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 ...

PM Modi’s Slovakia gift puts Rajasthan’s 400-year-old Thewa art in global spotlight

June 23, 2026 9:14 PM

PM Modi’s Slovakia gift puts Rajasthan’s 400-year-old Thewa art in global spotlight

The centuries-old Thewa art of Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh found a place on the global stage during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Slovakia, where he presented Thewa motif cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Known for its intricate gold engravings on coloured glass, Thewa is among India’s most distinctive traditional crafts. The cufflinks showcased the craftsmanship that has been preserved for generations and highlighted India's rich artisanal heritage before an int...

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma interacts with villagers in Pratapgarh, stresses rural self-reliance

May 7, 2026 11:34 AM

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma interacts with villagers in Pratapgarh, stresses rural self-reliance

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said the state government is engaging directly with villagers through its ‘Gram Vikas Yatra’ outreach programme to identify grassroots issues and strengthen rural development, ahead of the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM), scheduled later this month.  Speaking during his visit to Bambori village in Pratapgarh, Sharma said the initiative aims to connect with people across constituencies and understand local challenges firsthand. ...