Indian Railways cancel 200 trains across India, check complete list here
The Indian Railways has cancelled more than 200 passengers trains scheduled for Saturday. On the official page, Railways released the list of trains that have been cancelled.
The Indian Railways has cancelled more than 200 passengers trains scheduled for Saturday. On the official page, Railways released the list of trains that have been cancelled. However, it has not been mentioned that why the trains have been cancelled. The trains were also cancelled on Friday, and the reason is still unknown.
Here is the complete list of trains that have been cancelled by the Indian Railways that were scheduled for Saturday:
NIMITITA (NILE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 18:15
03060 NILE- KWAE PASS SPL
NIMITITA (NILE) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 04:35
03082 JSME RPH PGR SPL
JASIDIH JN (JSME) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 16:30
03092 SBG-AZ SPL
SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 14:25
03095 KWAE-AZ MEMU PGR SPL
KATWA JN. (KWAE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 14:40
03096 AZ-KWAE MEMU PGR SPL
AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 11:55
03408 SBG-RPH PASS SPL
SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 04:45
03412 BHW-RPH PASS SPL
BARHARWA JN (BHW) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 02:10
03427 JMP-KIUL PGR SPECIAL
JAMALPUR JN (JMP) – KIUL JN (KIUL) PSPC 03:15
03428 KIUL-JMP PGR SPECIAL
KIUL JN (KIUL) – JAMALPUR JN (JMP) PSPC 05:15
03440 BGP-AZ PASSENGER SPL
BHAGALPUR (BGP) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 04:45
03461 TPH-RJL SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – RAJMAHAL (RJL) PSPC 03:50
03468 RJL-TPH SPL
RAJMAHAL (RJL) – TINPAHAR JN (TPH) PSPC 02:00
03470 BHW – BWN PASSENGER SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) PSPC 14:10
03494 RJL-TPH SPL
RAJMAHAL (RJL) – TINPAHAR JN (TPH) PSPC 22:20
03497 TPH-RJL SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – RAJMAHAL (RJL) PSPC 23:30
03504 HTE BWN MEMU PGR SPL
HATIA (HTE) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) PSPC 08:10
03591 BKSC-ASN MEMU PGR SPL
BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) – ASANSOL JN (ASN) PSPC 15:40
03592 ASN-BKSC MEMU PGR SPL
ASANSOL JN (ASN) – BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) PSPC 07:05
03593 PRR-ASN MEMU PGR SPL
PURULIA JN (PRR) – ASANSOL JN (ASN) PSPC 14:05
03594 ASN-PRR MEMU PGR SPL
ASANSOL JN (ASN) – PURULIA JN (PRR) PSPC 10:52
04153 RBL-CNB UNRESERVED SPL
RAE BARELI JN (RBL) – KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) PSPC 02:50
04154 CNB-RBL UNRESERVED SPL
KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) – RAE BARELI JN (RBL) PSPC 16:32
West Bengal government to launch Annapurna scheme from June 1, offering monthly aid of Rs 3,000 to women
The West Bengal government has announced the Annapurna Yojana, providing Rs 3,000 monthly financial assistance to eligible women aged 25–60 starting June 1, 2026. Existing beneficiaries of the older scheme will be automatically migrated subject to verification.
The West Bengal government has officially notified the rollout of the ‘Annapurna Yojana,’ a welfare initiative aimed at providing assured monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 to women across the state. Introduced by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, the scheme is structured to foster the socio-economic upliftment of women and will officially come into effect on June 1, 2026.
Under this new initiative, financial benefits will be transferred directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of qualified beneficiaries using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Strict eligibility criteria outlined
According to the official government notification, specific guidelines have been established to determine eligibility for the monthly cash assistance:
Target Age Group: Eligible women must be between 25 and 60 years of age.
Employment Status: Applicants must not hold permanent government employment or receive a regular salary or pension from the central government, state government, statutory bodies, panchayats, municipalities, local bodies, or government-aided educational institutions.
Tax Criteria: Women who are income tax payers are excluded from the scheme.
Automatic migration and scrutiny rules
The new order clarifies that all current beneficiaries of the erstwhile Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme will be automatically migrated to the Annapurna Yojana. However, the transition involves a rigorous filtering process. Individuals identified as deceased, shifted, deleted, or recorded as absentee electors during the SIR-2026 exercise or voter slip distribution will be systematically excluded from the beneficiary list.
On the other hand, individuals who have filed appeals before the SIR Tribunal or submitted applications under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act will continue to receive financial assistance until their applications are legally resolved by authorities.
Application process for new beneficiaries
For fresh applicants, a dedicated online portal for the Annapurna Yojana will be launched on June 1, 2026. To ensure transparency, all new applications will undergo a strict multi-tier verification process by designated local administrative officials:
Rural Areas: Block Development Officers (BDOs) will manage the verification and inquiries.
Urban Areas: Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) will oversee the process.
Kolkata: Officials of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will handle applications within their jurisdiction.
Following field inquiries, verified reports will be uploaded directly to the digital portal. The respective District Magistrates and the KMC Commissioner will serve as the final sanctioning authorities in their corresponding jurisdictions to approve the disbursement of funds.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay travels to New Delhi for first official meeting with PM Narendra Modi
Newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay embarked on his first official visit to New Delhi to hold a high-level meeting with PM Narendra Modi, focusing on economic aid, fertilizer supply, and water rights disputes.
Marking his maiden official visit to the national capital since assuming office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to deliberate on a wide range of state-specific matters. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief, who led his fledgling party to a historic victory in the recent assembly elections, took the oath of office on May 10. While the Prime Minister had previously extended his congratulations via social media, this marks the first formal in-person meeting between the two leaders.
According to official sources, the Chief Minister departed from Chennai on a chartered flight at 10:00 AM. The high-profile meeting with the Prime Minister is slated for 4:30 PM, where Vijay is expected to submit a comprehensive memorandum outlining Tamil Nadu’s long-pending welfare and developmental demands.
Key state matters on the table
The core of the discussions is expected to center around financial assistance and clearances for major infrastructure projects in the state. Media reports indicate that the Chief Minister will heavily push for additional funds to bankroll ongoing developmental initiatives.
Furthermore, the interstate Mekedatu water dispute remains a high-priority issue. Chief Minister Vijay has already written to the Prime Minister, urging him to instruct the Union Jal Shakti Ministry and the Central Water Commission (CWC) to reject the Detailed Project Report submitted by Karnataka for a reservoir at Mekedatu.
Other critical administrative concerns to be raised include ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fertilizers for the upcoming Kharif farming season and the removal of the 11 percent import duty on cotton to protect the raw material supply chain for the state’s textile industry.
A packed diplomatic itinerary
Accompanied by a team of senior officials and select cabinet colleagues, the Chief Minister’s itinerary extends beyond the Prime Minister’s Office. Vijay is likely to sit down with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to directly advocate for financial backings for key state portfolios.
The new administration has also drawn national interest for its structural innovations, including retaining critical departments under the Chief Minister—such as Home, Police, and Women Welfare—and carving out a dedicated cabinet-level Artificial Intelligence department, making Tamil Nadu only the second state in the country to do so.
Navigating a complex political landscape, the TVK-led government, which holds 108 seats in the assembly and enjoys backing from coalition partners including the Congress, Left parties, VCK, and IUML, is also using this trip to engage with national opposition leaders. Chief Minister Vijay is scheduled to meet Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during his stay in the capital.
Before wrapping up his tour, the Chief Minister is slated to participate in a cultural event at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), where he will formally inaugurate a statue of the revered Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar installed by the Tamil Nadu government. Sources indicate that Vijay will conclude his official engagements and return to Chennai on Thursday.
Assam clears Uniform Civil Code bill, becomes third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat
Assam has officially become the third state in India to pass the Uniform Civil Code bill. The legislation was cleared by the state assembly on Wednesday despite strong objections raised by opposition lawmakers who claimed it impacts minority rights.
The Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed ‘The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, 2026 Bill’, making it the third state ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to adopt a uniform legal framework after Uttarakhand and Gujarat.
Opposition flags concerns over rights during house debate
The bill was taken up for final passage in the state assembly on Wednesday, sparking a heated discussion among lawmakers. During the legislative floor debate, opposition MLAs strongly voiced their concerns regarding the proposed law, stating that the legislation will hurt and compromise the fundamental rights of a certain section of society.
Despite objections from the opposition benches, the treasury benches cleared the passage of the bill, cementing Assam’s position as the latest state to move away from diverse personal laws in favor of a uniform code. Media reported that the legislative move follows extensive political discussions in the state surrounding civil regulations. With this enactment, Assam joins Uttarakhand and Gujarat, which have previously passed their respective uniform civil codes.
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