Responding to the controversy over the railways' proposal to deboard Delhi-bound passengers from Kashmir at Katra for changing trains, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that such a move will defeat the very purpose of the line and render the investment of thousands of crores pointless.
It is expected that Vande Bharat might start running between New Delhi and Srinagar by 26 January.
Jammu and Kashmir leaders say that Kashmir’s rail link with the rest of the country will stimulate economic growth and tourism as a separate railway division at Jammu was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
The original application was registered suo motu by the green tribunal on the basis of the news item titled "Saving Kashmir Brown Bears is a Race Against Time Wildlife SOS and J&K Wildlife Protection Dept. take challenge" appearing in a media outlet in July 2024.
Highlighting the importance of the abrogation of Article 370, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that it is after its revocation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership that a new era of development began in the Kashmir valley which was hampered due to terrorism.
The case was registered by the SIA under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in Srinagar recently.
The Army Commander will be visiting forward areas on Monday and would interact with the troops deployed on the LoC.
The LG addressed hundreds of enthusiastic youths and citizens of North Kashmir at the “Sahi Raasta” programme organized by the Chinar Corps.
Terrorists indulging in targetted attacks on outsiders was a worrying factor as the valley was witnessing arrival of a large number of tourists.
Addressing the recruits, DG BSF, whole heartedly appreciated the excellent display of self-confidence, skill and coordination which was the high point of the parade. He applauded the recruits for choosing BSF as career option and exhorted them to serve the nation with courage and enthusiasm.
