Russian Strike Hits Railway Hub Near Kyiv

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

International

A drone and missile strike hit a railway hub near the Ukrainian capital overnight, damaging a depot and several rail carriages. Railway officials said the attack disrupted services but no casualties were reported. Damage And Train Disruptions The strike targeted infrastructure in the town of

Infrastructure National

India, Bhutan to get first rail links via Assam, Bengal

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India and Bhutan have agreed on a major railway project worth ₹4,033 crore to link Assam’s Kokrajhar with Bhutan’s Gelephu, and India’s Banarhat with Bhutan’s Samtse. The move marks the first direct rail connectivity between the two nations. Details and Strategic Goal Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the new […]

Government Policies National

Cabinet Approves ₹1,865 Cr Bonus for Railway Staff

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) worth about ₹1,865.68 crore for non-gazetted railway employees across India, just ahead of the festive season. The bonus is equivalent to 78 days’ wages. Who Benefits About 10.91 lakh staff members in roles such as station masters, track maintainers, loco pilots, guards, and technicians will […]

National

Modi Inaugurates ₹9,000-Crore Projects in Mizoram

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Aizawl on 13 September 2025 to inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects worth over ₹9,000 crore. The centerpiece of his visit was the formal launch of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, which connects Aizawl to the national railway network for the first time. Key Infrastructure Projects The Bairabi-Sairang rail […]