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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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

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