
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of rail and road infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,470 crore in Jalandhar on Friday. (File Photo)A traffic advisory has been issued in Jalandhar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Friday, with the police announcing diversions for heavy vehicles, buses, and city traffic to ensure smooth vehicular movement. Here are the traffic diversions that will be in force during PM Modi’s visit to the Jalandhar Cantonment railway station:Heavy vehicle diversions Heavy vehicles, including containers, trucks and tippers (sand and gravel carriers), travelling through Jalandhar have been diverted as follows: Ludhiana-Amritsar traffic: Vehicles coming from Ludhiana towards Sri Amritsar Sahib will be diverted via Phagwara, Satnampura, Jandiala, Nakodar, Kapurthala and Subhanpur. Ludhiana-Hoshiarpur/Pathankot traffic: Vehicles will be diverted from Chandigarh Bypass near Konika Resort through Mehtiana, Hoshiarpur and Dasuya towards Pathankot. Moga-Pathankot traffic: Vehicles will move via Nakodar, Kapurthala, Subhanpur, Nadala and Tanda before proceeding towards Pathankot. Bus route diversions Jalandhar-Amritsar: Buses will have to move via Kapurthala and Subhanpur before proceeding towards Sri Amritsar Sahib.Story continues below this ad Jalandhar-Hoshiarpur: Buses will have to travel via Nakodar Chowk, Kapurthala Chowk, Verka Milk Plant, Pathankot Chowk, Kishangarh and Adampur. Jalandhar–Ludhiana: Buses will have to move via Samra Chowk, 66-Foot Road, Jamsher, GNA Chowk, Haveli and Phagwara. Pathankot–Jalandhar: Buses will have to ply via Pathankot Chowk, Maksudan Chowk, Workshop Chowk, Kapurthala Chowk and Nakodar Chowk before reaching the Jalandhar Bus Stand. City traffic diversions Traffic movement within Jalandhar city will be regulated at 31 key locations, with diversions at the following points:Story continues below this ad The police have appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary travel on the affected routes during the Prime Minister’s visit, plan their journeys in advance, use the designated diversion routes and cooperate with traffic police personnel deployed across the city. Commuters have also been advised to follow traffic updates and instructions issued by the Jalandhar Traffic Police throughout the day. The advisory has been issued under the directions of Police Commissioner Satinder Singh, with traffic arrangements being supervised by Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Traffic Gurbaj Singh and Assistant Commissioner of Police Traffic Aje Singh.

New DelhiJul 17, 2026 03:16 AM IST “Prime Minister paid tribute to his visionary leadership, and recalled his pivotal role in strengthening India-Qatar relations over the years as well as his deep affection for India and the Indian community in Qatar,” the PMO said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Modi also said the departed leader’s enduring legacy will continue to guide the two nations for further strengthening the strategic partnership. Father Amir died on July 12 at the age of 74. After his death, the Central government had declared one-day national mourning on July 13 as a mark of respect, with the national flag flown at half-mast throughout the country.“Spoke with H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar and conveyed heartfelt condolences on the passing of H.H. the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Recalled his deep affection for India, his warmth towards the Indian community in Qatar and his steadfast commitment to India-Qatar relations. His enduring legacy will continue to guide our two countries as we further strengthen our Strategic Partnership,” Modi said in a post on X. Recalling the Father Amir’s contributions as the chief architect of modern Qatar, “Prime Minister paid tribute to his visionary leadership, and recalled his pivotal role in strengthening India-Qatar relations over the years as well as his deep affection for India and the Indian community in Qatar,” the PMO said. It also said the Amir of Qatar thanked the PM for his call and conveyed his appreciation for the words of support in this difficult hour.
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