News for 'Howrah'

Bihar: Naxals attack train; 2 RPF jawans killed

Bihar: Naxals attack train; 2 RPF jawans killed

Rediff.com8 Apr 2007

Sunday's attack came a couple of days after a Naxalite strike on a Central Industrial Security Force picket in Bokaro district of Jharkhand, in which two personnel of the paramilitary force and four other persons were killed.

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Looking into the flexi-fare scheme in Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains introduced in September 2016, the CAG stated that occupancy in all classes except the sleeper class in Duronto decreased.

Bihar: Maoists blow up railway tracks

Bihar: Maoists blow up railway tracks

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

The Maoists blew up the tracks near the Bhalui halt station on the Jhajha-Kiul section of East Central Railway around 2 am, disrupting train services on Patna-Howrah main line

Your train food experience: A hearty meal for Rs 10

Your train food experience: A hearty meal for Rs 10

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rediff readers share their bitter sweet memories of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.

Mallika vs Helen in Mehbooba

Mallika vs Helen in Mehbooba

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

We have two Mehboobas. Who is the hottest?

Bihar: 2 cops killed in Naxal attack

Bihar: 2 cops killed in Naxal attack

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Police said that a group of Naxals opened fire on the Howrah-bound Kathgodam Express as it reached Sonepur railway satation.

Tiwary returns home after surgery

Tiwary returns home after surgery

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary returned home following a shoulder surgery at a London hospital.

Pay about 15% more for Antyodaya Express tickets

Pay about 15% more for Antyodaya Express tickets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Equipped with facilities like water purifiers, mobile phone charging points and fire extinguishers among others, the first Antyodaya Express is slated to be pressed into service from Mumbai for Tatanagar this month.

'How many soldiers will lose their lives? Befitting reply must be given'

'How many soldiers will lose their lives? Befitting reply must be given'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Sunday's terror attack has come as a huge setback for the families of the Uri bravehearts, but their spirit has not been deterred by the act of cowardice.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

From boxing champ to drain cleaner, Krishna Rout seeks life of dignity

From boxing champ to drain cleaner, Krishna Rout seeks life of dignity

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

With a temporary job at the Howrah Municipal Corporation for the last 15 years, and earnings of merely 200 a day, Rout has decided to appeal to West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, to give him a permanent government job.

PF forms may be revised

PF forms may be revised

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The Employment Provident Fund Office may introduce social security number (SSN), a unique 14-digit identity number for all provident fund subscribers, in West Bengal within this year.

Trains disrupted due to tensions in Mau

Trains disrupted due to tensions in Mau

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Buses and trains going to and from Mau have been disrupted.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Mumbai-Kolkata trains running very late

Mumbai-Kolkata trains running very late

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Kurla Express, which was scheduled to leave Shalimar station at 3.00 pm, was cancelled for the day.

Cyclone Fani: Toll rises to 29 in Odisha, CM announces aid

Cyclone Fani: Toll rises to 29 in Odisha, CM announces aid

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said all families in Puri and in those parts of Khurda, which had been 'extremely severely affected' in the storm, will get 50 kg of rice, Rs 2,000 in cash and polythene sheets, if covered under the Food Security Act (FSA).

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'You can only see it when you look for it. Seek and you shall find.'

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The weatherman has predicted rainfall throughout the day with the mercury settling at 19C.

Kolkata, Delhi face environment crisis

Kolkata, Delhi face environment crisis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Experts find it hard to convince government and sometimes even people about the dangers of pollution because those who want to dodge the issue say that people are dying "for thousands of reasons."

More blasts in Assam

More blasts in Assam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2006

One person was killed in blasts on Saturday. ULFA denies hand in the blasts.

Andhra derailment: 13 trains cancelled

Andhra derailment: 13 trains cancelled

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

The Southern Railway today announced the cancellation of eight long distance trains, and the South Western Railway cancelled five trains

Medha Patkar released on bail

Medha Patkar released on bail

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Patkar has broken her fast after the order, one of her aides told PTI.

Tanya's death leaves father without a family

Tanya's death leaves father without a family

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Tanya's mother and brother had passed away over the past few years.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A 43-year-old seasoned Indian mountaineer died in the Himalayas after he fell ill while descending Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal.

There will be civil war, blood bath because of NRC: Mamata

There will be civil war, blood bath because of NRC: Mamata

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The West Bengal CM said she is shocked that the former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's family members' names have not been included in the NRC final draft.

The making of new IITs

The making of new IITs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Kuch Bheege Alfaaz Review: Love in the WhatsApp era

Kuch Bheege Alfaaz Review: Love in the WhatsApp era

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Onir has got what it needs to make sensible, thought-provoking, entertaining cinema, feels Prasanna D Zore.

Two arrested in Toofan Express rape case

Two arrested in Toofan Express rape case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The police are on the lookout for three others.

Girl raped in luxury coach of train

Girl raped in luxury coach of train

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The travelling ticket examiner and the coach attendant have been detained in connection with the incident, he said and added the police were looking for two other suspects.

46 new trains: Take a look!

46 new trains: Take a look!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Saturday proposed to start 46 new trains in the Rail Budget for 2005-06.

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 74, including three foreigners, followed by Kerala at 52 including seven foreign nationals.

450 special trains for Ardh Kumbh

450 special trains for Ardh Kumbh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

He said these will include two special trains each for Mumbai and Howrah and one for Delhi on the auspicious bathing days of 'makar sankranti' and 'mauni amavasya' falling on January 14 and 19.

WB state election commissioner submits resignation

WB state election commissioner submits resignation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Upadhyay submitted the resignation to Governor K N Tripathi at the Raj Bhavan.

TMC leader apologises to Roopa Ganguly over 'real-life Draupadi' remark

TMC leader apologises to Roopa Ganguly over 'real-life Draupadi' remark

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

He also made it clear that he was not apologising to her on the orders issued by the TMC high command.

Arrest warrant against Bhutia

Arrest warrant against Bhutia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

An arrest warrant was issued against the soccer star for failing to appear before the court to identify an alleged thief who stole his luggage in a train.

They've got a plot on the moon

They've got a plot on the moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

The Dasguptas have bought a plot for $100.

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.

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'.