News for '-howrah'

Several long distance trains cancelled

Several long distance trains cancelled

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

An 18-year-old drowned last evening when he went for a swim in Mitha river at Saki Naka in Northeast Mumbai, while a woman sustained minor injuries today when the balcony of a building collapsed at Vakola.

Dominique Lapierre's village of joy

Dominique Lapierre's village of joy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Dominique Lapierre and his wife have worked in West Bengal for 25 years.

A talent contest for kids!

A talent contest for kids!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Parle Products Pvt Ltd announced the fourth year of 'Parle Saraswati Vandana - 2005', an initiative to help children showcase talent during 'Saraswati puja'.

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

Rourkela cut off for a second day

Rourkela cut off for a second day

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

A large number of passengers stranded at Rourkela railway station created a commotion on Wednesday morning.

Jaish-e-Mohammad 'carrier' arrested in Delhi

Jaish-e-Mohammad 'carrier' arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

The arrest lends weight to the Prime Minister's Diwali-eve comment that there were external links to terrorism on Indian soil.

Railways chug into hotel business

Railways chug into hotel business

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

'Helen was wooed by everyone'

'Helen was wooed by everyone'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

What makes Helen such an endearing figure even three decades after she first hit the silver screen?

62 hurt as Sealdah-Ajmer Express derails; victims claim help came late

62 hurt as Sealdah-Ajmer Express derails; victims claim help came late

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

At least 62 passengers were on Wednesday injured when 15 coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer Express derailed while it was crossing a bridge near Rura Railway Station in Kanpur Rural district, the second rail accident in the region in two months.

Kolkata: 2-day transport strike begins

Kolkata: 2-day transport strike begins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Though taxi owners body Bengal Taxi Association called an indefinite strike, drivers under the banner of Progressive Taximen Union were opposing the strike.

7 killed as bus falls from overbridge

7 killed as bus falls from overbridge

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Train services on Howrah-Bandel route have been restored.

4 high-speed Rail corridors likely

4 high-speed Rail corridors likely

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

East Bengal held goalless

East Bengal held goalless

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

Mohun Bagan got past Railway Football Club in another Kolkata Super Division football match.

No cover for maritime assets

No cover for maritime assets

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

Unsafe Bihar: Poorvanchal express passengers loote

Unsafe Bihar: Poorvanchal express passengers loote

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

Unidentified armed criminals looted cash and valuables worth over Rs 400,000.

Switch off at 8.30 pm to celebrate Earth Hour with million others

Switch off at 8.30 pm to celebrate Earth Hour with million others

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Among the first landmarks around the world to dim their lights for the Earth Hour 2014 environmental campaign was Australia's Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, which plunged into darkness on Saturday.

Two shot dead in Bihar train

Two shot dead in Bihar train

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

It was the fourth such incident in Bihar in less than a fortnight.

Sabotage caused Rajdhani Express mishap: Report

Sabotage caused Rajdhani Express mishap: Report

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

The chief commissioner of railway safety has ratified the cause and the same has also been accepted by the Railway Board, he said

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

The City of Joy gets hi-tech

The City of Joy gets hi-tech

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

Strike: Normal life hit in Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu unaffected

Strike: Normal life hit in Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu unaffected

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Though buses and trains plied normally in Bengal and TN, office attendance was less.

Good news for rail passenger: Flexi-fare scrapped for 15 trains

Good news for rail passenger: Flexi-fare scrapped for 15 trains

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Railways has also reduced flexi-fares from 1.5 to 1.4 times the base ticket fare in 101 trains

'In 1977, the waiters were prompt and courteous'

'In 1977, the waiters were prompt and courteous'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Readers share their experience of ordering meals in the Indian Railway.

India Post to enter e-com, Bengal circle approaches industry groups

India Post to enter e-com, Bengal circle approaches industry groups

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A senior official of India Post at Kolkata General Post Office told PTI that since e-commerce is a sunrise industry, it is trying to earn higher revenue in the region by involving local traders and business houses.

What you didn't know about Indian trains

What you didn't know about Indian trains

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Trains, at one point in time, were not just a mode of transport. They told a story,' says Bibek Debroy.

You can book meals of your choice in 1,516 trains

You can book meals of your choice in 1,516 trains

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Passengers can now book a meal from the different menu options available as per the choice, for delivery at the opted station or train.

Number of accidents have come down: Nitish

Number of accidents have come down: Nitish

Rediff.com12 Jan 2003

The railway minister said this a day after the derailment of the Howrah-Guwahati Kamrup Express.

After Naveen, KCR meets Mamata to forge non-BJP, non-Cong alliance

After Naveen, KCR meets Mamata to forge non-BJP, non-Cong alliance

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

"Very shortly we will come out with a concrete plan," Rao told reporters after meeting the Trinamool Congress president.

80 trains cancelled, rescheduled for Bihar bandh

80 trains cancelled, rescheduled for Bihar bandh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

The railway ministry said it took the decision for the safety of passengers.

Declaring joint PM nominee will divide regional parties, says Didi

Declaring joint PM nominee will divide regional parties, says Didi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

She asserted that all the regional anti-BJP parties were together and they should sacrifice for the country's benefit.

Tollygunge scrape past Indian Bank

Tollygunge scrape past Indian Bank

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

The Kolkata side rallied to scored a 3-2 victory in the National Football League.

Mohd. Sporting shock JCT

Mohd. Sporting shock JCT

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Syed Rahim Nabi scored a brace in a 3-1 victory in the National Football League.

Another train robbery in Laluland

Another train robbery in Laluland

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Seven gunmen boarded an AC-III tier coach of the train at the Bhabhua Road station on the Mughalsarai-Sasaram section of the East-Central Railway and went on a looting spree.

How far will you go to catch a Pokemon?

How far will you go to catch a Pokemon?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Gamers are losing sleep because of the craze of catching Pokemons.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

This is how BJP plans to win Bengal

This is how BJP plans to win Bengal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

BJP chief Amit Shah had set a target of winning 22 Lok Sabha seats out of 42 seats in West Bengal.