Gwalior-Chambal rail connectivity gets boost as Kailaras-Birpur gauge-converted section inaugurated

August 18, 2026 6:55 PM

Gwalior-Chambal rail connectivity gets boost as Kailaras-Birpur gauge-converted section inaugurated

Rail connectivity in the Gwalior-Chambal region received a major boost on Tuesday with the inauguration of the gauge-converted Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur rail section in Madhya Pradesh and the extension of the Gwalior-Kailaras train service up to Birpur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Union Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, virtually inaugurated the section and flagged off th...

Bihar: Flood like situation in several parts of state

September 30, 2024 1:18 PM

Bihar: Flood like situation in several parts of state

Several regions in Bihar are facing a severe flood situation following heavy rainfall and the subsequent discharge of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur. Incessant rains in the catchment areas of Nepal have caused rivers in bordering districts to reach or exceed danger levels, exacerbating the flooding crisis. As a result, a significant volume of water has been released from both the Kosi and Gandak barrages due to the intense rainfall experienced in northern Bihar and across the border in N...