Under the USBRL project, speed trials were conducted on the routes between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal, reaching speeds up to 110 kmph. The commissioner of railway safety approved passenger and freight operations on the Katra-Reasi section, marking the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. The authorisation includes specific conditions, such as monitoring systems for bridges and tunnels, with expectations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the service soon.
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Former Pakistan cricketer slams Shahid Afridi over 'extremist' views
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria criticized ex-captain Shahid Afridi for his "extremist" views and urged Indian media to deny him a platform after Afridi blamed India for the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Kaneria accused Afridi of consistently aligning with extremist ideologies and recalled an incident where Afridi attempted to persuade him to convert to Islam, which he found disrespectful. In response, Afridi accused India of orchestrating its own terror attacks...
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