News Topic:Rail Transport

Kashmir’s scenic train rides spark new tourist trend

Last week when the valley received fresh snowfall, pictures of a train navigating through intense snowfall went viral on social media.

Newly constructed electrified rail line in Banihal-Khari set for inauguration

The newly constructed line spanning 14.869 kilometres in the Banihal-Khari section of Firozpur Division is set to be inaugurated.

Northern Railways widens ambit in Kashmir as train set to reach Uri

In a significant development, the Northern Railways is all set to start work on the 50-kilometers Baramulla- Uri stretch in Kashmir, for which tenders have been floated.

Flights cancelled, train services suspended amid snowfall in Kashmir

Amid fresh snowfall in Kashmir Valley including Srinagar, most flights have been cancelled and others have been delayed so far at ‘International’ airport here on Monday.

Train derails in Budgam’s Mazhama

A train on the Baramulla-Banihal section derailed from the railway track in Mazhama area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday.

Air traffic and train services resume in Valley

A day after remaining suspended with cancellation of all 68 scheduled flights, air traffic to and fro at Srinagar Airport resumed on Tuesday.

Train services to remain suspended in Kashmir

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have decided to suspend train services from Banihal-Baramulla and vice-versa on August 15.

Railways suspends train services for Eid days in Kashmir

Railway authorities have decided not to run train services in Kashmir Valley of J-K UT for two days on Eid-ul-Adha.

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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

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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.