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PM Modi flags off Amritsar Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the Amritsar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat train.
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Jammu
PM to lay foundation stone, dedicate projects worth over Rs 46,000 cr at Katra
A PIB release said that PM Modi will visit J&K on June 6 and in line with his commitment to boost rail infrastructure and connectivity in the region
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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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Trial run completed as Vande Bharat Express reaches Srinagar station
The trial run of the first Vande Bharat Express train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station Katra to Budgam has been successfully completed, railway officials said.
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Significant progress on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link as key tunnels completed
The long-awaited dream of travelling to Kashmir by train is closer to reality as significant progress has been made on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project.
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Travel
Key railway link between Sangaldan and Reasi nears completion
The Sangaldan to Reasi railway line is nearing completion, bringing the 'Jammu-Srinagar rail line project' one step closer to reality.
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Jammu
PM Modi unveils development projects, promises transformation in J-K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Jammu, made significant announcements and inaugurated numerous development projects on Tuesday.
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Northern Railways set to launch Baramulla-Sangaldan train services
The Northern Railways is inching closer to connecting Kashmir with the rest of the railway network in India, as it will start services Baramulla to Sangaldan sections.
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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.
17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.
Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary
Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.