Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated three new lines of Kolkata Metro, which will further strengthen the city's connectivity. During this, he also took a Metro ride from Jessore Road station on the new Jai Hind Bimanbandar-Naupada Metro line.
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Friday was a historic day for the people of Kolkata as three new sections of Metro service were inaugurated by PM Modi in the city, which will provide great relief to lakhs of passengers. With this 14 km long extension, the Metro will now reach those areas also, where earlier it used to take 45 minutes to 1 hour to travel by road.
Guwahati, Aug 22 (IANS) Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, on Friday, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an independent probe into alleged large-scale illegal quarrying in the Panimura range of Karbi Anglong district.
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated three major metro routes in Kolkata, significantly expanding the city’s urban transit network. The new routes include the much-anticipated under-river metro line and a direct connection to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday, criticised the opposition parties for fielding a candidate for Vice-Presidential election, knowing well that his defeat is certain.
Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday defended the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill and asserted that jailed ministers cannot hold office.
Ahmedabad, Aug 22 (IANS) BJP leader Rohan Gupta, on Friday, has supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong stance against terrorism, asserting that India's defence policy under his leadership has drawn a "new line of resolve".
Patna, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a slew of projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore in Bodh Gaya on Friday and also gave the gift of concrete houses to about 16,000 beneficiaries of Gaya ji, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its earlier sweeping directions on stray dog management in the Delhi-NCR region, observing that a complete prohibition on releasing treated and vaccinated dogs appeared "too harsh".
Kochi, Aug 22 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Left-led Kerala government, accusing it of corruption, weak governance, and misleading claims against the Centre over disaster relief funds.
