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Kurmi protest disrupts train services in Jharkhand; passengers stranded

More than 100 passenger trains were cancelled, diverted or short-terminated on Saturday as a rail blockade by Kurmis is underway at various stations within the jurisdiction of the Ranchi division......

8 killed as passenger, cargo trains collide in Bilaspur

At least eight persons, including the loco pilot, were killed and 14 others injured after a passenger train allegedly jumped a red signal and collided with a goods train from behind near Bilaspur......

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Sri Lanka was on Saturday picking up pieces after widespread destruction caused by a powerful cyclone with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declaring a state of emergency throughout the country......

Two goods trains derail in Jharkhand; several express trains cancelled

Two goods trains got derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district on Saturday under South Eastern Railway's Adra division, leading to the cancellation of several express trains, an official......

Ten dead as torrential rain paralyses Kolkata; Puja holidays advanced

At least 10 people were killed, nine of them due to electrocution, as torrential overnight rain -- among the heaviest in four decades -- left Kolkata and adjoining districts paralysed on Tuesday,......

Ticket vending machines at railway stations soon

The Railways has decided to install nearly 900 automatic ticket vending machines at stations across the country for the convenience of daily commuters and reduce queues at counters during rush......

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Railway hospitals will offer postgraduate courses for medical students.Shine Jacob reports. IMAGE: Surgery aboard the Lifeline Express. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The Indian Railways has......

CAG report raps Railways

Between 2008 and 2012, Indian Railways lost revenue of about Rs 4,300 crore (Rs 43 billion) due to failure to ensure proper documentation of transporting iron ore under the dual pricing system,......

If train is late, get dropped home!

The passengers of Howrah bound Kandari Express from Digha that reached its destination on Friday wee hour after several hours of scheduled time, were worried about getting back home.But, none of......

Indian Railways' heritage routes likely to be monetised

The railways heritage lines that are part of the UNESCO-accorded sites list include Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and Kalka Shimla Railway. As part of its plan to monetise......

Delhi blast: Security tightened for India vs SA Test in Kolkata

'The number of police personnel deployed at all ticket sale points has been increased. Patrolling around the stadium has also been intensified.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah bowls during a team training......

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week.'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what......

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal. IMAGE: Tulsidas Balaram,......

Hockey India condoles death of Abdul Hamid

Hockey India today condoled the death of former India player Abdul Hamid in his home-town of Jhansi. Hamid, who was 66, was a member of the Indian team that won the silver medal in the Jakarta......

Dhoni travels in train with Jharkhand team after 13 years

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni shared a selfie with his millions of followers on social network. Photograph: Instagram The South Eastern Railway served a very special passenger on Tuesday night when......