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Goyal Flags off Naini-Doon Janshatabdi Express
The 12-coach Naini-Doon Janshatabdi Express will run five days in a week and halt at Haldwani, Lalkuan, Rudrapur City, Moradabad, Najimabad and Haridwar.
Landslide Along Beas River Blocks Chandigarh-Manali Highway
Nearly 100 metres of the national highway was badly damaged in the landslide that occurred near Aut in Mandi district on Friday night.
In Relief for Passengers, Railways to Revise Flexi-Fare Scheme Next Month
Recently, a CAG report had come down hard on the railways for the flexi-fare prices and it stated a comparison with airfare for 13 sectors showed that travelling in aeroplane was cheaper than in train for a large number of routes.
Himachal Seeks Rs 200 Crore Aid from Centre to Meet Loss in Recent Floods: CM
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said 35 people were killed during the Monsoon rains in the state and the state had to bear a loss of Rs 990 crore as several roads, water and power supply were damaged.
Mirchpur Dalit Killings: Delhi HC Convicts 20 More, Says Jats Attacked 'Deliberately'
The Delhi HC made strong remarks against the "planned attack" made by the Jat community against the Valmiki community during the incident that led to the eventual displacement of 254 Dalit families from Mirchpur village.
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Muslim Students Clean a Flooded Ayyappa Temple in Kerala
Workers of Wiqaya, a dedicated team of Muslim students in the state, volunteered to clean an Ayyappa temple at Kolpadam near Mannarkkad in Palakkad district.
Patna High Court Pulls up CBI Over Transfer of Cop Investigating Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case
The CBI also faced the ire of the court for seeking more time to submit the progress report and coming unprepared for the hearing.
Sikh Man Stabbed to Death at His New Jersey Store; 55-year-old Assassin Arrested
Terlok Singh, 55, was found dead by his cousin on August 16 in his store with an apparent stab wound in the chest. It was the third incident targeting the minority Sikh community in the country in three weeks.
CBSE to Bring Change in Class X, XII Exam Pattern From 2020
The new question papers will lay emphasis on analytical thinking, problem-solving and reducing the scope of rote learning.
Post Floods and Destruction, Kerala Gears up to Address This Silent Malady
Dr Cini Biju, a doctor at the Family Health Centre in Kadakampally, says that the government is creating its own army of psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists to battle the state’s mental health crisis.
In Germany, Rahul Gandhi Blames Demonetisation, Unemployment for Spate in Lynching Incidents
Demonetisation led to unemployment across the country, which in turn has triggered a sudden spate in mob violence, Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, while addressing a gathering in Germany.
Heartbroken to See House Destroyed, 68-yr-old Hangs Self in Kochi
Kunjappan was found hanging dead inside his home on Wednesday. He was heartbroken to find his house in a damaged state on Tuesday.
Madonna Responds to MTV VMAs Backlash Over Aretha Franklin Tribute
Madonna opens up about the backlash over Aretha Franklin tribute at MTV VMA's.
In Daring Rescue Op, Delhi Police Save Couple from Paharganj Fire
A fire broke out on the first floor of a Paharganj building around 6 am and moved up, trapping sleeping residents on the second floor.
Ronaldo Didn't Donate $11 Million, No One Refused Saffron Life-Jacket: Flood of Fake News in Kerala
The Kerala government and Indian Army military have issued rare warnings about viral social media messages as they confront the aftermath of floods, which have killed scores.