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Mamata Banerjee’s brother ‘unhappy’ over TMC’s Howrah Lok Sabha seat nomination

Mamata Banerjee's brother Babun Banerjee expresses displeasure over TMC's choice for Howrah Lok Sabha seat, considers running as Independent.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2024

PM Modi to inaugurate Howrah Maidan-Esplanade, two other sections of Kolkata Metro next week

PM Modi to inaugurate Kolkata Metro's Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section, first transportation tunnel under a river in India.

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024

Kolkata Metro’s Howrah Maidan-Esplanade, two other sections to be inaugurated by PM Modi next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Kolkata Metro's Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section, Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, and Taratala-Majerhat sections.

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024

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BJP leader arrested on charge of running sex racket in West Bengal

BJP leader arrested for running sex racket in Howrah hotel, sparking political controversy in West Bengal.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Five people missing as boat capsizes in Rupnarayan river in West Bengal

“Five people went missing after a boat capsized in the Rupnarayan river in West Bengal’s Howrah district,” police said. A group of 19 people from Howrah district’s Belgachia, Shibpur and Bagnan went to Tribeni Park in Paschim Medinipur district’s Daspur for a picnic.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Some trains partially cancelled due to rolling corridor blocks programme

South Western Railway has partially cancelled/diverted/regulated some trains due to rolling corridor blocks programme in the Hubballi Division and pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works at Chatra and Murarai stations in the Khana-Rampurhat-Gumani section of Howrah Division.Train No 17333 Miraj-Castle Rock Express will be partially cancelled till Jan 31, 2024 between Londa…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Cyclone Michaung: SCR cancels 144 trains

SCR cancels 144 trains due to Cyclone Michaung: Trains running in various routes, incl. TN, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Howrah, Lucknow, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Puducherry, etc. cancelled Dec 3-7 as safety measure.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

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Andhra Train Accident | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik directs disaster management minister to visit site

Chief Minister Patnaik directs Disaster Management Minister to visit Vizianagaram district (AP) after train accident kills 14; asks to meet injured. SRC and district magistrates of Rayagada and Koraput directed to provide immediate assistance. 39 trains cancelled, 24 diverted due to accident on Howrah-Chennai line. #TrainAccident #Vizianagaram #AndhraPradesh #NaveenPatnaik #SudamMarandi…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Nagpur: Nine kgs gold worth Rs 5.4 crore recovered from two suspected gold smugglers from Howrah-Pune Azad Hind Express

PUNE: The railway protection force (RPF) on October 12, recovered around 9kgs of gold worth Rs 5.4 crore from Howrah-Pune Azad Hind Express at the Nagpur railway station.

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2023

West Bengal welcomes 4th Vande Bharat Express: Patna-Howrah service set to begin

KOLKATA: In a development that promises enhanced connectivity and convenience for the people of West Bengal, the eagerly awaited fourth Vande Bharat Express is all set to hit the tracks.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

SCR’s two new Vande Bharat trains to be commissioned on September 24

PM Modi to virtually flag off 9 Vande Bharat trains, incl. 2 from SCR, on Sep 24. Trains to cover dist. in 7-8.5 hrs, have halts at Mahabubnagar, Kurnool City, Anantapur, Renigunta, Yesvantpur. Other trains to run b/w Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram, Ranchi-Howrah, Tirunelveli-Madurai-Chennai, Udaipur-Jaipur, Jamnagar-Ahmedabad, Rourkela-Bhubaneshwar-Puri & Patna-Howrah.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Installation of AFC-PC gates underway at Howrah station, Signaling Rapid Progress for East-West Metro Expansion

KOLKATA: The anticipation among the people of Kolkata has reached a fever pitch as significant developments unfold in the East-West Metro expansion project. The construction works spanning from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade are nearly complete, with a focused effort on electrical, beautification, and miscellaneous tasks that are rapidly nearing their…

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023

Indian Railways Bolsters Connectivity: Masagram station becomes key junction

KOLKATA: In a remarkable leap towards augmenting connectivity and efficiency within the vast Indian Railway network, a pivotal inspection was carried out on Sunday by Divisional Railway Manager, Sanjeev Kumar, alongside Branch Officers at Masagram Station. This strategic station, nestled in the heart of the Purba Barddhaman district in West…

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023

Technology: A robot 'Bravo' to help autistic children with their learning developed by Bengal man

A resident of Shibpur in Howrah district, has earned the nickname "Robot Man" for his relentless efforts in building robots with a noble purpose. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 15, 2023

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The Times of India · Aug 13, 2023

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik felicitates Bahanaga brave hearts

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday asked various rescue and response forces to stay prepared to handle disasters like the Bahanaga train tragedy. On June 2, Coromandel Express had collided head-on with a stationary goods train and its dislocated coaches hit Bengaluru-Howrah train resulting in 296 deaths.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Mamata inaugurates JIS School of Medical Sciences at Howrah

Inaugurated virtually by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, JIS School of Medical Science, Research Centre is a PPP project developed by Kolkata-based JIS Group. It is a 1200-bed hospital spread across 30 acres, with an investment of Rs 1500 crore over 3 years. It will offer admission to 150 students…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Massive fire at market in Howrah, over 50 shops suffer damage

Massive fire in Howrah, WB destroys 50 shops; 12 fire tenders rush to spot. No casualties reported. Local shopkeepers allege damages to hundreds of shops. Water problem hindering firefighting efforts.

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023

Cancellation of dozens of trains on Howrah-Chennai line upsets travel plans

Passengers from West Bengal, who were stranded in Odisha after the accident, have taken advantage of free bus rides to Kolkata facilitated by the Odisha State government, but those who want to go to the southern States are having a harrowing time.

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The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

Howrah-Chennai line has no Kavach system yet

The indigenously developed automatic train protection system -- Kavach -- has been deployed across SCR and is being deployed across the Indian Railway network according to the priority set by Railway Board

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

Odisha train accident: Over 150 passengers from Andhra Pradesh were in the two trains

More than 150 passengers were in Train No. 12841 (Shalimar- Madras) Coromandal Express, and in Train No. 12864 (Yashwantpur – Howrah) Express, which crashed at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha on Friday, June 2,2023.

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

Coromandel Express derailment | List of cancelled and diverted trains

On Friday evening, at least 70 persons were feared dead and more than 350 injured in a major rail accident involving two express trains and a goods train in Balasore district of Odisha.

The Hindu · May 21, 2023

Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah hit by hailstorm

Two days after the Vande Bharat Express was launched between Puri and Howrah Railway Stations, the semi-high speed train was hit by a ‘Norwester’ accompanied by a hailstorm, which led to the damage of the windscreen of the main engine and the glass windows of some compartments.

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

PM Modi flags off Odisha’s first Vande Bharat, launches railway projects worth ₹8,200 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched railway projects worth ₹8,200 crore in Odisha and flagged off the state’s first Vande Bharat Express that will connect Puri to West Bengal’s Howrah.

The Times of India · May 4, 2023

Howrah station's iconic Boro Ghori turns 97, opens floodgates of memories of train lovers

KOLKATA: The story of Boro Ghori goes beyond being just a clock - it is a witness to the human emotions and sentiments attached to it. For almost a century, it has remained the favorite meeting point of everyone, from the young to the old, rich and poor. It has…

Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2023

West Bengal Special Task Force arrests suspected Al-Qaeda terrorist

The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) arrested a suspected terrorist of the Al-Qaeda outfit from Howrah. Read further on Dynamite News:

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