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Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 18 (ANI): Three women who were out for a morning walk were killed after a train hit them in Assam Kamrup district on Monday, officials said. The incident took place between Bamunigaon and Boko stations in Kamrup district. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, told ANI, On Monday morning at around 5:25 am, an unfortunate incident took place when three ladies who had come onto the railway track between Bamunigaon and Boko stations in the Kamakhya-Goalpara route were run over by Train no. 15643. The deceased are identified as Rumi Das (55), Korabi Mali (60) and Uttara Das (60). Northeast Frontier Railway authority would like to request the common public not to venture near the railway track or cross the railway track except in authorised places/locations to avoid any unfortunate incident, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said. Earlier, two goods trains were derailed on Saturday in the Chandil area of Saraikela Kharsawa district, Jharkhand. The authorities begun the clearance and restoration operations to resume the services at the earliest. The incident area is under the jurisdiction of South Eastern Railway Adra Division. (ANI) Disclaimer: This news article is a direct feed from ANI and has not been edited by the News Nation team. The news agency is solely responsible for its content.
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], September 12 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mizoram on Saturday, North East Frontier Railway CPRO KK Sharma said that the Bairabi Sairang Railway Project would be the first to connect Aizawl with other parts of the country, fulfilling the dreams of the people. Speaking to ANI, KK Sharma said, "PM Modi is bringing a gift for the people of Mizoram. This new railway line will be the first to connect Aizawl with other parts of the country. He is also bringing a gift of three trains for the people of Mizoram, which will include the Rajdhani Expres ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 27 (ANI): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) aims to resume train services on the Lumding-Badarpur Hill section from Monday, following disruptions caused by a major landslide. Approximately 100 meters of track were severely damaged due to a slope failure near an adjacent road, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall in the region. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi's Demand for Digital Voter List of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections and Vidhan Sabha Polls Legally Untenable, Say Experts. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NFR, stated that a high-le ...Read More >
Guwahati, The construction of a second rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra at Saraighat in Guwahati is expected to commence soon, an official said on Saturday. The tender is likely to be finalised shortly, and construction work will start immediately after it, he said. This second bridge at Saraighat was sanctioned as part of the doubling of the Agthori-Kamakhya railway line under Northeast Frontier Railway . It was sanctioned in 2023-24 with an estimate of ₹1,473.77 crore, and is targ ...Read More >
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): Following incessant heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Traffic movement on the route has been halted; only large vehicles are permitted to move here, while small vehicles and two-wheelers are not being allowed. Earlier, the Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, which caused waterlogging. Due to this, the road connecting Bajrang Garh to the market has been clos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Indian Railways is advancing the electrification of Broad Gauge railway lines at a mission-driven pace, achieving approximately 97 per cent electrification of its total Broad Gauge network, Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Vaishnaw noted that around 45,200 route kilometres of the Broad Gauge network have been electrified since 2014-15. He highlighted a significant increase in the pace of electrification, from approximately 1.42 k ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang new railway line, valued at over Rs 8,070 crore, linking Mizoram's capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. Mr Modi however failed to reach Aizawl due to inclement weather condition so inaugurated the projects virtually from Mizoram's Lengpui Airport, and addressed the gathering. Expressing his gratitude for warmth and affection of the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "From today, Aiza ...Read More >
Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], October 23 (ANI): A suspected blast occurred on a railway track between Salakati and Kokrajhar stations in the Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) on early Thursday at 1:00 AM, said the official. The incident led to the delay of 8-10 trains. The track was restored by 5:25 AM, and normal train services resumed at 5:30 AM. Patrolling has been intensified in the section. Also Read | Shillong Teer Result Today, October 23, 2025: Check Winning Numbers, Live Result Chart for Shillong Morning Teer, Shillong Night Teer, Khanapara Teer, Juwai Teer ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): In a significant milestone for the nation's transportation infrastructure, Indian Railways has achieved electrification of 99.2 per cent of its broad gauge network, putting it ahead of countries like the UK (39%), Russia (52%), and China (82%), bringing the country closer than ever to a fully electrified railway system, according to the Ministry of Railways' press release. Fourteen railway zones, including Central, Eastern, and Northern Railways, have achieved 100% electrification, while 25 states and union territories have also completed electrification. ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 18 (ANI): Three women who were out for a morning walk were killed after a train hit them in Assam's Kamrup district on Monday, officials said.The incident took place between Bamunigaon and Boko stations in Kamrup district.Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, told ANI, "On Monday morning at around 5:25 am, an unfortunate incident took place when three ladies who had come onto the railway track between Bamunigaon and Boko stations in the Kamakhya-Goalpara route were run over by Train no. 15643."The deceased are identified as Rumi Das (55), ...Read More >
New Delhi: Diagnosed with thalassemia at the age of two, a 23-year-old woman depended on blood transfusions every three weeks to stay alive. But when she was hospitalised with dengue in Class VIII, doctors discovered something more alarming -- she was HIV-positive. "I wasn't recovering. After several tests, they told me I was HIV-positive. I suspect it came from a transfusion. If the blood was properly tested, maybe this wouldn't have happened," she said. Now living with both thalassemia and HIV, she depends not only on regular transfusions, but also on antiretroviral treatment. The woman's te ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 4 (ANI): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully restored train services in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill section following a landslide that occurred on Thursday at KM 51/2-3 between Dihakho and Mupa stations. The landslide resulted in the disruption of train movement, as large boulders and debris fell onto the tracks, temporarily suspending operations. Also Read | 'BJP Has to Answer to the Nation': Shiv Sena Leader Aaditya Thackeray Attacks Centre for Allegedly Giving Nod to Pakistan to Play in Hockey Asia Cup 2025. "Train operations through the section ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 27 (ANI): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) aims to resume train services on the Lumding-Badarpur Hill section from Monday, following disruptions caused by a major landslide. Approximately 100 meters of track were severely damaged due to a slope failure near an adjacent road, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall in the region. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NFR, stated that a high-level meeting was held on June 24, involving the Chief Secretary of Assam, the General Manager of NFR, and senior officials from the National H ...Read More >
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], September 12 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mizoram on Saturday, North East Frontier Railway CPRO KK Sharma said that the Bairabi Sairang Railway Project would be the first to connect Aizawl with other parts of the country, fulfilling the dreams of the people. Speaking to ANI, KK Sharma said, "PM Modi is bringing a gift for the people of Mizoram. This new railway line will be the first to connect Aizawl with other parts of the country. He is also bringing a gift of three trains for the people of Mizoram, which will include the Rajdhani Expres ...Read More >
Indian Railways is deploying approximately 13,000 special trains this festive season to manage passenger surges, nearly doubling last year's operations. Permanent holding areas are being established at 76 high-footfall stations to enhance crowd management, while private cloud kitchens will improve meal quality on long-haul journeys. The Indian Railways will operate some 13,000 special trains this festive season, nearly double from a year ago, in a bid to ease passenger rush. It has also been dec ...Read More >