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Mumbai: Touts run riot at Kurla terminus; watch video

Mumbai: Touts run riot at Kurla terminus; watch video

mid-day finds ticketing employees bypass queues to issue tickets to touts, who in turn fleece needy festive season passengers

07 November,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Central Railway to run two special festive trains, check details

Central Railway to run two special festive trains, check details

Central Railway said that in view of the huge demand from passengers travelling for the festival season, CR will run 2 One way special trains between Mumbai and Danapur / Katihar to clear the extra rush of passengers

06 November,2024 08:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Railways manage record passengers in festivals, 12 million transported in a day

Railways manage record passengers in festivals, 12 million transported in a day

The record passenger transportation managed by the Indian Railways surpassed the combined population of Australia and New Zealand, said an official

06 November,2024 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Sharda Sinha death: Gangs of Wasseypur team mourns loss of 'Taar Bijli' singer

Sharda Sinha death: Gangs of Wasseypur team mourns loss of 'Taar Bijli' singer

Sharda Sinha, who sang the song 'Taar Bijli' in Gangs of Wasseypur, passed away on November 6 following a health complication due to multiple myeloma

06 November,2024 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mortal remains of folk icon Sharda Sinha arrive in Delhi; last rites in Patna

Mortal remains of folk icon Sharda Sinha arrive in Delhi; last rites in Patna

The mortal remains of the celebrated folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as the 'Bihar Kokila,' reached Delhi early Wednesday. The singer's last rites will be held in Patna, where her contributions to Bhojpuri and Maithili folk music will be honoured. Leaders, including PM Modi, have expressed condolences on her passing.

06 November,2024 08:53 AM IST | Patna
Five drown in Bihar in separate incidents

Five drown in Bihar in separate incidents

In Patna’s Maner block, a tragic incident occurred when Neetu Devi, a 38-year-old woman, drowned in the Ganga River

06 November,2024 08:44 AM IST | Patna | IANS
How WR managed Diwali and Chhath festival passenger rush at Bandra Terminus

How WR managed Diwali and Chhath festival passenger rush at Bandra Terminus

The Western Railway undertook a series of strategic measures to accommodate an overwhelming influx of travelers, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey for an estimated 3.10 lakh passengers, an official statement said

05 November,2024 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chhath Puja 2024: What is Chhath Puja, know all about it

Chhath Puja 2024: What is Chhath Puja, know all about it

The Sun God or Surya Dev, is worshipped during the Chhath Puja to promote well-being, prosperity and progress of one’s family. The Sun God is the god of energy and life-force

05 November,2024 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with holy dip in Ganga at Patliputra Ghat

Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with holy dip in Ganga at Patliputra Ghat

On the first day of Chhath Puja, devotees gathered at Patliputra Ghat in Patna to perform sacred rituals, take a holy dip in the Ganga, and prepare offerings for the Sun God.

05 November,2024 11:20 AM IST | Patna
Chhath ghats prepared at more than 1000 locations, says Delhi CM Atishi

Chhath ghats prepared at more than 1000 locations, says Delhi CM Atishi

Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the sun that is celebrated in several Indian states and even outside the country. The festival will be celebrated this year from November 5 to 8

04 November,2024 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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