News for 'train disruptions'

14 coaches of Dahanu-bound train derail

14 coaches of Dahanu-bound train derail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

The shuttle train derailed between Palgarh and Umroli on the Virar-Dahanu Road section. Two were injured.

Gujjars riot: Delhi-bound trains cancelled

Gujjars riot: Delhi-bound trains cancelled

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Train and bus services between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh remained suspended or disrupted even as Gujjars of Madhya Pradesh staged a dharna at many places on Monday in support of the agitation by their community in Rajasthan to press for Scheduled Tribe status.

Cold wave hits North India; fog disrupts normal life

Cold wave hits North India; fog disrupts normal life

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

It was another chilly morning in the national capital as icy winds swept the city while early morning fog disrupted rail operations, delaying 52 trains.

Landslides cut off southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Landslides cut off southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Surface links to Assam's Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district and to neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur remained snapped on Tuesday as incessant rains triggered landslides and washed off roads as well as railway tracks in multiple locations of Assam and Meghalaya.

Mumbai: Train services resume after commuter fury

Mumbai: Train services resume after commuter fury

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Services on the Mumbai's Western Railway line were severely disrupted on Wednesday following protests by thousands of commuters who blocked the tracks, demanding more trains from suburban Borivali to Churchgate. The protestors were allegedly demanding more services between Borivali and Churchgate on the slow tracks, he said, adding that trains on the fast line were operational but delayed.

Five railway employees killed in train mishap

Five railway employees killed in train mishap

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Five railway workers, including an officer, were on Saturday run over by Delhi-bound Dehradun Janshatabdi Express near Ghaziabad at approximately 11.30 am. Northern Railway sources said a railway inspection officer and four workers were killed in the accident between Ghaziabad and Shahibabad stations. The incident comes close on the heels of a similar mishap in which six men were knocked down by a local train near Palwal in Haryana.

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The fact that I wasn't playing for several months beginning of last year allowed me to really get together with my team and work on my body, on my strokes, which has later helped me to achieve some great results.'

Bengal bandh: buses torched, train services halted

Bengal bandh: buses torched, train services halted

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

A 12-hour Bengal bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party to protest the hike in power tariff turned violent on Monday with supporters setting afire buses and clashing with the police, which used batons to quell them.

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

However, flight operations at the Mumbai airport were not impacted due to rains, an airport official said.

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Much of the death toll has been concentrated in and around Buffalo, located on the shores of Lake Erie in western New York state, where biting cold and heavy 'lake-effect' snow all through the Christmas weekend.

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

Train services hit in Seema-Andhra due to power strike

Train services hit in Seema-Andhra due to power strike

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Railway passengers in the restive Seema-Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh are bearing the brunt of ongoing strike by employees of state power corporations with many trains are either being partially cancelled or rescheduled.

Heavy rains in Chennai: Rail, road transport affected

Heavy rains in Chennai: Rail, road transport affected

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Though there was some delay in respect of a couple of flights, there was no major disruption in services, airport sources in Chennai said, adding even passengers who arrived late due to showers were allowed to board.

Jharkhand gets 15 MW from Grid, train services hit

Jharkhand gets 15 MW from Grid, train services hit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The collapse of the eastern grid disrupted normal life in Jharkhand, which witnessed power failure in several parts of the state and delay in train services on Tuesday. The 509 Down Howrah-Banaras Express was stranded at Rohini station in Deogarh district, while the Ispat Express and Santragachi Express were detained on Chakradharpur-Howrah route from 1.30 pm, sources in the Chakradharpur Railway Division said.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat preps for massive relief ops

Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat preps for massive relief ops

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The India Meteorological Department has said that the landfall process of Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has started in Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat. The landfall process will carry on till midnight with wind speeds reaching a maximum of 140 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.

'The extra motivation for me is winning in India'

'The extra motivation for me is winning in India'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

A rejuvenated David Warner said he has "parked" the acrimony over his permanent leadership ban and is focused on helping Australia take series wins in India and the Ashes next year.

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Year by year, our cities remain defeated in the face of weather conditions, costing us time, money, resources and often lives, observe Amit Kapoor and Bibek Debroy.

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Bangladeshis on Sunday began voting in the general elections expected to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the absence of the main Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) which is boycotting it.

20 killed, 2 injured as train hits autorickshaw in Bihar

20 killed, 2 injured as train hits autorickshaw in Bihar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Twenty people, including eight children, were killed today when a speeding train rammed into a packed autorickshaw at a railway crossing between Semra and Sugauli stations in Bihar's East Champaran district, the police said.

Fog lifts in Delhi, but train services affected

Fog lifts in Delhi, but train services affected

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Air travellers were the most relieved by the clear conditions, as flight operations, which were suspended for three hours on Tuesday due to heavy fog, were normal.

Cold wave sweeps North India; dense fog delays trains, flights

Cold wave sweeps North India; dense fog delays trains, flights

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Several flights and trains were delayed on Tuesday as the entire North India reeled under a dense blanket of fog.

Mumbai: Commuters get violent as trains run late

Mumbai: Commuters get violent as trains run late

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The Mumbai police on Tuesday resorted to firing in the air and baton charging to control irate passengers at Nalasopara railway station.

13 killed, 47 injured in train collision near Gorakhpur

13 killed, 47 injured in train collision near Gorakhpur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

12 people have reportedly been killed and 45injured when two speeding passenger trains collided near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh late Tuasday night, a railway official said.

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'It's a matter of great pride that no student of Army Goodwill Schools has ever joined terrorism.'

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The Pune-bound train derailed at 3:10 am, injuring three passengers.

Snowfall, rains, roads closes, avalanche warning... It's all happening up north

Snowfall, rains, roads closes, avalanche warning... It's all happening up north

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Fresh snowfall disrupted normal life in Jammu and Kashmir, where an avalanche warning was issued in five districts, higher reaches and tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh and the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand on Monday.

Over 95% Indian firms fall prey to 'new fraud' incidents

Over 95% Indian firms fall prey to 'new fraud' incidents

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Over 95 per cent of organisations in India have experienced new types of fraud incidents in the past two years, a PwC Survey said on Tuesday. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainties associated with it, subsequent shift to digital operations and remote working, businesses have been exposed to new risks related to digital security, employee safety and disinformation, said the PwC's 'Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022' report.

PHOTOS: Cyclone Tauktae drenches Mumbai

PHOTOS: Cyclone Tauktae drenches Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Between 8.30 am and 11 am, the IMD's Colaba observatory (representative of south Mumbai) recorded 79.4 mm rainfall, while the Santacruz observatory (representative of suburbs) recorded 44.5 mm rain, she said.

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Protestors continued to target railway properties in Bihar and West Bengal on Saturday to vent their ire against the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme disrupting train services in the eastern region for the fourth day in a row, while demonstrations were held on roads in Odisha and Jharkhand.

China finds 40 problems in its troops' training

China finds 40 problems in its troops' training

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Chinese military has identified a host of problems after conducting massive military exercises for the first time to sharpen the troops' fighting capability which if not rectified will hinder its ability to win wars.

Bale back in Real training before Malaga clash

Bale back in Real training before Malaga clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Gareth Bale returned to full training with his Real Madrid team mates on Wednesday as he continued his recovery from a muscle injury, suggesting the Wales winger may play a part in Saturday's La Liga clash at Malaga.

Asanas For A Sharper Mind

Asanas For A Sharper Mind

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Yoga and Ayurveda expert Namita Piparaiya shares simple techniques to improve your cognitive health.

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian IT services companies have seen several CEO changes that have, over the past few months, led to some crucial exits at the mid-senior level in a trend that is likely to continue. According to a recent Motilal Oswal report, "Movement of mid-to-senior leadership at IT services firms is a reality, partially on account of multiple CEO-level changes.

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

In these raids being conducted since Sunday morning, the NIA said, it has seized incriminating materials, including digital devices, documents, two daggers and cash Rs 8,31,500.

Amid scorching heat, parts of Mumbai, suburbs face power outage

Amid scorching heat, parts of Mumbai, suburbs face power outage

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The power failure comes at a time when the state is reeling under power deficit.

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Security forces killed five heavily armed foreign terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and said it was the "biggest" infiltration bid to have been foiled since 2021, when India and Pakistan effected a ceasefire understanding.

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created, Chaudhari said in his speech on the occasion of 90th anniversary celebrations of the IAF.

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Ghoomer is an efficient crowd-pleaser that puts a lump in the throat, a tear in the eyes, and a smile on the face, all at the same time, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Heavy rains disrupt Mumbai

Heavy rains disrupt Mumbai

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Traffic and train services were disrupted.

Kapu protest for backward status turns violent, train set afire in Andhra Pradesh

Kapu protest for backward status turns violent, train set afire in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The stir by Kapu community members seeking reservation under Backward Class category turned violent today with agitators setting four coaches of Ratnachal Express on fire.