The World Bank has approved USD 700 million in financing for Pakistan under a multi-year initiative aimed at supporting the country’s macroeconomic stability and improving public service delivery, media reports said on Saturday.
Holi 2026: NFR unleashes special train pairs to link Northeast festivities with national heartlands
Indian Railways is ramping up for Holi 2026 with an impressive 1,500 special trains nationwide, a clear sign of its focus on passenger ease during peak festival travel, as announced by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma. This expansion from last year’s services promises smoother journeys for millions heading home to splash colors with loved ones. NFR, based in Maligaon near Guwahati and serving eight Northeastern states plus parts of West Bengal and north Bihar, leads regionally by launching four pairs of specials right away, with more slated soon to match soaring demand.
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