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, […]
J&K power sector surges as second highest revenue contributor with 67% growth
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The power sector in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the Union Territory’s second largest revenue generator, achieving a remarkable 67% revenue surge over the past four years, according to official records. Trailing only vehicle taxes, which grew by 96%, the sector’s robust performance highlights its pivotal role in fueling J&K’s […]
J&K launches 3 easy steps for a cleaner J&K campaign to promote sustainable practices
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has unveiled a new initiative, 3 Easy Steps for a Cleaner J&K, urging residents to adopt simple yet impactful habits to preserve the region’s pristine environment. The campaign focuses on three key actions: segregating waste, reducing littering, and refusing single-use plastics. Step one encourages households and […]
Vande Bharat Express successfully conducts trial run on Katra-Sangaldan section of USBRL
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express was successfully conducted on the Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link in Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed. The high-speed train, stationed at Katra, underwent rigorous testing to ensure operational readiness on this critical stretch of the mega railway project. The Vande […]
Srinagar records second hottest april day in nearly eight decades at 30.4°C
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: Srinagar experienced its second highest maximum temperature ever recorded in April, reaching 30.4°C on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, according to the Meteorological Department . This temperature, 10.2°C above the seasonal average, marked the hottest April day in the city in nearly eight decades, with the all-time record of 31.1°C set on […]
PM Narendra Modi’s USBRL inauguration visit postponed
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The highly anticipated visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express on a section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , a mega railway project, has been postponed, officials confirmed. No new date for the visit has been announced. Preparations for the PM’s visit were in […]
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. […]
PM Narendra Modi to flag off historic train from Katra to Kashmir valley on April 19, 2025
Jammu, March 27, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first-ever train service from Katra to the Kashmir Valley on April 19, marking a significant milestone in fulfilling a decades-long dream of rail connectivity to the region. The event, scheduled to take place at Katra, the base camp for the Shri […]
Kashmir embraces a green future with sustainable tourism and local empowerment
Srinagar, March 25, 2025 – Kashmir continues to shine as a beacon of sustainable tourism, blending eco-friendly initiatives with local empowerment to carve a path toward a vibrant, green future. From the soaring heights of the Gulmarg Gondola to grassroots efforts promoting responsible travel, the region is redefining itself as a model for environmental conservation […]