Guwahati, Jan 19 (IANS) Newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and Amrit Bharat Express trains were accorded a grand welcome at several stations across the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) jurisdiction on Monday, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17 flagged off the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Train between Guwahati (Kamakhya) and Kolkata (Howrah), and he also launched the Amrit Bharat Express trains.The introduction of these new services marks a sign…
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Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that he feels deeply fortunate to receive the guidance and blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state’s ongoing development journey.In a message shared on a social media platform, the Chief Minister said the past two days had been highly inspirational for the state, marked by the launch and inauguration of several major initiatives aimed at strengthening development, connectivity and cultural outreach.CM …
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched a strong political offensive against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, declaring that the people of Assam would no longer submit to what he termed “Pakistani agents”, while addressing reporters here following the inauguration of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project in Nagaon district.The Chief Minister said Assam has undergone a decisive transformation and asserted that the state’s residents would not bow before “un…
Dibrugarh, Jan 18 (IANS) A new chapter was added to the history of Indian Railways on Sunday as the Amrit Bharat Express began its maiden journey from Dibrugarh (Assam) to Gomti Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) after its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The launch marked a significant milestone for rail connectivity in Assam and the wider Northeast region.Prime Minister Modi flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express train services, providing a major boost to Assam’s railway infrastructure.Th…
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly criticised previous Congress governments for allocating “low budget” for the railway networks in Assam. He said, “When Congress was in power at the Centre, Assam received only about Rs 2,000 crore in the rail budget, whereas under the BJP government, this has been increased to nearly Rs 10,000 crore annually, five times more.”PM Modi stated that this enhanced investment has led to large-scale infrastructure development, with…
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) In a veiled attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the previous governments for “handing over” Assam’s soil to infiltrators, just to secure votes.Addressing the foundation stone-laying ceremony of an elevated corridor in Kaziranga, he said that during the opposition’s rule, infiltration increased, and infiltrators, with no concern for Assam’s history, culture or faith, carried out widespread encroachments.The Prime Minister added that in…
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday continued his attack on the Congress party and said that the people of India have rejected the opposition party and its politics.While taking part in the foundation stone laying ceremony of an ambitious elevated corridor in Assam’s Kaziranga to protect the wildlife, PM Modi said, “Congress has been uprooted from Maharashtra in the recent municipal elections, and the opposition party has suffered a huge defeat. The Congress once r…
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the foundation laying ceremony for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, an ambitious infrastructure initiative worth over Rs 6,950 crore, in Assam’s Kaliabor on Sunday.Locals expressed their enthusiasm and hailed the Prime Minister and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for their development initiatives that they say are “driving growth” in the Northeast.The 86-km-long elevated corridor project, officially the four-laning of t…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Thirty Amrit Bharat Express trains have been operational since December 2023, with nine new services added — expanding nationwide coverage, according to the government.New routes link the Northeast, eastern, central, western, and southern India, connecting border areas, major cities, and pilgrimage centres.The Amrit Bharat Express represents a decisive step towards strengthening India’s long-distance rail network with a clear focus on inclusivity and scale, according …
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress, alleging that the opposition party paralysed the growth and development of Assam when it was in power.Addressing a huge gathering at the Sarusajai Sports Complex here, PM Modi said: “The Congress always used Assam as a tool for having political gain by keeping the region in a disturbed state. Many issues in Assam, particularly in the Bodoland area, were kept alive by the Congress party …