News Topic:Passengers
J&K
34 J&K Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia amid flight suspensions
At least 34 J&K Umrah pilgrims are stranded in Saudi Arabia after flight suspensions. They seek government help as expenses rise and return travel remains uncertain.
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India
SC asks Centre to reconsider sweeping restrictions on Delhi Metro and railway services ahead of CJP protest
Supreme Court asked the Centre to reconsider Delhi Metro and train restrictions ahead of the October 10 CJP protest, stressing public convenience and proportionate security.
Travel
Northern Railway cancels four trains from J&K amid Delhi traffic concerns
Northern Railway cancelled four trains from Jammu Division on October 9 due to anticipated Delhi traffic congestion. Check affected services and timings.
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Travel
Govt likely to resume RTC bus services to Srinagar’s city center
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to allow J&K Road Transport Corporation (RTC) buses to operate up to Jahangir Chowk in Srinagar, officials said.
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Kashmir
Commuters face daily hassle as direct bus services to Srinagar’s Lal Chowk discontinued
Thousands of commuters from across Kashmir are grappling with daily inconvenience following the discontinuation of direct JKRTC bus services to Lal Chowk, Srinagar.
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Travel
Railways launches special Katra-Delhi train for stranded passengers
The railways has launched a special train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers and accommodate the extra rush.
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Pakistan
Gunmen kill 23 passengers in targeted attack on ethnic Punjabis in Balochistan
Unidentified gunmen in a targeted attack shot and killed at least 23 people from Pakistan’s Punjab province on Monday in the restive Balochistan province.
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Travel
RTO Kashmir orders auto rickshaws to install fare meters by July 31
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir has directed all three-wheeler (passenger) autos to ensure the installation of fare meters and their use by July 31, 2024.
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Latest news
Main accused arrested in murder case of 70-year-old woman in Pulwama’s Parigam
Police have arrested the main accused in the murder of a 70-year-old woman in Parigam village of Pulwama district, after a meticulous investigation.
18 injured, six critical as Tempo Traveller plunges into gorge in Ganderbal
A Tempo Traveller carrying tourists from Sonamarg plunged 60 feet into a gorge near Gund in Ganderbal, injuring 18 people, including six critically.
GCC seeks 40-year upper age limit for J&K Bank recruitment
GCC urges LG Manoj Sinha to ask J&K Bank to raise the upper age limit to 40 years for its 1,356 Banking Associate and PO vacancies.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.