Bharat Taxi launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj

September 23, 2026 8:30 PM

Bharat Taxi launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj

Bharat Taxi service has been launched in five cities of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj. The service is based on the cooperative model with the principle of “Driver is the Owner.” Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the launch programme in Lucknow. He said the initiative is aimed at expanding the cooperative movement into emerging sectors such as mobility and enabling drivers to become stakeholders in the service. Du...

Indian Railways merges Chitrakutdham-Kanpur and Pratapgarh-Kanpur Express trains, doubles capacity to 24 coaches

August 9, 2026 4:43 PM

Indian Railways merges Chitrakutdham-Kanpur and Pratapgarh-Kanpur Express trains, doubles capacity to 24 coaches

Indian Railways has approved the merger of the Chitrakutdham Karwi-Kanpur Central Express and Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Kanpur Central Express, a move aimed at providing direct rail connectivity between Pratapgarh and Chitrakoot and easing overcrowding on the Kanpur-Pratapgarh corridor. The merged service will operate as Train No. 14123/14124 Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Chitrakutdham Karwi Express, replacing the two existing services. The merger will provide passengers from Pratapgarh ...

Cabinet approves Rs 7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai access-controlled highway under BOT mode

July 1, 2026 3:57 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai access-controlled highway under BOT mode

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 117.7-km four-lane access-controlled greenfield highway between Kanpur and Kabrai (Mahoba district) in Uttar Pradesh at an estimated capital cost of ₹7,145.14 crore. The project, to be implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll model, forms a key segment of the Bhopal-Kanpur Economic Corridor under the...

Indian Railways commissions Kavach System on Prayagraj-Kanpur section to boost safety and speed

March 24, 2026 11:25 AM

Indian Railways commissions Kavach System on Prayagraj-Kanpur section to boost safety and speed

Indian Railways has commissioned the indigenous Kavach system on a 190-kilometre stretch between Prayagraj and Kanpur on the high-density Delhi-Howrah corridor, marking a significant step towards enhancing rail safety and enabling high-speed operations. The system was operationalised on March 22 through Train No. 14163, with senior railway officials, including the General Manager, conducting inspections to assess its performance. A footplate inspection was also carried out between Subedarganj a...

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, highlights India’s self-reliance in defence sector

May 30, 2025 4:51 PM

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, highlights India’s self-reliance in defence sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for development and defence-related projects worth approximately ₹47,600 crore during his visit to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a large public gathering, the Prime Minister said that the visit, initially scheduled for April 24, was postponed following the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam. Paying tribute to Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Kanpur who lost his life in the attack, the Prime Minister said the entire nation shares th...

Rain washes out day two of India v Bangladesh test in Kanpur

September 28, 2024 3:18 PM

Rain washes out day two of India v Bangladesh test in Kanpur

The second day's play was called off in India's weather-plagued second test against Bangladesh without a ball being bowled, following intermittent rain in Kanpur on Saturday. Rain and a wet outfield had allowed only 35 overs of play on Friday and the start of the second day's play was also delayed by inclement weather. The on-again, off-again rainfall kept the covers on and the umpires decided to call off play with Bangladesh, bidding for a series-levelling victory, stuck on 107-3 in their fir...

Sabarmati Express derailment near Kanpur: no injuries reported, investigation underway

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

Sabarmati Express derailment near Kanpur: no injuries reported, investigation underway

The Sabarmati Express (train number 19168), traveling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, experienced a derailment early Saturday morning, resulting in 22 bogies going off the tracks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers. The derailment occurred in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station at around 2:35 am. Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rakesh Verma, who assessed the scene, confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated. “22 bogies have derailed, but no on...