) project to connect Kashmir with rest of the country. On Friday, the prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate the world's tallest railway bridge over Chenab and the country's first cable-stayed railway Anji Bridge before flagging off two Vande Bharat trains - one ...Read More >
Jammu, June 5: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the direct train between Jammu and Srinagar will run in September after work on the Jammu railway station is completed. Talking to reporters today, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that work on the Jammu railway station is going on and it is expected to be completed by September. "With the availability of platforms 5 and 6, Vande Bharat trains will run between Jammu and Srinagar directly in September," he said. The Union Minister visi ...Read More >
Jammu, June 5 (UNI) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the final arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra to flag off the Katra-Srinagar train. "Last minute touches at the site of the inauguration of the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, by PM @narendramodi tomorrow," Dr Singh posted on X. He further posted, "#Katra Railway Station all decked up for flagging off #VandeBharat to #Ka ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, an unprecedented engineering marvel in India, boasts a staggering 943 bridges and 36 tunnels on a 119-kilometre stretch across its entire 272-kilometre length. This historic achievement of the Indian railways is set to start ferrying passengers on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration of the final finished 111-kilometre Katra-Banihal section. This stretch will give the final shape of rail connectivity betwee ...Read More >
Jammu, June 3 (UNI) A tight security blanket has been put in place in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly along the railway lines, railway stations and the platforms ahead of the inauguration of much awaited Katra-Srinagar rail link by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely on June 6. The rail link, which was scheduled to be inaugurated on April 19 by PM Modi, was postponed due to bad weather forecast. "So far nothing has been issued in "black and white" regarding the VVIP visit, but the security ...Read More >
Should You Buy Mahindra BE 6e Electric SUV? Check 9 Pros And 7 Cons Of THIS Indian 'Tesla'! The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra has announced that a prohibition order banning the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food within the jurisdiction of the sub-division, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The decision to ban liquor and non-vegetarian food made under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik ...Read More >
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