1. Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina to virtually re-launch India-Bangladesh cross-border rail route after 55 years
The rail route between Haldibari in West Bengal and Chilahati in neighbouring Bangladesh is all set to reopen after a gap of 55 years on December 17 and prime ministers of the two countries will inaugurate the programme.
2. Farmers protest enters 22nd day
Farmers are set to completely block the Chilla Border between Delhi and Noida on Wednesday in an attempt to intensify their stir. The farmers are protesting against three new agricultural laws which they want to be repealed.
3. Khajuraho International Film Festival to start from today
The sixth edition of the Khajuraho International Film Festival (KFII) will be held in the Madhya Pradesh cultural tourism hub from December 17 to 23. Foriegn guests will not be participating due to the ongoing Covid pandemic
4. Special one-day session of Delhi Assembly will be held today
The Delhi assembly will hold a special one-day session on Thursday. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up to raise an alleged scam of Rs 2,500 crore in the BJP-ruled city municipal corporations during the sitting.
5. Labour unions to protest planned closure of Talcher Thermal Power Station
Labour unions plan to protest the impending closure of 460 MW Talcher thermal power station (TTPS) on Odisha. The power plant is over 50 years old and does not meet environmental norms.
