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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
People of J-K stood against Pakistan's conspiracy: PM Modi in Katra
After unveiling several development projects in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the people of the region for standing firmly against what he called "Pakistan's conspiracy". Addressing a public gathering in Katra, the Prime Minister said the people's courage was not just a response to Pakistan, but also to the global mindset of terrorism. Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated the Chenab and Anji Bridges and flagged off two Vande Bharat trains, marking the completion of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL). Pahalgam attack targeted tourism, says PM Modi PM Modi said the recent terror attack in Pahalgam was aimed at undermining tourism and harming the livelihoods of the poor. 'We are creating new employment opportunities for our youth, and tourism is one of the key means to achieve this. Unfortunately, our neighbouring country is not only against humanity but also against tourism. It is a nation that actively works against the livelihoods of the poor. The Pahalgam incident was an attack on insaniyat and Kashmiriyat. The incident that occurred in Pahalgam on April 22 is a clear example of this,' he said. Operation Sindoor sends message to Pakistan Referring to the Indian response to terrorism, PM Modi said: 'Today is June 6. The night of May 6 proved to be doomsday for Pakistani terrorists. Whenever Pakistan hears about Operation Sindoor, it will recall its shameful defeat. The Pakistani army and terrorists would have never imagined that India would strike so deep inside their territory.' USBRL project to transform regional connectivity The ₹43,780 crore USBRL project includes 36 tunnels totalling 119 km and 943 bridges. It offers seamless, all-weather rail connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of India and is expected to boost regional mobility and economic prospects. The 272-kilometre railway link was completed in phases: Qazigund–Baramulla (118 km) opened in October 2009 Banihal–Qazigund (18 km) in June 2013 Udhampur–Katra (25 km) in July 2014 Banihal–Sangaldan (48.1 km) in February 2024 Sangaldan–Katra (17 km) completed in December 2024 PM meets engineers at Chenab Bridge site During his visit, PM Modi met engineers and workers at a railway museum near the Chenab Bridge in Reasi district. The bridge is the world's highest railway arch, built over the Chenab River using steel arches. J-K LG hails landmark infrastructure Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called the day historic: 'What a momentous day! 06 June, 2025 will go down in history. Hon'ble PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji inaugurated Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and Anji bridge, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, making the dream of connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari a reality,' Sinha posted on X. Medical college for Reasi district PM Modi also laid the foundation stone of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Katra, a project worth over ₹350 crore. The institute will be the first medical college in Reasi district and is expected to significantly strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the region. (With agency inputs)
Mint
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘Will ensure safety of every citizen': LG Manoj Sinha reacts as Pakistan targets civilian area in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the government will ensure the safety every citizen after the Pakistan Army pounded dozens of forward villages with artillery and mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LoC). In a series of tweets, Sinha said he took stock of the situation in the border districts of the Union Territory and is closely monitoring the situation. 'Government is fully prepared to deal with any eventuality.' 'Took stock of the situation in border districts of J&K UT with all the senior administrative, police & district officials including DCs of all the border districts. I'm closely monitoring the situation and govt is fully prepared to deal with any eventuality,' Sinha's tweet read. He also said that the villagers from vulnerable areas will be shifted to 'safer locations' and their boarding, lodging, food, medicare and transportation will be ensured. 'I've also directed the DCs for shifting of villagers from vulnerable areas to safer locations and ensuring boarding, lodging, food, medicare and transportation,' he wrote. 'We will ensure safety of every citizen. Jai Hind!' the J-K LG said. These ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces were reported after India carried out missile strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor'. Notably, this is Pakistan's 13th ceasefire violations since the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Seven persons, including a woman and two children, were killed and 38 others injured in these ceasefire violations by Pakistan, said news agency PTI. All the seven deaths were reported in the worst-hit Poonch district with another 25 persons injured, the officials told PTI. Ten persons were injured in Uri sector of Baramulla district and three others were injured in Rajouri district, they added. However, the officials also said that the Indian Army is responding to the shelling in equal measure.
