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Indian Railways Deploys 58 Special Trains to Ease Post-Holi Travel Rush Across India

To help people travel comfortably after the Holi festival, Indian Railways is running 58 special trains from different parts of the country. These trains are being introduced because many people...

IndiaWitnesses Holi-Aligned Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026 Amid Sutak Kaal Traditions

On March 3, 2026, the first lunar eclipse of the year will take place in India. This is a total lunar eclipse, also called Chandra Grahan or a "Blood Moon," because the Moon may look reddish as it...

Patna Metro Suspends Morning Services for Holi on March 4, to Resume at 2:30 PM from Pataliputra Terminal

Metro services in Patna will remain closed on the morning of March 4 due to special arrangements for Holi. Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited announced that train services will restart at 2:30 pm...

NCRTC Announces Holi-Only Trains: Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro Run 5pm–10pm on March 4

On the occasion of Holi, Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro services will run for limited hours on March 4. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced on Monday that both...

Kolkata Metro Unveils Dol Jatra Schedule Change with Afternoon Start Across All Lines

The Kolkata Metro has announced that it will run fewer services on Dol Jatra, a festival celebrated in the city. This change is being made because many people are engaged in the celebrations, and...

DMRC Delays Delhi Metro Start to 2:30 pm on Holi, March 4, 2026, to Celebrate Safely

In a special announcement for Holi, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has said that metro train services will begin later than usual on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. As shared on its official X...

UAE Airlines Reshape Travel as Regional Airspace Closures Trigger Cancellations and Refunds

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, air travel across the region has been heavily disrupted. Several countries have closed parts of their...

Railways urged to run special trains for Sani Peyarchi pilgrimage to Tirunallar from Karaikal

Thousands of people are preparing to visit the Thirunallar Temple in Karaikal for the Sani Peyarchi festival on March 6, 2026. This festival happens once every two and a half years and draws large...

East Coast Railway Launches 132 Holi Special Trains From Late February Through March to Ease Festival Travel

The East Coast Railway has announced that it will run 132 special trains to help people travel comfortably during the Holi festival, as many passengers travel long distances to celebrate Holi with...

CRS Grants Phase-2 Chennai Metro Opening for Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani with Start-Up Restrictions

The first section of the Phase-2 metro, from Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani, covering 14.6 km, is likely to open in a few days. The Commissioner of Railway Safety has given the required approval...

Mumbai Metro Line 9: Dahisar–Kashigaon Trials Complete as Final Safety Clearance Nears

The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 9, which runs between Dahisar and Mira-Bhayandar, is close to getting final approval to start operations. The project is being carried out by the Mumbai...

Kolkata Metro Adopts Holi Reduced Schedule: Blue Line Will Run 60 Services from 2:30 PM On Tuesday

Metro services in Kolkata will run on a reduced schedule on Tuesday, March 3, due to Holi. According to Metro Railway, Kolkata, fewer trains will operate on all corridors compared to a normal...