The Winter Struggle: How Power Cuts Are Affecting Life in Kashmir Srinagar, December 19, 2024 – As snow blankets the valleys of Kashmir, the region plunges into an all-too-familiar struggle with prolonged and frequent electricity cuts. Residents across metered and non-metered areas are enduring outages that range from 50% to 60%, throwing their daily lives into disarray during one of the most challenging times of the year. From students struggling to study by candlelight to patients relying on life-saving devices, the electricity crisis has wide-reaching consequences. As promises of improvement…
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Vande Bharat Trains to Connect Kashmir to Rest of India Soon: Minister Vaishnaw
Vande Bharat Trains to Arrive in Kashmir and Tripura Soon Vande Bharat trains, India’s semi-high speed trains, are expected to be introduced in Srinagar and Tripura within this financial year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. In Kashmir, Vande Bharat trains will run on the Jammu-Srinagar railway line, which is expected to be completed soon. In Tripura, Vande Bharat trains will run on the railway line once it is electrified. The government plans to roll out 75 Vande Bharat trains by March next year. It is also considering running…
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