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Travel Alert: IMD Issues Orange Warning for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Across Southern and Central India

Stay safe as the IMD issues an orange alert for heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms across Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. Check the latest travel advisories and nowcast updates to...

Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Trials Complete: Faster 8-Hour Coastal Travel Now Within Reach

South Western Railway completes key trials for the Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat train. Discover the new 8-hour travel time, expected route, halts, and fare details for this upcoming...

Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express Trials Complete: Faster Coastal Travel Coming Soon

The Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express has successfully completed field trials, promising an eight-hour journey across Karnataka. Discover the latest updates on the launch, stoppages, and how...

Madgaon-Nagpur Ganeshotsav Special Trains have been Announced by Central Railway

Central Railway has announced special train services between Madgaon and Nagpur to handle the expected rise in passenger demand during the Ganeshotsav festival. The additional trains will provide...

Bengaluru-Alappuzha Onam Special Bus: KSRTC has Introduced a Premium Executive Class Service to Help Commuters

Passengers travelling between Alappuzha and Bengaluru now have a more comfortable interstate bus option. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced a premium Executive Class...

Mangaluru-Chennai Weekly Special Train: Southern Railway to Handle the Passenger Rush during Onam Season

Southern Railway has announced a weekly special train between Mangaluru Central and Chennai Central to provide additional travel options during the Onam festive season and to handle the expected...

Kochi Metro Services: KMRL has Announced Additional Trains to Handle the Passenger Rush during Onam Season

Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) has announced additional train services to manage the expected increase in passenger numbers during the Onam festive season. The special arrangements will be in place...

Chennai Metro: The Railway Board has Approved the Long-Pending Proposal to Merge MRTS & CMRL After 15 Years

The Union Ministry of Railways has approved the long-pending proposal to merge Chennai's Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). A draft Memorandum of Understanding...

Bengaluru Metro's Phase 2A Project is Moving towards the Testing Stage, Trials to Begin from October

Bengaluru's much-awaited Namma Metro Phase 2A project is moving closer to the testing stage, with train trials expected to begin from October. However, work on the road flyover at the busy Silk...

Bengaluru Power Cut Alert: Is Your Area on the BESCOM Shutdown List Today?

Facing a power cut in Bengaluru today? BESCOM has announced scheduled maintenance for 19 August 2026. Check the list of affected areas, outage timings, and how to verify your feeder status using...

BESCOM Shutdown Alert: Is Your Area on the Bengaluru Power Cut List for Today?

Facing a power outage today? BESCOM has scheduled maintenance across Bengaluru for August 19, 2026. Check the latest list of affected zones, outage timings, and essential safety tips to manage your...

Kerala Rain Alert on 19 August: Kannur & Kasargode Districts are Under Yellow Alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in several parts of Kerala over the next five days. The weather department has issued rain alerts for different districts,...