The Jaunpur court has sentenced two terrorists, Helal and Nafikul, to death for their involvement in the 2005 Shramjeevi Express bombing. The court also imposed a fine of 5 lakh rupees on each of them. The bombing had resulted in the deaths of 14 people and the injury of 62 others....
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The incident took place on July 28, 2005, at the Harpalganj crossing between Singramu and Hariharpur stations while the train was travelling from Rajgir, Bihar to New Delhi. This incident was a part of a larger terrorist conspiracy with a total of seven individuals involved. The court had already sentenced two other terrorists, Ronnie and Babu Bhai, to death in 2016. One of the accused, Dr. Saeed, is deceased, and two others remain at large.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the doubling of the Ballia-Ghazipur City rail section, the new bypass rail line in Jaunpur Junction and Jaunpur City station, and inaugurated several other railway projects in Uttar Pradesh. These projects aim to improve connectivity and infrastructure in the state, benefitting both passengers and businesses. The...
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projects include the gauge conversion in Mau district, the inauguration of a railway claims tribunal in Varanasi, and the launch of the second Vande Bharat Express between Varanasi and New Delhi. Modi also flagged off the goods train from the New Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction and New Bhaupur Junction stations on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). The inauguration of these projects marks a significant step towards fulfilling the government's vision of a developed India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, which is known for its rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a slew of projects worth INR 19 billion in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, on Monday. This included the launch of a new Vande Bharat Express train that will operate daily between Varanasi and Delhi. This is the second Vande Bharat train connecting these two cities. ...
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The PM also inaugurated the world's largest meditation center, the Swerved Mahamandir Dham, and the newly constructed railway claims tribunal building. He also flagged off a new MEMU train service between Dohrighat and Mau, which will benefit people in the Barhalganj and Hata areas. This new Vande Bharat Express is the 35th in the country, and will operate six days a week, excluding Tuesdays. The train departs Varanasi at 6:00 AM and reaches New Delhi at 2:05 PM, travelling via Prayagraj, Kanpur, and Chipiana. The return journey departs New Delhi at 3:00 PM and reaches Varanasi at 11:05 PM. The project is expected to accelerate economic, cultural, and industrial growth in the region.