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.
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Air Transat Pilots Issue 72-Hour Strike Notice
Air Transat pilots plan a strike from Dec 10, forcing flight suspensions. The airline offers a 59% pay hike over 5 years. Read the latest on the travel disruption.
Man Held for Fake Railway Pass on Dadar-Ambernath AC Local
A 20-year-old passenger in Thane was arrested after a ticket inspector caught him using a forged digital season ticket on an AC suburban train. Police are investigating the fraud's scope.
Rs 35,045 Crore Rail Boost for Telangana: 20 Projects Sanctioned
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
Grinding Stone Placed on Kochi Railway Track, Probe On
A grinding stone was found on railway tracks in Kochi's Pachalam, raising sabotage fears. The Mysuru-Kochuveli Express loco pilot spotted it at 4:50 AM. A puppy was found dead nearby. Read details.
Mumbai AC Local: Now Carry ID with Season Ticket
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.
Nagpur Teachers' Strike on Friday Over Pending Demands
Teachers' associations in Nagpur call for a strike on Friday over salary, pension, and regularization issues. The state government warns of disciplinary action. Details inside.
PRTC Strikes Lead to Rs 14 Crore Loss in Punjab
Contractual employees of PRTC, Punbus, and roadways have struck work 15 times this year, causing massive revenue losses and disrupting bus services across Punjab. The core issue is the opposition to the kilometre scheme, seen as privatisation.
PRTC, Punjab Roadways Contractual Staff End Indefinite Strike
Punjab's PRTC and Punjab Roadways contractual employees call off their indefinite strike after government assurances on releasing detainees and reviewing demands. Bus services resume across the state.
Railway Staff Protection Scheme Pays Rs 1 Crore in Lucknow
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.
Nagpur Railway Recovers ₹11.29 Lakh in Ticket Check
Central Railway's Nagpur Division recovered ₹11.29 lakh in fines in a massive ticket-checking drive on November 29, detecting 1,665 cases of irregular travel across 23 trains. Read the full story.
Starbucks settles $35M with NYC workers over scheduling
Starbucks agrees to a $35 million payout to over 15,000 New York City workers for unfair scheduling practices. The settlement adds fuel to the ongoing union-led strike demanding stable hours and better staffing. Read the full story.
Nagpur's Ajni Railway Station Modernisation Progresses Rapidly
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.
Mysuru Railway Station Mahotsav Highlights Heritage & Growth
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.
Punjab Roadways, PRTC Strike Resumes, Hits Bus Services
Contractual transport employees in Punjab resume protest, alleging govt failed to implement assurances. Over 2,000 state-run buses affected, causing commuter chaos. Key demands include release of detained staff and halting Kilometre scheme.
SWR Loco Staff Begin 48-Hour Hunger Strike Over Demands
South Western Railway loco staff launch a 48-hour hunger strike, protesting long hours, inadequate rest, and safety neglect. Over 600 to protest in Bengaluru & Hubballi. Details inside.
Navi Mumbai Railway Station Renamed to Include Karave
Central Railway renames Seawoods-Darave station to Seawoods-Darave-Karave in Navi Mumbai, changing its station code. The move follows a state government request.
Karaikudi Station Gets ₹20.34 Crore Upgrade with New Facilities
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.
Anganwadi Workers Protest in Hubballi for Job Security, Benefits
Anganwadi and midday meal workers in Hubballi demand job security, wage hikes, and statutory benefits like maternity leave. Their indefinite protest highlights long-pending grievances.
Punjab Transport Strike: Buses Vanish, Commuters Suffer
Punjab's public transport remains crippled for the 3rd day as contractual workers strike. Thousands stranded, forced into costly travel. Demands for job security & fleet expansion.
Land Acquisition Sparks Outrage in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Nearly 3,000 properties face acquisition for railway track doubling in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Residents question one-sided land acquisition and demand fair compensation.
Woman dies after falling from moving train at Dadar
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.
Punjab Transport: 22 Fired, 600 Noticed After Protest
Punjab transport crisis deepens as PRTC fires 22 workers after violent protests. 600 show-cause notices issued, bus services severely disrupted. Key developments inside.
Southern Railway conducts 145kmph high-speed trial run
Southern Railway achieves 145kmph in trial run, paving way for 130kmph operations on Jolarpet-Coimbatore section. Major speed enhancement projects underway across Tamil Nadu routes.
Punjab transport dept warns striking staff: End protest
Punjab Transport Department issues termination warning to contractual staff on strike against kilometre bus scheme. CM Bhagwant Mann invites dialogue. Read more.
Karnataka's Domestic Workers Bill: What Changes
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
Punjab Bus Services Hit by Worker Protests Over Privatization
Punjab roadways workers continue strike for second day against backdoor privatization, disrupting bus services across state. Passengers face hardships as protest intensifies.
US double-trike kills 11 on Caribbean drug boat
US military carried out second strike on suspected drug boat to eliminate survivors, killing all 11 aboard. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends operation as lawmakers raise concerns.
Punjab Roadways Strike Violence: SHO Set on Fire
Violence erupts during Punjab transport strike as SHO engulfed in flames. Over 3,000 buses off roads, commuters stranded. Union demands withdrawal of privatization scheme.
Roadways Strike Hits Ludhiana Commuters Hard
Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PRTC continue indefinite strike in Ludhiana, leaving passengers stranded. Services severely affected since Monday.
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