Tag: Rail Roko

Bolangir: A social organisation ‘Right to Fight’ today resorted to rail roko at Kantabanji station demanding setting up of a rail wagon factory in the district. Supported by many other associations including the local traders’ body, hundreds of activists blocked the rail track following which the Puri-Ahemadbad express was detained for at least two hours. […]

Bhadrak: Passengers of Bhadrak-Berhampur DMU train had a tough time for several hours as district Congress activists resorted to a rail roko at Bhadrak station demanding toilet facilities in the train. The Congress members alleged that despite repeated requests, the railway authorities continue to turn a blind eye to the legitimate demands of passengers. “The […]

Talcher: The truckers’ association in Talcher has resorted to an economic blockade against substantial cut in coal transportation via road by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL). The association claims that nearly 2,000 truck owners were eking out a living by transporting coal from MCL to various industrial units. However, their business has been hit after MCL […]

Cuttack: At least five trains were delayed today after the cyclone-affected locals staged a rail roko between Kapilas Road and Nirgundi in Cuttack district protesting non-restoration of power supply in the area post Fani. As per reports, Bhadrak-Bhubaneswar DMU, Puri Express, Nandankanan Express, Keonjar-Bhubaneswar passenger train, Bangriposi-Bhubaneswar passenger trains were left stranded on the tracks […]

Bhubaneswar: Vehicular traffic has been disrupted in many parts of the State especially in the Capital city due to the six-hour Odisha bandh being observed by the State Congress in protest against the steep rise in prices of fuel and other essential commodities in the country. Sporadic Violence Marks Odisha Bandh Over Fuel Price Hike […]