Kochu Veli Station Upgrade Leaves Passengers Wanting More
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
Chennai's Egmore Railway Station's new G+5 parking on Gandhi Irwin Road will hold 450 vehicles, aiming to decongest the area. Second facility on Poonamallee Road expected by February.
Cidco invites online bids from Dec 9 for a 20,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Navi Mumbai, set to rival global venues like Madison Square Garden. Submission deadline is Dec 30.
CIDCO plans India's biggest indoor entertainment arena in Navi Mumbai, modelled after Madison Square Garden. With 20,000 seats, it aims to boost tourism and create jobs. Read more.
Navi Mumbai police arrested two drug peddlers from Punjab in a Belapur hostel raid, seizing opium and heroin worth Rs 13.7 lakh. The drugs were smuggled from Punjab. Read the full story.
Madhya Pradesh officially changes Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan per MHA directive. CM Mohan Yadav met Governor at newly named Lok Bhavan. Discover which other states have made the switch.
Mumbai's Central & Western Railways mandate ID proof with AC local passes to combat counterfeit tickets. Strict checks, joint teams deployed. Violators face fines & up to 7 years jail.
Punjab Governor's official residence in Chandigarh is now Lok Bhavan. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria welcomed the change, linking it to Sardar Patel's vision and India's democratic ethos.
Punjab's Raj Bhavan is now Lok Bhavan, a people-centric rebranding by the Centre. The historic change reflects a shift towards public accessibility. Read more.
A GRP head constable in Ujjain was suspended after a viral video showed him assaulting a physically challenged youth at Nagda railway station. The action followed a complaint by a BJP leader. Read the full story.
Delhi's Raj Niwas, the LG's official residence, is now Lok Niwas following an MHA directive to shed colonial-era names. Discover the states that have made similar changes.
Jharkhand's Raj Bhavans in Ranchi and Dumka are now Lok Bhavans. Governor Gangwar pledges enhanced public accessibility. Explore the history and political reactions.
Northern Railway's Lucknow division disburses its first Rs 1 crore insurance payout under the RSP scheme to the family of track maintainer Anwar Ali. Read the full story.
Salem railway police swiftly recovered a handbag with 8 sovereigns of jewellery and ₹3000 lost by a woman on Nagercoil Express. Read how the prompt action restored the couple's belongings.
Chhattisgarh Governor's residence is now 'Lok Bhavan' following a central directive. The change, effective Dec 2, 2025, aims to reflect a 'people's house'. Read the full story.
The season's first flamingos have landed in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, signalling the start of the annual pink season. Bird lovers celebrate as experts urge stronger wetland protection.
Central Railway's ambitious Ajni Station redevelopment in Nagpur is progressing swiftly. Key structures, including the East Side building and staff towers, are nearing completion, promising enhanced passenger amenities and smoother operations.
Following an MHA directive, eight Indian states and Ladakh UT have renamed the Governor's house from 'Raj Bhavan' to 'Lok Bhavan' to move away from colonial-era nomenclature. Read the full story.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division celebrated Station Mahotsav, honouring its royal origins and daily 60,000 passengers. A Rs 395.7 crore redevelopment is underway. Read more about this historic hub's future.
Nagpur Railway Station, handling over 1.25 lakh passengers daily, is implementing an AI-driven crowd control system designed by Rites Ltd. The plan aims for zero stampede risk with real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. Read how this will transfor
Central Railway renames Seawoods-Darave station to Seawoods-Darave-Karave in Navi Mumbai, changing its station code. The move follows a state government request.
Kerala's Raj Bhavan is now Lok Bhavan following a Union directive. Governor Arlekar calls it a shift from colonial to democratic mindset. Read about the historic change.
Patna's historic Raj Bhavan is now Bihar Lok Bhavan, following a central directive to replace colonial-era names. The 1916 building's new identity sparks debate on symbolism vs. substance.
Uttarakhand renames Governor's residences in Dehradun & Nainital to Lok Bhavan, following a central advisory to drop colonial-era titles. Read about the symbolic shift.
Southern Railway completes a major ₹20.34 crore renovation of Karaikudi station, adding lifts, new FOB, AC waiting room & heritage art. A key hub for Tamil Nadu gets a passenger-friendly makeover.
Navi Mumbai International Airport begins commercial flights on December 25, 2025. The ₹19,650 crore project will handle 20 million passengers yearly, making Mumbai a dual-airport city like London and New York. Read more.
Central Railway officially renames Seawoods-Darave station to Seawoods-Darave-Karave, correcting a historical omission. The change follows state government request and Survey of India approval.
Despite handling over 180 trains daily, Bengaluru's KR Puram railway station remains the most neglected major station in the city, with sluggish upgrades failing to match rising passenger numbers.
Tragic accident at Dadar railway station as Andhra Pradesh woman falls from moving train while attempting to alight after using toilet. Details of the heartbreaking incident that claimed her life.
A routine train seat argument escalated dramatically when a passenger falsely labeled three Muslim travelers as terrorists at Jhansi railway station. Read how a simple dispute turned into a security emergency.