Kashmir rail link project will be crucial part of Viksit Bharat’s developmental journey: Jitendra Singh
KATRA/JAMMU, Jun 5 (PTI): Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring a speedy completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project after taking office in 2014 and said it marks the beginning of a historic journey in setting up the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. On […]
Curbing terror ecosystem: NIA searches 32 locations across JK
New Delhi, Jun 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted a series of searches across Kashmir as part of its continuing investigations against terror conspiracy by Pakistan backed proscribed terrorist organisations and their offshoots to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement issued by the probe agency 32 location were searched across […]
Vande Bharat will benefit us, closure of highway to have least impact now: CM Omar
Jammu, Jun 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Vande Bharat, scheduled to be flagged off tomorrow by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will benefit everyone. Speaking to the reporters, CM Omar said the Vande Bharat train project was started when he was in Class 7th. “It has been a long wait and now […]
Direct train between Jammu and Srinagar will run in September: Union Minister
Jammu, Jun 5: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday said that the direct train between Jammu and Srinagar will run in September after work on Jammu railway station is completed. Speaking to the reporters, the minister said that work on Jammu Railway station is going on. “The work is expected to be completed by September. […]
Ladakh Scouts regiment inducts 194 Agniveers in Leh
LEH/JAMMU, Jun 5 (PTI): A total of 194 Agniveers were inducted into the Ladakh Scouts regiment at a passing out parade in Leh on Thursday. The young Agniveers, hailing from all regions of Ladakh, undertook rigorous training and are now ready to serve the country, officials said. “A passing out parade was held at the […]
Kauri museum to showcase journey of world’s highest rail bridge project in JK
KAURI (REASI), Jun 5 (PTI): Tales of toil and the engineering prowess behind the construction of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, will be the highlight of a railway museum here to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The museum, which is part of […]
Car plunges into gorge in Poonch, policeman killed
Jammu, Jun 5 (PTI) A policeman was killed when his car skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along the Mughal road in Poonch district officials said on Thursday. Constable Ruksar Ahmad Khan, a resident of Mendhar, was on way to Surankote from Kashmir when the accident took place at Dugriyan near […]
Assam flood situation grim, 7 lakh affected
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) Assam’s flood situation remained grim on Thursday, with nearly seven lakh people affected in 21 districts and the water level of major rivers showing a rising trend, officials said. The death toll in the first wave of the floods and landslides rose to 19, with two deaths reported on Wednesday. One […]
Terror Conspiracy Case: NIA carries out raids at various locations in JK
Srinagar, Jun 5: The sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday raided various locations across Jammu and Kashmir. An official said that searches are being conducted in RC- 05/2022/NIA/JMU. (Terror Conspiracy Case) against OGWs of various terrorist organisations. Raids are underway and further details are awaited. (KNO)
Let’s deepen our efforts towards protecting planet: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jun 5 (PTI): On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for deepening efforts towards protecting the planet and overcoming the challenges facing it. He said on X, “This World Environment Day, let’s deepen our efforts towards protecting our planet and overcoming the challenges we face. I also compliment all […]