As part of the party's organisational efforts, Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Saturday addressed "prasishkan varg" of party MLAs in Katra in Jammu and Kashmir.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic, Jammu, Fiesel Qureshi shared details about the incident and said, "This bus was going from Katra to Jammu. 19 passengers were there. Almost all of them have been rescued. The driver is still stuck there, and we are trying to rescue him. All t
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple to offer prayers at the revered pilgrimage site in Katra on Saturday.
Ahead of the commencement of the Maha Kumbh, Union Minister and MP from Udhampur Jitendra Singh informed that railway authorities have planned three special trains to and fro Katra-Prayagraj for the convenience of those attending the religious event.
The train has advanced heating systems which prevent the freezing of water tanks and bio-toilet tanks, provide warm air for the vacuum system as well as laboratories and ensure the air-brake system functions optimally for smooth operations even in sub-zero temperatures.
The train link between Katra and the Gool tehsil of Ramban district will help people living near the Sangaldan railway station area to reach Udhampur and Jammu with much convenience, in less time.
The final safety inspection has commenced on the newly constructed 111 kilometres long Banihal-Katra railway section, connecting Jammu to the Kashmir valley, said Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
A satisfactory speed trial was conducted on the Katra-Banihal railway section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link (USBRL) during the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) inspection on Wednesday.
Anji Khad Bridge is the country's "first cable-stayed bridge" of Indian Railways connecting Katra and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge is a part of the national project of the Udhampur-Srinagar- Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project.
This trial run marks a major step towards the operationalization of this crucial rail corridor, aimed at enhancing connectivity and fostering socio-economic development in the region.
Speaking to mediapersons, Ramesh Kumar a Deputy Commissioner said, "The protestors who were detained in Katra are being released. The residents of Katra have asked for the market to be opened. Work will remain shut till the discussions of the committee made by LG are ongoing."
The Indian Railways on Saturday, announced the commencement of train trials on the highly anticipated Katra-Reasi section of the prestigious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.