Ranchi: The redevelopment work on the south side of Ranchi railway station has missed its July completion deadline, delaying the opening of the new public facility once again. Ranchi divisional railway manager (DRM) Karuna Nidhi Singh had earlier told TOI that the facility would become operational in July, after the division had previously aimed to…
Devotees in Deoghar on Wednesday Ranchi/Jamshedpur: The Railways has announced festive special trains to ferry passengers from Ranchi to Deoghar during the month-long Shravani Mela, which was formally inaugurated on Thursday.Likewise, temporary stoppages at Mahadevsal railway station in West Singhbhum district were announced for 11 pairs of trains, including long-distance and passenger trains.Ranchi railway division…
Ranchi: Four members of a gang were arrested from the Ranchi railway station on Saturday for allegedly cheating passengers by posing as railway officials or travelling ticket examiners and promising confirmed train tickets, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) said in a statement.The arrested accused were identified as Mahesh Sahni, 37, Chandan Kumar, 24, Seetal Rai,…
Passengers demanded immediate addition of buses, better maintenance and enforcement of capacity limits Ranchi: Overcrowded city buses have become a daily safety hazard in the city, with passengers routinely travelling on footboards, blocking entrances and squeezing into vehicles beyond their seating capacity during peak hours.The problem stems from an acute shortage of buses. Ranchi’s public…
A dilapidated building in Ranchi Ranchi: With the monsoon intensifying, several ageing private and govt buildings across the city have emerged as potential safety hazards, raising fears of collapse that could endanger both the inhabitants and passers-by.In localities like Jalan Road, Cart Road, Upper Bazaar, Daily Market, Albert Ekka Chowk among several other parts of…
Vehicles caught in the rain and gusty winds near Ranchi railway station on Thursday Ranchi: After sweltering heat for the past several days, residents rejoiced as a nearly two-hour downpour brought relief on Thursday.The city recorded 40.6 mm of rainfall coupled with strong winds and thunderstorms ahead of the monsoon’s expected arrival this weekend.The showers…
Arrested accused at Ranchi railway station Ranchi: Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized 61kg of marijuana valued at around Rs 30.50 lakh during checking of the Sambalpur-Jammu Tawi Express at Ranchi railway station on Sunday, police said on Monday.A team carried out the raid under ‘Operation Narcos’ and arrested Ayush Singh (22), Prince Kumar (21), and…
