Mega Tiranga rally at LoC Teetwal celebrates national pride with 1.5 km National Flag
Kupwara, August 9, 2025 – In a vibrant display of patriotism and national unity, a massive Tiranga Rally was held in Teetwal, near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. The rally featured a 1.5-kilometer-long National Flag, symbolizing the unbreakable spirit of India, carried by over 3,000 participants, including students, locals, officials, and activists. […]
Historic milestone: First freight train arrives at Anantnag goods shed in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, August 9, 2025 – In a landmark achievement for Jammu and Kashmir’s connectivity, the first-ever freight train reached the newly commissioned Anantnag Goods Shed in the Kashmir Valley from Rupnagar, Punjab, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This historic event marks a significant step in integrating the Kashmir region with India’s national freight network, promising reduced […]
Kashmir Traders Hail Vande Bharat Trains: A Historic Step Towards All-Weather Connectivity
Kashmir Traders Hail Vande Bharat Trains: A Historic Step Towards All-Weather Connectivity President Traders Association, Lal Chowk, Jitender Singh said he was grateful to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this initiative of starting Vande Bharat trains. The traders community were long awaiting this move. He said now the government should start goods train […]
Kashmir Traders Hail Vande Bharat Trains: A Historic Step Towards All-Weather Connectivity
Kashmir Traders Hail Vande Bharat Trains: A Historic Step Towards All-Weather Connectivity President Traders Association, Lal Chowk, Jitender Singh said he was grateful to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this initiative of starting Vande Bharat trains. The traders community were long awaiting this move. He said now the government should start goods train […]
New Himalayan Tunneling Method Cuts Through Tough Katra–Banihal Terrain: Rail Minister Ashwini V
New Himalayan Tunneling Method Cuts Through Tough Katra–Banihal Terrain: Rail Minister Ashwini V The successful Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi is giving a new impetus to the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The honorable Lieutenant Governor Mr. Manoj Sinha, the honorable Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah, respected Union Minister Shri Jitendra Singh Ji were present […]
Kashmir trains to run six days weekly
Srinagar, June 5, 2025 – The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, a landmark addition to Jammu and Kashmir’s rail connectivity, will commence commercial operations on Saturday, June 7, 2025, running six days a week. Set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, this semi-high-speed train, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) […]
Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Train to Start Saturday
Srinagar, June 5, 2025 – The Vande Bharat Express, linking Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar, will launch commercial operations on Saturday, June 7, 2025, after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6. Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, this semi-high-speed train will enhance all-weather connectivity to the Kashmir Valley, […]
Railways sets up helpdesk and special train from Katra to Delhi amid rush
Katra, April 24, 2025: In response to the increased passenger rush following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian Railways has established a dedicated helpdesk at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station to assist tourists returning to their destinations. Additionally, a special train service from Katra to New Delhi has been launched to accommodate […]
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate historic Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19, 2025
Srinagar, April 12, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Katra-Srinagar-Budgam-Baramulla passenger train service on April 19, 2025, a landmark event linking Kashmir to India’s railway network via Jammu. The Vande Bharat Express, part of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , will transform connectivity, cutting travel time from 6-7 hours by […]
Vande Bharat Express crosses Chenab Bridge, unlocking new era of connectivity on Jammu-Srinagar route
Srinagar, April 2, 2025 — In a landmark achievement for Indian Railways, the Vande Bharat Express has successfully crossed the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, during trial runs on the Jammu-Srinagar route. This milestone marks a significant leap toward enhanced connectivity, promising to boost trade, tourism, and growth opportunities across Jammu and Kashmir. […]