Political will shown by PM Modi led to completion of Kashmir rail project: Railway Minister
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 […]
NIA raids 32 locations in JK to probe conspiracy by Pak-based terror outfits
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at 32 locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to probe a conspiracy hatched by Pakistan-based terror outfits, officials said. The locations were residential premises of hybrid terrorists and overground workers associated with these Pakistan-based offshoots, such as The Resistance Front (TRF), United Liberation Front […]
Lt Guv reviews arrangements for PM’s public meeting
KATRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inspected arrangements in Katra on Thursday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled Public Meeting on 06th June. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the event and directed the officials for strict security, safety measures and seamless coordination among all departments. Prime Minister will […]
Kashmir Rail Link: Have been waiting for this day, says CM Omar
Katra/Jammu: Noting that he has been “waiting for this day for a long time”, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the inauguration of rail service is better late than never as it will be a landmark occasion for the people of the valley. He also said the start of the rail […]
Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service to start for public from June 7
New Delhi: The Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will start its commercial operations for public from June 7, the Northern Railway said. The IRCTC has opened advance booking from Thursday afternoon. According to the Northern Railway, two Vande Bharat Train sets will […]
Kashmir rail link- Project will be crucial part of Viksit Bharat’s developmental journey: Jitendra Singh
Katra/Jammu: 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 Friday, Prime Minister […]
We aim to make Central Waqf Council more robust, responsive: Govt
New Delhi: Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the government aims at making the Central Waqf Council more robust and responsive in its service to the community and highlighted the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for strengthening the legal and administrative framework to manage Waqf properties. Rijiju made the remarks at en event organised […]
CM, Union ministers review arrangements in Katra ahead of PM’s visit
Katra/Jammu: 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 […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Army launches ‘Operation Shiva’ to ensure safe, smooth conduct of pilgrimage
Jammu: Army has launched “Operation Shiva,” a comprehensive security initiative to provide fool proof security to the 38-day Amarnath Yatra, slated to commence from July 3. This annual pilgrimage, one of the most revered spiritual journeys, draws thousands of devotees to the sacred Amarnath Cave Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, located at an altitude of […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Shopian, Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers in Shopian and Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Marhang crossing, intercepted a suspicious person who attempted to flee on spotting the police but was apprehended tactfully. Upon search, Charas sticks […]