- Following a sweeping victory, the Chief Minister of West Bengal announced welfare initiatives and toured various regions to coordinate the new government.
- Vaishnaw announced the induction of 60 new metro rakes and the state government's plan to extend the metro link to Barrackpore.
A broad gauge line project is underway, linking regions of West Bengal and Silchar, prompting an MP to seek intervention from the Union Minister.
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What happened
A broad gauge line project is underway, linking regions of West Bengal and Silchar, prompting an MP to seek intervention from the Union Minister.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The government has sanctioned surveys for the broad-gauge line project and replied in Rajya Sabha regarding its status, amid calls for connectivity between the two states.1 source
MP seeks intervention from Union Minister regarding broad gauge line project in West Bengal.1 source
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The entities involved
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West Bengal
Indian state
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Silchar
city in Assam, India
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Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister of Railways of India
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