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Indian Railways Manages Festive Rush with 1.6 Crore Passengers on Special Trains
Over 1.6 crore passengers have travelled through special trains arranged by Indian Railways during the festive season, with a similar number expected to return after Chhath Puja. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said more than 12,000 special trains were added to handle the rush, supported by holding areas, CCTV monitoring, and better passenger flow systems. Travellers across India praised the Railways for improved cleanliness, efficiency, and comfort. The ministry’s well-planned measures ensured...
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Offers Usha Arghya, Marking the Conclusion of Chhath Puja Celebrations
Patna | October 28, 2025 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar performed the final rituals of Chhath Puja on Tuesday morning, offering the traditional Usha Arghya — prayers to the rising Sun — at his official residence in Patna. Joined by family members, Kumar paid homage to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, marking the ceremonial end of the four-day festival that holds deep spiritual and cultural significance across Bihar and several other Indian states. The annual Chhath Puja, observed six days...
ECI Implements Silence Period, Restricts Exit Polls Ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections
New Delhi | October 27, 2025 The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday issued a stern reminder to all media platforms, broadcasters, and digital outlets to comply with the legal provisions governing the mandatory silence period before polling for the Bihar Assembly elections and bye-elections. Polling in Bihar is scheduled to take place in two phases — November 6 and November 11. As per Section 126(1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the display or broadcast of any...
Acid Attack on Delhi University Student in Ashok Vihar; Stalker and Two Accomplices at Large
New Delhi, Oct 26, 2025: A 20-year-old Delhi University student suffered acid burns on both hands after being attacked near Lakshmibai College in northwest Delhi’s Ashok Vihar area on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 10 am when the victim, a second-year non-college student, had gone to the college for an extra class. According to Delhi Police, the main accused, identified as her stalker Jitender, along with two associates, Ishan and Arman, allegedly threw acid on her before fleeing...
NBA Allocates ₹18.3 Lakh to Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim BMCs for Biodiversity Conservation
New Delhi, October 25 The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed a total of ₹18.3 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism governed by the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The move aims to promote sustainable use of local biological resources while ensuring that benefits arising from their utilization are shared with the communities that preserve them. The funds were routed through the respective...
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