PM Modi's First J&K Visit After Pahalgam Attack: What's On His Itinerary?
PM Modi will inaugurate the iconic Chenab Bridge- the world's highest railway arch bridge- perched 359 metres above the river.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday for the first time since the Pahalgam terror attack, with a high-impact agenda that includes major infrastructure launches and developmental initiatives.
Chenab Bridge: World's Highest Rail Arch Opens For Public
PM Modi will inaugurate the iconic Chenab Bridge- the world's highest railway arch bridge- perched 359 metres above the river. Touted as an engineering marvel, the 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge is designed to withstand harsh seismic and wind conditions, symbolising a new era in Indian railway construction.
Katra To Srinagar In 3 Hours: Vande Bharat To Speed Up Travel
Along with the Chenab Bridge, the prime minister will flag off Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar. The trains will reduce travel time between the two cities by 2–3 hours, slashing the total journey to just around 3 hours and significantly improving intra-state mobility.
India's First Cable-Stayed Rail Bridge
The Anji Bridge, India's first cable-stayed railway bridge, will also be inaugurated by PM Modi. It's built to serve one of the country's most geographically challenging terrains, further enhancing J&K's rail connectivity.
Another major announcement is the launch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Spanning 272 km, it features 36 tunnels (covering 119 km) and 943 bridges, and is aimed at providing all-weather rail connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of India.
First Medical College for Reasi: Healthcare Boost in Katra
Adding to the region's healthcare infrastructure, the PM will lay the foundation stone of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, a ₹350-crore project. It will be Reasi district's first medical college and is expected to play a vital role in regional medical education and services.
Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Deccan Herald
21 minutes ago
- Deccan Herald
Will work to give Global South its ‘rightful seat' at ‘right table': PM Modi in Trinidad & Tobago
Modi said India brought the concerns of the Global South to the centre of global decision-making during its presidency of the G20.
Time of India
28 minutes ago
- Time of India
CM: Won't tolerate hooliganism in the name of Marathi
Mumbai: Hooliganism under the guise of Marathi pride will not be tolerated in the state, CM Fadnavis warned on Friday. He said police had registered an FIR and taken action in the Mira Road incident where a businessman was beaten up by MNS workers for not knowing Marathi. Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said beating up someone over language was wrong. "We are Marathi and are proud of the language. Insisting that a person speak in Marathi is not wrong, but beating up a businessman because he does not know it is wrong. Our Marathi-speaking people are doing business in different states, and if they do not know the local language, should they get similar treatment? Such behaviour and hooliganism are not correct. Action will be taken against such violent behaviour," he said. CM Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday, "We are proud of Marathi, but no injustice can be done to any other Indian language. Sometimes I am amazed they embrace English but create disputes over Hindi. What kind of thinking is this, and what kind of action is this?" You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai He warned that strict action would be taken against those who take the law into their own hands. "Should businessmen not do business? If a Marathi-speaking businessman goes to Assam and does business there and takes time to learn Assamese, should he be meted out similar treatment? Should the people of Assam beat him up? If you genuinely take pride in Marathi, then serve the language, start classes to teach Marathi, teach your children Marathi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Why have you set up schools where it is clearly mentioned that Marathi is the third language?" he asked. On the Thackeray cousins holding a "victory rally" over state govt's withdrawal of two GRs about Hindi being taught as a third language from Class 1, Fadnavis said they (Thackerays) seem to be happy about the decision taken by govt. "Let them hold the victory rally. The committee to make recommendations was set up by them, they put their aide on the committee, the committee recommended that Hindi and English should be made compulsory from Class 1 to 12, the recommendations were accepted by them in the cabinet, the minutes were signed by them. .. the Marathi manoos knows they are double-faced," he said. This was a reiteration of his earlier statement that Uddhav Thackery as CM had accepted the report of the Mashelkar panel recommending that Hindi be the third language from Class 1.
News18
40 minutes ago
- News18
PM Modi Conferred With Order Of Trinidad & Tobago Caribbean Nations Highest Civilian Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' today. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Modi said he is honoured to be conferred with the country's highest national award. He said he accepts it on behalf of 140 crore Indians. News18 Mobile App -
