Unknown assailants detonated an explosive device on the railway track near Ranga Ghuttu Tola in Sahebganj, Jharkhand, on Tuesday night. The explosion damaged the track between Farakka and Lalmattia, causing fear among local residents. An NTPC night guard heard the blast but dismissed it as a tire burst. The incident was...
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discovered by villagers on Wednesday morning when they saw the damaged track, preventing a potential accident involving a goods train. The police are investigating the incident, with the Sahibganj SP stating that an FSL team is being dispatched to the scene. The incident occurred just days before Prime Minister Modi's visit to Jharkhand.

Amit Kumar Singh, a BJP leader from Sahibganj, met with Godda MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey in Delhi to request the introduction of a new train from Sahibganj and the inclusion of stops for some important trains. The MP assured him of raising these issues with the Railway Minister. Singh specifically requested...
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an Intercity Express train between Sahibganj and Howrah, a stop for the Rajdhani Express at Sahibganj station, and a local passenger train between Sahibganj and Jamalpur. He also highlighted the need for a local train departing from Bhagalpur after the Malda Intercity, connecting smaller stations like Sahibganj. Singh also sought a stop for the Three-Pahad-Rajmahal passenger train at Mundali Halt. Dr. Dubey assured Singh of the upcoming launch of the Howrah Intercity Express, a stop for the Rajdhani Express, and the introduction of a local train. He also promised to work on incorporating stops for some trains within Sahibganj district, with the aim of restoring Sahibganj's railway-based glory. Singh also congratulated Dr. Dubey on his appointment as the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Parliament on Telecommunications and Information Technology.

The water level in the Ganges River is rising rapidly in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, exceeding the danger mark by almost a meter. The water level has been rising for a week, flooding several new areas and affecting numerous homes in residential areas like Bhartiya Colony, Rasulpur Dahla, and Bijli Ghat. Due to...
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the water levels reaching railway tracks, several trains on the Sahibganj-Bhagalpur-Jamalpur rail line have been canceled or diverted, causing significant inconvenience to railway passengers.

The Malda Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Manish Gupta, visited Sahibganj station to inspect the progress of the upcoming Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity train. This comes after long-standing demands from local representatives for the service. The DRM confirmed that technical and mechanical approvals have been received and the train launch is imminent. During...
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the visit, Mr. Gupta also inspected the Sahibganj railway station, which is being renovated under the 'Amrit Bharat Yojana' initiative. He emphasized the importance of the 'Swachchhata hi Jeevan Hai' campaign and directed officials to ensure timely completion of the station's renovation with high quality standards. He also inspected the DEMU Maintenance Shed and emphasized the importance of utilizing advanced technology to enhance train maintenance.

Residents of Palasbona village near Pakur-Barharwa main road have requested the Farakka NTPC management to install a railway gate at the MGR railway line crossing. They argue that the lack of a gate poses a significant safety risk as numerous vehicles including trucks, cars, and motorcycles use the road connecting Pakur...
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district to Barharwa block headquarters, and accidents involving trains have almost occurred in the past.