Srinagar, June 11 -- The inauguration of direct rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country is a momentous milestone, both symbolically and practically which marks the culmination of decades-long engineering efforts across the treacherous Himalayan terrain and holds the promise of transforming our economic and social fabric. However, even as this connectivity is rightly celebrated, concerns raised by trade associations in Jammu point to a deeper issue: ensuring balanced regional development in economically and politically sensitive J&K. Jammu has traditionally served as the logistical and commercial lifeline to the Kashmir Valley, with its traders playing a pivotal role in facilitating goods, services, and sup...