Special Trains for Sabarimala Season via Podanur Announced
Southern Railway introduces special trains via Podanur to manage Sabarimala pilgrim rush. Check new schedules for Kollam-Narasapur and Charlapalli-Kollam routes.
Southern Railway introduces special trains via Podanur to manage Sabarimala pilgrim rush. Check new schedules for Kollam-Narasapur and Charlapalli-Kollam routes.
The 2024-25 Mandala season at Sabarimala concludes with a massive footfall of over 30 lakh devotees, generating a record revenue of Rs 332.77 crore. Explore the key highlights and figures.
Jharkhand's education department trains 346 special educators and therapists to improve learning for children with special needs under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Read more.
Central & Western Railway to run special suburban trains on Dec 31 midnight in Mumbai. Check full schedule for CSMT, Kalyan, Harbour line, Churchgate, and Virar services for safe travel.
Travancore Devaswom Board's Annadanam hall in Sabarimala has provided over 7.45 lakh free meals this pilgrimage season. Discover the scale of this massive service and the traditional Kerala feasts offered.
Kerala BJP alleges sacrilege in the Sabarimala gold smuggling case, demands a CBI probe. The party claims gold offered to Lord Ayyappa was stolen and replaced. Read the full story.
Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrashekhar alleges massive theft of idols and temple parts at Sabarimala, calling it a political conspiracy. He demands a CBI investigation for justice.
Indian Railways' new timetable 'Trains at a Glance 2026' will launch soon, featuring updated routes, reduced travel times, and details on Vande Bharat trains. Check the official website for the PDF.
Indian Railways deploys 244 special train trips across 8 zones to manage Christmas & New Year 2025-26 travel surge. Book early via IRCTC for a smooth festive journey.
Police at Sabarimala direct women and minor devotees to use the sides of the sacred 18 steps for easier assistance. New rules also ban photography at key temple areas. Read the latest updates.
Sabarimala police instruct women and minor devotees to use sides of Pathinettam Padi for easier assistance. High Court ban on photography strictly enforced. Read details.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar, accused in the Sabarimala gold theft, petitions Kerala High Court for bail. The court seeks state's response. Read the latest developments.
Indian Railways collected Rs 1,781 crore in fines from ticketless and irregular travellers in FY25. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw cites demand-supply gap, details penalties and tech upgrades to curb the issue.
Kerala High Court prohibits police & unauthorised entry into Sabarimala's bhandaram, orders daily pilgrim cap of 5,000. Read the full court directives.
The Centre informs SC that every state and UT will have at least one dedicated NIA court. Delhi to get 16 special courts to expedite terror and organized crime cases.
Actor Dileep visits Sabarimala with a heavy heart for his seriously ill mother. He opens up about her condition, media harassment post-acquittal, and his devotion to Ayyappa. Read his full emotional statement.
Massive flight cancellations by IndiGo at Chennai airport leave passengers stranded. Railways announce special trains to manage surge. Airport director says normalcy may take 2 more days.
South Western Railway will run special trains from Yeshwantpur to Karwar on Dec 24 & 27. Return services on Dec 25 & 28. Check timings and plan your festive travel.
Maharashtra govt arranges special trains from Nagpur to Mumbai on Dec 14-15 for MLAs & staff after winter session, addressing flight woes. Vidarbha issues get top priority.
Central Railway announces special trains from Pune to multiple cities after IndiGo flight cancellations. Help desk set up at airport. Details on routes, classes, and operation till December 12 inside.
Indian Railways establishes a 24/7 help desk at Patna's airport to assist passengers stranded due to IndiGo flight cancellations since Dec 4. Special trains and extra coaches deployed. Read how railways stepped in.
A small fire broke out in the kitchen of Kerala's Sabarimala temple. Firefighters responded immediately and doused the flames. No injuries or major damage reported. Read details.
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport faces severe disruption as IndiGo cancels another 144 flights. Passengers scramble for trains and buses as the crisis enters its fifth day. Read for details and alternative travel options.
South Western Railway announces 6 special trains from Bengaluru to key cities after IndiGo flight cancellations. Details on routes, dates, and passenger relief measures inside.
Indian Railways launches emergency trains between Howrah and Mumbai to evacuate hundreds stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Key halts in Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Gondia. Get details on schedules.
South Western Railway to run special express trains between Yeshwantpur and Karwar on Dec 24, 25, 27, 28 to ease holiday travel. Check schedules and stops here.
Northeast Frontier Railway adds extra coaches to 7 major trains & runs specials to Delhi & Howrah to help stranded passengers. Relief until mid-December.
East Coast Railway deploys extra coaches in 5 trains & launches 6 specials from Odisha to tackle passenger surge after flight cancellations. Check IRCTC for real-time updates.
As IndiGo faces operational chaos, rival airlines from Mangaluru International Airport are charging exorbitant fares, leaving passengers stranded during peak wedding season. Read more.
Indian Railways launches 89 special trains over three days to manage passenger rush following IndiGo flight disruptions. Get details on routes and zones.