The anonymous call prompted a massive security sweep and heightened alert across Chandigarh as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to launch projects worth Rs 4,700 crore before travelling to Punjab for a series of public engagements.
The Prime Minister also announced projects worth over ₹14,000 crore for Haryana, including highways, medical colleges and railway infrastructure, while urging Jind residents to make cleanliness a lasting public habit rather than a campaign linked to VIP visits.
Capable of carrying up to 2,600 passengers during peak hours, the 10-coach train uses hydrogen fuel cells that emit only water, while advanced fire detection systems and 26 safety sensors monitor onboard operations.
Farmer organisations staged protests across Punjab during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP, opposing the proposed India-US trade agreement and criticising both the Centre's farm policies and the state's land pooling initiative.
A 500-metre road linking Chandigarh's key government buildings briefly reopened for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy, drawing fresh attention to a decades-old public access dispute that remains pending before the Supreme Court.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Anguished by the loss of lives due to a landslide in Raigad, Maharashtra. My condolences to the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. The situation in Maharashtra due to heavy rains is being closely monitored and assistance is being provided to the affected."
Modi and Shahid also discussed the rapid growth in the India-Maldives bilateral relationship in recent years. Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that bilateral projects are progressing well despite the constraints of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a tweet, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) said the ILS will help in precise landing of aircraft at the airport. It will also positively impact flight regularity during bad weather and low visibility conditions. The overall cost of the project is approximately Rs 15 crore.
According to sources, the Prime Minister asked the BJP MPs to tell the truth to the people and explain the work of the government
Taking congnisance of huge pandemonium created by the Opposition on different issues, Narendra Modi adjourned the House till 2 p.m.
