FSSAI sends notice to IRCTC after viral video shows utensils being washed in train toiletFSSAI Notice to IRCTC: A viral video has ignited controversy over food hygiene on Indian Railways. It allegedly shows catering staff washin...
30 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Samosa vendor sits with his feet on samosas in moving train, shocking video goes viralA shocking video of a vendor placing his feet on samosas aboard a moving train has sparked public outcry over hygiene on Indian Railways. A...
26 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding s...
26 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
In 1908, a woman frustrated with gritty coffee led to the paper filter that changed global morning brewing routines foreverMelitta Bentz sought to improve her personal coffee experience, leading to the invention of the paper coffee filter. This simple yet effect...
26 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
NTA cancels NEET UG 2026: From CUET 2025 glitches to medical exam row, list of disruptions in last few yearsIndia's examination system is facing significant disruptions. Multiple national-level exams, including NEET UG and BPSC tests, have been ca...
12 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Manali tourist charging point turns into dumping spot within hours; viral video sparks civic sense debateA newly installed phone charging point for tourists in Himachal Pradesh's Manali quickly became a dumping ground for trash, sparking outrag...
03 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Forget Vande Bharat, Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains to get new seats, better toilets and smoother ridesShatabdi and Jan Shatabdi: Indian Railways has started a nationwide revamp of Shatabdi Express and Jan Shatabdi Express trains to significa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Shatabdis cleanest among premium trains, Durontos worst: Rail surveyThe 'Train Cleanliness Survey 2018', covering 210 trains categorised premium and non-premium, indicate passengers rating all trains poorly ...
20 Jan, 2019, 10.51 AM IST
Passengers to grade Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains on cleanlinessFrom the passengers' feedback, popular trains will also be audited for on-board housekeeping services, linen quality, toilet condition, dis...
21 Feb, 2017, 02.05 PM IST
Rail Budget: Travellers seek better rail amenities, survey findsAround 35 per cent of the participants listed amenities and services as the top priority, according to the survey done on more than 150,000...
09 Feb, 2016, 12.16 PM IST
Ratan Tata advocates better passenger amenitiesKayakalp, the Innovative Council of Railways headed by Ratan Tata today discussed safety related issues and sought to know the causes of th...
06 Nov, 2015, 08.59 PM IST
Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toiletsThe Ahmedabad division of Indian Railways will get funds from Members of Parliament (MPs) along with help from various NGOs to set up sanit...
26 May, 2015, 06.04 PM IST
Swachh Bharat: Indian Railways to fit dustbins in non-AC coaches after PM Modi's anecdoteIn some coaches, there is a trash bin under the sink, which is disproportionately small for the size of the coach and its occupants.
25 Nov, 2014, 04.15 PM IST
Swachh Bharat: CM Badal to lead Punjab in statewide cleanliness missionCM Badal would administer oath of cleanliness to people at Talwandi Sabo and ministers and dignitaries would administer at district headqua...
01 Oct, 2014, 06.16 PM IST
Perform or perish: Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda to GMs, DRMsWithout mincing words, Sadananda Gowda made it clear that the present government's mantra is performance and people want immediate results.
19 Jun, 2014, 07.41 PM IST
DMRC, GMR ink pact on safety, cleanliness campaign in metroThe DMRC signed an MoU with IPL Delhi Daredevil's team owner GMR to create awareness among travellers on safety and cleanliness issues.
30 Mar, 2013, 04.19 PM IST
- No refund on confirmed tickets booked under Tatkal
In a bid to stop misuse of Tatkal reservation scheme by "unscrupulous elements", Railways have decided not to give any refund on confirmed ...
27 Aug, 2006, 10.27 AM IST