The Palamu MP, Vishnu Dayal Ram, met with the Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to request the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express train on the Tata-Varanasi route. He suggested that the train should operate via Muri, Ranchi, and DaltonGanj, arguing that it would benefit a large number of passengers in the...
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area. The MP also requested the initiation of the Barwadih-Chirimiri and Gaya-Sherghati railway line projects, highlighting their significance in reducing travel distances. He further requested the resumption of the Barwadih-Chopan-Chunar passenger train (53351/53352), the inclusion of Meral station as a stop for the Patna-Singrauli Link Express (23347/23348) and Shaktipuंज Express (11448/11449), and the inclusion of Nagar Untari (Shri Banshidhar Nagar) as a stop for the Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12453/12454). Other demands included increasing the frequency of the Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express to four days a week, increasing the frequency of the Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath Express to six days a week, adding a stop for the Garib Rath Express at Mohammadganj station, adding a two-minute stop for the Garib Rath Express at Aligarh Junction, extending the Ranchi-Varanasi Intercity Express (18311/18611) to Gorakhpur, extending the Howrah-Jabalpur Shaktipuंज Express (11447/11448) to Mumbai, adding a stop for the Palamu Express (13347/13348) at Rajhara station, restarting the Ranchi-Gorakhpur train, increasing the number of AC chair cars and GS coaches on the Ranchi-Sasaram Intercity Express (18635/18636), and constructing Low Height Subways at various locations to address the inconvenience caused by the closure of unmanned railway crossings.

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his speech on the 'Chakravyuh.' Nalandas MP Kaushalendra Kumar raised concerns in Parliament about improving railway services in the district. He requested the halting of MEMU train No. 03631 from Natesar to Fatuha via Islampur at all halts. He also demanded the operation of an additional pair of MEMU trains from Islampur to Patna for the convenience of rail passengers. He also demanded the conversion of Rahui Road Halt into a station and the stopping of Intercity and Express trains there. The MP advocated for extending the MEMU train from Rajgir to Patna/Danapur via Bihar Sharif-Chandi-Rukhai-Daniyawan. He also demanded the elevation of platforms in Nalanda district, improved lighting, water facilities, and cleanliness. Kumar also requested the resumption of the Howrah-Rajgir Fast Passenger (53043/44) train, emphasizing its importance for Buddhist and Jain communities, tourists, and pilgrims. He also requested that the MEMU train (03629/30) from Danapur to Tillaya stop at all halts as it did before the COVID-19 pandemic. He also demanded the restoration of senior citizen discounts on train fares. He also sought the provision of ticket counters at Rampur Halt, where the train currently stops but does not issue tickets. He also requested the halting of the Shramjeevi Express (12391/92) at Pawapuri and Silav stations. The MP called for the construction of overbridges at Gumti No. 34A Special near Bihar Sharif railway station and Gumti No. 30B Special in Sohsarai. He also demanded the repair of the broken water tank at Bihar Sharif railway station, which causes inconvenience for passengers and staff. He also advocated for the halting of train No. 03250/03249 Palamu Intercity at Bena railway station. He also demanded that train numbers 03621/03622 and 03623/03624, operating between Rajgir and Bakhtiyarpur, stop at all halts. Lastly, the MP requested the construction of a railway gate or overbridge in place of the underpass near Bori Sarai, close to Khudaganj railway station, due to waterlogging and its low height, which obstructs buses, large vehicles, and agricultural machinery. He also requested the construction of a passenger rest house at Harnaut railway station and the commencement of new construction work at the Harnaut railway coach factory, along with maintenance work.

On Thursday night, the Criminal Investigation Department (CIB) seized liquor being smuggled from Barkakana to Patna on the Palamu Express. The team caught a man with 32.5 liters of liquor worth Rs. 14,360, including Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky, Signature Premium Grain Whisky, Royal Stag Superior Whisky, and Haywards 5000 Premium...
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Strong Beer, in a bag and a plastic sack at Barkakana Railway Station. The suspect, Upendra Kumar, admitted to bringing the liquor from Jhalda, West Bengal, via a tempo. This is the second liquor seizure from the same train within a week, with an attendant being apprehended on July 14th.

On Thursday night, a CIB team seized alcohol being smuggled from Barkakana to Patna on the Palamu Express. The team apprehended a man with foreign liquor, including a bottle of Red Label Blended Scotch Whiskey, two Signature Premium Grain Whiskey, seven Royal Stag Superior Whiskey, and 50 cans of Haywards 5000...
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Premium Strong Beer, all worth ₹14,360. The man, identified as Upendra Kumar, had transported the liquor from Jhalda, Bengal, to Barkakana by tempo. The seizure comes after another incident on July 14, where alcohol was recovered from the same train, including an attendant. The CIB team included Inspector Ram Sumer, SI Raj Kishor Singh, ASI Raman Ji Paswan, Constable Mehndi Hasan, and Constable Kapil Dev Yadav.

A Railway Coach Attendant named Avinash Kumar was arrested at Barkakana Railway Station by the CIB Inspector Ram Sumer for carrying illegal liquor. He was found with 19 bottles of whiskey and 30 cans of Kingfisher beer, totaling 25.5 liters and an estimated value of ₹16,420. The liquor was being smuggled...
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from Barkakana to Patna on the 13347 Up Palamu Express train. Due to the prohibition of alcohol in Bihar, the demand for liquor is high, and smugglers exploit this by selling it at inflated prices in Bihar. This incident highlights the increasing trend of smuggling alcohol via trains due to stricter road checks.