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33 hours to 12, 14 to 6 & 8 to 30 minutes: How Vande Bharat trains, expressways, bridges & new-age infrastructure are shrinking travel times

India travel time reduction: India’s expanding network of bridges, tunnels, expressways and faster trains is significantly cutting travel times across major routes. From the Delhi-Mumbai journey targeted to fall from 33 hours to 12 and the Delhi-Katra trip from 14 hours to six, to the Kosi Rail Mahasetu cutting an…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

6 Vande Bharat Train Routes Worth Booking for Scenic Views and Not Just for the Speed

Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, Tea Gardens and the Teesta ValleyThe Vande Bharat on the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri corridor covers roughly 564 kilometres, and for most of the journey north of Malda, the train moves through a Bengal that most passengers never see from the road. Paddy fields give way to jute…

Times Life · Sep 7

Weather Jammu Today, July 28, 2026: Rain alert for Jammu, Srinagar, Katra and Udhampur, check latest updates

Jammu and Kashmir anticipates cloudy skies and moderate rainfall across several regions. Northern Railway has initiated special train services to aid stranded tourists and pilgrims. These trains offer a safe travel alternative amid ongoing road disruptions and landslides. Over fifteen hundred passengers have utilized these special train services for their…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Katra-bound coach develops crack, partially separates at Ludhiana; no injuries

A train coach suffered a structural failure near Ludhiana railway station. A portion of the S-2 coach separated shortly after departure. Toilet fittings fell onto the tracks. Passengers felt a jolt and rushed out. No one was injured. Railway officials detached the coach and attached a replacement. An inquiry is…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

A Rs 2,193 crore rail push: Govt greenlights Katra safety, Howrah-Delhi capacity and Chennai suburban boost

Indian Railways has greenlit three significant infrastructure projects totaling Rs 2,193 crore. These projects will boost safety on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra route. Capacity will be expanded on the busy Howrah-Delhi corridor. The Chennai suburban network will also see decongestion. These upgrades promise improved train punctuality and operational…

The Economic Times · May 19

Vaishno Devi or Kamakhya : Which Temple Started Navratri?

Navratri is one of the most powerful and widely celebrated festivals in India. For nine nights, devotees worship the divine feminine in her many forms, seeking strength, protection, and inner transformation. But have you ever wondered where this tradition truly began? Two names often come up in this discussion. The…

Times Life · Mar 23

7 Temples That Change Your Fate If Visited at the Right Time

“कालो हि दुरतिक्रमः” Time cannot be crossed or defeated. It shapes destiny, ripens karma, and opens doors that remain invisible in ordinary moments. In the Hindu spiritual tradition, time is not just a sequence of hours and days. It is sacred. Certain moments are believed to be charged with cosmic…

Times Life · Feb 17

At least 30 people killed in landslide as heavy rains batter northern India

Search and rescue operations are under way in response to a landslide near Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra area.

Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025

Police detain protestors for opposing proposed Rs 250 cr ropeway project in Katra

The project, which is intended to link Tarakote Marg and Sanji Chhat over a 12-km route, has sparked widespread protests among locals. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 25, 2024

J&K: Stones pelted amid protest by locals against Vaishno Devi ropeway project in Katra

Pony and palanquin owners, along with locals, pelted stones during their protest against the Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway project in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 25, 2024