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Indian Railways has launched Kashmir Valley’s first dedicated apple parcel train, linking Budgam to Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar, after floods and landslides left thousands of trucks stranded on the Srinagar–Jammu highway, destroying tonnes of fruit and crippling the Valley’s ₹10,000-crore horticulture economy. Railways confirmed two vehicle parcel coaches, each carrying 23 metric tonnes of apples, were loaded this week, with a full daily service of eight coaches scheduled to start on 13 September.  Image Source: KashmirLife on X The train will leave Budgam at 6:15 a.m. and arrive in Delhi before dawn, cutting travel time to around 23 hours -- half the road journey. Officials said additional coaches will be deployed if demand rises. A big relief to the Apple growers of #Kashmir as @RailMinIndia started special parcel train from Kashmir to Jammu/Delhi #JammuKashmir #Jammu pic.twitter.com/PNTjBiVvIz — Rajat Vohra (Zee News) (@patrakar_mitr) September 11, 2025 Growers’ associations an...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used his first visit to Karnataka since Operation Sindoor to deliver a message of military resolve, economic ambition, and technological self-reliance, while inaugurating major urban infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. Image Source: PM NaMo on X Speaking after launching the 19-km Yellow Line of the city’s metro network and laying the foundation stone for Phase-3’s Orange Line , the Prime Minister hailed Bengaluru as “a symbol of New India’s rise” -- a city whose traditions are rooted in history yet whose achievements have propelled it onto the global IT map. ‘World Saw a New Face of India’ in Operation Sindoor Mr. Modi opened his remarks with a pointed reference to Operation Sindoor, the cross-border strike that India says dismantled terrorist bases deep in hostile territory.  He credited the rapid success to indigenous defence technology and “Make in India” innovations, singling out the contributions of Karnataka’s youth. “Within ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan , the first of ten buildings planned under the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) as part of the Central Vista redevelopment project in New Delhi.  The Prime Minister said the new facility is more than a government office, it is a milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat or developed nation. Image Source: PM NaMo Speaking at the dedication ceremony held at Kartavya Path, PM Modi called the newly inaugurated structure a testament to India’s evolving administrative vision.  “This is not just a building. It is a symbol of the transformation underway in India. Here, the policies of a developed India will be shaped,” he said, while also describing the Kartavya Bhawan as part of a series of infrastructural landmarks that reflect modern governance.  These include the new Parliament House, Raksha Bhawan, Bharat Mandapam, National War Memorial, and the revamped Kartavya Path. The Prim...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sweeping ₹4,800 crore development package in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district on Saturday, spanning ports, highways, airports, railways, and energy infrastructure.  Describing infrastructure and energy as the backbone of progress, Modi said these investments mark a transformative leap for Tamil Nadu’s connectivity, logistics, clean energy and economic potential. Image Source: PM NaMo The visit comes days after the Prime Minister returned from high-level engagements in the UK and Maldives. Addressing a packed public gathering, Modi paid tribute to the martyrs of Kargil on Vijay Diwas and declared that Tamil Nadu’s growth remains a top national priority.  “Thoothukudi continues to witness the mission that began in 2014—to make Tamil Nadu a leader in development,” he said. Among the key unveilings was a state-of-the-art terminal at Thoothukudi Airport, built at ₹450 crore. The terminal, with peak-hour capacity for 1,350 passengers ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to the southern state of Tamil Nadu on July 26 and 27, immediately after his high-level engagements in the UK and Maldives.  The visit will see the Prime Minister unveil a major slate of infrastructure and cultural projects collectively valued at over ₹4,800 crore, spanning regional connectivity, energy, maritime logistics, and civilizational heritage. File Photo: PM NaMo in Coimbatore in March 2024 Modi will first arrive in Tuticorin on the night of July 26, where he is set to inaugurate a new passenger terminal at Tuticorin Airport built at a cost of ₹450 crore.  With capacity to handle 20 lakh passengers annually and sustainability features targeting a GRIHA-4 rating, the terminal aims to boost tourism and regional connectivity across southern Tamil Nadu. He will also dedicate ₹3,600 crore worth of highway and railway projects, including the 4-laning of the Sethiyathope–Cholapuram stretch of NH-36 and the 6...

India and Bhutan reaffirmed their close development partnership during high-level talks held in New Delhi on Monday, approving a fresh tranche of bilateral projects worth over ₹1,113 crore under Bhutan’s ongoing 13th Five Year Plan. The 2025 edition of the India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks was co-chaired by India’s Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal and Bhutan’s Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden, India's MEA confirmed in a statement.  Image Source: MEA/FM on X The discussions covered a broad review of bilateral assistance and reaffirmed India’s commitment to its Himalayan neighbour’s developmental priorities. India has pledged a total support package of ₹10,000 crore (₹100 billion) for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan (2024–2029). The commitment spans Project Tied Assistance (PTA), High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP), support to Bhutan’s Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), and general budgetary assistance. During the talks, both sides assessed the progress of 61 ong...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, and Anji Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, as part of a high-value launch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Jammu & Kashmir. Image Source: PMOIndia on X Constructed at a height of 359 meters above the Chenab River , the 1,315-metre-long Chenab Bridge is an engineering marvel designed to withstand seismic activity and strong winds. It now connects the Kashmir Valley to India’s national railway grid via all-weather, high-speed rail. The USBRL project, completed at a cost of ₹43,780 crore, includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges, spanning 272 km from Udhampur to Baramulla. It dramatically reduces travel time between Katra and Srinagar to approximately three hours. We are proud of Prof Madhavi Latha & her team's contribution to the #ChenabBridge inaugurated by Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi🎉 The team worked on s...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday, positioning the region as a central pillar in India’s economic transformation and a strategic link to Southeast Asia. The summit aims to catalyze domestic and global investments into the eight Northeastern states by showcasing their industrial, cultural, and infrastructural potential. Image Source: PIB India Screengrab Framing the Northeast as a gateway to ASEAN and a rising economic zone, the Prime Minister said, “The Northeast is the most diverse region of our diverse nation,” underlining its promise across sectors including bio-economy , organic agriculture, eco-tourism, and energy . He reiterated India’s ‘Act East’ vision , calling the region a “front-runner in India’s growth story” and urging investors to seize the first-mover advantage. Addressing the North East Ris...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan on Wednesday. Addressing a large public gathering, Modi underscored the importance of infrastructure development as a driver of economic growth and national security, while also reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister launched a wide range of projects across sectors, including railways, roads, energy, water, health and education. Among the highlights were the inauguration of 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across 86 districts in 18 states and union territories, developed at a cost of over ₹1,100 crore. He also flagged off a new train connecting Bikaner to Mumbai and laid the foundation stone for the Churu–Sadulpur rail line. Electrification of key railway sections—Suratgarh-Phalodi, Phulera-Degana, Udaipur-Himmatnagar, Phalodi-Jaisalmer, and ...

Bikaner, May 20 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on May 22 , where he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects exceeding ₹26,000 crore , with a focus on infrastructure, clean energy, rail and road connectivity, and public services. The visit begins at Deshnoke in Bikaner district , where the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Karni Mata Temple at 11:00 AM , before inaugurating the redeveloped Deshnoke Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and flagging off the Bikaner–Mumbai Express . The central peg of the visit is the launch of 103 redeveloped railway stations across 18 States and Union Territories , completed at a cost of ₹1,100 crore . The stations integrate modern amenities with regional architecture, including Deshnoke’s temple-themed design, Telangana’s Kakatiya-inspired Begumpet station, Bihar’s Madhubani-styled Thawe, and Gujarat’s Dakor station influenced by Ranchhodrai Ji Maharaj. The Prime M...