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
New Delhi [India] June 7 (ANI): In a landmark achievement for India's infrastructure and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Katra-Srinagar railway line, including the iconic Chenab rail bridge. This fulfilled a long-cherished dream of Kashmir's integration with the nation. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the railway line bridge will be a 'huge blessing' for Kashmir. 'The decades-old dream of Kashmir has been fulfilled today. PM Modi inaugurated the Katra-Srinagar ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Delhi police have lodged an FIR against anti-social elements involved in spreading misinformation about the demolition drive on the basis of a complaint filed by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), a release said. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier issued an order to take strict legal action against those spreading misinformation about the demolition drive. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to Indi...Read More
"As a manager in IRCON, I was initially posted in Srinagar and later had my postings in Baramulla and Anantnag. My main job was to look after the tracks, bridges, station buildings, platforms and electrification. At that time, very few people from outside used to come to the Valley for work," Kumar told PTI videos. He also said the locals in Kashmir are very cooperative and "if militancy is taken out of this place, it will turn into a real heaven". Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagge...Read More
BANIHAL, June 6: For railway engineer Tarun Kumar, Friday's inauguration of the Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Rail Link (USBRL) -- Kashmir's historic rail connection to rest of India -- was an emotional culmination of a decade spent overcoming fear and personal sacrifice, including the loss of a colleague to terrorism. Kumar, an engineer with Indian Railway Construction International Limited (IRCON), shared the journey of his association with the project at the Banihal railway station, located 10...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
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday termed the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji rail bridges by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "historic moment" in the region's development journey."What a momentous day! June 6, 2025, will go down in history. Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and the Anji Bridge, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge -- making the dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakuma...Read More
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More
KATRA, June 6: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today said "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" is no more a slogan but has become a reality with Vande Bharat train to the Valley getting flagged off. Sinha said the inauguration of the Kashmir rail service has connected the hearts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and will pave the way for the economic prosperity of the region. "Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer a slogan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned this decade-long dream...Read More
KATRA, June 6 : Referring to the recently discovered large stores of Lithium reserves in the same vicinity and district Reasi where PM Narendra Modi today inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh said that these huge lithium reserves will be the key to India achieving the target of "Net Zero by 2070" carbon emissions by 2070. He said this while addressing a public gathering in Katra to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Mod...Read More
KATRA, June 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has repeatedly been projecting demand for restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, once again reiterated the demand today but in a lighter vein and also pointed out his demotion from Chief Minister of a State to the Union Territory during past 11 years. Addressing the gathering at the stadium here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who flagged off first train to the Valley from holy town of Katra, the base camp of Shri Mata Vai...Read More
SRINAGAR, June 6: The family of Syed Adil Shah, a pony rider slain in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and said his public acknowledgement of their loved one's sacrifice significantly boosted their morale. Speaking at a public address in Katra after inaugurating a new rail service connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country, the Prime Minister lauded Adil Shah, saying that the young man was simply trying to earn a li...Read More
Jammu: For railway engineer Tarun Kumar, Friday's inauguration of the Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Rail Link (USBRL) -- Kashmir's historic rail connection to rest of India -- was an emotional culmination of a decade spent overcoming fear and personal sacrifice, including the loss of a colleague to terrorism. Kumar, an engineer with Indian Railway Construction International Limited (IRCON), shared the journey of his association with the project at the Banihal railway station, located 100 km from ...Read More
KATRA, June 6: Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw today said that the dream of connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country through a railway link has become a reality due to the determination and sharp focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The nation had cherished the dream of this railway line for decades. There were great challenges in its construction, such as tall mountains and deep valleys. Instead of trying to conquer nature, working in harmony with nature, this railway line has become...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 6 (PTI) The family of Syed Adil Shah, a pony rider slain in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and said his public acknowledgement of their loved one's sacrifice significantly boosted their morale. Speaking at a public address in Katra after inaugurating a new rail service connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country, the prime minister lauded Adil Shah, saying that the young man was simply trying to earn ...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
Srinagar, June 06: The chronic shortage of adequate parking spaces in Srinagar's principal commer-cial districts is causing mounting concern, with both traders and shoppers voicing frustration over its impact on business and daily life. As vehicle numbers continue to rise, bustling marketplaces such as Lal Chowk, Nowhatta, Khawaja Bazar, Goni Khan, Khanyar, Khayam, Bohrikadal, and Maharaja Bazar are struggling to accommodate visitors. The scarcity is discouraging potential customers, leading to...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
Srinagar, June 6: Anticipation is running high as the first Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar is set to commence operations tomorrow, June 7. According to railway officials, the train has received overwhelming response from across the country, with all seats fully booked. "There is considerable enthusiasm among people for the inaugural journey. All available seats have been reserved, and 36 passengers are currently on the waiting list," said Udipan Sharma, Senior Railway Officer, Nort...Read More
Srinagar, June 06 : "Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer just a slogan -- it is now a reality," said Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) and dedicated the Chenab and Anji rail bridges to the nation. Calling it a "momentous occasion," the Lieutenant Governor expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for turning a decades-old dream into reality. "The Prime Minister has connected the hea...Read More
Srinagar, June 06: Chairman of the All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), Jagmohan Singh Raina, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message, Raina said that Eid-ul-Azha is a festival of sacrifice, compassion, and devotion, and serves as a reminder of the values of unity and selflessness. He expressed hope that the occasion would strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. He further emp...Read More
Srinagar, June 06: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar on Friday, it sparked widespread praise across the Valley, with locals calling the service a long-overdue lifeline that finally ends the region's dependence on strategic Srinagar-Jammu National highway and unaffordable air travel. Residents, traders, students, and professionals across Kashmir expressed joy and relief as the sleek blue-and-white trains ...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 06: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. They expressed hope that the revered occasion brings peace and prosperity to the region. Dr Farooq Abdullah National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people on Eid-ul-Adha, wishing them peace, prosperity and unity. In his message, Dr Abdullah reflected on the profound significance of the day, saying, "As ...Read More
Katra, June 06: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful message to Pakistan and ter-rorists today, reaffirming India's resolve to protect Jammu and Kashmir from terrorism and ex-ternal aggression. "Whenever Pakistan hears the name Operation Sindoor, it will be reminded of its humiliating de-feat," Modi declared, referring to the recent successful military operation that struck terror infra-structure inside Pakistan. He said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength of Aatmnirbhar B...Read More
Katra, June 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday described the launch of the Vande Bha-rat Express to Kashmir as a "historic accomplishment," saying the new railway link connecting the Valley with the rest of India will transform tourism, boost trade, and improve the daily lives of people across the region. Speaking at a large gathering in Katra after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Che-nab and Anji bridges and flagged off the first Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srin...Read More
Katra, June 06: In a landmark event today at Katra, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple key infrastructure projects worth over ₹46,000 crore, marking a historic milestone in the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The event was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, V. Somanna, Dr. Jitendra Singh, and other dignitaries. Saluting the land of the brave Veer Zorawar Singh, Modi cal...Read More
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, Canadian PM Mark Carney called PM Modi and invited him for the G7 summit that begins eight days from now at Kananaskis in Alberta. Modi accepted the invitation and said he was looking forward to meeting him at the summit.The announcement by Modi on X followed almost a week of suspense over his participation because of a lack of invitation, drawing barbs from the opposition about his possible exclusion from the summit. India is not a member of G7 but Modi ...Read More