India, April 16 -- A fresh schedule was expected for the inauguration of the rail link between the Kashmir valley and the rest of the country after bad weather forecast prompted the deferment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu's Katra for it on Saturday, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

The people cited above said the Special Protection Group sent a communique to the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) chief secretary and other top officials informing them that Modi's proposed visit to inaugurate the pioneering project aimed at improving the rail connectivity in the region has been postponed. The India Meteorological Department has forecast a wet spell for the Jammu region on Friday and Saturday.

On Tuesday, a trial run o...