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Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will visit Kanyakumari district on Tuesday (February 24) to participate in a series of official programmes and inaugurate key development projects. According to a statement issued by R. Mahesh, Kanyakumari East District DMK Secretary and Mayor of Nagercoil Corporation, the Chief Minister will depart from Chennai by a private flight at 10 a.m. and arrive at Thoothukudi airport.From there, he will travel by road to the Kanyakumari distri…

Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) In view of the heavy travel demand expected during the Maha Shivaratri festival and the extended weekend, the Tamil Nadu transport authorities have announced the operation of 1,240 special buses from Chennai to various parts of the State and neighbouring regions to facilitate smooth passenger movement. With Maha Shivaratri falling on Sunday, thousands of devotees are preparing to visit prominent temples and return to their native towns.Anticipating a surge in passengers, t…

Guwahati, Jan 22 (IANS) The Amrit Bharat Express trains, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17, have commenced regular operations under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), marking a major boost to long-distance rail connectivity in the region while offering passengers affordable and modern travel facilities. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar–Dibrugarh Amrit Bharat Express will operate weekly. The trai…

Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian Railways will launch three new Amrit Bharat train services between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Saturday, significantly enhancing affordable long-distance rail connectivity between southern and eastern India. The Amrit Bharat trains, positioned as a non-air-conditioned alternative to premium services like Vande Bharat Express, are designed to offer improved passenger comfort at economical fares for all sections of society.With this launch, Tamil Nadu will be co…

Chennai, Dec 23 (IANS) To cater to the expected surge in passenger movement ahead of Christmas, the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has announced the operation of 900 special bus services from Chennai to various parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days. The transport authorities expect a sharp rise in travel from Chennai and other major cities, as people head to their hometowns and religious destinations to celebrate the festival. In view of the increased demand, the Tamil Nadu Stat…