Vande Bharat Express boosts tourism and trade in Jammu & Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah hailed the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Nowgam Railway Station in Srinagar to Katra as a transformative step for Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism and trade. Speaking to reporters during his journey on the high-speed train on Tuesday, Abdullah described it as “a huge blessing” […]
Chenab Bridge: The new aerial attraction for air travellers
Jammu, June 9, 2025 – The Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, has become a sensation among air travellers flying to Srinagar and Jammu. Pilots are making special in-flight announcements, alerting passengers to the stunning view of the 359-meter-tall engineering marvel spanning the Chenab […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha hails Kashmir to Kanyakumari unity at Chenab Bridge inauguration
Katra, June 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha celebrated the realization of the “Kashmir to Kanyakumari” vision, declaring it a living embodiment of “one nation, one soul” during the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge on June 6, 2025, in Reasi district. Speaking at the event alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief […]
PM Modi inaugurates Chenab Bridge, marks milestone for developed Jammu and Kashmir
Katra, June 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge, on June 6, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, marking a defining moment for the state’s development and India’s engineering legacy. In a historic gesture, Modi walked the bridge’s deck, waving the national flag, symbolizing […]
PM Modi met Chenab Bridge team and workers at Kanthan Chenab halt during inauguration
Katra, June 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the engineers and workers behind the iconic Chenab Rail Bridge at Kanthan Chenab Halt on June 6, 2025, during the landmark inauguration of the world’s highest railway arch bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. The warm interaction celebrated the grit and dedication of […]
PM Modi interacts with students on board Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat during historic launch
Katra, June 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartwarming interaction with school children aboard the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express during its inaugural run on June 6, 2025, moments before flagging off the high-speed train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station. The joyful exchange with young passengers highlighted the transformative impact […]
Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express begins first journey after PM Modi’s flag-off
Katra, June 7, 2025 – The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express chugged out of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station at 8:10 AM today, marking its historic inaugural commercial journey to Srinagar, just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the high-speed train on June 6, 2025. This state-of-the-art train, part of the […]
Kashmir-bound Vande Bharat train stationed at Katra ahead of PM Modi’s flag-off
Katra, June 5, 2025 – The Vande Bharat Express, poised to connect Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar, is stationed at Katra Railway Station, ready for its official flag-off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025. Marking the completion of the transformative Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, this semi-high-speed train will commence […]
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) […]
J&K on track To growth with new rail link: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, June 5, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the upcoming launch of the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express as a transformative step for the region’s growth, with commercial operations set to begin on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Speaking at Katra Railway Station alongside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Jitendra […]