Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inauguration, dedication, and foundation stone-laying of multiple rail and road infrastructure projects in Jalandhar district, Punjab on 17 July 2026, as part of a major public programme.
At a public programme in Jalandhar on 17 July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for upcoming rail and road infrastructure projects in Punjab, signalling a continued focus on connectivity in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Kartoli–Ambala train service and the Amritsar (Chheharta)–Varanasi train service from Jalandhar, Punjab on 17 July 2026, expanding rail connectivity across northern India.
The newly flagged-off Kartoli–Ambala and Amritsar (Chheharta)–Varanasi train services, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 July 2026, are set to strengthen Indian Railways' connectivity across Punjab and beyond.