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…
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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 …
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian Railways will launch three new Amrit Bharat train services between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Saturday, significantly enhancing affordable long-distance rail connectivity between southern and eastern India. The Amrit Bharat trains, positioned as a non-air-conditioned alternative to premium services like Vande Bharat Express, are designed to offer improved passenger comfort at economical fares for all sections of society.With this launch, Tamil Nadu will be co…
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam for a two-day trip on Saturday and Sunday (January 17 and 18), during which he will participate in major cultural and developmental programmes in the state.On Saturday, at around 6 p.m., the Prime Minister will attend a grand traditional Bodo cultural programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.The highlight of the evening will be ‘Bagurumba Dohou 2026’, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo commun…
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on January 17 and 18, during which he will participate in major cultural and development programmes in the state, officials said on Friday. On Saturday, at around 6 p.m., the Prime Minister will attend a grand traditional Bodo cultural programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.The highlight of the evening will be ‘Bagurumba Dohou 2026’, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community.During the e…
Guwahati, Jan 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday, made a strong political assertion on the religious identity of India’s leadership, saying that while the Constitution does not restrict anyone from becoming the Prime Minister, the country’s civilisational ethos would ensure that the post remains with a Hindu. Addressing the media, Chief Minister Sarma said there is “no constitutional bar” on who can occupy the highest executive office in the country.”Anybody can beco…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian Railways has achieved record production of General and non-AC coaches equipped with modern passenger-friendly facilities to accommodate rising demand at affordable fares for the common man, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday.Indian Railways has a robust coach production programme for the current and the next financial years to further strengthen and modernise its passenger fleet.For the financial year 2025–26, which is already …
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) As many as 42 projects of the Indian Railways, including innovation, indigenisation, track renewals, electrification works, and “airport-like facilities” at redeveloped stations to redefine rail travel, worth over Rs 25,000 crore, were commissioned in 2025 to make passenger and freight trains safer and faster in the country, an official statement said on Sunday. The New Year is all set to offer comfortable sleeper journeys in long-distance travels through Vande Bharat &a…