Rahul Gandhi Visits Railway Station To Talk To Coolies, Video Goes Viral
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday once again surprised people by visiting a Railway station here and interacting with the porters to know their concerns. Gandhi arrived at Anand Vihar Railway station to talk to the coolies and discussed the issues they face, the source said. The Congress leader's visit comes months after few porters urged him to meet them to understand their issues and work.
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Indian Politician, Coolies, Railway Station, Congress, Viral
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Shiv Sena Leader Sudhir More Found Dead At Ghatkopar Railway Tracks
Sudhir More, a prominent leader of the Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray faction, was found dead on the railway tracks near Ghatkopar railway station, on September 1. More, who was a former corporator and the Sampark Pramukh (communication chief) for Ratnagiri district, had left his home alone the previous night, but didn't return, following which search started, and his body was recovered. Case is registered and probe is launched
Tags: Sudhir More, Death, Railway Station, Mumbai Police, Ghatkopar
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Chittorgarh Railway Station To Be Renovated With Top-Notch Amenities: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Indian Railways is renovating railway stations around the country to improve passenger comfort and convenience. The Adarsh Station Scheme is upgrading and modernizing stations in response to the need for improved passenger facilities at stations. In a recent public address, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promised to transform the Chittorgarh station… read-more
Tags: Chittorgarh, Railway Station, renovation, world class facilities, Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Gujarat Goods 16 Coaches Derailed Near Mangal Railway Station In Gujarat
In Gujarat's Dahod district. a goods train derailed near Mangal Mahudi railway station causing disruption in the rail traffic movement, on July 18. As per sources, 16 coaches of the train derailed between Mangal Mahudi - Limkheda stations, which disturbed the power supply. Furthermore, approximately 30 passenger trains were diverted and the restoration work of the rail line is in operation, said Ratlam Divisional Operational Manager Ajay… read-more
Tags: Goods Train, Railway Station, Gujarat, Passenger Trains, Railway Track
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Man Found Dead Near Railway Tracks In Amethi: Uttar Pradesh
The body of a 35-year-old man was found near the railway tracks of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, on May 1. The victim has been identified as Ashish Pandey. Amethi police station's SHO Umakant Shukla said that the body has been recovered from near Kushitali, and has been sent for post-mortem. Further investigation on the matter is awaited.
Tags: amethi, UP, Ashish Pandey, Kushitali, Railway Station
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Two Bodies Found At UP's Ballia Station, Police Registers Case
In Uttar Pradesh's Ballia region, two people, a man (20) and a woman (25) were found dead on the railway track of the North Eastern Railway, confirmed police on April 30. As per PTI, the bodies were recovered from the Majhi rail bridge between Bakulha-Majhi railway stations. Furthermore, PR Patel, the Stationmaster of Bakulha railway station informed the police, who registered a case and launched an investigation.
Tags: Ballia Station, Dead Bodies, UP Police, Railway Station, FIR
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13 Illegal Rohingya Immigrants Apprehended In Jalpaiguri Railway Station: WB
Police have apprehended thirteen suspected illegal Rohingya immigrants from Jalpaiguri railway station in North Bengal, on April 24. The immigrants came to Jalpaiguri railway station in two groups- from New Delhi and Jammu, reported PTI. According to an official, the immigrants "were on the way to Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, via Assam and Tripura". Also, a case against the accused has been filed under The Foreigners Act.
Tags: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, Railway Station, Rohingya, Bangladesh
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Delhi Man Arrested For Smuggling 1 Kg Gold At Jaipur Station: DRI
In Rajasthan's Jaipur region, a man was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle in one-kilogram gold, confirmed Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, on April 1. As per PTI, the raid was conducted at the Jaipur Railway Station after receiving a tip-off. The DRI recovered six gold biscuits worth Rs 52 lakh, which was smuggled into India from Myanmar. The accused was arrested and presented before a court, which imprisoned him.
Tags: Jaipur, Railway Station, DRI, gold, Smuggling
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Vishakhapatnam Railway Station To Implement "One Station, One Product" Concept
Vishakhapatnam railway station announced to implement "One Station One Product" concept. The station will run on a pilot basis for 15 days and will also display the local artistry, which is Etikopakka toys and handicraft products from the village. The station will become a marketing channel for displaying local products and the identification of craftsmanship, said Anup Kumar Sethupati, Waltair Divisional Manager.
Tags: vishakhapatnam, Indian Railways, Railway Station, Toy Store, marketing
Courtesy: ANI
Minor-Girl Rape Accused Arrested; Booked Under POCSO Act
Shrikant Gaikwad, who allegedly attacked a teenage girl with a hammer and later raped her near Ulhasnagar Railway Station in Maharastra has been arrested on Sept 11. The minor girl was returning home from Shirdi with her friends when the incident took place on Sept 10. However, she somehow managed to escape him. Based on the family complaint, the offender has been tracked down and booked under POCSO Act.
Tags: rape, Teenage Girl, Railway Station, POCSO Act
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