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PM kicks off projects worth ₹830 cr, three Amrit Bharat trains in Bengal

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January 19, 2026

Centre also developing ports, exploring waterway connectivity, Modi says in poll-bound state

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PM kicks off projects worth ₹830 cr, three Amrit Bharat trains in Bengal

Narendra Modi with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at Singur on Sunday | PTI India progressing in production & export of fisheries The PM said that India is progressing rapidly in the production and export of fisheries and seafood. "My dream is that West Bengal should lead the country in this. The Central government is majorly supporting Bengal in its vision regarding river waterways," he expressed.

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PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched development projects worth over %830 crore in poll-bound West Bengal and flagged off three Amrit Bharat trains connecting Kolkata with other parts of the country.

At a function in Singur of Hooghly district in the state, Modi also inaugurated the Jayrambati-Barogopinathpur-Maynapur rail line, and flagged off a train between Maynapur and Jayrambati.

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