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Train To Kashmir Ready To Be Rolled Out As Katra-Reasi Section Gets Green Signal

Train To Kashmir Ready To Be Rolled Out As Katra-Reasi Section Gets Green Signal

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Last Updated:January 16, 2025, 00:52 IST Under the USBRL project, speed trials were conducted on both the up and down routes between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal with speeds reaching up to 110 kmph Under the USBRL project, the 46-km Sangaldan-Reasi section received CRS authorisation on July 1. (Image: PTI/File) The commissioner of railway safety gave its nod to passenger and freight operations on the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, marking the completion of the project and paving the way for commercial train services on the entire route. According to a document accessed by CNN-News18, trains will operate at speeds of up to 85 kmph on the main line while turnout speeds are limited to 15 kmph. The authorisation, however, comes with specific terms and conditions. The speed trials were conducted using a specially equipped inspection train fitted with oscillation monitoring system (OMS) equipment and pulled by an electric locomotive. The trials were done on both the up and down routes between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal, with speeds …

Gokulam Kerala beats Dempo; Real Kashmir play out draw with Sreenidi Deccan

Gokulam Kerala beats Dempo; Real Kashmir play out draw with Sreenidi Deccan

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Gokulam Kerala FC continued their renaissance, winning a third game on the trot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dempo Sports Club in the 2024-25 I League on Tuesday. Gokulam are now unbeaten in five matches and climb to second on the table. Dempo, meanwhile, continue their miserable run of form falling to their fourth loss in as many games. In a high octane first half, it was Dempo who had the first clear chance to race into a lead, as early as the seventh minute of the game. Pruthvesh Pednekar’s cross from the right wing was met perfectly by Shubham Rawat. The forward’s volley bounced off the crossbar, and goalkeeper Shibinraj Kunniyil’s shoulder, to safety. From there, Gokulam seized control of the game. First, Adama Niane, having been played into space by Sergio Llamas, lashed a shot from outside the box only to see it bounce off the post. A few minutes later, it was Ignacio Loyola’s turn, to have a go, and the Spaniard shot from outside the box again, the ball taking …

‘Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without PoK’: Defence minister Rajnath Singh | Latest News India

‘Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without PoK’: Defence minister Rajnath Singh | Latest News India

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is “incomplete” without Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), warning the neighbouring country against running terrorist training camps there. Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks during the Armed Forces Veterans’ Day function, at Akhnoor, in Jammu district,(PTI) “Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK. PoK is nothing more than a foreign territory for Pakistan… PoK’s land is being used to run the business of terrorism. Terrorist training camps are being run in PoK… Pakistan will have to destroy them otherwise,” ANI quoted the minister as saying at the 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day event in J&K’s Akhnoor. ALSO READ: Rajnath Singh urges PoK residents to join India, cites Pak lawyer’s affidavit: ‘We consider you…’ Rajnath Singh said that the then Lal Bahadur Shastri government could have ended cross-border terrorism in 1965. “The war between India and Pakistan was fought in Akhnoor in 1965. India succeeded in thwarting the efforts of the Pakistani army. .Pakistan has been promoting illegal infiltration and terrorism since 1965,” he said. ALSO READ: …

BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Rajnath

BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Rajnath

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Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks during the Armed Forces Veterans’ Day function, at Akhnoor, in Jammu district, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_14_2025_000229A) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) lauded Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. Mr. Singh was addressing the ninth armed forces veterans’ day rally at the Tanda Artillery brigade in Akhnoor sector. “Kashmir was treated differently (by previous governments) in the past as a result our brothers and sisters in the region could not get connected with Delhi as it should have been. I do not want to go into the past as our government’s biggest achievement is that we have been working to bridge ‘dil ki duri’ (distance between hearts) between Kashmir and the rest of the country. “I congratulate Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking the right steps to help overcome the little bit of gap (which …

Z-Morh tunnel: Security heightened in Kashmir as PM Modi visits today to inaugurate ‘engineering marvel’ | Details | Latest News India

Z-Morh tunnel: Security heightened in Kashmir as PM Modi visits today to inaugurate ‘engineering marvel’ | Details | Latest News India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to inaugurate the strategically important Z-Morh or Sonamarg tunnel in Ganderbal district, for which elaborate security arrangements have been put in place, with PM’s security team having taken over the venue of the event. Security personnel stand guard near the Z-Morh tunnel project site, in J&K. The tunnel is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. (PTI) PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Sonamarg Tunnel at around 11:45 on Monday and inaugurate it. PM Modi is also likely to deliver an address from there. Jammu and Kashmir Police, paramilitary forces and the Army are part of the security apparatus for Monday’s inauguration, officials cited in a news agency PTI report said, adding that extensive area domination exercises, searches and patrols were being conducted for the smooth conduct of the event. The sharpshooters have been deployed at vulnerable points while aerial and technical surveillance, including through drones, is also being undertaken. The area is being monitored round-the-clock, the officials …

Tunnelling The Way To Connectivity For Jammu & Kashmir: More Than 30 Projects, Over 100 Km Long

Tunnelling The Way To Connectivity For Jammu & Kashmir: More Than 30 Projects, Over 100 Km Long

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Last Updated:January 11, 2025, 07:30 IST J&K is where the maximum tunnels in the country are being constructed right now. The road tunnels completed in the last few years and those under construction are together over 70 km long. These projects are underway in the most treacherous mountainous regions of the…Read More Both the 6.5-km-long Z-Morh and the 13.15-km-long Zojila tunnels together would ensure all-weather road connectivity to Ladakh, the biggest game-changer for India strategically. Representational image When Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir on January 13, it will be another milestone in the connectivity journey in the region where strategic interests and troop movement are paramount. Next on the table is the all-important Zojila Tunnel, which could open by the end of 2026. Both the 6.5-km-long Z-Morh and the 13.15-km-long Zojila tunnels together would ensure all-weather road connectivity to Ladakh, the biggest game-changer for India strategically. An approach road of 17 km from Sonmarg to Baltal towards the Zojila Tunnel is ready. J&K is where the maximum tunnels …

Railways Gives ‘Warm Welcome’ To Vande Bharat For Kashmir, Tailored With Advanced Heating Systems

Railways Gives ‘Warm Welcome’ To Vande Bharat For Kashmir, Tailored With Advanced Heating Systems

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Last Updated:January 09, 2025, 00:48 IST Silicon heating pads have been added to prevent freezing in water and bio-toilet tanks, with overheat protection sensors ensuring safety and reliability. Heated plumbing pipelines are installed with self-regulating heating cables to prevent water freezing, ensuring smooth operations even in sub-zero temperatures The eight-coach Vande Bharat will run between Jammu and Srinagar and will cover the distance in three hours and ten minutes. (Representational image/PTI) Heating elements in windshields, silicon heating pads in water and bio-toilet tanks, heated plumbing pipelines, and heaters in Indian toilets. These are the upgrades in the Vande Bharat chaircar train, as it will start an all-weather journey towards Kashmir soon. Speaking to News18, a railway ministry official said that special revamps were done on the Vande Bharat train that will go to Kashmir due to the weather conditions in the region. Changes have been made in only one rake that will travel to Kashmir, the official said. The Kashmir version of the Vande Bharat chaircar train was revealed as the statutory safety inspection of …

Cold wave grips Delhi, light rain expected today; Kashmir sees fresh snowfall | Latest News India

Cold wave grips Delhi, light rain expected today; Kashmir sees fresh snowfall | Latest News India

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Inclement weather and cold wave conditions continued to grip the national capital in the early hours of Monday, bringing a dip in temperature and chilly winds. IMD forecasts cloudy skies with light rain for Delhi on Monday.(Hindustan Times) Several trains were running late at New Delhi Railway Station due to dense fog in various parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. According to data from the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Monday. However, the IMD has also predicted a “generally cloudy sky with light rain” for the city on Monday. The MeT Department has forecasted a minimum temperature of 11 degrees Celsius for the day, with the maximum temperature expected to remain around 18 degrees Celsius. As the harsh weather continued, many homeless people sought refuge in night shelters. At shelters like those in Yamuna Bazar, near Kashmere Gate, and near AIIMS, all beds were occupied amid the plummeting temperatures. In response to the chilly weather, residents of the capital were seen gathering around bonfires, while …

Banihal bypass to strengthen national security logistics, enhance tourism in Kashmir: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Banihal bypass to strengthen national security logistics, enhance tourism in Kashmir: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

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A view of the newly constructed four-lane, 2.35-kilometre bypass to Banihal town, in Ramban on January 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday (January 5, 2024) described the completion of a portion of the Banihal Bypass in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district as a milestone in strengthening “national security logistics” and enhancing “tourism prospects of the region”. Taking to X, Mr. Gadkari announced the completion of the four-lane stretch of 2.35-km to Banihal town at a cost of ₹224.44 crore. Strategically located on the Ramban–Banihal section of NH-44, it effectively addresses the persistent bottlenecks caused by roadside markets and shops, Mr. Gadkari said. He said two-lane traffic will be allowed initially and four-lane traffic will be permitted after “junction development” within 15 days. The Union Minister said this critical infrastructure ensures unhindered traffic flow, significantly reducing travel time and congestion for both tourists and defence vehicles, en route to the Kashmir Valley. “Beyond improving regional connectivity, the bypass strengthens national security logistics and enhances tourism prospects in the region,” he …

Three Soldiers Die As Truck Skids Off Road In J&K’s Bandipora

Three Soldiers Die As Truck Skids Off Road In J&K’s Bandipora

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Last Updated:January 04, 2025, 17:10 IST The accident took place when the truck, carrying military personnel, skidded off the road in SK Payeen area of the district. The Army’s Chinar Corps, in a post on X, said the vehicle fell into the gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions. (Image via News18) Three army personnel were killed and two others injured when their vehicle plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday. The incident took place when the truck, carrying military personnel, skidded off the road. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, and the injured soldiers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident. The Army’s Chinar Corps, in a post on X, said the vehicle fell into the gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions while the personnel were on duty in Bandipora. “Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we express gratitude towards the citizens …