The CM chaired a review meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDC) here to assess the progress made in the execution of new hydroelectric projects and the expected enhancement in power generation from these projects.
The trial run on the Katra-Budgam railway track of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was completed on Sunday as the 18-coach trial train started at 8 a.m. from Katra railway station towards Kashmir
The dream of millions of such Indians who wish to enjoy the scenic beauty of the ‘Paradise on Earth’ is likely to get wings soon with the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project that narrates the tale of triumph over young, rugged Himalayan mountains by the Indian Railways.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said narco-terrorism, social media weaponization and disinformation campaigns have emerged as a big threat to internal security and harmony in the society.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several significant railway projects on Monday, aiming to enhance connectivity and drive regional development.
The statement further said that these are testing times and times of pain for the peace loving people of Jammu and Kashmir.
For a long-term settlement of the multi-dimensional Kashmir conflict what is required is restoration of normalcy and resumption of the political process through reduction in the trust-deficit, without which no significant economic development will be possible. Release of political leaders and dialogue with all stakeholders with the intention of ameliorating their genuine grievances are necessary steps towards that end
Outbreak of militancy in Kashmir in the aftermath of the killing of Burhan Wani in July 2016, was preceded by the malaise that plagued Kashmir’s politics for years ~ lack of good governance and mismanagement of financial resources; there was also support ~ diplomatic, moral and material ~ from Pakistan. The situation was fast moving out of control with almost daily killing of young militants
Security forces, including Army personnel, had launched a joint operation after a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area.
the government decided to withdraw 100 companies - 40 companies of the CRPF and 20 companies each of the BSF, the SSB and the CISF with immediate effect. All the companies have been asked to revert to their respective locations.
