The report discusses the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, set to introduce the first train to Kashmir in 2024. The 272-km project, initiated over 175 years after the Treaty of Amritsar, is both strategically and historically significant, featuring impressive engineering marvels like the world's tallest railway bridge over the Chenab River. The USBRL project is expected to have a transformative impact on Kashmir's economy by reducing transportation costs, making local products more affordable, and fostering growth in various sectors. While concerns are raised about potential disruptions to local industries, the report suggests that improved connectivity may lead to increased employment opportunities and attract professionals to the region. Environmental activists express concerns about the ecological impact of the railway construction, emphasizing the need for sustainable measures to minimize disturbances. The report also highlights the strategic importan
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by Syed Shadab Ali Gillini With the national highways closure diverting traffic towards the Mughal Road, an intricate tapestry of congestion unfurled before us.
Jammu and Kashmir Police booked 246 people in 180 cases under the NDPS Act in 2023. Thirty of them were slapped with Public Safety Act. JAMMU KASHMIR As the Manoj Sinha administration announced offering a 5-marla (126 sq meters or 1360 sq ft) land to the homeless, a new controversy has emerged.
SRINAGAR: A remarkable infrastructure development project has been completed in Ramban, with the inauguration of a new 1.08 km long, 2-lane viaduct on the Udhampur-Ramban section of NH-44.