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Today, September 29th, is a crucial day for the Patna Metro. The long wait for the project to begin is now nearing its end, as a team led by Metro Rail Safety Commissioner Janak Kumar Garg is arriving in Patna today for final technical inspections and trials.
The date for the metro’s inauguration is expected to be announced soon after this final trial is successful. It is expected that Patna residents will begin using the metro in the first week of October, after Navratri.
The metro will initially run at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour on a 4.50-kilometer-long track, with a minimum fare of ₹15. Passengers will be able to board and disembark at five stations, including Patliputra Bus Terminal, Zero Mile, and Bhootnath.
Bihar News: Major relief for daily commuters on the Buxar-Patna route
The Railway Board has provided a major relief to daily commuters traveling between Patna and Gaya. Starting today (September 29th), a new fast passenger train will run between Buxar and Patna. This train has been specifically designed for office workers.
Timetable: Departing from Buxar at 6:30 am, the train will arrive at Patna Junction at 9:10 am in just 2 hours and 40 minutes, perfect for office hours.
Return: On its return journey, the train will depart from Patna at 5:45 pm and arrive at Buxar at 8:35 pm.
Significance: This new train will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes less than the existing single passenger train (53262). It will stop at only 7 select stations (Dumraon, Ara, Danapur, etc.), reducing the journey time. This train will operate on all weekdays except Sundays.
Bihar News: PM Modi to get Chhath festival included in UNESCO’s list
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a major announcement on Sunday in the 126th episode of his monthly radio program “Mann Ki Baat,” saying that the central government is working towards getting Chhath Puja included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. PM Modi said that this festival, once a local tradition, is now becoming a global celebration.
He emphasized that when Chhath Puja is included in the UNESCO list, people around the world will have the opportunity to experience its divinity and grandeur. He also cited the inclusion of Kolkata’s Durga Puja in the list in 2021, which gave the country’s cultural identity global recognition.
Bihar News: Emphasis on ‘Vocal for Local’ and National Service
With a grand mention of Chhath Puja, PM Modi appealed to the countrymen to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ during the upcoming festive season. He urged people to buy indigenous products, especially at least one Khadi product on October 2 and share it on social media with the hashtag ‘Vocal For Local’.
Bihar News: Emotional Connect Before Bihar Elections
PM Modi’s remarks come at a time when the Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled for later this year, increasing its political significance. The Chhath festival is considered a symbol of devotion, discipline, and reverence for nature in Bihar. Following the announcement, Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal told the media in Patna that PM Modi has “touched the hearts of the people of Bihar” by highlighting this initiative, just as Kolkata’s Durga Puja has gained recognition. This announcement is being seen as an emotional step by the central government towards establishing Bihar’s cultural prestige on the global stage.
