US EditionPM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train; Check Route, Key Features, Ticket Price, Other Details Here
- On January 17, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper between Howrah and Guwahati at Malda Town railway station, launching a two-day tour.
- Poll-Bound West Bengal and Assam receive high-profile project launches as the 86 km Kaziranga Elevated Corridor is presented as an environmentally sensitive project ahead of assembly elections later this year.
- The Vande Bharat Sleeper will reduce journey time by around 2.5 hours, and Modi dedicated projects worth more than Rs 3,250 crore at Malda.
- Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 stages a synchronised presentation with more than 10,000 Bodo artists from 81 Assembly constituencies performing the nature-inspired Bagurumba dance symbolising harmony.
- The corridor will pass through Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat and will notably improve connectivity to Upper Assam, including Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, while bypasses at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat will ease town congestion.
53 Articles
53 Articles
PM accuses TMC of aiding infiltrators, calls for ending ‘maha jungle raj’ in Bengal - The Tribune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the TMC government of “playing with national security by aiding infiltrators” for vote-bank politics, and said it was necessary to end its “maha jungle raj” in West Bengal to pave the way for development and good governance.
Bagurumba Dwhou celebrates Bodo heritage, reflects Assam's transformation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, describing the event as a vibrant celebration of the rich traditions and cultural identity of the Bodo community.
Congress disrespected Assam, opened doors for infiltrators: PM Modi
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, January 17, accused the Congress of disrespecting the culture and heritage of Assam, claiming that it was evident from the party rolling out a red carpet for infiltrators for the sake of grabbing power. On his second visit to the state in less than a month ahead of the assembly elections, Modi asserted that the ‘double-engine’ government of the BJP was “cleansing the sins” of the previous Congr…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the country's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda, West Bengal. During the ceremony, foundation stones and inaugurations for rail and road projects worth over ₹3,250 crore were laid. The PM stated that Bengal is now also experiencing good governance, and that the dream of a developed India will be realized only through the development of eastern India.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 61% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
