Team Blitz India
THE cross-border train service between Rajshahi, (Bangladesh) and Kolkata is set to resume after a 77-year hiatus. This announcement was made following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and her Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina. This will be the 4th international train between India and Bangladesh after Kolkata-Dhaka ‘Maitree Express’, Kolkata-Khulna ‘Bandhan Express’ and New Jalpaiguri-Dhaka ‘Mitali Express’.
Since the announcement, people from various professions in the North Bangladesh region believe that the new train service will not only facilitate travel but also create a new communication link with India.
INS team calls on FM
Rakesh Sharma, President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS), along with Secretary General Mary Paul met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamam, in New Delhi on June 26, to discuss Budget proposals for the media industry and issues related the newspaper and advertising agencies. It was a cordial and fruitful meeting.
