News for 'local-train'

Chennai floods: Rail, air services restored as water retreats

Chennai floods: Rail, air services restored as water retreats

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

With water receding in most parts of this rain-battered city and its suburbs, the focus is now on clearing the various areas of the waste and muck left behind.

Naseer's son falls off running train

Naseer's son falls off running train

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The 20-year-old boy has been admitted to hospital.

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Transport minister M R Vijayabaskar said that despite the stir, 80% buses were running.

Mumbai blasts: 2 accused undergo narco test

Mumbai blasts: 2 accused undergo narco test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Two of the accused in the July 11 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case were subjected to narco-analysis tests at the Lady Bowring and Curzon hospital in Bangalore for the second successive day on Thursday.

Mumbai: 15 hurt in suburban train mishap

Mumbai: 15 hurt in suburban train mishap

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

"At 2353 hours, a Pitwala-bound local train from Mumbai struck another empty train, which had terminated in Thane and was leaving for the Kalwa car shed," a railway police official told PTI.

Injured? How to claim insurance

Injured? How to claim insurance

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Al Qaeda behind the blasts?

Al Qaeda behind the blasts?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

'You can never feel safe. I don't think about such things... life just carries on like this train,' said Manoj Jha, as held on to a pole at the entrance.

Mumbai: Relief for commuters as longest-ever BEST bus strike ends

Mumbai: Relief for commuters as longest-ever BEST bus strike ends

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The workers' union has accepted the '10-step' pay hike to be granted to them by way of an interim measure by the civic transport undertaking's management.

Telangana fallout: Protests intensify in Kokrajhar for new state

Telangana fallout: Protests intensify in Kokrajhar for new state

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Train services were paralysed in Assam as several Bodo outfits resorted to a 12-hour railway blockade in Kokrajhar while violence continued for the third day in Karbi Anglong as ethnic groups stepped up their demand for a separate state on the lines of Telangana.

4 men abducted me at knife point, says Snapdeal employee after release

4 men abducted me at knife point, says Snapdeal employee after release

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

The 24-year-old Snapdeal employee who went missing on Wednesday said that she was abducted by four men at knife point while she was on her way back home in an auto-rickshaw.

Alert in New York over subway terror warning

Alert in New York over subway terror warning

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Commuters are taking the threat seriously in view of earlier terrorist attacks in London underground trains and in Spain.

Just what is SIMI?

Just what is SIMI?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Will Indian shooting's youth brigade shine at CWG?

Will Indian shooting's youth brigade shine at CWG?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The abundance of talent is complemented by a confident approach which the likes of Manu Bhaker, Mehuli Ghosh, Anish Bhanwala and Anjum Moudgil will display at the Games.

Mumbai: Dadar bomb scare a hoax

Mumbai: Dadar bomb scare a hoax

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

An anonymous telephone call claimed that a bomb had been placed at Dadar railway station in central Mumbai, but it turned out to be a hoax.

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government has directed all schools and colleges in the city and neighbouring Thane district to remain closed on Saturday.

CM Fadnavis asks Mumbaikars to step out only if needed

CM Fadnavis asks Mumbaikars to step out only if needed

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday visited Mumbai's Municipal Corporation to monitor the situation in the city, which has been badly hit by heavy rains since Thursday night.

Train mishap: Saviour village gets special grant

Train mishap: Saviour village gets special grant

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

The residents of the village, in Hoshiarpur district, carrying iron rods, axes, ropes and other materials rescued scores of injured victims.

Mumbai traffic updates on SMS

Mumbai traffic updates on SMS

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

SMS RAIN to 7333.

The Man Who Changed Lives

The Man Who Changed Lives

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

This Teacher's Day, students remember Syed Feroze Ashraf, 'Uncle' who changed the lives of many children forever.

Why make a film on rape?

Why make a film on rape?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

55 dead in train mishap near Nagpur

55 dead in train mishap near Nagpur

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

The accident occurred at 5 pm between Kanhan and Dongri Khurd, about 30 km from Nagpur.

Human error behind Punjab rail mishap: Report

Human error behind Punjab rail mishap: Report

Rediff.com3 Jan 2005

Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety G P Garg, in the preliminary inquiry report, has held that it was caused due to the blunder by the station masters of Bhangala and Mirthala.

1998 blast accused awarded life sentence

1998 blast accused awarded life sentence

Rediff.com9 Jul 2004

The life sentence was awarded to all 11 accused, including a Pakistani national.

'Politicians never deliver what they have promised'

'Politicians never deliver what they have promised'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Election 2014 has witnessed an impressive increase in the voter turnout. But we bumped into a disgruntled citizen, who explains why he is not impressed and why he will not vote this year.

Great adventure hobbies, at a price

Great adventure hobbies, at a price

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Telangana observes bandh against AP govt

Telangana observes bandh against AP govt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Initial reports reaching Hyderabad from the region indicate the Road Transport Corporation bus services were partially affected as protesters staged dharnas in front of depots in Telangana districts, including Hyderabad.

What an injustice!

What an injustice!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

7/11 train blasts: All 12 convicts plead for leniency

7/11 train blasts: All 12 convicts plead for leniency

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

All 12 convicts found guilty in the case relating to the July 11, 2006 serial train blasts, which claimed 188 lives in local trains in Mumbai, have pleaded leniency in the court on the point of sentence citing humanitarian grounds.

Jaago: Raveena's wake-up call

Jaago: Raveena's wake-up call

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

Mumbai's back in business

Mumbai's back in business

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Road traffic is as smooth as it could be after days of heavy rains, and local trains are running on time.

A burnt police station, blocked roads: What I saw in Chennai

A burnt police station, blocked roads: What I saw in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The Ice House police station, near Marina beach, is up in flames. The protestors I met the other day would certainly not have done any such thing. Hoodlums and thugs appear to have infiltrated their ranks, determined to provoke trouble.

'Main Atal Bihari Vajpayee bol raha hoon'

'Main Atal Bihari Vajpayee bol raha hoon'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

My mind began to churn with questions I had always wanted to ask the prime minister.

Get yourself a lifesaver

Get yourself a lifesaver

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Where are 'acche din' if commuters face problems, asks Sena

Where are 'acche din' if commuters face problems, asks Sena

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Criticising authorities over handling of commuter rage and breakdown of suburban train services last week, the Shiv Sena on Monday mocked the Centre's promise of 'acche din' and asked where are the good days assured to the people.