The Mithila Rail Struggle Committee requested that the weekly Tatanagar-Jaynagar train be named 'Janaknandini Express' by the South Eastern Railway Zone. They presented a memorandum to MP Vijayvaran Mahto and Tatanagar Area Manager Abhishek Singhal. While the MP suggested naming it 'Vidyaapati Express', the committee, along with other Mithila residents, celebrated...
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the train's launch with traditional Mithila customs, including applying sandalwood paste, wearing Mithila pagris, and distributing sweets. This train, which began service after 15 years of demand, will benefit over 3 lakh residents of Kolhan, as well as those from other Jharkhand districts like Murie, Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Bokaro. Mithila residents expressed gratitude to the MP and Tatanagar Area Manager for making this happen.