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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)—Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh flagged off the newly introduced Nanded–Tanakpur–Nanded Weekly Express on Monday, describing the service as a historic initiative aimed at boosting religious tourism, enhancing regional connectivity, and fostering national integration. The newly inaugurated weekly express creates a direct rail corridor between Tanakpur, considered the gateway to the revered Maa Purnagiri Dham in Uttarakhand, and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, which stands as one of the five holy seats of authority in Sikhism. The Minister noted that the weekly express will significantly benefit pilgrims, tourists, and the public by…

Dehradun, November 5, 2025 — A delegation of saints and spiritual leaders met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence as part of the state’s silver-jubilee celebrations. The meeting focused on preserving cultural heritage, promoting religious tourism, and preparing for the Haridwar Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2027.The visiting saints lauded CM Dhami’s efforts toward strengthening Uttarakhand’s spiritual identity, addressing him as the “Protector of Dharma of Devbhoomi.” They praised recent government measures supporting social harmony, heritage upkeep, and tourism growth, and extended their blessings to the people of Uttarakhand on the state’s 25th anniversary.Discussions centred on heritage site…

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New Weekly Express Train Launched to Connect Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded and Tanakpur

Saints Meet CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to Discuss Cultural Preservation and Kumbh 2027 Preparations