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Kolkata: Trial runs for Kolkata's first airport-metro link may begin on Monday, Dec 16, sources said. Metro Railway, which is implementing the city's Yellow line, including the first 7 km phase between Noapara and Jai Hind (airport) stations, is chasing a March 2025 deadline to commission the stretch. Before the official trials start on Monday, some pre-trial runs may be conducted on Saturday to ensure that the formal launch of the train run on Monday is glitch-free. "We might take the rake from
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22. He will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,000 crore at Gaya in Bihar at around 11 am. He will also flag off two trains and address the gathering. Thereafter, he will visit and inaugurate the Aunta-Simaria bridge project on the River Ganga. PM Modi will also flag off metro train services on the newly constructed sections in Kolkata at around 4:15 pm and undertake a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back. Further, he ...Read More >
Kolkata: Commute in Kolkata changed forever on Monday, the first weekday since Metro Green Line between Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah Maidan became fully operational on Friday evening. Several thousand people, who used buses and autos to travel to their workplace and back, switched to metro. Such was the rush that trains on both the Green and Blue Lines were thrown out of gear. Closing the train and platform screen doors at Mahakaran Station proved a challenge on Monday evening, holding up trains on Green Line.As more people become familiar with the network, Metro expects a further surge in tr ...Read More >
Kanpur (UP), May 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth about Rs 20,900 crore here on Friday to boost the region's infrastructure and connectivity, an official statement issued here said. He will launch Chunniganj Metro Station to Kanpur Central Metro Station section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project worth more than Rs 2,120 crore. It will include 14 planned stations with five new underground stations integrating key city landmarks and commercial hubs into the metro network. Besides, he will also inaugurate road-w ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 1 (PTI) Around 35.5 lakh passengers have so far availed the Kolkata Metro Rail services during the festive period of Durga Puja - September 27 (Panchami) to September 30 (Astami) - an official said. Over 4 lakh passengers booked tickets through the dedicated 'Aamar Kolkata Metro' app during the period, he said. On September 30 ('Astami'), 8.27 lakh people preferred travelling by metro railway, the official said in a statement. "More than 6.37 lakh passengers travelled on the 'Blue Line' (Dakshineswar-Sahid Khudiram) and over 1.65 lakh passengers travelled on the 'Green Line' (H ...Read More >
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced WhatsApp-based ticketing for its Aqua Line (Metro Line 3). Commuters can now generate QR tickets instantly by sending 'Hi' to a designated number or scanning station QR codes. This initiative aims to provide seamless, efficient, and sustainable travel, eliminating paper tickets and supporting multiple payment options. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched Whatsapp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqua ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The inauguration of the opening phase of Metro Line 9 linking Dahisar East to Kashigaon on Tuesday marked the first direct connectivity between a suburb in Mumbai and a part of Thane city in the metropolitan region. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also inaugurated the first phase of Metro Line 2B from Mandale to Chembur, which provides first metro connectivity on the Harbour Line in Mumbai. will improve connectivity in the eastern suburbs. With regular services on both lines set to start from Wednesday, the financial capital of the country will have six opera ...Read More >
Lucknow: A man accused of raping a three-year-old girl died in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police in Lucknow on Friday, a day after a complaint was registered against him. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma. After receiving the complaint, the police formed five teams and launched a manhunt operation to nab Kumar. Kumar was initially injured in the gunfight. However, he succumbed to injuries during treatment. "Accused Deepak Verma, who was injured in an encounter with the Police, has died during treatment," DCP Central Lucknow Ashish Srivastava told news agency ANI. The girl was a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The wife of the senior government official killed in a collision between their motorcycle and a luxury car near the Delhi Cantonment Metro station had repeatedly pleaded with the accused couple to get them admitted to a nearby hospital, but to no avail, according to the FIR lodged in the case. "The lady took us to a small hospital in GTB Nagar, far from the accident site," the bereaved woman told police in a statement, which is now part of the FIR. Van driver Mohammad Gulfam, who had rushed all four injured people to the hospital, has also made a similar claim. "I was ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's long-awaited Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is gearing up for its grand completion as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the final Worli-Cuffe Parade stretch on October 8. The milestone will make the entire 33.5-kilometre Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor fully operational, marking a transformative leap for South Mumbai's urban mobility network. Ahead of the inauguration, Mumbai Metro 3 released stunning inside visuals of the Science Centre Metro Station in Worli, offering a first look at its modern interiors and commuter-ready infrastructure. The images ...Read More >
Kolkata News: The Kolkata Metro has announced that trains will not run between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade on August 3, as they will be testing the Automatic Train Operation (ATO) system on that day. However, regular Metro services will continue as usual along the North-South corridor, from Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram stations, a Metro spokesperson said. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The long-awaited inauguration of the Namma Metro Yellow Line is finally set to become a reality. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru on August 10 to officially inaugurate the Yellow Line, fulfilling a long-pending dream of residents in the city's southern region. On the same occasion, PM Modi is also expected to lay the foundation stone for the ambitious Phase-3 metro project. Recently, the Commissioner of Railway Safety granted clearance for operations on the Yellow Line, clearing the final hurdle for the launch. The Yellow Line spans 19.15 kilometers from RV Road t ...Read More >
The accused has been identified as Pratibha Pal (43), the police said. Lucknow: A 43-year-old woman was arrested at Lucknow's Badshahnagar Metro Station, after live cartridges were recovered from her possession, police said on Monday. On April 5 at 11.59 am on Sunday, the Mahanagar police station received information that a woman had placed a black bag on the X-ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS) at the metro station, police said in a statement. On the monitor, certain cartridges appeared to ...Read More >
A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped near the Alambagh Metro station in Lucknow, one of the busiest zones at due to the presence of the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT). The victim, a daughter of pavement dwellers from Unnao, was picked up while she was sleeping next to her father and mother on the roadside early Thursday morning, police said. The accused is still absconding, and police teams have been formed to trace him. The child was found in a severely injured state, abandoned a ...Read More >
BJP leader Tejasvi Surya on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Yellow Line Metro Rail on August 10. In a post on 'X', the Bengaluru South MP said, "PM Sri @narendramodi Ji will inaugurate the all important Yellow Line metro on August 10. On behalf of all people of Bengaluru, I thank PM for always prioritising infrastructure development of our city." The Yellow Line is expected to benefit nearly eight lakh commuters and ease traffic congestion in key areas, inc ...Read More >
The second phase of voting is set to take place in Bihar on November 11 In a major attack on national capital, Delhi was rocked on November 10 after a high-intensity blast ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort area, causing multiple deaths and injuries. The blast has put several states and cities on alert, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala, Haryana and Chandigarh. Union home minister Amit Shah said a thorough investigation will be carried out soon and all possibilitie ...Read More >
Lucknow, June 6: A man accused of abduction and rape of a three-year-old girl in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in an encounter with police on Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma by the police after scanning CCTV footage that showed him with the child. The officials said he was a habitual offender with criminal cases lodged across the city police stations. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone) Ashish Srivastava said five police teams were formed immediately after the incident was reported, and a reward of Rs one lakh was announced for his arrest. Police, after identi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior BJP leader Ravindra Chavan is all set to become the next Maharashtra BJP chief as he filed his nomination for the post of party's state president on Monday. Mr. Chavan presented the nomination forms to Union Minister Kiran Rijiju, who has been appointed as a central observer for the elections by the BJP. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and outgoing party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule were present on this occasion. With no other nomination being filed for the post, Mr. Chavan is certain to become the next state president of Maharashtra BJP, said party leaders. The ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday extended her greetings to people for Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that spreads the message of unity, purity, and devotion. She also joined devotees during the Kharna Puja. "Chhath is not merely a religious ritual but a radiant symbol of Indian culture that conveys a message of harmony, cleanliness and faith. It reflects discipline, sincerity, and collective goodwill," Gupta said.Water minister Parvesh Verma inspected Chhath ghats across Delhi, ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city is set to undergo a major infrastructure milestone with the launch of four projects on April 7. The developments are expected to enhance connectivity and transform daily commuting across the metropolitan region. The inauguration of phase 1 of Mumbai's Metro Lines 9 and 2B, the bhoomipujan of the BKC pod taxi project, and the launch of the Thane-Borivali tunnel will be done after facing a series of delays. According to the official update, the April 7 launch events will be held at three different locations in a phased manner throughout the day, while one event will be held virt ...Read More >
Kolkata: Ahead of coming to West Bengal on Friday with an array of infrastructural projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday about "public anger against Trinamool Congress" and how West Bengal is looking forward towards BJP for growth and development. "I am eager to be among BJP4Bengal Karyakartas at a rally in Kolkata. With each passing day, public anger against the TMC is increasing. West Bengal is eagerly looking towards the BJP with hope because of our development agenda," Modi posted in his X Handle. Ahead of 2026 assembly polls, Modi is set to visit West Bengal for the th ...Read More >
A blast in a Hyundai i20 car at a Red Fort Metro Station traffic signal killed eight and injured several others. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the incident and stated that multiple probe agencies are investigating, with orders issued to examine all nearby CCTV cameras to explore all possibilities. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the blast near Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi occured in a Hyundai i20 car which was moving slowly at the Subhash Marg traffic signal. ...Read More >
Passengers who previously paid Rs 5 for the minimum 2 km journey will now pay Rs 15, while those travelling the entire route between New Garia and Dum Dum will pay Rs 35 instead of Rs 25 Passengers taking the Kolkata Metro after 10:40 pm will face an additional fare starting December 10, with a surcharge of Rs 10 being added to all tickets. This change applies across the Dum Dum-New Garia section of the North-South Corridor, where the 'night special' service has been operational since May 24, 2024. Due to low ridership, the last train's timing was adjusted by 20 minutes on June 24, 2024. A K ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bengaluru South MP and BJP Yuva Morcha National President Tejasvi Surya led a protest on Saturday demanding the completion of the Yellow Line Metro project in Bengaluru. Hundreds of residents, along with Bengaluru Central MP P. C. Mohan, BJP MLA Ravi Subramanya, and other party leaders, participated in the protest. Demonstrators held placards and raised slogans against the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The placards read: "Enough of delays, give a final deadline for Yellow Line", "Yellow Line delayed, Bengaluru betrayed." Speaking at the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Cup winner and head coach of the Indian men's cricket team Gautam Gambhir and Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia have expressed their condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives in the blast near the Red Fort metro station on Monday. A powerful explosion ripped through a car near Gate No. 1 of Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, killing 10 people and injuring many others. The blast, which occurred at a busy traffic signal, triggered panic across the Old Delhi area, igniting nearby vehicles and shattering windows. ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) achieved a breakthrough of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) at the Tughlakabad Railway Colony Underground Metro Station site, an official said on Saturday. This milestone was achieved as part of work on the Golden Line (Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor) under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro network. The breakthrough was achieved in the presence of Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh who lauded the engineering precision. He said that such breakthroughs reaffirm the Central government's commitment to modern, sustainabl ...Read More >
Following the Delhi explosion on Monday evening, Mumbai Police have issued a precautionary alert across the city. Soon after the Delhi explosion on Monday evening, the Mumbai police said that a "precautionary alert" has been sounded out across the city even as they are waiting for a clear picture to emerge. Senior officers said that considering it is the festive season and year end nearing, the Mumbai police have been on an alert already. An official said that security checks will be carried out ...Read More >
Lucknow, Feb 16 (PTI) Lucknow Metro on Monday launched QR-based tickets, which can be booked from anywhere to enjoy a hassle-free metro travel experience. The QR-based ticketing system was formally inaugurated at the Hazratganj Metro Station here by Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), Sushil Kumar. Under the new system, passengers can book QR tickets through the official Lucknow Metro mobile application - Lucknow Metro Official (available on Play Store and iOS Store), Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), as well as ticket counters, an official statement said. Ticke ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience.The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like a waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outlets, etc. To ensure a smooth and accessible movement across different levels for everyone, multiple lif ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ahead of the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections slated for January 15, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday unveiled plans for 295 acres of Central Park, combining the open land of Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Coastal Road and also the 10 lakh square feet of the Underground Sports complex. Shinde said that this will be the largest gift ever given to Mumbaikars. "There will be no concrete construction on the surface of this park. Central Park will be directly connected to the Coastal Road through an undergr ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 6 (PTI) Services on the Blue line of Kolkata Metro were disrupted for half an hour on Monday after a 35-year-old man made a suicide attempt at M G Road station, an official said. The incident took place at 11:35 am and the man, who jumped before an approaching train, was immediately rescued by the alert Metro personnel present, a Metro spokesperson said. Normal services resumed over the entire stretch of the Blue line - between Dakshineswar and Sahid Khudiram from 12.05 am. In the meantime, truncated services operated between Maidan and Sahid Khudiram and DumDum-Dakshineswar st ...Read More >