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Kolkata Metro Expansion Faces Major Delays Due to Land and Clearance Issues, Railways Minister Informs Parliament

The Ministry of Railways has revealed to Parliament that several key expansion corridors of the Kolkata Metro are significantly delayed. The primary reasons cited include land acquisition hurdles, removal of encroachments, and pending clearances from the West Bengal Government. Currently, 52 kilometers of new metro lines are under construction in and around Kolkata. However, as...

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Congress Leadership Struggling to Manage Affairs, Says Former Union Minister Sadananda Gowda

Bengaluru, Karnataka: Commenting on the expected meeting between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, former Union Minister DV Sadananda Gowda criticised the Congress leadership, stating that both the state and central leadership are unable to manage the party’s internal affairs. Gowda remarked, “Neither the Congress leaders of Karnataka, nor the central leaders...

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In wake of Cyclone Ditwah bearing down on Tamil Nadu, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed preparedness measures with General Manager and teams of Southern Railways to ensure minimum disruption to rail services and ensure safety for passengers and coastal populations. Union Minister emphasised establishment...