The Raipur Municipal Corporation's general meeting was disrupted by a heated argument between BJP councilors and the Mayor over the Light Metro Train project. BJP councilors accused the Mayor of being dishonest and demanded answers about the project's progress. The Mayor's decision to reject questions from 8 councilors further escalated tensions,...
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leading to protests and the suspension of the meeting. The opposition party accused the Mayor of ignoring public concerns and demanded accountability. The ongoing conflicts and disruptions have impacted the city's development, with the Light Metro project being the latest point of contention.

The Indian Railways has announced special arrangements for the convenience of devotees visiting the Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh during the Navratri festival. From October 3rd to 12th, ten long-distance express trains will have temporary stops at Dongargarh station, and some trains have been extended. Additionally, three MEMU trains have been restored,...
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and four trains will have additional coaches. The Railway Division officials have also confirmed the extension of the Gondia-Durg-Gondia MEMU passenger special train to Raipur. Furthermore, 16 trains, including the Nautava and Narmada Express, that were canceled due to yard remodeling work for the third rail line project in Birsinghpur, have been restored, with operations resuming from October 3rd. The remaining canceled trains are expected to resume their services within the next few days.

A new Vande Metro train service is set to launch between Durg and Nagpur, aiming to cover the 264 km distance in 4 hours and 10 minutes. This will be the first direct train between these cities, currently only connecting through Bilaspur. The Vande Metro is projected to cost around...
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₹386, which is significantly cheaper than other existing options, with fares ranging from ₹155 to ₹360 less than existing AC third and second class fares. The train will operate on a non-suburban route, with a focus on completing a round trip within 24 hours. This service will be available from November or December 2023, with detailed timetables and stoppages yet to be finalized.

Travelers planning to go to Chhattisgarh and Lucknow during Navratri may face disruptions. The railways have canceled several trains due to yard remodeling for the third line at Birsinghpur station. This affects 22 trains. Additionally, the Rani Kamlapati-Danapur Express Special train will be adding four coaches (two sleeper and...
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two AC third class) starting October 26th to accommodate the waiting list and provide more passenger capacity.

Indian Railways has decided to operate special trains for the convenience of passengers during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja this year. These trains will run from October 1st to November 30th. As part of this initiative, the South East Central Railway (SECR) will be running six special trains for Durga...
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Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja. These trains will include the following routes: Gondia-Santaragachhi Durga Puja Special (4th & 9th October from Gondia), Santragachhi-Gondia Durga Puja Special (5th & 10th October from Santragachhi), Gondia-Chhapra Chhath Puja Special (3rd & 4th November from Gondia), Chhapra-Gondia Chhath Puja Special (4th & 5th November from Chhapra), Gondia-Patna Chhath Puja Special (3rd & 4th November from Gondia), and Patna-Gondia Chhath Puja Special (4th & 5th November from Patna). These special trains will cover approximately 6,000 trips in the two-month period, ensuring comfortable travel for a large number of passengers. The initiative is particularly beneficial for people travelling to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, who often face heavy rush during these festivals. The decision to run special trains is driven by the significant surge in passenger numbers during these festivals, which often leads to long waiting lists for regular train tickets.