Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service this week, marking the first rail link to the Kashmir Valley. This launch, initially delayed due to weather and security concerns, symbolizes the Centre's commitment to the region's development following the Pahalgam attack.
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