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Kashmir’s Air Connectivity Crisis: High Airfares Impact Residents and Tourists

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Kashmir’s Air Connectivity Crisis: High Airfares Impact Residents and Tourists

Kashmir Airfares Hit Record Highs, Wallets Crash: A Deep Dive into the Crisis By: Javid Amin Srinagar, February 23, 2025 – Kashmir’s air connectivity crisis has worsened as airfare prices soar to record highs, surpassing even international travel costs. This trend has drawn criticism from parliamentary committees, business leaders, and affected travelers. As flights become increasingly unaffordable, local economies, tourism, and ordinary citizens bear the brunt of this crisis. Skyrocketing Airfare Prices: The Harsh Reality For travelers heading to Kashmir, flight costs have surged dramatically: Delhi to Srinagar: Rs 12,000…

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Anticipated Kashmir Rail Service Launch Pushed Back to Late February

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Anticipated Kashmir Rail Service Launch Pushed Back to Late February

Proposed launch of Kashmir rail service postponed; Scheduled for February 17, the launch has been pushed back to either February 21 or 22, according to sources in the Northern Railways. Banihal, Feb 16: The much-anticipated launch of the Vande Bharat Express train service between Katra and Srinagar has been postponed, sources told . Scheduled for February 17, the launch has been pushed back to either February 21 or 22, according to sources in the Northern Railways. Although no official order had been issued for the commencement of the rail service…

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Record-Breaking Year: Kashmir Welcomes 16% More International Visitors

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Record-Breaking Year: Kashmir Welcomes 16% More International Visitors

Discover the Valley That Captivates the World By: Javid Amin Srinagar, Jan 24 – A land where snow-draped mountains kiss azure skies, where shimmering lakes reflect serene landscapes, and where every corner whispers tales of cultural richness — Kashmir is no longer just a dream destination for domestic travellers but a rising star on the global tourism map. Recent statistics reveal that the Kashmir Valley has become an unmissable bucket-list destination for travellers worldwide. With 43,654 international tourists visiting the valley in 2024 (a record-breaking 16% increase from the previous…

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USBRL Section Ready for February Inauguration: What to Expect

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USBRL Section Ready for February Inauguration: What to Expect

USBRL section set to be inaugurated in first week of February Ramban, Jan 22: With the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, its inauguration is scheduled to be held in the first week of February. In an official communiqué, in view of the inauguration of USBRL section in the first week of February, Northern Railways North circle has asked Northern Railways Firozpur division “to arrange to move both USBRL Vande Bharat Rakes from SSB to BDGM in the morning of January 24 and January 25, 2025 for trial…

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