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DTO/DaltonGanj (4 PFs)
Local Name: Medininagar
डालटनगंज
ڈالٹن گنج

Track: Triple Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (18:32)
DaltonGanj railway station (DTO) is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand, India.
The station has 4 platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and food stalls.
It serves as a gateway to the scenic and historically significant region of Palamu, known for its forests, waterfalls, and ancient temples.

Tourism

Daltonganj Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is a popular pilgrimage site.
Maa Tara Chandi Temple: Located on a hilltop, this temple is known for its scenic views.
Palamu Fort: Historical fort offering insights into the region's rich past.
Betla National Park: Wildlife sanctuary known for its diverse flora and fauna.
Tundi: A historic town with ancient temples and other cultural attractions.

Food

Annapurna Restaurant: Popular for its delicious North Indian vegetarian dishes.
Shreeji Restaurant: Offers a variety of vegetarian thalis and snacks.
The Veg Corner: Serves flavorful South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Biryani House: Known for its aromatic and flavorful vegetarian biryani.
Ganga Sweets: Offers a wide range of vegetarian sweets and snacks.

Station Address

Distt.- Palamu, 06562-2222471, 230812
State: Jharkhand
Elevation: 234 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-3
Zone: ECR/East Central   Division: Dhanbad
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Aug 08 (12:06) Large-Scale Ticket Checking Drive in Dhanbad Division Nets ₹3 Lakh Fine
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ECR/East Central
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धनबाद मंडल द्वारा मंडल में चलाया गया मेगा टिकट चेकिंग अभियान

A large-scale ticket checking drive was conducted in Dhanbad Division on August 6th. This drive covered various sections within the division, including Dhanbad, Gomoh, Chandrapura, Koderma, Daltonganj, Chopan, Barkakana, and Singrauli stations. A total of 683 passengers were caught during the drive, and ₹3,04,670 was collected in fines from passengers travelling...
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without tickets, those travelling without proper authorization, and those carrying unbooked luggage.

Dhanbad Division mein 6 August ko ek bada ticket checking campaign chalaaya gaya tha. Is campaign mein division ke different sections, Dhanbad, Gomoh, Chandrapura, Koderma, Daltonganj, Chopan, Barkakana, aur Singrauli stations par check kiya gaya. Is drive mein total 683 passengers pakde gaye aur ₹3,04,670 ka fine lagaaya gaya un passengers...
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se jo bina ticket ke travel kar rahe the, jinke pass proper authorization nahi tha, aur jo unbooked luggage lekar travel kar rahe the.
Aug 06 (19:38) 12 Children Rescued from Daltonganj Railway Station, Suspect Arrested for Child Trafficking
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ECR/East Central
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Aug 06 2024 (19:38)
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Stations:  DaltonGanj/DTO  
12 Bihar Children Rescued From Daltonganj Railway Station, 1 Held

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued 12 children, aged 10 to 14, from Daltonganj railway station in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Tuesday. The children, all residents of Salaiya in Bihar's Gaya district, were being taken to work in a cooler factory in Noida, where they were promised a monthly wage of...
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Rs 7,000. A man suspected of child trafficking was arrested from the spot. The RPF and police are currently interrogating the suspect, and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has been informed about the matter.

Railway Protection Force (RPF) ne Jharkhand ke Palamu district ke Daltonganj railway station se 12 bachchon ko rescue kiya hai, jin ki umar 10 se 14 saal ke beech hai. Yeh sabhi bachche Bihar ke Gaya district ke Salaiya ke resident hain. Inhe Noida mein ek cooler factory...
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mein kaam karne ke liye le jaa raha tha, jahan unhe Rs 7,000 ki maasik tanakha ka vaada kiya gaya tha. Mauke se ek aadmi ko child trafficking ke aarop mein giraftaar kiya gaya hai. RPF aur police is waqt suspect se poochtaach kar rahi hain aur Child Welfare Committee (CWC) ko is baare mein bataya gaya hai.
Aug 06 (07:45) Daltonganj Railway Station to be Renamed Medini Nagar
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News Entry# 563767   
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Aug 06 2024 (07:45)
Station Tag: DaltonGanj/DTO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  DaltonGanj/DTO  
डाल्टेनगंज रेलवे स्टेशन का नाम बदलेगा:अब मेदिनीनगर से जाना जाएगा, सीएम हेमंत ने दी सैद्धांतिक सहमति

Daltonganj railway station in Palamu district, Jharkhand, will be renamed Medini Nagar. This has been a long-standing demand of the locals who wanted it to be named after the Chero king Medini Rai. In 2001, the city's name was changed to Medini Nagar, but the railway station retained its old name....
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After years of appeals and correspondence with the central government, the Chief Minister of Jharkhand has now given his in-principle approval for the name change. The city was named after British Colonel Dalton in 1862, while the district of Palamu was formed in 1892. The renaming of the railway station will finally honor the local history and identity of the area.

Jharkhand ke Palamu district mein Daltonganj railway station ka naam ab Medini Nagar rakha jaayega. Ye Palamu ke logon ki bahut saal se chal rahi demand thi, woh chahte the ki iska naam Chero raja Medini Rai ke naam pe rakha jaaye. 2001 mein city ka naam Medini Nagar kar diya...
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gaya tha, par railway station ka naam abhi bhi purana hi tha. Saalon se apne request aur central government ke saath letter-writing ke baad, Jharkhand ke CM ne ab naam badalne ke liye in-principle approval de diya hai. 1862 mein British Colonel Dalton ke naam pe city ko basaya gaya tha, aur Palamu district 1892 mein banaya gaya tha. Railway station ka naam badalne se finally area ki local history aur identity ko samman milega.
Aug 06 (07:41) DaltonGanj Railway Station to be Renamed Medininagar
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News Entry# 563766   
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Aug 06 2024 (07:41)
Station Tag: DaltonGanj/DTO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  DaltonGanj/DTO  
बदला जाएगा डाल्टनगंज रेलवे स्टेशन का नाम, CM हेमंत सोरेन ने दे दी मंजूरी

The Jharkhand government has approved the renaming of DaltonGanj railway station to Medininagar. The proposal has been sent to the central government for approval. Medininagar, formerly known as DaltonGanj, is a city in the Palamau district of Jharkhand. It is located on the banks of the North Koel river. The name...
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change proposal has been approved by the state government and sent to the central government for further action.

Jharkhand ki Hemant Soren Sarkar ne DaltonGanj railway station ka naam badalne ko approval de diya hai. Ab is station ka naam badal kar Medininagar rakha jaayega. Proposal central government ko bhej diya gaya hai. Medininagar, pehle DaltonGanj ke naam se jaana jaata tha, Jharkhand ke Palamau district mein ek city...
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hai. Yeh North Koel river ke kinare basa hua hai. Is railway station ka naam badalne ka proposal state government se approval mil gaya hai, ab isko central government ko bhej diya gaya hai.
Aug 05 (17:08) DaltonGanj Railway Station to be Renamed Medininagar: Jharkhand CM Approves Proposal
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News Entry# 563665   
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Aug 05 2024 (17:08)
Station Tag: DaltonGanj/DTO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  DaltonGanj/DTO  
Jharkhand: डाल्टनगंज रेलवे स्टेशन का नाम बदलकर मेदिनीनगर करने का प्रस्ताव, सीएम हेमंत सोरेन ने दी सहमति

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has given his in-principle approval to a proposal to rename the DaltonGanj railway station in Palamau district as Medininagar railway station. The proposal will now be sent to the Union Home Ministry for further action. This move has brought joy to the people of Palamau, who...
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have been demanding the renaming of the station for a long time. The city's name was changed to Medininagar from DaltonGanj earlier, but the railway station's name remained unchanged. Soren's approval is seen as a step towards development of the region.

Jharkhand ke CM Hemant Soren ne Palamau district ke DaltonGanj railway station ka naam badal kar Medininagar railway station karne ke proposal par apni sahmati de di hai. Ab ise Central Home Ministry ko aage ki karwahi ke liye bheja jaayega. CM ki sahmati milne se Palamau ke logo mein khushi...
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ki lahar hai. Palamau waalon ki yeh purani maang thi. CM ne aakhirkar unki sun li aur DaltonGanj station ka naam Medininagar karne ke proposal par sahmati de di.
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