The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over the completion of Ahmedabad-Mahesana (64.27km) Gauge conversion Project.

Shri Modi said that it will be great for commerce and connectivity.

The aforesaid project will streamline train operations, reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Mahesana & increase the freight carrying capacity on the major Ahmedabad–Delhi route.

Responding to the tweet by Ministry of Railways, the Prime Minister tweeted;

“Great for commerce and connectivity.”

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Prime Minister condoles loss of lives in a mishap in Katihar, Bihar
April 11, 2026
PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed profound grief over the tragic mishap in Katihar, Bihar, describing the incident as extremely painful.

The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the earliest recovery of those who sustained injuries. Shri Modi further announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased, noting that Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured in the accident.

The Prime Minister wrote on X:

"The mishap in Katihar, Bihar, is extremely painful. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000."