Tuesday, 16 January 2024 The Indian Railways has announced that it will be operating special trains called "Aastha Specials" from 66 locations across the country to facilitate the travel of pilgrims to Ayodhya after the inauguration of the Ram Temple. These special trains will begin operation on January 22, coinciding with the consecration ceremony. According to sources, a total of 66 trains, each consisting of 22 coaches, will be deployed from various parts of the country. Additional trains may be added based on the demand. The circular issued by the railways states that tickets for these trains will be booked for round trips.
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A tragic incident unfolded at Barauni Junction, where a railway worker, Amar Kumar (35), was crushed to death while uncoupling an engine from a bogie. The horrifying accident, which was caught on camera, shows the worker trapped between the engine and the train for over two hours. Despite efforts to raise the alarm, the driver fled the scene, and it took railway authorities two hours to move the train and remove the body. The incident has sparked outrage among passengers and workers alike, with calls for accountability and immediate action to improve safety measures. This is just the latest in a string of safety failures in Indian Railways, raising questions about the agency's commitment to ensuring the safety of its workers and passengers.
Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, Ajmer Dargah's spiritual head, lauded RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call to avoid new temple disputes. Bhagwat's advice against creating.. IndiaTimes
UP CM Yogi Adityanath lauded the BJP's respect for labor. He compared PM Modi's honoring of Ram Mandir workers with the alleged historical severing of Taj Mahal.. IndiaTimes
The BJP announced the construction of a Ram Temple in West Bengal to mark the Ayodhya Ram Temple's one-year anniversary. This follows a TMC MLA's remark about.. IndiaTimes
BJP leader Rajneesh Singh urged Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to reclaim land allocated for a mosque in Ayodhya, alleging the Muslim community's intent was.. IndiaTimes
TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized certain members of the higher judiciary, alleging compromise of judicial independence and integrity. She targeted ex-CJI DY.. IndiaTimes
The Supreme Court halted legal battles over temple reclamation claims, freezing existing and barring new 'mosque-temple' lawsuits. This includes the Gyanvapi and.. IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
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