&w=3840&q=100)
PM Modi to inaugurate 3 redeveloped railway stations in Bengal on May 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three redeveloped railway stations in West Bengal on Thursday under the Centre's Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, officials said.
The three stations Panagarh, Kalyani Ghoshpara and Joychandi Pahar are among 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations to be inaugurated by the PM across the country through video conferencing, they said.
While Panagarh and Kalyani Ghoshpara are under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Railway, Joychandi Pahar is part of the South Eastern Railway.
These existing railway stations have undergone a total revamp with new passenger facilities and aesthetics, the officials said.
"With a focus on enhancing passenger amenities, improving accessibility and incorporating sustainable design, these upgrades will not only elevate the travel experience, but also contribute to the economic growth of the region," an SER official said in a statement.
A total of 100 railway stations in West Bengal are being developed under the scheme, the official said.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
29 minutes ago
- Time of India
Congress, INDIA Bloc Move Adjournment Over Pahalgam, Sindoor
The Monsoon Session opened with fireworks as Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an Adjournment Motion demanding urgent discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people—mostly tourists—were killed. Opposition parties including Shiv Sena (UBT), DMK, and Congress are demanding answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the terror strike, alleged intelligence failures, Operation Sindoor, and Donald Trump's claims of mediating between India and Pakistan. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed the government over misleading sketches and delayed arrests. DMK's TR Baalu demanded answers on both the Pahalgam killings and the mysterious air crash following the airstrikes. With pressure mounting on the government, will PM Modi break his silence? Or will this session descend into a full-blown political storm?#pahalgamattack #adjournmentmotion #operationsindoor #parliamentlive #indiaalliance #modivstrump #terrorinparliament #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews Read More
New Indian Express
29 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
'World witnessed India's military might': PM on Op Sindoor ahead of Parliament session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Monsoon session of Parliament will showcase pride and national achievement, highlighting India's strides in defence, economy, and social welfare. Addressing the media ahead of the session, PM Modi pointed to India's success in Operation Sindoor, saying the military operation demonstrated a 'new form of Made in India military power' to the world. 'The houses of the masters of terrorists were razed to the ground within 22 minutes. The world is seeing the strength of India's military resolve,' he said, calling the campaign a symbol of 100% mission success. He also noted India's recent landmark achievement in space, referencing the country's first human step on the International Space Station, calling it another point of national pride. On the domestic front, Modi said India had shed its past tag of being part of the 'Fragile Five' economies and was now on track to becoming the third-largest economy in the world. 'In 2014, India was ranked 10th globally. Today, it is moving rapidly towards the third position,' he said. The Prime Minister highlighted the transformation of internal security as well. 'Our forces, with new confidence and resolve, are pushing back naxalism. The red corridors are now turning into green growth zones,' he said, asserting that the Indian Constitution is triumphing over extremism. On inflation, PM Modi said the country had made significant progress since 2014. 'There was a time when inflation was in double digits. Today, it's around 2%. This has brought great relief to ordinary citizens,' he noted, adding that 25 crore people have come out of poverty, a fact appreciated by global institutions. He also spoke about the symbolic significance of the monsoon season. 'Monsoon is a symbol of innovation and new creation. It brings new energy to agriculture and to the country's economy, especially the rural and household sectors,' he said. Calling it a 'session of celebration and victory', PM Modi said peace and progress had defined the past decade and reiterated the government's commitment to continue delivering results across sectors.
India.com
29 minutes ago
- India.com
China plans another conspiracy against India, makes move to disturb power balance in Asia, Modi govt is biggest challenge due to...
China trying to form a new alternative to SAARC? faces big obstacle as India... Not just at the borders, but India is giving a hard time to China at other fronts too. China is preparing to form a new group under its leadership to replace the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). However, India has emerged as the biggest hurdle in this effort of China. Analysts say that due to its economic strength and crisis management capability, India remains important for future regional cooperation. In such a situation, it is useless to imagine any group or alliance in South Asia without India. India had distanced itself from this group due to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and its dogmatism. Due to this, the meetings of SAARC are pending. What is China-Pakistan planning together? According to reports, discussions are in advanced stages between Islamabad and Beijing on a possible alternative to the China-led SAARC. Experts believe that China is using this as a geopolitical ploy to sideline India. Bangladeshi officials reportedly attended a meeting about the new grouping in Kunming, China on June 19, but Dhaka downplayed any political implications. Why is SAARC eclipsed? SAARC was established in 1985 by seven countries including India. Later in 2007, Afghanistan also joined this alliance. The member countries of SAARC are India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. But, SAARC has been largely inactive since 2016. India refused to attend the SAARC meeting due to the attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in 2016. Since then its meetings are pending and the rest of the members have also backed out from it. Why India's neighbors will not join China's SAARC? China's bid to expand its influence in South Asia is based on strategic, economic and security interests. Through projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing not only seeks to boost regional connectivity but also secure energy routes and counter the rise of India, analysts say. But countries such as Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal may be reluctant to join any new regional body that excludes India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited all SAARC leaders to his first swearing-in ceremony in 2014. He also attended the SAARC summit in Kathmandu that year, where he called for a motor-vehicle agreement to enhance connectivity. When Pakistan blocked the deal, India signed a similar agreement with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal the following year. India also pushed ahead with the South Asia Satellite Project in 2017, even after Pakistan had already backed out, which was intended to benefit all other SAARC countries.
