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June 20, 2024 11:57 PM

Preparations have started for assembly polls in J-K, says PM Modi; indicates early restoration of statehood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has indicated that assembly elections and the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir may be on the horizon. Speaking at an event in Srinagar on Thursday, PM Modi declared that "time is not far" when the people of J&K will elect a new government, hinting at the imminent return of full statehood to the union territory. Participating in the 'Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K' event at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar h...

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, ...