Srinagar: Below is timeline of weekly public events and engagements of top public dignitaries witnessed last week within and outside Jammu & Kashmir:-
1 ·CM Omar Reviews Ramadan Arrangements: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting to ensure smooth arrangements for Ramadan, stressing uninterrupted power supply during Sehri and Iftar. He directed officials to schedule maintenance work during the daytime to minimize inconvenience.
2 ·Kashmir Aims For TB-Free Status By Year-End: The Health Department Kashmir is intensifying efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by the end of 2025, five years ahead of the global target. Free testing and treatment are available, with officials urging early symptom reporting.
3 ·Vistadome Train Service Extended Until March 2025:
Northern Railways has extended the Budgam-Banihal Vistadome train service until March 31, 2025, to enhance tourism and passenger convenience. The train will run daily, except Fridays, adding 27 more trips.
4 ·High Demand For Kashmiri Apples In Storage: Kashmiri apples stored in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) facilities are witnessing strong market demand, benefiting growers and traders. Due to high demand, CA store chambers were opened two months earlier than usual.
5 ·Jammu-Srinagar Highway Remains Shut For Second Day: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains closed due to heavy snow accumulation, disrupting essential supplies and passenger movement. Authorities have advised against travel until the road is restored.
6 ·Srinagar Heritage Festival ‘Soan Meeraas’ Begins: The 2025 Srinagar Heritage Festival commenced at Kashmir Haat with LG Manoj Sinha inaugurating the event. The festival celebrates Jammu & Kashmir’s cultural heritage and promotes local artisans and folk artists.
7 ·Jammu Tawi Railway Station Modernization On Track: The modernization of Jammu Tawi Railway Station is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed by July 2025. Upgrades include expanded facilities, improved passenger amenities, and yard remodelling.
8 ·Business Community Hopeful For J&K’s First UT Budget: With Jammu and Kashmir electing its new government after a decade, traders are optimistic that the upcoming budget will address economic challenges and boost tourism and commerce.
9 ·Security Tightened Along Loc After Heavy Snowfall: Security forces have intensified surveillance along the LoC in north Kashmir following heavy snowfall, deploying high-tech monitoring systems to counter infiltration attempts.
10 ·Revocation Of Article 370 Boosted J&K’s Growth, Says Athawale: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale stated that the abrogation of Article 370 has enhanced security, development, and tourism in Jammu & Kashmir, with over 2.5 million tourists visiting last year. He reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to restoring J&K’s statehood.
