ISLAMABAD, March 20: The Indian government has announced to start bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad from August 1. According to Voice of America, the decision was taken in the ministerial meeting of the two sides. The meeting discussed modalities to start the service.

The meeting realized that four months will be required for the preparation of basic infrastructure, construction of roads and bridges and providing immigration and customs facilities.

Earlier, March 29 and 30 were fixed to hold technical level meeting between the two sides, but now April 9 and 10 has been fixed for the purpose.-APP

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