Kolkata metro gets 60 new trains, Rs 1 lakh crore railway projects for West BengalUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for Kolkata Metro in five years, alongside Rs 1 lakh crore in r...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Katra-bound coach develops crack, partially separates at Ludhiana; no injuriesA train coach suffered a structural failure near Ludhiana railway station. A portion of the S-2 coach separated shortly after departure. To...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Shiv Temple older than Kedarnath: This 7th century Shaivite site is located in Tripura. How to reach, best time to visitDiscover Unakoti, Tripura's ancient rock-cut marvel. Dating from the 7th century, this Shaivite pilgrimage site features stunning sculpture...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
8 decades, 1 shop: 94-year-old Mumbai man’s roadside stall serves more than just sugarcane juice. His life lessons carry wisdom, inspiration and honesty. ‘Even if someone cheats you, do not cheat them back.’A 94-year-old Mumbai juice vendor, Sadiq Pal, has been running his father's sugarcane juice shop for over 80 years. Despite limited formal ...
31 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Bengal govt depts asked to hand over land to railways for completion of 61 stalled projects: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government has directed departments to hand over land for 61 stalled r...
23 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Don't take Bangladeshi infiltrators to courts, send them to BSF instead: Suvendu to Bengal policeWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a new policy. Detained Bangladeshi infiltrators will now be directly handed over...
21 May, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Demolition drive conducted near Howrah railway station in West Bengal amid heavy securityWest Bengal authorities conducted a heavily secured demolition drive near Howrah Railway Station to remove alleged illegal encroachments. T...
18 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Two held in Mumbai for hurling crude bombs outside West Bengal ashramMumbai police apprehended two individuals at Borivali railway station. They were wanted in connection with a bomb hurling incident in Mursh...
18 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
ED issues lookout notice against Kolkata Police DCP Shantanu Sinha BiswasThe Enforcement Directorate has issued a lookout notice for Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas. This action follows h...
05 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Security & Sweets: Howrah and Kolkata gear up for high-stakes 2nd phase of Bengal pollsWhile the first phase on April 23 (covering 152 seats) saw a record-breaking turnout of nearly 93%, the second phase features the most high...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
India’s fastest train gets nod: New train can run up to 220 kmphIndian Railways is set to manufacture advanced trainsets with a design speed of 220 kmph. This marks a significant upgrade from current Van...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Partition memories endure at India’s 'last rail outpost' in Bengal pollsA land deed from Bangladesh holds deep significance for Balaram Mondal in Singhabad, West Bengal. His family migrated during Partition, lea...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Vaishnaw flags off MEMU train in Bengal, says Centre's focus on expanding railway coverageRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Purulia-Bankura-Howrah MEMU train. He says the government prioritizes railway expansion a...
28 Jun, 2025, 08.16 PM IST
Bandhan Bank gets branding rights of Salt Lake Sector V Metro stationThe bank said on Wednesday that it has entered into an arrangement with Kolkata Metro for the branding rights of the entire station of Salt...
23 Jun, 2021, 04.35 PM IST
Amazon India partners with Eastern Railways to set up kiosk in SealdahAmazon India said this partnership with Eastern Railways will enable the company to boost its delivery network in Kolkata and assure conven...
30 Jan, 2020, 04.42 PM IST
Air India launches flights for Kumbh MelaAir India said the new flight on Delhi-Allahabad route will operate on five days of the week--Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunda...
04 Jan, 2019, 10.19 PM IST
- Railway Ministry asked to arrange tourist departure from hills
The Railway ministry has been asked to arrange transport for tourists from New Jalpaiguri railway station to Kolkata from Tuesday.
10 Jun, 2008, 06.21 PM IST