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Railways cancel over 450 trains, reschedule and divert around 100 trains, check full list here

Railways cancel thousands of trains every day due to maintenance work.

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Railways have cancelled 468 trains today. According to the official notification, the timings for 27 trains have changed and the department has also diverted the routes of 72 trains.

The reasons for the cancellation of the trains can range from maintenance work on the tracks, platforms, stations, and overbridges. Railways cancel thousands of trains every day due to maintenance work.

As per the railway’s cancellation and refund rules, tickets purchased on the IRCTC website will automatically be cancelled, and a refund will be credited to the user’s original payment account. Passengers who purchased their tickets at the ticket counter, on the other hand, would need to visit the reservation counter to process the refund.

Passengers can go through the official website of the Indian Railways to check the list of cancelled trains to avoid any inconvenience.

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Cancelled Trains as of February 23

Rescheduled Trains as of February 23

27 trains rescheduled [ Start Date: 23-Feb ]
Train [Name]
 [SRC-DSTN]
TypeStart TimeResch. DateDelay
02570 NDLS-DBG CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – DARBHANGA JN (DBG)
TOD23-Feb 12:1523-Feb 14:3502:20
03274 PNBE-JAJ MEMU PASS SPL
 PATNA JN (PNBE) – JHAJHA (JAJ)
PSPC23-Feb 09:5523-Feb 11:3001:35
04353 BLM-STP EXP SPL
 BALAMU JN (BLM) – SITAPUR (STP)
PSPC23-Feb 07:4523-Feb 08:1000:25
04782 RE-BTI SPL
 REWARI JN. (RE) – BHATINDA (BTI)
PSPC23-Feb 09:1523-Feb 09:3500:20
04998 FZR-LDH MEXP
 FIROZPUR CANT (FZR) – LUDHIANA JN (LDH)
PSPC23-Feb 13:5023-Feb 15:0001:10
06874 TJ-MV EXP SPL
 THANJAVUR JN. (TJ) – MAYILADUTURAI JN (MV)
PSPC23-Feb 10:0523-Feb 11:4001:35
11109 VGLB – LJN INTERCITY
 VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI RAILWAY STATION (VGLB) – LUCKNOW (LJN)
MEX23-Feb 06:1023-Feb 12:1506:05
11127 BSL KTE EXP
 BHUSAVAL JN (BSL) – KATNI (KTE)
MEX23-Feb 11:1523-Feb 15:1504:00
12222 HWH-PUNE DURANTO EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – PUNE JN (PUNE)
DRNT23-Feb 05:4523-Feb 17:0011:15
12238 JAT-BSB EXP
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – VARANASI (BSB)
MEX23-Feb 14:0023-Feb 15:3001:30
12419 GOMTI EXP
 LUCKNOW (LKO) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF23-Feb 05:4523-Feb 08:4503:00
12420 GOMTI EXPRESS
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – LUCKNOW (LKO)
SUF23-Feb 12:2023-Feb 13:2001:00
12511 RAPTISAGAR EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – KOCHUVELI (KCVL)
SUF23-Feb 06:3523-Feb 09:3503:00
12568 PNBE-SHC RAJYA RANI EXP
 PATNA JN (PNBE) – SAHARSA JN (SHC)
SUF23-Feb 12:3023-Feb 13:0000:30
12621 MAS-NDLS TAMILNADU SF EXP
 PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF23-Feb 22:0023-Feb 23:5001:50
12724 NDLS-HYB
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – HYDERABAD (HYB)
SUF23-Feb 16:0023-Feb 17:3001:30
12755 COA-BVC EXP
 KAKINADA PORT (COA) – BHAVNAGAR TERMINUS (BVC)
SUF23-Feb 05:3023-Feb 14:0008:30
12791 SC-DNR
 SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) – DANAPUR (DNR)
SUF23-Feb 09:2523-Feb 12:3003:05
12792 DNR-SC EXP
 DANAPUR (DNR) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
SUF23-Feb 12:1523-Feb 14:4502:30
14332 KLK DLI EXP SPL
 KALKA (KLK) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
MEX23-Feb 07:4023-Feb 11:4004:00
15705 CHAMPARAN HUMSAFAR EXP
 KATIHAR JN (KIR) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
SUF23-Feb 07:5023-Feb 15:0007:10
17409 ADB-NED EXP
 ADILABAD (ADB) – NANDED (NED)
MEX23-Feb 08:0023-Feb 09:1501:15
18006 JDB-HWH SAMBALESWARI EXP
 JAGDALPUR (JDB) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
MEX23-Feb 05:0023-Feb 10:0005:00
18478 YNRK-PURI EXPRESS
 YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK) – PURI (PURI)
MEX23-Feb 05:3523-Feb 07:3001:55
22453 RAJYA RANI EX
 LUCKNOW (LJN) – MEERUT CITY (MTC)
SUF23-Feb 14:2523-Feb 18:2504:00
22631 MDU-BKN EXPRESS
 MADURAI JN (MDU) – BIKANER JN (BKN)
SUF23-Feb 11:5523-Feb 14:5503:00
22861 HWH-TIG-KBJ ISPAT EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – KANTABANJI (KBJ)
SUF23-Feb 06:3523-Feb 11:3505:00

Diverted Trains as of February 23

72 Diverted Trains [ Train Start Date: 23-Feb ]
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Train [Name]
 [SRC-DSTN]
TypeStart TimeDivert From
Divert To
 00762 NZM-RU
 HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN (NZM) – RENIGUNTA JN (RU)
PEXP10:00MAJRI JN [MJRI]
DRONACHELLAM JN [DHNE]
 02563 BJU-NDLS CLONE SPL
 BARAUNI JN (BJU) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
TOD07:40BURHWAL [BUW]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 02564 NDLS-BJU CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – BARAUNI JN (BJU)
TOD17:55GHAZIABAD [GZB]
BURHWAL [BUW]
 02569 DBG-NDLS CLONE SPL
 DARBHANGA JN (DBG) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
TOD06:30BURHWAL [BUW]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 02570 NDLS-DBG CLONE SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – DARBHANGA JN (DBG)
TOD12:15GHAZIABAD [GZB]
BURHWAL [BUW]
 04121 SFG-SC SUF WEEKLY SPL
 SUBEDARGANJ (SFG) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
TOD15:50SEVAGRAM [SEGM]
SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
 04444 NDLS-GZB MEX SPL
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – GHAZIABAD (GZB)
PSPC09:55NEW DELHI [NDLS]
GHAZIABAD [GZB]
 04713 BKN-BDTS WINTER SPL EXP
 BIKANER JN (BKN) – BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS)
TOD15:00LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 09506 UJN INDB PASS SPECIAL
 UJJAIN JN (UJN) – INDORE JN (INDB)
PSPC08:10UJJAIN JN [UJN]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 09507 INDB UJN PAS SPECIAL
 INDORE JN (INDB) – UJJAIN JN (UJN)
PSPC18:00INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 11059 LTT-CPR CHHAPRA EXPRESS
 LOKMANYATILAK (LTT) – CHHAPRA (CPR)
MEX10:55JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
MAU JN [MAU]
 11060 CPR LTT EXPRESS
 CHHAPRA (CPR) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
MEX05:45MAU JN [MAU]
JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
 11125 RTM GWALIOR EXP
 RATLAM JN (RTM) – GWALIOR JN. (GWL)
MEX17:25RATLAM JN [RTM]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 12415 IND NZM EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF17:20INDORE JN [INDB]
NAGDA JN [NAD]
 12465 RANTHAMBOR EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – JODHPUR JN (JU)
SUF06:00INDORE JN [INDB]
NAGDA JN [NAD]
 12466 RANTHAMBORE EXP
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – INDORE JN (INDB)
SUF05:00NAGDA JN [NAD]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 12511 RAPTISAGAR EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – KOCHUVELI (KCVL)
SUF06:35BARABANKI JN [BBK]
UNNAO JN [ON]
 12562 SWANTRATA SENANI EXPRESS
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – JAYNAGAR (JYG)
SUF21:15AUNRIHAR JN. [ARJ]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 12650 NZM-YPR SAMPARKRANTI EXP
 HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN (NZM) – YASVANTPUR JN (YPR)
SUF08:20ITARSI JN [ET]
GUNTAKAL JN [GTL]
 12655 ADI-MAS NAVAJEEVAN EXPRES
 AHMEDABAD JN (ADI) – PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS)
SUF21:35AKOLA JN. [AK]
PEDDAPALLI [PDPL]
 12656 MAS-ADI NAVAJEEVAN EXP
 PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. M.G.RAMACHANDRAN CENTRAL RA (MAS) – AHMEDABAD JN (ADI)
SUF10:10PEDDAPALLI [PDPL]
AKOLA JN. [AK]
 12661 MS-SCT POTHIGAI SF EXP
 CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) – SENGOTTAI (SCT)
SUF20:40TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 12662 SCT-MS SF EXP
 SENGOTTAI (SCT) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
SUF18:20VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 12791 SC-DNR
 SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) – DANAPUR (DNR)
SUF09:25SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
MAJRI JN [MJRI]
 12792 DNR-SC EXP
 DANAPUR (DNR) – SECUNDERABAD JN (SC)
SUF12:15MAJRI JN [MJRI]
SECUNDERABAD JN [SC]
 12919 MALWA EXPRESS
 DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN) – SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK)
SUF11:50DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 12920 MALWA EXPRESS
 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK) – DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN)
SUF08:40UJJAIN JN [UJN]
DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
 12962 AVANTIKA EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – MUMBAI CENTRAL (MMCT)
SUF17:35INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 13005 HWH-ASR MAIL
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – AMRITSAR JN (ASR)
SUF19:15JANGHAI JN [JNH]
RAE BARELI JN [RBL]
 13006 ASR-HWH MAIL
 AMRITSAR JN (ASR) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
SUF18:25RAE BARELI JN [RBL]
JANGHAI JN [JNH]
 13009 HWH YNRK DOON EXP
 HOWRAH JN (HWH) – YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK)
MEX20:25VARANASI [BSB]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13010 YNRK HWH DOON EXP
 YOG NAGARI RISHIKESH (YNRK) – HOWRAH JN (HWH)
MEX20:55LUCKNOW [LKO]
VARANASI [BSB]
 13151 KOAA-JAT EXP
 KOLKATTA TERMINAL (KOAA) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX11:45ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13238 KOTA – PNBE EXPRESS
 KOTA JN (KOTA) – PATNA JN (PNBE)
MEX18:10LUCKNOW [LKO]
ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
 13307 GANGASUTLEJ EXP
 DHANBAD JN (DHN) – FIROZPUR CANT (FZR)
MEX21:50VARANASI [BSB]
LUCKNOW [LKO]
 13308 GANGASUTLEJ EXPRESS
 FIROZPUR CANT (FZR) – DHANBAD JN (DHN)
MEX16:15LUCKNOW [LKO]
VARANASI [BSB]
 13484 DLI-MLDT FARAKKA EXP
 DELHI JN. (DLI) – MALDA TOWN (MLDT)
MEX21:40LUCKNOW [LKO]
ZAFARABAD JN [ZBD]
 14008 SADHBHAWNA EXP
 ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL (ANVT) – RAXAUL JN (RXL)
MEX16:30AUNRIHAR JN. [ARJ]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 14304 HW-DLI EXP SPL
 HARIDWAR JN (HW) – DELHI JN. (DLI)
MEX08:10TAPRI [TPZ]
DELHI JN. [DLI]
 14311 ALA HAZRAT EXP
 BAREILLY(NR) (BE) – BHUJ (BHUJ)
MEX06:35PALANPUR JN [PNU]
SAMAKHIALI B G [SIOB]
 14803 JSM SBIB SF EXP
 JAISALMER (JSM) – SABARMATI BG (SBIB)
MEX15:10LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 14804 SBIB JSM SF EXP
 SABARMATI BG (SBIB) – JAISALMER (JSM)
MEX23:00MAHESANA JN [MSH]
LUNI JN [LUNI]
 14806 BME YPR AC EXP
 BARMER (BME) – YASVANTPUR JN (YPR)
MEX22:00SAMDHARI JN [SMR]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 15045 GKP – OKHA EXPRESS
 GORAKHPUR (GKP) – OKHA (OKHA)
MEX05:00BARABANKI JN [BBK]
UNNAO JN [ON]
 15716 GARIB NAWAZ EXPRESS
 AJMER JN (AII) – KISHANGANJ (KNE)
MEX12:00BARABANKI JN [BBK]
CHHAPRA [CPR]
 16105 MS – TCN EXP
 CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) – TIRUCHENDUR (TCN)
MEX16:05TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 16106 TCN – MS EXP
 TIRUCHENDUR (TCN) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
MEX19:10VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16128 GUV CHENNAI EXP
 GURUVAYUR (GUV) – CHENNAI EGMORE (MS)
MEX23:15VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16210 MYS-AII EXPRESS
 MYSORE JN (MYS) – AJMER JN (AII)
MEX19:10HUBLI JN [UBL]
MIRAJ JN. [MRJ]
 16352 NCJ-CSMT EXP
 NAGERCOIL JUNCTION (NCJ) – CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ TERMINUS (CSMT)
MEX06:15VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 16507 JU-SBC EXPRESS
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – KRANTIVIRA SANGOLLI RAYANNA (BENGALURU STATION) (SBC)
MEX06:05MIRAJ JN. [MRJ]
HUBLI JN [UBL]
 16788 SVDK-TEN EXP
 SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA (SVDK) – TIRUNELVELI JN (TEN)
MEX22:30TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
 16848 SCT-MV EXPRESS
 SENGOTTAI (SCT) – MAYILADUTURAI JN (MV)
MEX07:00VIRUDUNAGAR JN [VPT]
TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. [TPJ]
 18205 DURG NTV EXP
 DURG (DURG) – NAUTANWA (NTV)
MEX20:10PRAYAGRAJ JN [PRYJ]
GORAKHPUR [GKP]
 18309 SBP -JAT EXPRESS SPECIAL
 SAMBALPUR (SBP) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX11:00GARWA ROAD [GHD]
CHUNAR [CAR]
 18310 JAT-SBP EXPRESS
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – SAMBALPUR (SBP)
MEX14:35CHUNAR [CAR]
GARWA ROAD [GHD]
 19037 AVADH EXPRESS
 BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) – BARAUNI JN (BJU)
MEX22:00BAYANA JN [BXN]
AGRA FORT [AF]
 19045 TAPTI GANGA EXPRESS
 SURAT (ST) – CHHAPRA (CPR)
MEX10:10JAUNPUR JN [JNU]
MAU JN [MAU]
 19225 JU – JAT EXP
 JODHPUR JN (JU) – JAMMU TAWI (JAT)
MEX06:45JALANDHAR CITY [JUC]
PATHANKOT [PTK]
 19226 JAT – JU EXPRESS
 JAMMU TAWI (JAT) – JODHPUR JN (JU)
MEX21:00PATHANKOT [PTK]
JALANDHAR CITY [JUC]
 19303 INDB BHOPAL EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – BHOPAL (BPL)
MEX23:15INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 19305 DADN-KAMAKHYA EXP
 DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR (DADN) – KAMAKHYA (KYQ)
MEX12:45DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR [DADN]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 19309 GNC INDORE EXP
 GANDHINAGAR CAPITAL (GNC) – INDORE JN (INDB)
MEX18:00UJJAIN JN [UJN]
INDORE JN [INDB]
 19329 VEER BHUMI EXP
 INDORE JN (INDB) – UDAIPUR CITY (UDZ)
MEX17:40INDORE JN [INDB]
RATLAM JN [RTM]
 20483 BGKT DDR EXP
 BHAGAT KI KOTHI (BGKT) – DADAR (DDR)
SUF19:50LUNI JN [LUNI]
MAHESANA JN [MSH]
 20803 VSKP-GIMB WEEKLY EXP
 VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) – GANDHIDHAM BG (GIMB)
SUF17:35GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
BADNERA JN. [BD]
 20805 VSKP-NDLS AP EXP
 VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) – NEW DELHI (NDLS)
SUF22:00GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
NAGPUR [NGP]
 20806 NDLS-VSKP SUF
 NEW DELHI (NDLS) – VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)
SUF20:00NAGPUR [NGP]
GOPALA PATNAM [GPT]
 22114 KCVL-LTT BI-WEEKLY SF EXP
 KOCHUVELI (KCVL) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
SUF00:55KAYANKULAM JN [KYJ]
ERNAKULAM TOWN [ERN]
 22184 AYC-LTT SAKET EXPRESS
 AYODHYA CANTT (AYC) – LOKMANYATILAK (LTT)
SUF14:00AYODHYA CANTT [AYC]
PHAPHAMAU JN [PFM]
 22944 INDORE – DAUND EXPRESS
 INDORE JN (INDB) – DAUND JN (DD)
SUF16:30INDORE JN [INDB]
UJJAIN JN [UJN]
 22969 OKHA – BSB EXPRESS
 OKHA (OKHA) – BANARAS (BSBS)
SUF14:05NAGDA JN [NAD]
KANPUR CENTRAL [CNB]

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BJP gets its first mayor in Kerala as VV Rajesh takes charge in Thiruvananthapuram

The BJP has created history in Kerala after VV Rajesh was sworn in as Thiruvananthapuram’s first mayor from the party, ending decades of CPM control over the civic body.

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The BJP on Friday marked a historic political moment in Kerala after VV Rajesh was sworn in as the mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. This is the first time the party has secured the mayor’s post in the state capital, signalling a significant shift in Kerala’s urban political landscape.

Rajesh’s election follows the party’s unexpected performance in the municipal elections held earlier this month, where the BJP emerged as the single-largest party by winning 50 of the 101 seats in the civic body.

Rajesh promises inclusive development across all wards

After taking oath, VV Rajesh said the focus of the new leadership would be on collective growth and inclusive governance. He stated that development work would be carried out across all 101 wards, with the aim of transforming Thiruvananthapuram into a developed city.

Rajesh secured 51 votes in the mayoral election conducted in the 100-member House, crossing the halfway mark. The CPM candidate RP Shivaji received 29 votes, while the Congress-led UDF nominee KS Sabarinathan got 19 votes. One independent councillor abstained, while support from another independent councillor proved crucial for the BJP’s victory.

Breakthrough comes ahead of key state election

The development comes less than six months before a major election in Kerala, a state where the BJP has historically struggled. The party has never formed a government in the state and has had limited legislative presence in the past.

The mayoral win also ends decades of control by the CPM over the Thiruvananthapuram civic body. The state capital is also a Lok Sabha constituency currently represented by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.

BJP leadership targets governance overhaul

Following the swearing-in ceremony, Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticised the previous administration, alleging long-standing governance failures and corruption in the civic body. He said basic civic issues such as drainage, water supply and solid waste management had been neglected for years, and asserted that the new administration would begin work immediately to improve the city’s infrastructure.

The party has set a target of making Thiruvananthapuram one of the top cities in the country, according to Chandrasekhar.

Internal debate preceded mayoral choice

The selection of VV Rajesh as mayor followed internal discussions within the BJP. The party was reportedly divided between Rajesh and former Director General of Police R Sreelekha before consensus emerged in Rajesh’s favour. Sreelekha, who won from the Sasthamangalam ward, is known for her earlier role handling economic offence cases.

Union minister Suresh Gopi and Rajeev Chandrasekhar were present during Rajesh’s oath-taking ceremony.

Wider impact on Kerala’s political landscape

Overall results in the local body elections have posed challenges for the ruling Left Democratic Front, while the Congress-led United Democratic Front secured control of four out of six municipal bodies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi later described the BJP’s Thiruvananthapuram win as a “watershed moment,” crediting party workers for the breakthrough.

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Veer Bal Diwas reflects courage, conviction and righteousness, Says PM Modi

PM Modi on Friday paid tribute to the Sahibzades on Veer Bal Diwas, calling it a day of courage, conviction and righteousness.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the Sahibzades on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, remembering their sacrifice and courage. He said the day stands as a reminder of courage, conviction and righteousness, values that continue to inspire generations.

In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said Veer Bal Diwas is dedicated to remembering the sacrifice of the brave Sahibzades. He recalled the unwavering faith of Mata Gujri Ji and the immortal teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, describing them as ideals that motivate people even today.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister will participate in the national programme marking Veer Bal Diwas at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. He is also scheduled to address the gathering during the event.

Nationwide programmes to mark Veer Bal Diwas

To commemorate Veer Bal Diwas, the Government of India is organising participative programmes across the country. The objective is to inform and educate citizens about the extraordinary courage and supreme sacrifice of the Sahibzades, and to honour the valour of the young heroes of India’s history.

These activities include storytelling sessions, recitations, poster-making and essay-writing competitions. The programmes will be conducted in schools, Child Care Institutions, Anganwadi centres and other educational platforms, along with online activities through the MyGov and MyBharat portals.

Veer Bal Diwas is observed on December 26 to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The Prime Minister had announced the observance on the occasion of the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in January 2022.

Awardees of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar will also be present at the programme.

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Delhi air quality improves slightly but stays in poor category

Delhi’s air quality improved slightly on Friday with the AQI falling to the poor category, though many areas continue to record very poor pollution levels.

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Delhi's air quality

Delhi witnessed a marginal improvement in air quality on Friday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the ‘poor’ category. Official data showed the city’s average AQI at 292, offering limited relief after pollution levels had touched the ‘severe’ mark earlier this week.

The improvement comes days after Delhi recorded an AQI of 412 on December 23, placing air quality firmly in the ‘severe’ category. Over the last two days, pollution levels have shown a gradual decline across multiple monitoring stations in the national capital.

Some stations record moderate air quality

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer mobile application, three locations reported ‘moderate’ air quality as of early morning. Lodhi Road-IITM recorded an AQI of 160, Lodhi Road-IMD stood at 194, while Najafgarh reported 188.

Several other parts of the city remained in the ‘poor’ category. Areas including Aya Nagar, CRRI Mathura Road, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Dwarka Sector 8, IGI Airport Terminal 3, IIT Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Mandir Marg recorded AQI values ranging between the low 200s and high 200s.

Very poor air persists in pollution hotspots

Despite the overall improvement, many parts of Delhi continued to struggle with ‘very poor’ air quality. Anand Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Narela, Nehru Nagar, Sonia Vihar and Vivek Vihar reported some of the highest AQI readings, with values crossing 350 at several locations.

In view of the easing pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management lifted Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions across the Delhi-National Capital Region on December 24. Officials indicated that further relaxations could be considered if the downward trend in pollution continues.

Mixed air quality across NCR

Air quality in neighbouring NCR regions showed mixed trends. In Haryana, Bahadurgarh recorded a ‘very poor’ AQI of 301, while Gurugram’s overall AQI stood at 270, falling in the ‘poor’ category. One monitoring station in Gurugram’s Sector 51 reported ‘very poor’ air quality with an AQI of 375. Dharuhera also remained in the ‘poor’ range.

In Uttar Pradesh, pollution levels stayed elevated. Ghaziabad recorded an overall AQI of 344, with all monitoring stations reporting ‘very poor’ air quality. Greater Noida’s AQI stood at 362, while Knowledge Park-V and Knowledge Park-III recorded AQI levels of 386 and 337 respectively. Noida also remained in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 334.

Authorities have restricted the entry of non-BS 6 vehicles into Delhi, a move that has blocked around 1.2 million older vehicles registered outside the city. Vehicular emissions remain a key contributor to winter pollution, with experts estimating that vehicles account for up to 40 per cent of particulate matter pollution in the NCR.

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