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New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to manage the surge in passenger traffic for Chhath Puja as thousands of people tried to reach home even on Saturday to celebrate the festival with their families. To accommodate the growing demand, special trains, additional coaches, and several passenger-friendly measures were introduced on major routes and at key stations. In response to the heavy rush, a round-trip Chhath Puja Special train has been sched
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: The North Eastern Railway on Wednesday announced it would run 186 additional special trains on Chatth Puja to enhance passenger comfort between major stations. The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the North Eastern Railway, Pankaj Kumar Singh, stated that passengers are returning after celebrating Diwali and also coming for Chhath Puja. He noted that the Indian Railways has increased its train capacity and is running special trains to multiple stations this year. "After celebrating Diwali, passengers are going back and also coming in for Chhat Puja; therefor ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 24 (ANI): The ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) won three Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) on Friday, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured one seat. According to the party, senior JKNC leader Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jammu and Kashmir, winning by 58 votes. Fellow party members, Sajad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi, were also declared winners. Also Read | Latur Shocker: Student Dies After Being Assaulted at College Freshers' Party in Maharashtra, 6 Arrested. In a post on X, t ...Read More >
The viral video has been widely shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. New Delhi: In a scene that has stunned commuters and gone viral across social media, a group of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) employees were caught on camera engaging in a violent brawl on the platform of Delhi's Nizamuddin Railway Station. The confrontation quickly descended into chaos, with dustbins thrown, belts brandished, and punches exchanged in full public view, reminiscent of a WWE ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 28 (ANI): Devotees on Tuesday morning offered "Usha Arghya" to the rising Sun on the last day of Chhath Puja. The devotees reached the riverbanks to witness the rising Sun and to perform pooja. In Bihar, people flocked to the Patna Collectorate Ghat in Bihar to prepare for the "Usha Arghya." The devotees carefully placed offerings, including flowers and fruits, in various locations at the ghat. Security personnel were present to ensure the smooth conduct of the "Usha Arghya." Also Read | Infantry Day 2025: PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Valour, Supreme Sacrif ...Read More >
Nagpur: In response to high passenger demand between Puri in Odisha and Surat in Gujarat, Indian Railways has announced the introduction of a new weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting Brahmapur in Odisha with Udhna (Surat) in Gujarat. The inaugural journey will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 27 from Brahmapur as a special service (Train No 09022).There is already a weekly (Thursday/Sunday) train No 16601/16602 Jogbani-Erode Amrit Bharat Express that travels via Nagpur. ...Read More >
Guwahati: Indian Railways (IR) has made extensive arrangements to meet the surge in passenger demand during the ongoing festive season. To ensure smooth travel during Puja, Diwali, and Chhath, IR is operating 12,011 special trains, a significant increase from 7,724 trains during the same period last year. In the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone, 48 special festival trains are running, covering a total of 620 trips across various routes from September to December 2025. Special arrangements have been made at major stations like Katihar, New Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Jogbani, and Kishanganj, i ...Read More >
The Indian Railways has directed passengers to avoid carrying flamable items on trains this Diwali (Photo for representational purposes only) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Passengers must not carry potentially dangerous items on trains this Diwali * Indian Railways has set up permanent holding areas at major stations to manage crowds * Passengers should report suspicious items or behaviour to railway staff or security forces immediately Did our AI summary help ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 23: A video shared by the Indian National Congress on social media has gone viral, showing large crowds of passengers struggling to board trains heading to Bihar for the Chhath Puja 2025 festival. The Congress caption accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government of neglecting the situation, stating that "people going home for Chhath are suffering because of Modi and his government's failure," and that "the people of Bihar will never forgive this humiliation and will teach them a strong lesson." However, a fact-check reveals that the video is not from 2025, as sug ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) The Indian Railways has begun broadcasting Chhath songs at railway stations from Friday, marking the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja. The Railway Ministry said this initiative aims to connect passengers with the auspicious spirit of the Chhath festival and make their journey more pleasant and comfortable. "These devotional songs being played at railway stations during Chhath Puja are creating a sacred atmosphere for the devotees," a press note from the ministry said. "At 30 major stations like Patna, Danapur, Hajipur, Bhagalpur, Jamalpur, Sonpur, New Delhi, Ghazia ...Read More >
New Delhi: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said nearly 1.5 crore train passengers have travelled so far in this festive season, adding that over 2.5 crore passengers are likely to travel by the end of the festival season. Vaishnaw informed that big holding areas have been set up at 30 railway stations for smoother crowd management. Speaking to reporters here, the minister further said that during former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad's tenure, 178 special trains were run during the Diwali and Chhath festival, which have now increased to over 13,000 -- a massive jump. Also Read ...Read More >
New Delhi: As dense fog blankets the National Capital and the surrounding areas, more than 80 trains face massive delays of up to 10 hours due to low visibility in the northern Indian states. This list includes trains like the August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani Express (Mumbai Central - Hazrat Nizamuddin), the Madhya Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express (Jabalpur - Hazrat Nizamuddin), etc. The delays are so severe that a few trains, like Jaynagar Amritsar Clone 04651, are running nearly 11 hours late, and Barauni New Delhi Special 02563 is running more than seven hours late. According to the Indian Rai ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actress Akshara Singh extended warm greetings on the occasion of Chahth Puja, saying that the festival is very sentimental to Biharis. "Happy Chhath Puja to everyone...Chhath Puja is a big sentiment for us Biharis...Chhath Puja teaches us to see people as equals, understand each other and move forward together. I feel that throughout the year we should live together and not hate or cheat anyone," she said Also Read | Delhi Shocker: UPSC Aspirant Murdered in Gandhi Vihar; Woman Among 3 Arrested As Police Unravel Chilling Plot. Regarding the Bihar elec ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Bihar's Chhath festival, Indian Railways has introduced a unique arrangement of playing popular folk songs dedicated to the Chhath festival at over 100 prominent stations across the country. In the first phase, this initiative has been implemented at 30 different stations, where announcements of train departures or arrivals pause for a while. During these intervals, folk songs sung by well-known singers such as Sharda Sinha, Nitu Kumari Navgeet, Vindyavasni Devi and others are played when no train information is being broadcast over the automated announcement system. The ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 25 (ANI): The four-day Chhath Mahaparv begins on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, andAyodhya Municipal Commissioner Jayant Kumar said that extensive arrangements have been made to ensure smooth celebrations and pilgrimages in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. Speaking to ANI in Ayodhya on Chhath Puja preparations on Friday, Kumar said, "The ghats are being cleaned for Chhath Puja. Arrangements for toilets are being made. An inspection will be conducted in the evening." Reacting to preparations for the 14 Kosi Parikrama, he said, "The entire route ...Read More >
According to Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, this remarkable feat comes amid the operation of numerous Diwali-Chhath Festival Special trains on the division's already busy network. Despite these challenges, meticulous planning, seamless coordination, and dedicated teamwork ensured flawless punctuality. The Mumbai Central Division manages one of India's busiest and most complex passenger operations, running over 1,400 suburban trains and around 150 Mail/Express ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the Indian Railways recorded a year of strong all-round performance in FY 2025-26, achieving record freight loading while advancing passenger services, infrastructure, safety systems and digital initiatives, with freight transportation reaching a historic high of 1,670 million tonnes during the year. This growth suggested Indian Railways' capacity to handle key commodities such as coal, cement, fertilisers and food grains, sustaining critical supply chains. Is There Sunday Mega Block on April 5, 2026? Will Mumba ...Read More >
Passengers at Patna Junction Patna: With Chhath drawing near, the railways is preparing for an additional rush of an estimated 15 to 20 lakh passengers heading to Bihar from Oct 25. Most of these passengers are migrant workers and families returning to their native places to celebrate the festival and cast their votes in the assembly polls scheduled for Nov 6 and 11 across the state.However, the combined rush of Diwali and Chhath has overwhelmed the railway network. Regular trains from major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Secunderabad and Pune are al ...Read More >
Varanasi: Making the Chhath Puja more special this year, the Varanasi division of the North Eastern Railway has used its announcement system to play the famous Chhath songs at more than 15 railway stations in the division, connecting the passengers with Bihar's culture.Varanasi division NER spokesperson, Ashok Kumar, said that during Chhath Puja, lakhs of people return to their homes in Bihar and various parts of North India. This year Indian Railways took the responsibility of getting passengers to their home cities through more than 12,000 special trains and thousands of regular trains and s ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Bihar is slated to go to polls in November, political activity has intensified, with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday criticising the NDA government, saying that the latter's claim about extra trains to clear passenger rush was a "blatant lie". This year, the festival of faith has also taken on a political hue, with parties using the occasion to connect emotionally with the people of Bihar. Lalu accused the BJP and the NDA government of misleading the public over the operation of special trains for the festival. In a social media post, Lalu wrote, ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actress Akshara Singh extended warm greetings on the occasion of Chahth Puja, saying that the festival is very sentimental to Biharis. "Happy Chhath Puja to everyone...Chhath Puja is a big sentiment for us Biharis...Chhath Puja teaches us to see people as equals, understand each other and move forward together. I feel that throughout the year we should live together and not hate or cheat anyone," she said Regarding the Bihar elections, she said, "I want people to elect good leaders and develop their areas." In light of the auspicious festival, variou ...Read More >
Delhi Police have launched a city-wide special patrolling and vehicle checking drive to enhance security during the festive season. Police Commissioner Satish Golcha reviewed operations, with officers of all ranks participating in field operations across various districts. The campaign aims to check suspicious movements and instill a sense of safety among residents. Delhi Police have launched a city-wide special patrolling and vehicle checking drive to enhance security during the festive season. ...Read More >
Chhath Puja 2025 School Holiday: The Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration has announced that all schools in Noida and Ghaziabad will remain closed on Tuesday, October 28, owing to Chhath Puja. As per local reports, the district administration's circular was shared with schools on Monday evening, following which institutions informed parents about the holiday through official notices and social media posts. Note that Monday, October 27, was already declared a public holiday in Delhi-NCR for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, visited Gurdwara Moti Bagh Sahib to have 'darshan' of Holy 'Jore Sahib' of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, before the commencement of Guru Charan Yatra. "Greetings and best wishes to everyone. May the blessings of Guru Sahib continue to be on everyone in the country and the world," Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said after the visit. Also Read | Bengaluru Horror: Gang Posing As Police Informers Gangrapes ...Read More >
A massive homecoming is underway across India. Millions are traveling to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Trains are packed, and tickets are scarce. Railway authorities are deploying special trains and extra staff to manage the overwhelming crowds. Similar scenes are reported at bus terminals. This annual migration highlights devotion and duty. The great homecoming has begun -- and it's utter chaos on the tracks! With Diwali, Chhath Puja, and assembly elections just around the corner, the India ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 26 (ANI): Ramrup Jagannath, a Mauritius resident, has travelled to Jaipur to look for his Indian roots. Based on the information he possesses and the data collected, he has visited Odisha and Jajpur three times in the past but has returned to Mauritius disappointed each time. Also Read | Chennai Rains: Roads Crumble After Heavy Downpour; Mayor R Priya Pledges Immediate Repairs on 2,000 Potholes (Watch Video). However, encouraged by his friends, he has come to Jajpur directly for the fourth time. However, unlike before, he is hopeful now, as the district a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Indian Railways has recorded a year of strong and well-rounded progress in FY 2025-26, achieving significant milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety systems, digital initiatives with advancing self-reliance in technology and manufacturing. These accomplishments underscore its critical role in supporting economic activity, enhancing connectivity, and ensuring efficient mobility across the country. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishn ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 4: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the Indian Railways recorded a year of strong all-round performance in FY 2025-26, achieving record freight loading while advancing passenger services, infrastructure, safety systems and digital initiatives, with freight transportation reaching a historic high of 1,670 million tonnes during the year. This growth suggested Indian Railways' capacity to handle key commodities such as coal, cement, fertilisers and food grains, sustaining critical supply chains. He also highlighted the progress, noting record freigh ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, issuing timely directives to ensure effective relief efforts. Acting on his instructions, state ministers are inspecting affected areas, while Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami informed that floods have impacted 37 tehsils and 402 villages, affecting 84,392 people. Of these, 47,906 have received assistance, and 2,759 animals have been shifted to safer locations. Also Read | Tejashwi Yadav Asked To Produce His '2nd' Voter ID Card a D ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Indian Railways is launching the new Amrit Bharat Express between Brahmapur in Odisha and Surat (Udhna) in Gujarat to offer a modern, affordable and efficient travel option that bridges the eastern and western regions of India. The train will pass through Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, connecting mineral-rich zones with major textile and trade hubs. The inaugural run will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing from Jharsuguda on Saturday, September 27, at 10:45 a.m. Designed for comfort and speed, the Amrit Bharat Express features 22 ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 19 (ANI): North Western Railway has put in special arrangements for Diwali and Chhath Puja, with 44 pairs of special trains running to and from high-demand stations like Mumbai, Pune, Howrah, and nearby regions in Bihar. Captain Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, told ANI that extra coaches, volunteers, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff have been deployed at stations to manage passenger rush and ensure smooth travel. "For Diwali and Chhath festivals, North Western Railways organised special arrangements. Cu ...Read More >