Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Coming to All States
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for all states, starting with the Howrah-Guwahati route. Get the latest updates on features and launch schedule.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for all states, starting with the Howrah-Guwahati route. Get the latest updates on features and launch schedule.
Get the first glimpse of India's Vande Bharat Sleeper train! See photos, fares, and details on regional cuisine for the Howrah-Guwahati route. Launch within 18 days.
PM Narendra Modi's two-day West Bengal tour in January includes flagging off the Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train and addressing key BJP rallies in Malda and Howrah. Details here.
INTACH Amritsar appeals to Punjab government to protect the historic Chhota Ghallughara memorial site, a key Sikh heritage location, from encroachment and neglect.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspected the historic Kumhrar Park in Patna, home to a Mauryan-era 80-pillar hall. He directed state officials to write to the Centre for improved development and systematic upkeep of the significant archaeological site.
Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching this month, costs Rs 8-8.5 crore per coach. Get details on features, route, and production plans.
Trinamool Congress MLA Nandita Choudhary has been summoned by the Election Commission for a hearing in Howrah. The MLA alleges political vendetta ahead of assembly polls. Read the full story.
PM Modi will launch India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, cutting travel time by 3+ hours. The train features fixed fares, regional cuisine & aims to transform overnight travel. Read more.
Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, a game-changer for overnight travel, will launch in Jan 2026 on the Guwahati-Kolkata route. Discover fares, features, and the PM's flag-off.
Indian Railways to launch Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train by January 18. Check route, 8 stoppages, ticket prices from Rs 2,300, and regional food menu.
Railway officials complete intensive 69-hour restoration work after a goods train derailment near Telwa Bazar Halt. Normal train services resume on the crucial Patna-Howrah route. Read for details on disruptions and restoration.
As 2025 ended, India witnessed breathtaking final sunsets from Kashmir to Goa. See the golden Ganges, pink Raipur skies, and more in this visual farewell to the year.
A scheduled SIR hearing in Howrah's Uluberia block turned violent when a man confronted his estranged wife and her paramour. The clash disrupted proceedings for 25 minutes. Police are investigating.
Rajasthan govt hikes entry fees for state-run monuments & museums from Jan 1, first since 2015. Amber Fort ticket for Indians now Rs 200. New composite ticket launched. Details here.
Over 14,000 tourists flooded Ellora Caves during Christmas weekend, causing severe crowd issues. ASI staff faced challenges as visitors climbed heritage structures. Experts call for regulated entry.
Howrah police arrest CA Souvik Pakui for defrauding people of over Rs 80 lakh with fake job promises. He used a blue beacon car with a forged finance department stamp to gain trust. Details inside.
The protected prehistoric rock art site of Pansaimol in Goa is under threat from commercial kayaking activities operating without permission, officials confirm. Learn about the heritage site's status and the risks it faces.
Anand Mahindra's social media post on Brihadisvara Temple ignites online debate, highlighting its 11th-century engineering marvel. Discover the secrets of this Chola-era wonder.
Rail traffic on the crucial Howrah-Patna-Delhi route remains severely disrupted for a second day after a goods train derailment in Bihar's Jamui district. See the full list of cancelled and diverted trains.
A vehicle from a picnic party crashed into the boundary wall of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's historic Howrah residence, causing a partial collapse. The author's great-grandson is coordinating urgent repairs. Details inside.
A damaged bridge has severed access to the historic Hirebenkal megalithic site in Karnataka. With repairs pending, tourists and even a visiting Swamiji face a strenuous trek to see the 3,000-year-old tombs.
Eight wagons of a goods train derailed near Jamui, halting traffic on the crucial Howrah-Patna-Delhi route. Thousands stranded as 12 trains cancelled, 60 diverted. Read for full details on the disruption and restoration efforts.
Outrage in Howrah as no arrests made 48 hours after 5 puppies burnt alive. Police cite identification issues, locals allege influential culprits. Animal welfare groups demand action.
Eastern Railway unveils a 5-year plan to double train capacity in Kolkata, Bhagalpur & other hubs to tackle rising passenger traffic. Major infrastructure upgrades planned. Read more.
A goods train derailed in Bihar's Jamui district, disrupting traffic on the busy Howrah-Patna-Delhi route. No casualties reported. Restoration work underway. Read for latest updates.
A goods train derailment near Buxar in Bihar has disrupted rail traffic. Eight wagons went off the tracks, affecting services on the busy Delhi-Howrah route. Read for details and updates.
In a shocking incident in Howrah's Hatpukur, five puppies were set on fire. Animal lovers protest as police investigate. Read the full story and demand justice.
Satara forest department initiates fire-line scrapping at Kas Plateau, a Unesco site, to prevent wildfires. The crucial work aims to create a buffer zone by Jan 15. Read more.
Vijayanagara DC orders urgent cleanliness drive at Hampi monuments after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised hygiene concerns. Inspection held ahead of Culture Minister's visit.
South Eastern Railway approves Rs 418.11 crore project to replace 125-year-old Kolaghat bridge. The new structure, set for 2027, will restore full-speed operations on the busy Howrah-Kharagpur section.