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Berhampur: Following the Kurnool fire accident of a bus it was found that, most buses do not have fire safety systems in Odisha. Despite government regulations, no one follows these rules. Fire safety checks are not conducted at all. No bus passenger is even aware of this. On the other hand, now battery-powered buses have started running. In which there is a high possibility of fire. However, even though these buses have fire safety systems, the staff is not able to operate them. These buses ...Read More >
Tirupati: A large consignment of mobile phones in the luggage compartment of the Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus may have significantly intensified the inferno and accelerated the loss of lives, it has emerged.A consignment of 234 new smartphones was being transported in the bus going to Bengaluru from Hyderabad. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Hyderabad-based businessman, identified as Manganath, was transporting the consignment of mobile phones, worth approximately Rs 46 lakh, Kurnool poli ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 23 (PTI) As many as 17 persons suffered from suffocation after a fire broke out at a 13-storey commercial building in Mumbai's Jogeshwari suburb on Thursday morning, officials said. Nine of those who complained of suffocation were being treated at the nearby civic-run HBT Hospital, a civic official said, adding that eight others opted to be discharged against medical advice. Thick black smoke billowed across the glass facade as the fire started at JNS Business Center near Gandhi Sc ...Read More >
Indian Railways has also brought a colour change to its air-conditioned coaches, and instead of plain white blankets, this change has brought by using Sanganeri print covers. The move aims to enhance comfort to the passengers, increase hygiene, showcase the rich cultural heritage of India and modernise the travelling experience. The origins of Sanganeri prints are in Sanganer, near Jaipur, in Rajasthan, and they are renowned for their floral designs and hand-blocked designs. It is an ancient ar ...Read More >
Strict action has been initiated against those people who circulate fake videos targeting railways on social media, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday after reviewing crowd management measures at Anand Vihar railway station in Delhi. While speaking to mediapersons, he also appealed to people not to circulate fake videos as this creates confusion among passengers. Vaishnaw conducted a surprise inspection of Anand Vihar station to ensure passenger safety and convenience during the ...Read More >
New Delhi: A video from the Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 16601) has gone viral and sparked outrage on social media. The video shows disposable food containers being washed on the train's basin and being kept aside for alleged reuse for the purpose of serving meals to passengers. As the video clip was shared and viewed by thousands of users, Railway authorities were slammed for negligence and poor hygiene standards. Some called the practice unsafe, while others highlighted separate issues, i ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a move set to enhance passenger experience, Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday unveiled a pilot project introducing Sanganeri-printed covers for train blankets. The initiative, launched at Jaipur's Khatipura railway station, will initially be applied to the AC coaches of the Jaipur-Asrava Superfast Express (12981), as part of a broader effort to improve railway services, with over Rs 100 crore allocated for the development of 65 small and medium-sized stations under the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Netizens have reacted positively to the move by Indian Railways to introduce printed blanket covers to go with bedrolls distributed to passengers on AC coaches. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the pilot phase of the project at Jaipur's Khatipura railway station on Thursday. He launched printed blanket covers having traditional Sanganeri designs. These covers were introduced for AC-class passengers of the Jaipur-Asarwa Express. The move is aimed at promoting the Vocal f ...Read More >
A Russian‑Indian joint venture has showcased the first design of a new high‑speed sleeper coach at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition in New Delhi. Kinet is a joint venture between Russian rolling stock companies and Indian government-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the manufacturing and maintenance of 120 Indian 'Vande Bharat' high-speed trains. The venture is expected to unveil the first prototype in June 2026, with manufacturing set to begin by the end of December, ...Read More >
The fire broke out around 7:30 AM when the train (number 12204) was coming from Amritsar. Fatehgarh Sahib (Pb): A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind railway station here on Saturday morning, officials said. According to the Railway Board, one person sustained minor injuries in the incident, the reason behind which is yet to be ascertained. The fire broke out around 7:30 AM when the train (number 12204) was coming from Amritsar. A Government Rai ...Read More >
Fatehgarh Sahib: Passengers aboard Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express (Train No. 12204) had a narrow escape after a coach caught fire near Sirhind railway station in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district early Saturday morning. Officials stated that the incident took place at approximately 7:22 am, when flames broke out in the G-19 AC coach as the train was passing Sirhind station. The train had no scheduled stop at Sirhind, and was en route to Ambala Cantt.The Govt Railway Police (GRP), Northern R ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Three Garib Rath Express AC coaches, travelling from Amritsar to Saharsa in Bihar, caught fire near Sirhind railway station on Saturday morning. No casualties were reported. The fire broke out around 7:30 am, when the train crossed the Sirhind station. As the train was moving at a slow speed, the train was immediately stopped. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to doze the fire after a prolonged effort, the fire was brought under control. Ambulances were also sent. The civil and ...Read More >
Fatehgarh Sahib (Pb) | A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind railway station here on Saturday morning, officials said. According to the Railway Board, one person sustained minor injuries in the incident, the reason behind which is yet to be ascertained. The fire broke out around 7:30 AM when the train (number 12204) was coming from Amritsar. A Government Railway Police (GRP) official said smoke was noticed in one of the AC coaches of the train. A ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Ahead of Deepavali, people looking to spend the extended weekend out of the city are being charged exorbitant fares by private bus operators. With tickets on several routes already sold out, many commuters are being forced to pay at least 60 per cent inflated prices. According to the Karnataka State Private Bus Owners Association, fares have risen by 60-80% this festive season. For instance, an AC sleeper ticket from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, which typically costs Rs 1,200, is now pric ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a move set to enhance passenger experience, Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday unveiled a pilot project introducing Sanganeri-printed covers for train blankets. The initiative, launched at Jaipur's Khatipura railway station, will initially be applied to the AC coaches of the Jaipur-Asrava Superfast Express (12981), as part of a broader effort to improve railway services, with over Rs 100 crore allocated for the development of 65 small and medium-sized stations under the ...Read More >
A bus fire near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer claimed 20 lives. Authorities have released helpline numbers for the public to assist in identifying victims and supporting affected families. DNA identification efforts are underway, with an expert team en route to Jodhpur. A day after 20 passengers were killed after a bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday, authorities in the District Administration of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer have issued their respective helpline numbers for ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Police, on Thursday, have arrested the bus driver Shaukat and owner Turab Ali in connection with the recent bus accident in Jaisalmer, which claimed the lives of 22 people and left several others injured, officials said. Both were detained for questioning on Wednesday night, and their arrests were confirmed following questioning by the police. Jaisalmer Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Shivhare said that two complaints were filed -- one by Chandan Singh, the brother ...Read More >
Leading player in the renewable energy sector, Servotech Renewable Power Systems Ltd on Monday said it has received an order from South Eastern Railway's Ranchi Division for setting up a 2.58 megawatt (MW) solar rooftop project. In a regulatory filing, the company said the scope of work includes design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-grid rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems of various capacities across multiple railway sites in the Ranchi Division. "Th ...Read More >
Jodhpur: Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Jodhpur is working round the clock to match DNA samples given by kin with those of the victims of the Jaisalmer bus fire tragedy.Principal of SN Medical College, BS Jodha, said two bodies have already been handed over to family members after identification, while four burn victims are battling for life on ventilators.Jodhpur in-charge minister Madan Dilawar arrived in Jodhpur Wednesday to check on the injured and meet relatives of the dead and inj ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh government announced a fare reduction of up to 10 per cent on all air-conditioned buses operated by UPSRTC, effective immediately. This move aims to provide more affordable and comfortable travel for commuters, applying to various AC bus services. However, new AC buses registered from January 1, 2024, are excluded from this concession. The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a fare reduction of up to 10 per cent in all air-conditioned buses operated by the State Ro ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's lifeline local trains are always a hot topic for netizens due to their overcrowding, delays, and everyday struggles of the passengers. But as mentioned, these local trains are the lifeline of the dream city; Mumbaikars know exactly how to make it vibrant and fun. During the ongoing festive season of Navaratri, many visuals are surfacing on social media where passengers can be seen playing Garba inside moving local trains. In a similar video, a group of female passengers were se ...Read More >
Mumbai: LG Electronics India Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., is preparing to tap the public markets even as it sharpens its focus on meeting domestic demand, building India as a global export hub, and expanding its portfolio of premium products. LG Electronics Inc. will raise ₹11,607 crore by selling 101.8 million shares through an offer for sale (OFS). The initial public offering (IPO), scheduled for 7-9 October, will see the South Korean parent firm sell about 15% of ...Read More >
New Model Y owners will receive a complimentary wall connector for convenient home or workplace charging. Tesla India, which officially launched in July 2025, has begun deliveries of its Model Y electric SUV, marking a key milestone in the company's entry into the Indian EV market. New Model Y owners will receive a complimentary wall connector for convenient home or workplace charging. Tesla's charging ecosystem also includes Tesla Charging Stations in Mumbai (One BKC) and Delhi (Aerocity), fea ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >
Bihar Final Voter List 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (September 30) published the final electoral roll for the Bihar Assembly elections. The total number of electors has come down by nearly 47 lakh to 7.42 crore from 7.89 crore before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. The Bihar Voter List 2025 is now available and can be checked on the official portals. "Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in #Bihar Successfully Completed #ECI thanks all ...Read More >
Bargarh: A couple was killed and their two minor sons injured after a speeding Hyva dumper ran over the scooter they were riding near Gurudwara Square in Bargarh town Sunday afternoon. The deceased couple was identified as Harekrushna Dunguri, 36, and his wife Kuntala, 30, of Ambabhona block in the district. They were travelling with their two children on a scooter (OD 17 AF 1757) when a dumper truck (OD 17 AC 2894) allegedly rammed into them from behind, dragging the scooter underneath its wh ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a serious safety lapse, two AC coaches of the Bandra-Amritsar Express got detached twice in a span of an hour Sunday, first in Palghar district of Maharashtra and then after the train crossed into Gujarat. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though railway officials admitted the incident could have had grave consequences.The first detachment occurred at 1.19pm in Palghar. Alert staff rushed to the spot and reconnected the bogies, allowing the train to resume its journey at 1.46 pm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday flagged off 300 electric buses and launched rationalised routes for the trans-Yamuna region. During her address, Gupta highlighted the various initiatives taken by her government for the transport sector. She said Delhi will have an all-electric bus fleet by the end of 2026. "We have introduced 300 EV buses on the Yamuna routes along with rationalisation and rerouting for better interconnectivity. From Delhi borders to every d ...Read More >
This action has sparked protests from commuters who insist on paying only the app-mandated fares. With their demands not fulfilled, a section of aggregator cab drivers, including from Uber and Ola, began demanding "revised fares" from passengers on Monday night and Tuesday. They used a mobile link, OnlyMeter, to calculate fares as high as ₹28-33 per km depending on the category of vehicle. For a hatchback or Wagon-R, they demanded ₹28 per km, while it was ₹31-32 for a sedan and ₹34 for an ...Read More >
Mumbai: State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday issued a media statement, warning of a crackdown on aggregator cabs, autos, and bikes in Mumbai if they fail to comply with rules as per the state transport department orders. This came a day after the transport commissioner's office issued directives to aggregator firms such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido to implement MMRTA-approved AC Kaali Peeli taxi and auto fares on their app and have provisions for surge pricing and a drop in fares during ...Read More >
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