A passenger train traveling from Dallirajhara to Antagarh in Balod district, Chhattisgarh, collided with a large banyan tree that had fallen onto the railway track due to heavy rainfall. The accident occurred near Mulle Camp before the train reached Bhanupratapur. The train's engine was damaged, and the pilot sustained minor injuries....
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One wheel of the train's engine derailed, resulting in the cancellation of the Bhanupratapur to Durg-Raipur train service for the day. The incident also caused inconvenience to passengers as the front part of the train was damaged. This incident highlights the disruption caused by the recent heavy rainfall in the region.

The Himachal Pradesh government is expecting various allocations from the upcoming Union Budget. They have advocated for a special grant for hill states, including Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and northeastern states, citing the recent disaster faced by Himachal due to heavy rainfall. Despite an assessment of 3,000 crore rupees in damages...
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by central teams, no relief has been received from the central government. The state has requested the inclusion of this amount in the budget. Additionally, Himachal has sought special assistance for improving road, air, and rail connectivity. The state has requested a budget of 10,000 crore rupees for various projects from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. These issues were also raised during a high-level pre-budget meeting in Delhi, and the state's representatives have lobbied for these allocations with the Ministry of Finance.

The study for the ambitious Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail corridor project by the Indian Railways has been completed. This project will strengthen national security in the face of ongoing tensions between China and India. The corridor will provide year-round access to the Chinese border, currently only accessible via the Srinagar-Ladakh road, which is...
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closed during winter due to snowfall. This strategically important railway corridor will play a crucial role in transporting troops, supplies, and weapons to the border in case of emergency. The corridor will also stimulate economic development and tourism in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. The project will reduce the travel time between Delhi and Leh from over 40 hours to 20 hours. The total cost of the project is estimated at ₹992,01,40,46,867. The final study report for the new broad gauge railway line has been submitted to senior railway officials. The 476 km long corridor will include 55% tunnels, have 28 stations (14 each in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh), and operate passenger trains at a speed of 75 km per hour. The longest tunnel will be 13.5 km long, and there will be a total of 67 tunnels. The corridor will connect major cities in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, including Beri, Sundarnagar, Mandi, Manali, Sissu, Darcha, Sarchu, Upshi, Kharu, and Leh. Additionally, there will be 100 viaduct bridges spanning 27 km, representing 5.5% of the total length. The corridor will pass through the Rohtang Pass, Baralacha Pass, Lachung La Pass, and Tanglang La Pass, the highest passes in the world, offering passengers breathtaking views of the Shivalik, Great Himalayas, and Zanskar ranges.

On Wednesday, workers employed on the Bhanupalli-Baeri railway line project, located near Bilaspur city, held a gate meeting under the banner of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Road Construction Workers Union to raise their demands. They protested against the company management, alleging that they are not receiving wages and benefits in...
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accordance with labor laws. They also claimed that they are not being paid for working on their days off. The union accused the company management of violating labor laws and failing to comply with directives from the Chandigarh Central Labor Additional Commissioner for the past year. They demanded that labor laws be strictly enforced in this project of national importance and that the exploitation of workers be stopped. During the meeting, the union elected a new executive committee with Shubham Kumar as president, Anil Kumar as general secretary, Sanjay Khan, Surendra Kumar, Sohan Lal, Sunil Kumar, and Ashu as vice presidents, Surendra Kumar, Pritam Thakur, Ajay Rana, Anil Rana, Anil Kumar Prem Singh as joint secretaries, and Sunil Kumar as treasurer.