Delhi Launches 500 Electric Buses to Combat Pollution

Delhi Launches 500 Electric Buses to Combat Pollution

New Delhi, February 8: Nitin Naveen, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), inaugurated 500 electric buses in the national capital on Sunday. During the event, he praised Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s team for being results-oriented and accused the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of spreading misleading advertisements and failing to deliver on … Read more

Delhi Government Approves ₹1,200 Crore Grant for DTC Employees

Delhi Government Approves ₹1,200 Crore Grant for DTC Employees

New Delhi, February 8: The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, has approved a grant of ₹1,200 crore for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). This initiative by the Delhi government will provide significant relief to thousands of serving employees and pensioners, while also promoting the integration of technology in public transport, an official announced on … Read more

Indian Railways Plans New Underground Line for Northeast Connectivity

Guwahati, February 8: Indian Railways is set to enhance connectivity in the Northeast by constructing a new underground railway line. This line will traverse the Siliguri Corridor, commonly referred to as the ‘Chicken Neck’ in northern Bengal. According to Kapinjhal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the underground route will … Read more

Indian Railways Launches Mobile Ticketing System for Passengers

Malda, February 7: Indian Railways has taken a significant step to enhance passenger convenience and promote digital ticketing. The Eastern Railway‘s Malda division officially launched the M-UTS (Mobile Unreserved Ticketing System) at the Podaiyahaat railway station on Saturday. This service allows passengers to purchase unreserved tickets via their mobile devices right at the station, reducing … Read more

Indian Railways Launches Railvan App Awareness Campaign

Malda, February 7: The Eastern Railway‘s Malda division has initiated a unique campaign to strengthen Indian Railways‘ Digital India mission and provide modern, convenient services to passengers. On Saturday, a special awareness drive was held at Malda Town Railway Station, featuring a street play to promote the ‘Railvan’ app. The primary aim of the event … Read more

Assam Welcomes Proposed Underground Railway Tunnel for Northeast Connectivity

Guwahati, February 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the proposed underground railway tunnel through the Siliguri Corridor on Friday. He described it as a game-changing initiative that will enhance connectivity between the Northeast and the rest of the country, ensuring seamless movement of passengers and goods. In a post on the social media … Read more

Special Train Services Announced for Holi Travelers

Kolkata, February 6: In anticipation of the expected surge in travelers during the upcoming Holi festival, Indian Railways has arranged special train services in various directions. The Eastern Railway has planned to operate 94 special trains this year to ensure smooth travel for those heading to their hometowns, visiting family, celebrating the festival, or traveling … Read more

Indian Railways Completes Redevelopment of 172 Stations

New Delhi, February 5: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the redevelopment of 172 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has been completed. This initiative aims to enhance facilities at the stations and their surrounding areas, improve connectivity from both sides of the stations, and provide better services to passengers through … Read more

Bengaluru Metro Announces 5% Fare Hike Effective February 9

Bengaluru, February 5: Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officially announced a 5% increase in fares on Thursday. The new rates will take effect from February 9. BMRCL’s Public Relations Officer, B.L. Yashwant Chauhan, explained, “According to the fare determination committee, the fare is calculated annually based on a formula. The increase ranges from a … Read more