This upgrade is expected to benefit not only the local population but also thousands of pilgrims visiting the area, especially during festivals like Kartik Purnima and Shivratri.

The weather department has also issued yellow alerts for Thursday and Friday, warning of wind speeds touching 40-50 kmph, alongside multiple spells of light rainfall.

Mamata Banerjee projected a big win for the Trinamool Congress in the 2026 polls, aiming for over 226 seats. She will contest from Bhabanipur as the state gears up for a high-stakes election battle.