For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …
As India struggles to fight the escalating second wave of coronavirus, many states have announced strict curbs and lockdown to tackle the situation and adhere to the covid-19 norms. Social distancing and wearing masks have become the need of the hour and police across different states are being fully attentive in ensuring that people avoid unnecessary gathering and travel while …
The railways on Monday said the “sending States” should pay them for transporting migrant workers on Shramik Specials and it was up to them to decide how to fund this cost. Sending State may decide to bear this cost or take it from passengers or take it from the receiving State after mutual consultation or may charge it to any …
The Indian Railways on Friday announced that "Shramik Special" trains will run to move migrant workers and those stranded in different parts of the country amid the countrywide lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis. These special trains will begin today, which is also observed as Labour Day. According to the Railways, these special trains will be run from point to …
)
