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6 June 2025

A girl sits inside a coach of the Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 06, 2025, ahead of the inauguration of the Kashmir rail link by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates two Vande Bharat Express trains to Indian Kashmir from Katra in the Jammu region and back, connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India through rail for the first time in its history. Modi also inaugurates key infrastructure projects worth Rs 46,000 crore (approximately 46,85,610 Euros), including the Chenab Bridge, the world's tallest railway bridge, and the Anji Khad Bridge, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge in challenging terrain. This train route passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. It marks the first time in history that the region is directly connected to New Delhi by train. The new service significantly boosts tourism and trade in the area. This is Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor, which is launched in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, that kills 26 tourists. The Indian Armed Forces launch ''Operation Sindoor'' on May 7, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is brokered by the United States and comes into effect on May 10.

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6 June 2025

Passengers wait to board a train at the Srinagar railway station in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 06, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates two Vande Bharat Express trains to Indian Kashmir from Katra in the Jammu region and back, connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India through rail for the first time in its history. Modi also inaugurates key infrastructure projects worth Rs 46,000 crore (approximately 46,85,610 Euros), including the Chenab Bridge, the world's tallest railway bridge, and the Anji Khad Bridge, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge in challenging terrain. This train route passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. It marks the first time in history that the region is directly connected to New Delhi by train. The new service significantly boosts tourism and trade in the area. This is Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor, which launches in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, that kills 26 tourists. The Indian Armed Forces launch ''Operation Sindoor'' on May 7, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is brokered by the United States and comes into effect on May 10.

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5 June 2025

A man walks past a billboard in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 5, 2025, advertising the scheduled inauguration in Katra of the first Vande Bharat train service from Katra to Srinagar by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu tomorrow, where he inaugurates the first Vande Bharat train service from Katra to the Kashmir Valley. This train route passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. It marks the first time in history that the region is directly connected to New Delhi by train. The new service significantly boosts tourism and trade in the area. This is also Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor, which is launched in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, that kills 26 tourists. The Indian Armed Forces launch ''Operation Sindoor'' on May 7, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is brokered by the United States and comes into effect on May 10.

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2 June 2025

Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol along a street in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Jammu in the first week of June, where he will inaugurate the first Vande Bharat train service from Katra to the Kashmir Valley. This train route passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. It marks the first time in history that the region is directly connected to New Delhi by train. The new service is expected to significantly boost tourism and trade in the area. This is also Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor, which is launched in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, that kills 26 tourists. The Indian Armed Forces launch ''Operation Sindoor'' on May 7, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is brokered by the United States and comes into effect on May 10.

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2 June 2025

Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol along a street in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Jammu in the first week of June, where he will inaugurate the first Vande Bharat train service from Katra to the Kashmir Valley. This train route passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. It marks the first time in history that the region is directly connected to New Delhi by train. The new service is expected to significantly boost tourism and trade in the area. This is also Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor, which is launched in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, that kills 26 tourists. The Indian Armed Forces launch ''Operation Sindoor'' on May 7, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is brokered by the United States and comes into effect on May 10.

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2 June 2025

Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol along a street in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Jammu in the first week of June, where he will inaugurate the first Vande Bharat train service from Katra to the Kashmir Valley. This train route passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. It marks the first time in history that the region is directly connected to New Delhi by train. The new service is expected to significantly boost tourism and trade in the area. This is also Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor, which is launched in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, that kills 26 tourists. The Indian Armed Forces launch ''Operation Sindoor'' on May 7, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is brokered by the United States and comes into effect on May 10.

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2 June 2025

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard along a street in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Jammu in the first week of June, where he will inaugurate the first Vande Bharat train service from Katra to the Kashmir Valley. This train route passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. It marks the first time in history that the region is directly connected to New Delhi by train. The new service significantly boosts tourism and trade in the area. This is also Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor, which is launched in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, that kills 26 tourists. The Indian Armed Forces launch ''Operation Sindoor'' on May 7, 2025, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is brokered by the United States and comes into effect on May 10.

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25 January 2025

An Indian security personnel stands guard as the Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run ahead of its inauguration, on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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25 January 2025

People take pictures next to the Vande Bharat Express train after it arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run ahead of its inauguration, on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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25 January 2025

People take pictures next to the Vande Bharat Express train after it arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run ahead of its inauguration, on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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25 January 2025

Members of the media and officials are inside the Vande Bharat Express train after it arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run ahead of its inauguration, on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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25 January 2025

Members of the media and officials are inside the Vande Bharat Express train after it arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run ahead of its inauguration, on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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25 January 2025

The Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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25 January 2025

The Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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25 January 2025

The Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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25 January 2025

An Indian policeman stands guard as the Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 25, 2025. The Indian Railways conducts a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Budgam district, which passes through the world's highest Chenab Bridge before reaching Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train next month. This marks the first time in history that the valley is connected by a direct train from New Delhi. The train is expected to boost tourism and trade in the region.

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