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New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Airtel Business on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Swift Navigation to launch Airtel-Skylark, an AI/ML-powered cloud-based location service that the company claims to be delivering accuracy up to 100 times better than standard Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The service combines Swift Navigation's Skylark technology with Airtel's pan-India 4G/5G network to provide a reliable centimetre-level accurate positioning platform for mission-critical, l ...Read More >
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Pimpri-Chinchwad: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Pune District Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar visited Pimpri-Chinchwad and Chakan on Monday, where he took a review of multiple developmental projects. While speaking to reporters, Pawar acknowledged Chakan's increasing traffic congestion problems, saying land needs to be acquired. After taking a review meeting with key Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) officials, Ajit Pawar went to Chakan. There he spoke to media. Ajit Pawar sai ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the doubling of the 104-km Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya single railway line section in poll-bound Bihar with a total cost of about Rs 2,192 crore. Announcing the decision here on Wednesday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the project will cover four districts of Bihar while increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 104 km. Assembly elections will ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya single railway line section, stretching across a distance of 104 km in Bihar with a total investment of Rs 2,192 crore. The project covering four districts in Bihar will also provide rail connectivity to prominent destinations such as Rajgir (Shanti Stupa), Nalanda and Pawapuri, attracting pilgrims and tourists from across the c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur - Rajgir - Tilaiya single railway line section (104 km) in Bihar with a total approximate cost of Rs. 2,192 crore. The project, covering four districts in the state of Bihar, will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by approximately 104 km. The project section also provides rail connectivity to prominent de ...Read More >
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off four new trains and laid foundation stone for new lines and inaugurated a newly built railway line through video conferencing during his visit to Purnia.The trains that were flagged off by the PM included Jogbani-Danapur Vande Bharat Express (02631); Saharsa-Chheharta (Amritsar) Amrit Bharat Express (05531); Jogbani-Erode (Tamil Nadu) Amrit Bharat Express (06602) and a new passenger train on the newly built Araria-Galgalia (Thakurganj) ne ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, launched development projects worth Rs 40,000 crore in Bihar's Purnea and targeted the Opposition, accusing them of standing with infiltrators and neglecting the state's growth. Addressing a large public meeting in Purnea, PM Modi made a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress alliance. "These leaders are shamelessly raising slogans for infiltrators who have come from abroad. Whoever is an infiltrator will have t ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Purnea Airport on Monday, along with launching and laying the foundation stone of development projects worth nearly Rs 36,000 crore across Bihar. The first commercial flight will take off from Purnea to Ahmedabad and then to Kolkata later in the day. Booking of tickets for both the flights has already been completed. Future expansion will link Purnea with Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, boosting conn ...Read More >
The rail connectivity to Kashmir has not only shored up the economy of the Valley but also ensured cost-effective and efficient transportation of famed apples from Kashmir to other parts of the country. "On Saturday, an apple goods train with 10 wagons was operated from Anantnag Railway Station of the Kashmir valley to Adarsh Nagar in Delhi. The three wagons were unloaded at Jammu's Bari Brahmana and seven wagons will be unloaded at Adarsh Nagar Delhi," said senior divisional commercial manager ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang new railway line, valued at over Rs 8,070 crore, linking Mizoram's capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. Mr Modi however failed to reach Aizawl due to inclement weather condition so inaugurated the projects virtually from Mizoram's Lengpui Airport, and addressed the gathering. Expressing his gratitude for warmth and affection of the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "From today, Aiz ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Sep 13: Landlocked Mizoram and its capital Aizawl have been connected to the national railway network with the inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang line, but Meghalaya continues to oppose railways fearing influx. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang Railway line along with three trains that links Mizoram directly to the national capital and other parts of the country. In contrast, pressure groups in Khasi-Jaintia Hills remain firm in their oppositio ...Read More >
New Delhi: In line with his commitment to world-class infrastructure and last-mile connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang New Rail line, worth over Rs 8,070 crore, on Saturday, 13 September 2025. This rail line will connect the capital of Mizoram, Aizawl, to the Indian Railways network for the first time. The Rail Line Project, built in a challenging hilly area, has 45 tunnels constructed under complex geological conditions. Additionally, it also includes 55 ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 13: Lauding the key development initiatives inaugurated by Prime Minister Narender Modi on Saturday during his visit to Mizoram and Manipur, BJP President JP Nadda congratulated Mizoram on joining India's railway map. Taking it to X, he said, "PM Modi inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang rail link, a project that connects Mizoram's capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. This, along with other development initiatives worth Rs 9,000 crore, opens a new chapter of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lauding the key development initiatives inaugurated by Prime Minister Narender Modi on Saturday during his visit to Mizoram and Manipur, BJP President JP Nadda congratulated Mizoram on joining India's railway map. Taking it to X, he said, "PM Modi inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang rail link, a project that connects Mizoram's capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. This, along with other development initiatives worth Rs 9,000 crore, opens a new ...Read More >
Aizawl, Sep 13 (PTI) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said railway projects worth Rs 77,000 crore are being implemented in the Northeast region. Vaishnaw made the statement on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mizoram's first railway line and flagged off the state's maiden Rajdhani Express, connecting Aizawl with Delhi. He said railway connectivity to Mizoram will boost tourism, generate employment, and help the region's products find new markets. "Development of ...Read More >
Aizawl: The Northeast had earlier suffered heavily due to "vote bank" politics, but due to the efforts of the BJP-led government at the Centre over the last 11 years, the "region has now become the country's growth engine," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday while laying the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth over ₹9,000 crore in Mizoram. Modi, whose first scheduled destination in Mizoram was Aizawl's Sipai Lammual, could not reach due to bad weather and address ...Read More >
AIZAWL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched projects worth Rs 9,000 crore in Mizoram, including the Bairabi-Sairang line, which fully integrated the landlocked northeastern state with the railway network of the country. During his second visit to the northeastern state after becoming the Prime Minister in 2014, Modi also flagged off the maiden Rajdhani Express between Aizawl and Delhi and launched other strategic projects to augment rail, highways, energy and sports infrastructure ...Read More >
Aizawl: History was created on Saturday with Mizoram getting connected to the country's railway map. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang railway line during the day and flagged-off the first Rajdhani Express from Mizoram. The PM inaugurated the project from Mizoram's Lengpui airport and apologised for not being able to reach Aizawl. "Unfortunately, due to bad weather, I am unable to join you at Aizawl, but I can feel your love and affection," Modi said. "Whether the f ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang new railway line, valued at over Rs 8,070 crore, linking Mizoram's capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. Mr Modi however failed to reach Aizawl due to inclement weather condition so inaugurated the projects virtually from Mizoram's Lengpui Airport, and addressed the gathering. Expressing his gratitude for warmth and affection of the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "From today, Aiz ...Read More >
Aizawl, September 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore virtually in Mizoram on Saturday. He also inaugurated the 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway project and three new trains. As part of his two-day visit to the Northeast, PM Modi arrived in Aizawl on Saturday morning. However, he could not reach Lammual Ground in Aizawl from Lengpui Airport by helicopter due to heavy rain. He flagged off three trains -- Sair ...Read More >
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated Mizoram first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang express to the nation, highlighting how the line will be a lifeline of transformation by helping people avail better services and local businesses will get access to the rest of the country. This is not just a railway connection, but it is a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers and bu ...Read More >
Aizawl, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aizawl became the fourth capital city in the Northeast to be connected by rail apart from Guwahati, Agartala and Itanagar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the ambitious 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway project. He also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore and flagged off three new trains. The Prime Minister flagged off the three new trains after the inauguration of the Bairabi- ...Read More >
Aizwal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Mizoram's first railway, the Bairabi-Sairang, which will ensure connectivity of the northeastern state to the rest of India. During the inauguration, Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw highlighted the engineering marvel of constructing such a line in the challenging Himalayan region. He also highlighted how PM Modi started the "Act-East policy" an upgrade from the Look-East policy. "Before 2014, the budget for railway for northeast ...Read More >
Aizawl: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated Mizoram's first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang Express, to the nation, highlighting how the line will be a "lifeline of transformation" by helping people access better services and giving local businesses connectivity to the rest of the country. "This is not just a railway connection, but a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers and businesses of Mizoram can reach mor ...Read More >
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated Mizoram's first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang express to the nation, highlighting how the line will be a "lifeline of transformation" by helping people avail better services and local businesses will get access to the rest of the country. "This is not just a railway connection, but it is a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers a ...Read More >
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated Mizoram's first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang express to the nation, highlighting how the line will be a "lifeline of transformation" by helping people avail better services and local businesses will get access to the rest of the country. "This is not just a railway connection, but it is a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers a ...Read More >
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and commitment to Mizoram as he inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang rail line, worth over Rs 8,070 crore. Addressing the public meeting in Aizawl, he acknowledged the challenges in building the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, which includes 45 tunnels and 55 bridges. He said, "Today, Mizoram's capital gets railway connectivity. I congratulate all of you, gathe ...Read More >
Aizawl: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated several key development projects worth over Rs 9000 crore here in Mizoram, including the Rs 8070-crore worth Bairabi-Sairang railway line, which will link the landlocked state with the rest of the country. As per official sources, these development projects will cater to multiple sectors including Railways, Roadways, Energy and Sports among others. The Bairabi-Sairang New Rail line project, built in a challenging hilly area, will con ...Read More >
Aizawl, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore virtually in Mizoram on Saturday. He also inaugurated the 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway project and three new trains. As part of his two-day visit to the Northeast, PM Modi arrived in Aizawl on Saturday morning. However, he could not reach Lammual Ground in Aizawl from Lengpui Airport by helicopter due to heavy rain. He flagged off three tr ...Read More >
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Mizoram's first railway, the Bairabi-Sairang, which will ensure connectivity of the northeastern state to the rest of India. During the inauguration, Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw highlighted the engineering marvel of constructing such a line in the challenging Himalayan region. Also Read | 'India Committed to Peace and Prosperity': PM Narendra Modi Wishes Sushila Karki on Becoming Nepal's I ...Read More >
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