Baramulla

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

J-K: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Baramulla district

An encounter between security forces and terrorists is currently underway in the Chak Taper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported on Saturday. The firefight began in the early hours of September 14, following a joint operation launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The operation was based on specific intelligence about terrorist presence in the area. "Based on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, a joint ...

J-K: Railways conduct trial run on world’s highest Chenab rail bridge

Indian Railways conducted a successful trial run on Thursday across the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, marking a significant milestone in connecting Kashmir to the national rail network. The Chenab Rail Bridge, standing at a staggering 359 meters (about 1,178 feet) above the Chenab River, is now the world's highest railway bridge. It surpasses the height of the Eiffel Tower by approximately 35 meters. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the achievement on social media, stating, ...