PM Modi Flags Off India's First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train from Malda

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda, West Bengal, a major step in modernizing Indian Railways.
• The new Vande Bharat sleeper will operate on the Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) route, enhancing connectivity between eastern India and the Northeast.
• PM Modi will lay foundation stones for rail and road infrastructure projects worth Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal and the North-Eastern region.
• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that these projects, including new trains and station upgrades like New Jalpaiguri, are a "gift" to West Bengal.
• The Prime Minister will also participate in the "Bagurumba Dwhou 2026" cultural event in Assam and perform Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project.

Why It Matters: PM Modi launched India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train and multiple infrastructure projects, boosting connectivity.