New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley, marking a significant milestone in connecting the region to the national freight network.

Responding to a post by the Union Minister for Railways, Communications, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Prime Minister said that the development will enhance both progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.The Prime Minister posted on X: "Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity."

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Kashmir Monitor....