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Press Release No.: ER/ASN/2026/08/17 *19.365 million tonnes freight loading; ₹2,172.85 crore total earnings during April–July 2026* *8.44 lakh pilgrims facilitated during Shravani Mela with enhanced passenger amenities and security* Asansol, 15 August 2026: Asansol Division of Eastern Railway celebrated the 80th Independence Day at the DRM’s Office, Asansol. Sangrah Maurya, Divisional Railway Manager, Asansol, hoisted the National Flag, followed by a Guard of Honour by the RPF contingent. Officers, staff, representatives of recognised unions and associations, Railway school students, members of Bharat Scouts & Guides and their families attended the programme. Sangrah Maurya presented the “Mandal Gaurav Puraskar” to nominated employees from various departments for exemplary performance and dedicated service. Addressing the gathering, Sangrah Maurya paid tribute to the freedom fighters and highlighted the contribution of Indian Railways to passenger mobility and freight t...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Asansol-:        Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, administrative preparations in the Paschim Bardhaman district have reached their peak. On Friday, District Magistrate Ponnambalam S held a significant press conference at the District Administrative Building in Asansol. He stated, "Adequate measures have been taken, in accordance with the Election Commission's guidelines, to ensure a free and peaceful election in the district. Strict security arrangements have been put in place across the 2,504 polling booths spanning the district's nine Assembly constituencies. An additional booth will be set up at each polling station where the number of registered voters exceeds 1,200. In addition to establishing a total of 243 women-managed ('Pink') booths across the district, nine 'Model Booths' will be set up. Furthermore, one special booth will be managed exclusively by polling personnel with special needs."       ...

Press Release No.: ER/ASN/2026/02/06 Asansol, 03 February 2026: Shri Sangrah Maurya today (03.02.2026) assumed charge as the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Asansol Division, Eastern Railway. The outgoing Divisional Railway Manager, Shri Sudhir Kumar Sharma (IRSS), formally handed over the charge of the division to Shri Maurya. Shri Sangrah Maurya is a Group ‘A’ officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), 1996 batch. He holds an M.Tech in Structures from IIT Delhi and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. Prior to his posting as DRM, Asansol Division, Shri Maurya was serving as Divisional Railway Manager of Moradabad Division, Northern Railway. Earlier, he worked as Chief Engineer (Construction) for the Manipur Project and as Chief Engineer (Design) in Northeast Frontier Railway. He also served with IRCON International Limited, where he was closely associated with the prestigious Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link ...

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति संख्या: ER/ASN/2025/11/27 आसनसोल, 20 नवम्बर 2025: यात्री सुविधाओं को सुदृढ़ करने तथा स्टेशनों पर अधिक सुरक्षित एवं सुव्यवस्थित प्रकाश व्यवस्था उपलब्ध कराने के निरंतर प्रयासों के तहत, आसनसोल मंडल द्वारा मानकर और पराज स्टेशनों पर ऊर्जा-क्षमता युक्त नई एल.ई.डी. लाइटिंग प्रणाली का सफलतापूर्वक संचालन प्रारंभ किया गया है। मानकर स्टेशन पर कुल 22 ऑक्टागोनल पोल (5.5 मीटर) दो-भुजाओं वाले ब्रैकेट्स सहित स्थापित किए गए हैं, जिन पर 72-वाट की एल.ई.डी. लाइटें लगाई गई हैं। इनमें प्लेटफॉर्म संख्या 1/2 पर 12 पोल तथा प्लेटफॉर्म संख्या 3/4 पर 10 पोल शामिल हैं। इन नई लाइटों से परिसंचरण क्षेत्रों, यात्री आवागमन स्थानों एवं प्रतीक्षालय क्षेत्रों में प्रकाश व्यवस्था में उल्लेखनीय सुधार हुआ है, जिससे तड़के सुबह और देर शाम यात्रियों को बेहतर दृश्यता एवं सुरक्षित वातावरण प्राप्त हो सकेगा। इसी प्रकार, पराज स्टेशन पर भी प्लेटफॉर्म संख्या 1/2 और 3/4 पर कुल 18 ऑक्टागोनल पोल दो-भुजाओं वाले 72-वाट एल.ई.डी. लाइट फिटिंग्स के साथ लगाए गए हैं। नई प्रकाश व्यवस्था से फुट ओवरब्रिज, प्लेटफॉर्म एवं ...

Press Release No.: ER/ASN/2025/10/58 Asansol, 29 October 2025: As part of Special Campaign 5.0, Asansol Division of Eastern Railway undertook focused cleanliness drives, awareness programmes and innovative activities across stations, offices, schools and maintenance units. The campaign aimed to enhance cleanliness standards, promote sustainable practices, ensure efficient asset management and improve record maintenance across the division. At Asansol station, intensive cleaning of glass panels, walls and other structures was carried out, resulting in a clear improvement in overall aesthetics and passenger ambience. Before-and-after documentation highlighted the transformation achieved through systematic effort. At the Electric Loco Shed Asansol, drainage lines and passage areas near the Pit Wheel Lathe section were thoroughly cleaned to prevent waterlogging and maintain a safe work environment for staff. At Eastern Railway High School Andal, a “Waste to Art” competition was...

Press Release No.: ER/ASN/2025/10/53 Asansol, 26 October 2025: As part of Special Campaign 5.0, Asansol Division of Eastern Railway has appealed to the public to observe a plastic-free Chhath Puja and keep the ghats and railway premises clean and eco-friendly. Extensive cleanliness drives have been undertaken across major stations and nearby ghats, including Sitarampur, Panagarh, Jasidih, Deoghar, Durgapur, Andal, and Asansol, to provide a hygienic environment for devotees. The drives covered Pond and track cleaning, waste removal, bleaching, and sanitation work. Passengers and devotees are urged to avoid single-use plastics, dispose of waste responsibly, and cooperate in maintaining cleanliness during the festival. Asansol Division remains committed to ensuring a clean, safe, and pleasant experience for all devotees and passengers during the festive season.

Press Release No.: ER/ASN/2025/10/48 Asansol, 24 October 2025: Under the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0, Asansol Division of Eastern Railway continued extensive cleanliness and sanitation drives across stations and railway colonies ensuring improved hygiene and upkeep of railway premises. At Madhupur, extensive vat cleaning was undertaken in the station premises along with drain and sweeping work at the Madhupur Post Office Colony. At Raniganj, an intensive station washing drive was conducted to enhance overall cleanliness. Similar efforts were made at Asansol station where the Foot Over Bridge  was thoroughly washed to maintain hygiene and passenger convenience. At Andal, drain and vat cleaning works were carried out in Colonies No. 9, 12 and 13 while similar activities were undertaken at Panagarh covering residential and operational areas. Pandabeswar station witnessed comprehensive platform cleaning ensuring a neat passenger-friendly environment. Further, colony cleani...

Press Release No. : ER/ASN/2025/10/42 Asansol, 22 October 2025: Indian Railways, as the lifeline of the nation, continues its unwavering commitment to safe and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing festive season, reflecting the spirit of “Seva, Suraksha, Sankalp” – Service, Safety, and Commitment. Asansol Division of Eastern Railway has implemented extensive operational and passenger-centric measures to manage the unprecedented festive rush efficiently and sensitively. A Press Conference on behalf of Asansol Division, Eastern Railway was held today, 22nd October 2025, in the New Conference Room at the office of the Divisional Railway Manager, Asansol. Smt. Vinita Srivastava, Divisional Railway Manager, Asansol; Shri Pravin Kumar Prem, Additional Divisional Railway Manager; and Senior Branch Officers were present during the press meet. The briefing covered the initiatives and measures undertaken by Asansol Division during the ongoing festive season to ensure ...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Asansol -:        What can be called - transition from the streets to the streets! It is not an easy task to achieve recognition of excellence for the country from a street school to the world stage. With the idea of ​​his innovative teaching model, he brought these three generations - children, parents and grandparents - together in the arena of education. Here, children teach adults. This method builds equality, self-respect and solidarity between generations in society. The streets, walls and the shade of trees are his schools. People's lives became textbooks. This is how Deep Narayan Nayak, a teacher of a primary school in Jamuria, Paschim Bardhaman, made the country shine in the world. In the area, he is known as the 'Road Master' and the 'Human Blackboard'.          Recently, the Global Educator Award-2025 was held jointly by the University Pendidikan Sultan Idris of Malaysia and the Malaysian govern...

Press Release No.: ER/ASN/2025/10/22 Asansol, 10 October 2025: Railway Protection Force personnel of Asansol Division conducted a special drive under Operation Satark on 09 October 2025 at Asansol railway station which led to the seizure of a large quantity of illicit liquor. During the late-evening checks on Platform No. 4, the RPF team observed two passengers moving suspiciously with heavy bags near the Kalka end. On examination of the bags a substantial stock of liquor was found. The individuals could not produce valid documents and admitted that the liquor was being taken towards a dry area. The seized liquor was taken into custody on the spot in the presence of witnesses following all legal formalities. The detained persons along with the seized articles were later taken to RPF Post, Asansol . The case is being handed over to Government Railway Police, Asansol for further legal action. Asansol Division has stepped up its vigilance under Operation Satark to check smuggl...

Press Release No.: ER/ASN/2025/10/19 Asansol, 08 October 2025: Asansol Division of Eastern Railway has intensified security arrangements across important stations of the Division to ensure safe and seamless travel for passengers. Baggage screening at station entry points has been strengthened with the deployment of modern X-ray machines and hand-held detectors. Passenger luggage is being thoroughly checked to prevent carriage of unauthorized or suspicious items. These measures are designed to enhance preventive security and boost passenger confidence. Joint teams of Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police are maintaining a visible presence in station premises. Regular foot patrols, checks on platforms and circulating areas, as well as train escorts are being undertaken to deter anti-social elements and reinforce passenger safety. Train escorting, including deployment of lady RPF personnel, is being provided in sensitive trains to ensure safety and security of...

 Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Asansol:-         Durga Puja Carnival has spread beyond Kolkata to various district towns due to the inspiration of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. A different feeling has been created in the minds of Bengalis. The significance of the festival has reached a different height. The industrial city of Asansol has maintained that significance this time too. The Durga Puja Carnival was organized for the third time in the heart of Asansol on October 4th under the joint initiative of the Municipal Corporation and the District Administration. A total of 15 Durga Puja committees of the area participated in this carnival organized at the police line on Burnpur Road.         A small cultural program was held at the beginning of the carnival. Conch playing, dhak playing, tribal dance, chhau dance, etc. performed by various artists fascinated the audience. The carnival was inaugurated by the acting minister o...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Asansol, West Burdwan -:        The joy of Durga Puja, the greatest festival of Bengal, has practically begun. Everyone is dressed up and ready. Even though everyone gets the opportunity to enjoy the festival, they have no holiday. They have to be busy all year round to maintain internal peace and order. That busyness increases even more during the festival. To ensure that the joy of Durga Puja does not turn into joylessness, they have to be extra careful at all times and prepare to deal with all kinds of unpleasant situations. They are associated with the police administration.          ADPC or Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate officials have become busy to control crowds and avoid traffic jams during Durga Puja. Recently, a coordination meeting was held in the presence of senior officers of the traffic guards of the area and OCs of traffic guards of all police stations to review the situation under...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Asansol, West Burdwan -:       When the shackles of pollution have bound us all around, when we are losing common sense due to the colorful advertising surprises, just then, women from a self-help group in Pandaveshwar Haripur Panchayat area of West Burdwan appeared before the common people with a collection of eco-friendly Rakhis. They made Rakhis from neglected kachuripana. The locals were impressed by this innovative Rakhi.        They have already supplied 700 rakhis to Pandaveshwar Panchayat Samiti and 500 to Haripur Gram Panchayat. Besides, there is a huge demand for these rakhis among the local residents. As a result, the income of the women of the self-help groups has increased a lot. They hope that the demand for these rakhis will increase further in the future.      It is learnt that, at the initiative of the local panchayat, a non-governmental organization provided 15 days training to women...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee        Landslides are frequently reported in the Asansol-Durgapur industrial area. As a result, cracks are seen in residential houses, and large holes are created on the National Highway due to landslides. Water accumulation in the holes creates a dangerous situation. Drivers are forced to drive in panic. Accidents are occasionally reported. Due to cracks in their houses, households leave their homes in search of safe shelter. These landslides occur more frequently during the rainy season. As a result, the problems of the common people increase. Upon receiving news of holes in the road or cracks in houses due to landslides, the authorities come and observe, assure that necessary measures will be taken immediately, and leave. But the same incident repeats itself. According to informed sources, there is huge corruption behind these landslides and it has been going on for a long time.         There are many coal mi...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Asansol, West Burdwan -:         Within hours of the incident of Niyamatpur flour and rice trader Rakesh Julania being robbed of over Rs 11 lakh at gunpoint in broad daylight, the Asansol South police station was able to arrest four people involved in the incident after examining the CCTV footage. Although the police's action was praised, the involvement of Trinamool activist Sarwan Mondal in the incident has raised political tensions in the area and the opposition has started criticizing the Trinamool.       Speaking at a press conference, DCP (Central) Dhruba Das said that Rahul Barnwal, Abhishek Prasad, Sarwan Mandal and Dipankar Biswas have been arrested in connection with the incident. Initially, Rahul and Abhishek were arrested from Kankarshol area of Asansol. A banduk, a bike and Rs 2 lakh were seized from them. After questioning them, Sarwan from Niamatpur and Dipankar from Sitarampur of Kulti were arrested....

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjer, Burnpur, West Burdwan -:       To commemorate the 70 th foundation day of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), a voluntary blood donation camp was organized by the Burnpur Steel Employees Union (BIKS) and Burnpur Contractor Mazdoor Sangh. 71 units of blood were collected from this camp organized at Vishwakarma Bhavan, Burnpur. 30 units of the collected blood were handed over to the Burnapur Hospital Authority and 41 units to the Asansol District Hospital Authority. Certificates were given to the blood donors.      SAIL-ISP ED (Works) Dipendu Ghosh, CGM In-Charge (HR) UP Singh, CMO In-Charge (M&HS) Dr. Sushant Sinha, CGM (Town Services and CSR) Vijendra Veer, CGM (Mechanical) Vineet Rawal and several senior officials of CSAIL-ISP were present at the camp to encourage the blood donors.Other prominent officers of the union were Sanjit Banerjee, Ajay Singh, Sanjit Prasad, Mahesh Banerjee, Sachin Kumar, Amit Singh, Vijay Kumar,...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Asansol, West Burdwan -:        The landslide created a deep pothole on NH-19 between Garui Bridge and Chandrachud on the way to Jharkhand. After learning about the incident from the Asansol North Traffic Police, Asansol Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Headquarters) Biswajit Bhattacharya contacted the National Highway Authority and ordered the pothole to be repaired immediately. National Highway engineers reached the spot and repaired the place with warlike speed.      It was 5 am. Most of the people in the Asansol industrial area had not woken up well. Suddenly, the sound of a huge explosion shook the surroundings. The panicked locals, who came out of their homes in their sleepy eyes, saw that a landslide on the main road connecting Kolkata and Delhi in Raghunathbati area had created a hole more than 25 feet deep with a radius of 6-8 feet in the middle of the road. As a result, traffic on the busy road was completely di...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Asansol, West Burdwan         Some of them are born blind, some have lost their sight due to various reasons. Because in any case, after losing their sight, their surroundings become dark in an instant. The 'blind man's stick' becomes their last resource. They walk with that stick with great difficulty, risking their lives. Feeling the pain of this miserable life, Ayush, a fourth-year student of Asansol Engineering College, came forward to alleviate it a little. Using his intelligence and innovative power, he invented a stick with the sound 'beep' that will help a visually impaired person walk without any danger. In fact, if there is any obstacle in front while walking with this stick, the stick will start beeping. As a result, the person concerned will stop and be saved from danger.        Ayush Kumar Bhagat, a resident of Shastri Nagar, Burnpur, said that he was given a project from his college to do somethin...

Jyoti Prakash Mukherjee, Burnpur, West Burdwan -:         A national level story writing competition was organized by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in collaboration with MyGov. The theme of the competition was - 'SAIL: Building a culture of happiness, where every smile counts'. Around 1000 stories were submitted from all over the country. The results of the competition were recently declared. Out of the 10 winners, 8 awards were won by women.          One of the medal winners is Neetu Kumari, a resident of Riverside Township, Burnpur. She added glory to the area by winning the silver medal in the Hindi category. The locals are very happy with her success.       Incidentally, highly educated Neetu Kumari Devi is the wife of ISP Senior Manager Dinesh Kumar. The husband and wife have a strong interest in writing. Whenever they get a chance in between their daily work, both of them indulge in literary pursuits...