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6 Vande Bharat Train Routes Worth Booking for Scenic Views and Not Just for the Speed

Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, Tea Gardens and the Teesta ValleyThe Vande Bharat on the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri corridor covers roughly 564 kilometres, and for most of the journey north of Malda, the train moves through a Bengal that most passengers never see from the road. Paddy fields give way to jute…

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New high-level bridge opened across Ponnai river near Katpadi

New high-level bridge across Ponnai river in Vellore provides easy accessibility for residents and aids flood restoration efforts.

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604 kg of gutka seized in Vellore on T.N - A.P border

Katpadi police seize 604.5 kg of gutka worth ₹3.86 lakh in SUV at Christianpet checkpost in Vellore.

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Man arrested for stealing 15 two-wheelers at Katpadi railway station

40-year-old man arrested for stealing 15 two-wheelers around Katpadi railway station in Vellore, confesses to the crime.

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Residents erect banner for bridge to replace level crossing near Katpadi

Residents of nine villages near Katpadi town in Vellore demand a rail over bridge or subway to replace a railway level crossing.

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Rejuvenation of twin lakes near Katpadi will be completed in six months: Duraimurugan

Man-made islands, boating, and walking track being built in Vellore's twin lakes, expected to be ready in six months.

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Civic workers, residents take part in mass cleaning drive in Katpadi ward

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Special train to Danapur to clear extra rush

Special train between Bengaluru & Danapur: Train No 06597 One-Way Superfast Express to clear extra rush. Stops at Bangarpet, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Perambur, Vijayawada, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Buxar & Ara.

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In two days, 126 kg ganja seized in Vellore; three persons arrested

Vellore police seize 126kg ganja, arrest 3. SP Manivannan forms special teams to prevent smuggling. Lorry crew Sadasivam & Pandeswaran arrested, 11kg ganja seized from Pandya near Katpadi station. Impounded ganja & vehicle, case registered.

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Aspiring athletes to benefit from new multi-purpose indoor stadium built at a cost of ₹10.81 cr. at Katpadi

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin virtually inaugurated a multi-purpose indoor stadium in Katpadi, Vellore, costing ₹10.81 crore. The stadium is part of a ₹19.24 crore multi-disciplinary sports complex, with facilities for 250 spectators, cabins, administrative block, accommodation, washrooms, CCTV cameras and a modern gym. The complex also has an open auditorium,…

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Residents organise dharna against lack of civic amenities in 14th ward in Vellore

Residents of 14th ward near Katpadi town held a day-long dharna to protest lack of civic amenities. 5,000 residents suffer from poor roads, no piped water, no underground drainage, and inadequate street lights. Despite petitions, no action taken. Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar promised to address residents' plight soon.

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‘Over 40% of work to rejuvenate twin lakes near Katpadi completed’

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Woman killed in elephant attack at Bodinatham village near Katpadi

Woman killed by rogue elephant in Vellore; forest officials led by DFO chased it into forest & sedated it. Eleph. separated from herd & roaming villages near Kaundinya Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh. Will be relocated to Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary, Tirupati.

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Rain lashes Vellore, nearby districts

Heavy rains bring relief to Vellore districts; Ranipet receives highest rainfall of 331.8 mm. Residents rejoice as monsoon brings respite from heat. Areas like Katpadi, Kaveripakkam, Pannapakkam, Ammoor, Kalavai, Arani, Jamunamarathur, Polur, Tiruvannamalai town, Kilpennathur, Thandarampattu, Pernambut, Gudiyatham, Vellore Old Town, Bagayam, Sathuvachari, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Alangayam receive heavy showers.

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Swimming pool at Katpadi sports complex remains idle due to lack of water source

More than a year after the ₹19.24 crore multi-disciplinary sports complex was inaugurated by Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, the swimming pool on the vast campus remains idle for competitive swimming practices by as the pool does not have a permanent water source to refill the facility.

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Two trains will be partially cancelled on June 29 due to corridor block in Guntakal division: Southern Railways

A pair of train services will be partially cancelled on Thursday in view of engineering works in the Guntakal Division of South Central Railway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Old age home near Katpadi to be sealed

Action follows a surprise inspection of the facility by a team of district social welfare and revenue officials on Tuesday based on complaints that inmates were not treated properly

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Work on high-level bridge across Ponnai river begins near Katpadi

It will replace the low-level bridge that gets flooded during monsoon

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Escalator, lift services restored at Katpadi railway station

Technical faults in the power line had rendered them defunct for a few months, say officials

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Student slits girl’s throat near bus terminus near Katpadi

Victim out of danger, assailant overpowered by passersby

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Key border railway stations in Vellore, nearby districts on high alert

Round-the-clock surveillance to prevent untoward incidents in the wake of agitations against Agnipath scheme

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Chief Minister inaugurates All Women Police Station in Katpadi, Thandrampet

This has ended a decade-long wait to have at least one AWPS in every sub-division

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Repair work on rail overbridge in Katpadi begins

Traffic diversions come into effect; Collector inspects work

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Katpadi railway station set for a major facelift

Prime Minister lays foundation stone for the ₹365-crore Station Redevelopment Project

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DMK MP prefers appeal against addition of ₹11.48 crore to his income

I-T sleuths had recovered the money from a couple in Katpadi during the 2019 Lok Sabha election

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