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Rs 7,302 Crore Boost for Railway Development in Jharkhand: Major Upgrades and New Projects Announced in Budget

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1 year ago

February 4, 2025

The government has sanctioned a budget of Rs 7,302 crore for the enhancement and expansion of railway infrastructure in Jharkhand. Of this sum, Rs 1,147 crore is designated for the redevelopment of Ranchi, Hatia, and Tatanagar railway stations. Additionally, 57 railway stations throughout the state will be upgraded under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station’ initiative.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw provided this update during a video conference with reporters from Jharkhand on Monday. He underscored the commitment of the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, to advance railway infrastructure in Jharkhand, as evidenced by the significant allocation of funds for railway projects in the state.

Vaishnaw noted that between 2009 and 2014, only Rs 457 crore was designated for railway initiatives in Jharkhand, whereas the current administration has approved a budget 16 times greater, reaching Rs 7,302 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26 alone. Furthermore, significant progress is being made on laying new railway tracks with 34 ongoing projects valued at Rs 56,694 crore.

Within the approved budget, Rs 444 crore is allocated for the redevelopment of Ranchi station, Rs 355 crore for Hatia station, and Rs 348 crore for Tatanagar station. In addition, Vande Bharat Express services will be launched between Tatanagar and Varanasi, as well as between Tatanagar and Bilaspur.

Upcoming projects include the doubling of the Kandra-Namkum rail line, construction of the Ilu-Silli line, and the Tata-Badampahar rail route, all designed to enhance regional connectivity.
Under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, 57 stations across Jharkhand, including key locations such as Balsiring, Bano, Barkakana, Bokaro Steel City, Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, Daltonganj, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Dumka, Gamharia, Giridih, Govindpur Road, Hatia, Hazaribagh Road, Jamtara, and Tatanagar, will be developed.

This initiative promises to greatly improve the railway network and bolster regional connectivity, contributing to the overall development of Jharkhand.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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23 hours ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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3 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.