Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Railway Staff Honoured During Seva Diwas Celebrations in Bengaluru
Railway workers in Bengaluru were honoured for doing their jobs well.
The ceremony was held on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
The day was called ‘Seva Diwas’, which means a day focused on service.
V. Somanna and P. C. Mohan lit a lamp called the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’.
More than 200 railway family members took part, and about 250 lamps were lit.
Somanna said railway workers serve society throughout the year.
He also spoke about railway station improvement projects in Bengaluru.
Two stations, Bengaluru Cantonment and Yesvantpur, are being redeveloped.
V. Somanna felicitated railway employees for dedicated service at KSR Bengaluru Railway Station.
The event marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday as ‘Seva Diwas’.
Somanna and P. C. Mohan lit the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ with railway staff and over 200 railway family members.
Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station is being redeveloped at ₹485 crore for completion by December 2026.
Yesvantpur Railway Station is also being redeveloped at an estimated cost of ₹480 crore.
- Who
- V. Somanna, P. C. Mohan, railway staff, and railway officials attended the ceremony.
- What
- Railway employees were felicitated and the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ was lit during ‘Seva Diwas’ celebrations.
- When
- On Thursday, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
- Where
- KSR Bengaluru Railway Station.
- Why
- To recognise railway staff service and mark Narendra Modi’s contributions to national service.
- Event
- ‘Seva Diwas’ celebrations
- Venue
- KSR Bengaluru Railway Station
- Lamp ceremony
- More than 200 railway family members participated, and around 250 lamps were lit.
- Bengaluru Cantonment redevelopment
- Estimated cost of ₹485 crore; expected completion by December 2026.
- Yesvantpur redevelopment
- Estimated cost of ₹480 crore.
- Honouree group
- Railway staff recognised for exemplary dedication and outstanding performance.
- Key officials
- V. Somanna, P. C. Mohan, and Ashutosh Kumar Singh attended or spoke at the event.