Jammu And Kashmir

The Railway Ministry has approved an increase in the maximum speed of trains on the 111-km Katra-Banihal railway section in Jammu and Kashmir. Trains on this newly developed broad-gauge route will now be allowed to run at speeds of up to ...

Indian Railways has announced four new train services to improve travel for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and passengers travelling to Jammu and Kashmir. The new services include three Vande Bharat Express trains and one regular express train, offering ...

Northern Railway has introduced a special train service between Katra and Banihal to help passengers when road connectivity, especially on National Highway-44, is disrupted due to landslides or bad weather. The train provides an important alternative for people travelling between these ...

Recently in Kashmir, heavy fresh snowfall blanketed many areas, covering towns, hills, and valleys with thick white snow. Places like Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Shopian, Pulwama, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Kulgam saw snowfall, and even Srinagar city experienced the season's first snow. The ...

The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police have issued a travel advisory due to the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and current road conditions on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). The Amarnath Yatra, commencing on July 3, 2025, has already attracted over 3.3 lakh ...

Good news for travellers! Eight tourist places in Kashmir that were closed for a security check after the Pahalgam attack on April 22 have now reopened. Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that the decision was made after getting ...

For devotees planning a peaceful monsoon trip to Mata Vaishno Devi, IRCTC has introduced a well-planned and affordable package. Starting from June 15, this four-day, three-night journey offers AC train travel, meals, and a luxurious stay in a five-star hotel - ...

For many people who dream of exploring the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir by train, a big moment is coming. On June 6, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world's tallest railway bridge built over the Chenab River in the ...

For anyone planning to travel by train in North India, especially near border areas, it's important to stay informed about the current disruptions. Following the rising tension between India and Pakistan after the recent terror attack and India's military response, train ...

On Friday, the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir experienced a devastating cloudburst accompanied by heavy rainfall, which resulted in significant mudslides. This natural disaster led to the immediate closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a vital 250-kilometre route that serves ...

On 13th April, people across India came together to celebrate many religious and cultural festivals with great joy, energy, and devotion. From the streets of Kolkata and Chennai to the rivers of Haridwar and the temples of Bengaluru, colorful events filled ...

In a step towards gender equality and better accessibility, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has introduced the Zero-Ticket Travel Initiative in Jammu and Kashmir. This new scheme allows women to travel for free on buses across the region. The launch event was ...