Chhath Puja: Bihar-bound passengers share joy over special trains, improved travel amenities

IANS | November 2, 2024 8:30 PM

Patna, Nov 2 (IANS) With Chhath Puja approaching, people from across the country and abroad are making a beeline for Bihar and Jharkhand via trains, buses and other modes of transport. Much like every year, the public carrier remains overcrowded with passengers during this time of year, however, with the Indian Railways ramping up its services, the situation is much better this time.

Over 7,000 special trains running for Chhath festival: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | November 1, 2024 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a surprise inspection at New Delhi Railway Station on Friday to review the arrangements to cope with the heavy rush of passengers who are going to different destinations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for Chhath Puja.

VHP thanks Trump for supporting Hindus in Bangladesh, questions UN's silence

IANS | November 1, 2024 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has expressed gratitude to former United States President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump, for raising his voice on behalf of Hindus in Bangladesh. The VHP also criticised the United Nations (UN) and international human rights organisations for their silence on the issue of persecution of Hindus, and other minorities like Christians in the troubled nation.