1. I thank President Xi Jinping for coming to India for our second Informal Summit. The #ChennaiConnect will add great momentum to India-China relations. This will benefit the people of our nations and the world. 2. A special Thank You to my sisters and brothers of Tamil Nadu. As always, their warmth and hospitality was outstanding. It’s always a delight to be among the people of this dynamic state. I also thank the Government of TN for their efforts in organising the Summit in Mamallapuram.

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Ref : 1. Tourists flock to Mahabalipuram monuments post Modi-Xi summit : October 15, 2019 : T Raghavan : INDIA TV : PMINDIA.

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Stressing on the historical significance of the place, Prime Minister Modi had briefed Xi about the architecture and significance of the three important rock-cut monuments in the famed sculpture town Mahabalipuram.

*Tourists at Modi-Xi summit site in Mamallapuram : Image Source : INDIA TV

A massive rush of tourists was witnessed at Mahabalipuram, the venue which held the second informal summit between India and China. On October 11 and 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping had held rounds of talks at Mamallapuram, which holds great historical significance with China. The venue, which had been closed for tourists ahead of the summit was thrown open on October 13 and a buzz of tourists was seen at the site.

Tourists were especially seen visiting places where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen talking.

Residents of the town and surrounding villages appeared keen on viewing the famous monuments again after seeing Modi explaining their importance to his Chinese guest.

Several tourists were seen moving around Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna’s butterball and other places, shooting pictures and taking selfies. A few were trying to locate the spot where the two leaders stood and had a discussion.

*Tourists at Modi-Xi summit site in Mamallapuram : Image Source : INDIA TV

Stressing on the historical significance of the place, Prime Minister Modi had briefed Xi about the architecture and significance of the three important rock-cut monuments in the famed sculpture town Mahabalipuram, about 60 km from Chennai.

Donning the traditional Tamil attire of 'veshti' (white dhoti), half-sleeve white shirt and angavastram over his shoulder, Modi welcomed Xi at Mamallapuram, also known Mahabalipuram, for the second informal India-China Summit.

The tourists at the venue included locals as well as those coming from other cities. According to the officials in Tamil Nadu, the place remained flooded with tourists on Sunday.

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Ref : 2. Festive cheer for Indian Railways passengers! 9 new Sewa Service trains launched today; full list of routes : October 15, 2019 : Devanjana Nag : FINANCIAL EXPRESS : PMINDIA.

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Indian Railways launches Sewa Service trains! These trains are aimed at facilitating passengers to reach the hubs of major stations and also provide rail connectivity between smaller towns and important cities.

*The Railway Minister has flagged off as many as 9 Sewa Service trains today.

Indian Railways launches Sewa Service trains! Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways has launched a new set of Sewa Service trains that are aimed at providing last-mile connectivity from smaller towns to important cities. The Railway Minister flagged off as many as 9 Sewa Service trains today from the New Delhi railway station via video conference, ahead of Diwali. The Sewa Service Trains are manufactured using the rolling stock or spare rakes and are based on Hub and Spoke model. These trains are aimed at facilitating passengers to reach the hubs of major stations and also provide rail connectivity between smaller towns and important cities. They also ensure congestion-free roads as well as faster ease of movement for the public.

Sewa Service trains by Indian Railways : Full list

1) Vadnagar-Mahesana DEMU: 

Train number 79406 Vadnagar-Mahesana DEMU will depart from Vadnagar at 7:00 AM and arrive at Mahesana at 8:30 AM on all days except on Sundays. Train number 79408 Vadnagar-Mahesana DEMU will depart from Vadnagar at 4:00 PM and arrive Mahesana at 5:30 PM, except on Sundays. Train number 79405 Mahesana – Vadnagar DEMU will depart from Mahesana at 8:50 AM and arrive Vadnagar at 10:20 AM, except on Sundays. Train number 79407 Mahesana-Vadnagar DEMU will depart from Mahesana at 6:00 PM and arrive at Vadnagar at 7:30 PM, except on Saturdays.

2) Asarva (Ahmedabad)-Himmatnagar DEMU: 

Train number 79402 Himmatnagar-Asarva DEMU will depart from Himmatnagar at 6:00 AM and arrive Asarva at 8:20 AM, except Sundays. Train number 79404 Himmatnagar-Asarva DEMU will depart from Himmatnagar at 4:30 PM and arrive Asarva at 6:50 PM, except Sundays. Train number 79401 Asarva-Himmatnagar DEMU will depart from Asarva at 8:35 AM and arrive at Himmatnagar at 10:55 AM, except on Sundays. Train number 79403 Asarva-Himmatnagar DEMU will depart from Asarva at 7:00 PM and arrive at Himmatnagar at 9:20 PM, except on Saturdays.

3) Karur-Salem DEMU : 

Train number 76802 Karur-Salem DEMU will depart from Karur at 11:40 AM and arrive at Salem at 1:25 PM, except on Sundays. Train number 76801 Salem-Karur DEMU will depart from Salem at 1:30 PM and arrive at Karur at 3:20 PM, except on Sundays. En route, the train will halt at Vangal, Mohanur, Puduchatram, Namakkal, Kalangani, Rasipuram, Mallur stations.

4) Murkongselek-Dibrugarh Passenger Train : 

Train number 55606 Murkongselek-Dibrugarh will depart from Murkongselek at 8:45 AM and arrive Dibrugarh at 12:15 PM. Train number 55605 Dibrugarh-Murkongselek will depart from Dibrugarh at 1:15 PM and arrive Murkongselek at 4:45 PM.

5) Yesvantpur-Tumkur DEMU : 

Train number 76527 Yesvantpur-Tumkur DEMU will depart from Yesvantpur at 7:50 PM and arrive at Tumkur at 9:30 PM, except on Sundays. Train number 76528 Tumkur-Yesvantpur DEMU will depart from Tumkur at 9:50 PM and arrive Yesvantpur at 11:30 PM, except on Sundays.

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6) Delhi-Shamli Passenger Train : 

Train number 51917 Delhi-Shamli will depart from Delhi at 8:40 AM and arrive Shamli at 11:50 AM. Train number 51918 Shamli-Delhi will depart from Shamli at 2:00 PM and arrive at Delhi at 5:10 PM. En route, the train will halt at Shahdara, Noli, Khekra, Qasimpur Kheri, Baghpat Road, Baraut, Kandhla stations.

7) Bhubaneswar-Nayagarh Town Express : 

Train number 18423 Bhubaneswar-Nayagarh Town Express will depart from Bhubaneswar at 6:40 PM and arrive at Nayagarh Town at 8:45 PM. Train number 18424 Nayagarh Town-Bhubaneswar Express will depart from Nayagarh Town at 6:30 AM and arrive at Bhubaneswar at 9:00 AM. En route, the train will halt at Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road Junction, Khurda Town, Begunia, Rajsunakhala, Bolagarh Road, Nayagarh Town stations.

8) Palani-Coimbatore Passenger Train : 

Train number 56610 Palani-Coimbatore will depart from Palani at 10:45 AM and arrive at Coimbatore at 2:15 PM. Train number 56609 Coimbatore-Palani will depart from Coimbatore at 1:45 PM and arrive at Palani at 4:40 PM. En route, the train will halt at Pushpattur, Madattukulam, Gomangalam, Udumalaipetti, Pollachi Junction, Kinattukkadavu, Podanur stations.

9) Coimbatore-Pollachi Passenger Train : 

Train number 56183 Coimbatore-Pollachi will depart from Coimbatore at 5:40 AM and arrive at Pollachi at 7:05 AM. Train number 56184 Pollachi-Coimbatore will depart from Pollachi at 7:30 AM and arrive at Coimbatore at 8:46 AM. En route, the train will halt at Podanur and Kinattukkadavu stations.

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NOTE:1.
1. Ayushman Bharat programme empowering several Indians: PM Modi : 16 Oct, 2019 : TOI : PMINDIA.

*It would make every Indian proud that in a year, over 50 lakh citizens have benefited from free of cost treatment thanks to #AyushmanBharat: PM Modi 

   

*50 lakh beneficiaries have been treated free of cost under #AyushmanBharat; It as an "important milestone" towards a healthy India 

   

#AyushmanBharat launched in September 2018, aims to provide healthcare to 10 crore poor and lower middle income families through a health insurance plan 

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NOTE : 2.
2. PM Narendra Modi invites suggestions, ideas for Diwali edition of ‘Mann ki Baat’ : 16 Oct, 2019 : TOI : PMINDIA.

*PM Modi invites suggestions and ideas from the public for the 58th edition of his monthly radio program 'Mann ki Baat' scheduled for October 27 

   

#MannKiBaat Share your inputs for the programme. Dial 1800-11-7800, write on the NaMo App or on the MyGov Open Forum: PM 

   

*Last #MannKiBaat PM Modi calls on the citizens to outline the achievements of 'daughters' of the country using BharatKiLaxmi hashtag 

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