Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, a game-changer for overnight travel, will launch in Jan 2026 on the Guwahati-Kolkata route. Discover fares, features, and the PM's flag-off.
Indian Railways to launch Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train by January 18. Check route, 8 stoppages, ticket prices from Rs 2,300, and regional food menu.
Railway officials complete intensive 69-hour restoration work after a goods train derailment near Telwa Bazar Halt. Normal train services resume on the crucial Patna-Howrah route. Read for details on disruptions and restoration.
As 2025 ended, India witnessed breathtaking final sunsets from Kashmir to Goa. See the golden Ganges, pink Raipur skies, and more in this visual farewell to the year.
A contractor in Gurgaon's Sector 56 was arrested after a 20-year-old labourer died in a basement excavation collapse. Police cite lack of safety gear and illegal overtime. Read the full investigation.
A scheduled SIR hearing in Howrah's Uluberia block turned violent when a man confronted his estranged wife and her paramour. The clash disrupted proceedings for 25 minutes. Police are investigating.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi pledges support for migrant worker assaulted in Chennai. Four juveniles arrested. State sends officer for probe. Details on the shocking incident and government response.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi pledges support for assaulted migrant worker in Tamil Nadu. Four teens detained. Read about the government's response and investigation.
Three fatal tiger attacks on bamboo cutters in Chandrapur force Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to suspend work. Safety concerns rise as operations continue unchecked in other forest areas. Read more.
A labourer died and two were injured after a basement wall collapsed at a Gurgaon construction site. Rescue teams rushed to Sector 56. Police investigation is underway.
Howrah police arrest CA Souvik Pakui for defrauding people of over Rs 80 lakh with fake job promises. He used a blue beacon car with a forged finance department stamp to gain trust. Details inside.
Rail traffic on the crucial Howrah-Patna-Delhi route remains severely disrupted for a second day after a goods train derailment in Bihar's Jamui district. See the full list of cancelled and diverted trains.
A vehicle from a picnic party crashed into the boundary wall of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's historic Howrah residence, causing a partial collapse. The author's great-grandson is coordinating urgent repairs. Details inside.
Eight wagons of a goods train derailed near Jamui, halting traffic on the crucial Howrah-Patna-Delhi route. Thousands stranded as 12 trains cancelled, 60 diverted. Read for full details on the disruption and restoration efforts.
Outrage in Howrah as no arrests made 48 hours after 5 puppies burnt alive. Police cite identification issues, locals allege influential culprits. Animal welfare groups demand action.
Eastern Railway unveils a 5-year plan to double train capacity in Kolkata, Bhagalpur & other hubs to tackle rising passenger traffic. Major infrastructure upgrades planned. Read more.
A goods train derailed in Bihar's Jamui district, disrupting traffic on the busy Howrah-Patna-Delhi route. No casualties reported. Restoration work underway. Read for latest updates.
A goods train derailment near Buxar in Bihar has disrupted rail traffic. Eight wagons went off the tracks, affecting services on the busy Delhi-Howrah route. Read for details and updates.
A 34-year-old daily wage labourer was found dead in his Maloya house in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating as no suicide note was found. Read for details.
An eight-month-old girl from a migrant labourer family was found dead in a suspected leopard attack in Nagpur's outskirts. The incident has reignited fears about human-wildlife conflict in the area. Read the full details.
In a shocking incident in Howrah's Hatpukur, five puppies were set on fire. Animal lovers protest as police investigate. Read the full story and demand justice.
South Eastern Railway approves Rs 418.11 crore project to replace 125-year-old Kolaghat bridge. The new structure, set for 2027, will restore full-speed operations on the busy Howrah-Kharagpur section.
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Murshidabad was lynched in Sambalpur, Odisha. The mob accused him of being Bangladeshi. Six arrested, two others critically injured.
A migrant labourer from West Bengal was brutally lynched by a mob in Odisha's Sambalpur after being falsely labelled a Bangladeshi infiltrator. Police investigation is underway.
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
Indian Railways allocates Rs 432 crore to rebuild a crucial bridge on the Howrah-Kharagpur section, enabling 130 kmph speeds and future expansion. Details inside.
West Bengal government submits a detailed action plan to NGT to address the saturated Belgachia dumpyard. The ₹196 crore strategy includes bio-mining, a new plant, and ward-level segregation. Read the full roadmap.
West Bengal government submits a detailed ₹196 crore, time-bound action plan to NGT to resolve the saturated Belgachia dumpyard crisis. Includes bio-mining of 10 lakh tonnes waste and a new processing plant by Dec 2027.
West Bengal cabinet approves retaining 66 wards in Howrah Municipal Corporation, reversing plan to reduce to 50. A bill to amend the HMC Act will be tabled soon. Read for details.
West Bengal cabinet allocates over 200 acres across industrial parks for key projects, including a Rs 500 crore warehouse by Nahar Enterprises. Details on land distribution and the Gems & Jewellery Park expansion.