Ludhiana, June 18 -- In a major infrastructure milestone for Punjab's Majha region, the central government has officially greenlit the revival of the historic Qadian-Beas rail project, ending a wait that has spanned nearly a century.

Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, announced the project, hailing it as a transformative step for the state's regional development.

Addressing the media on Thursday, Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for their continued support and commitment towards strengthening railway infrastructure in Punjab.

In a post on X, he emphasised that this project is a key component of his broader...