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Entry# 485347-0

ATPA/Awantipura (2 PFs)
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اونتی پورہ

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Mar 09 2023 (01:43)
Awantipura Railway Station (ATPA) is located in the picturesque town of Awantipura, Jammu and Kashmir. It serves as a vital transportation hub for travelers and commuters. The station features 2 platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and ticket counters.

Tourism

Martand Sun Temple: A historic Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun god, located about 30 km from Awantipura.
Avantipur Ruins: An ancient archaeological site with remnants of temples and palaces from the 9th century.
Khanqah-e-Mullah Shah: A Sufi shrine located in Srinagar, about 35 km from Awantipura.
Hazratbal Mosque: A prominent mosque in Srinagar, known for housing a relic of the Prophet Muhammad.
Shankaracharya Temple: A Hindu temple atop a hill in Srinagar, offering panoramic views of the city.

Food

Dhaba Awanti: A popular local eatery serving delicious vegetarian curries and breads.
The Vegetarian Kitchen: A clean and hygienic restaurant offering a wide variety of vegetarian dishes.
Kashmiri Veg Delight: A restaurant specializing in traditional Kashmiri vegetarian cuisine.
The Veggie Stop: A quick-service eatery serving tasty vegetarian snacks and meals.
Awantipura Food Court: A food court with multiple stalls offering a range of vegetarian options.

Station Address

Rakh Watal Pora, Awantipura, Distt. Pulawama 192305
State: Jammu and Kashmir

Elevation: 1589 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Firozpur


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Mar 30 (02:36) Kashmir's Apple Industry Under Threat as New Railway Lines Pass Through Orchards (thekashmiriyat.co.uk)
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News Entry# 546585   
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Mar 30 2024 (02:37)
Station Tag: Awantipura/ATPA added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Stations:  Awantipura/ATPA  
read full article... ‘Battle for orchards and livelihood’: Railway expansion sparks tension in Kashmir’s Shopian

The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved five new railway lines, including the Awantipora-Shopian route, which will pass through apple orchards, raising concerns among farmers. The government claims these lines will boost economic development, but farmers argue that the lines will damage their livelihoods and that they were not consulted. The...
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apple industry in Kashmir is a vital source of income, generating more revenue than tourism. The industry has already faced challenges in recent years, including climate change, transportation delays, and low prices. The government's decision to waive import tariffs on US apples has further exacerbated the situation, leading to a decline in prices for local produce.

Jammu Kashmir mein, government ne panch new railway lines approve kiya hai, jisme Awantipora-Shopian route bhi shamil hai. Ye route apple orchards se hoke jaayega, jisse farmers bahut pareshan hai. Government ka kehna hai ki yeh lines economic development mein madad karenge, lekin farmers ka kehna hai ki yeh unke livelihood...
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ko nuksan pahunchayega aur unse koi consultation nahi kiya gaya. Kashmir mein apple industry bahut important hai aur ye tourism se bhi zyada revenue generate karta hai. Recent saalon mein, industry ko climate change, transportation delays, aur low prices jaisi challenges ka samna karna pada hai. US se apple import pe 20% tariff waive karne ka government ka decision ne situation ko aur bhi kharab kar diya hai, jisse local produce ki prices mein girāwat aayi hai.
Jul 24 2023 (09:27) Indian Railways: MEMU Services To Be Launched In The Valley Shortly (swarajyamag.com)
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Aiming at faster execution of various rail projects in Kashmir, Northern Railways' general manager Shobhan Choudhuri asked the concerned authorities to expedite MEMU train services in...
read full article... Indian Railways: MEMU Services To Be Launched In The Valley Shortly
Jul 24 2023 (08:50) USBRL Project | GM Northern Railway inspects Banihal-Baramulla section works (www.greaterkashmir.com)
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News Entry# 520032   
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Jul 24 2023 (09:28)
Station Tag: Awantipura/ATPA added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

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Jul 24 2023 (08:50)
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Banihal, July 21: General Manager Northern Railway Shobhan Choudhuri along with senior officials of Railways and IRCON International Thursday visited Banihal and Sangaldan area of Ramban...
read full article... USBRL Project | GM Northern Railway inspects Banihal-Baramulla section works
Aug 08 2022 (16:42) Indian Railways: Delhi-Kashmir, Katra-Banihal train route to open soon, project nears completion (zeenews.india.com)
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News Entry# 494614   
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Aug 08 2022 (16:42)
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Aug 08 2022 (16:42)
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Indian Railways to soon start train services from Delhi-Kashmir and Katra-Banihal as project nears completion, reports ANI. 
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read full article... Indian Railways: Delhi-Kashmir, Katra-Banihal train route to open soon, project nears completion
Jun 14 2019 (10:53) Awantipora gunfight: Train services suspended on Srinagar-Banihal track, internet shut (thekashmirpress.com)
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News Entry# 384150   
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Jun 14 2019 (10:54)
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Srinagar: Authorities Friday suspended train services on Srinagar-Banhal track following a fierce gunfight between government forces and militants in Pulwama village.
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read full article... Awantipora gunfight: Train services suspended on Srinagar-Banihal track, internet shut

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