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B'desh railway minister resigns over cash scandal

Bangladesh's embattled Railway Minister Suranjit Sengupta on Monday resigned from his post four months after assuming office following the last week's midnight cash scandal. "I am resigning for......

The mysterious Bangladesh blasts

There were three timed explosions of very low intensity at the railway stations of Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong in Bangladesh early in the morning of May 1, 2007. The first explosion took place at......

Serial blasts rock Bangladesh

Suspected Islamic militants on Monday exploded several bombs at Bangladesh's three major railway stations, including one in the capital Dhaka, spreading panic among commuters and prompting......

India wants rail link with B'desh

India is interested in railway link between Agartala and Akhaura in Bangladesh, which could help boost bilateral trade and commerce, a senior official of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said......

Sino-Indian ties: Incremental progress but more work needed

A close scrutiny of speeches and documents during Chinese premier Li Keqiang visit indicate that, while there are gains for both Beijing and New Delhi, overall China’s diplomacy scored more......

Mamata, Hasina talk on improving rail links

Railway minister Mamata Banerjee discussed with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday ways of developing rail connectivity with that country to further enhance ties between the two......

India pushes for more Singapore, Lanka flights

The civil aviation ministry plans to negotiate for additional seat entitlement with the governments of Singapore and Sri Lanka, enabling Indian carriers to add more flights to these countries,......

Kingfisher's domestic, foreign flying slots revoked

Quashing Kingfisher Airlines’ pleas to be allowed to ply again from this summer, the government on Tuesday announced withdrawal of all domestic and international flying slots of the grounded......

Speeding up Dhaka

The Bangladeshi capital may at last be up on its feet to embrace much-needed 'urbanisation' with new flyovers and expressways. In a city where 45,000 people on average live on every square......

Railways may lease out 50 locos to Pakistan

As part of efforts to strengthen Indo-Pak trade ties, Railways is mulling to provide 50 diesel locomotives on hiring basis to Pakistan.As per the plan, Railways is likely to give at an approximate......

Riteish promotes a cause, Kajol her movie

Here's what you favourite celebrities have been up to. Ritesh Deshmukh at Hope 2010 programe for poor cancer striken children as part of an intiative by Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation in......

The story that got Ashutosh Gowariker excited

Ashutosh Gowariker loves challenging movie-making. After making epics like Lagaan, Swades and Jodhaa Akbar, he switched to frothy romantic comedy with his forthcoming What's Your Raashee. He has......

'I am very happy that I am here today'

Sarika and Kamal Haasan's little girl has grown up, and will now try her Luck on the big screen. Shruti Haasan will share the screen with Imran Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, Ravi Kissen,......

'Rising England star on drugs when killed'

One of English cricket's rising stars died after being electrocuted on a railway line then struck by a train as he attempted to flee police while on drink and drugs, a coroner's inquest was told on......

New selectors put Team India openers on notice

The message is loud and clear. The out-of-form duo of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir have been put on notice after the selectors included Murali Vijay as reserve opener for the first two Tests......

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack. July 18, 2012, turned out to be a sad day for Hindi cinema and......

Floodlit Tests move one step closer

Only one final obstacle now prevents the International Cricket Council introducing floodlit day-night Test matches as it confronts dwindling support for the five-day game. Experiments over......

Resurgent Windies geared up for Ireland threat

Aware that any slip-up could pose a serious threat to their quarter-final chances, a resurgent West Indies will take on giant-killers Ireland in an interesting group B match of the World Cup in......

People speak for bangladesh railways

QNA

Q. Bangladesh me koun company pehle rail chalaya tha?
: A. Assam-Bengal Railway Company more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/bangladesh-me-koun-company-pehle-rail-chalaya-tha//answers/17157215

Q. What company was arranged rail in Bangladesh in first time?
Suman Mukherjee: A. Assam-Bengal Railway Company.Bangladesh Railway started its journey in 1862. It opened 53.11 kilometers of 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) (broad gauge) line...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-company-was-arranged-rail-in-bangladesh-in-first-time/17157199/answers/17157203

Q. What in your opinion, India would be, had British not ruled us for 150 years ?\Your unprejudiced / unbiased essays required.\Pls remember, every coin has two sides. So u gotta strech your imagination & draw a picture of India that had no past of a British rule.\Iamginory question so, imaginory answers welcome.\Cocktail Raj
Suman Mukherjee: A. Dear Raj,I am going to give you a clear cut answer to the question. May be some person may feel offended,but, for that I am asking pardon in case...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-in-your-opinion-india-would-be-had-british-not-ruled-us/17157164/answers/7827424

Q. Is Lucknow developing? what are the main positive features of Lucknow city?
Cocktail : A. Lucknow City is the capital of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Lucknow is 123 Mts. above sea level, 26.30 & 27.10 North latitude and 80.30 & 81.13 East...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-lucknow-developing-what-are-the-main-positive-features-of/7819076/answers/10456003

Web results for Bangladesh Railways

North East company begins cement export

made NE proud on Sunday as it dispatched its first full rail rake from its greenfield cement plant at Sonapur village, on the outskirts of... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/North-East-company-begins-cement-export/articleshow/20169414.cms

Lower wheat procurement benefits all

Procurement of wheat in the central pool ? estimated earlier at 44 million tonnes (mt) by the Government ? is reportedly in the range of 30-33 mt,... ...

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/lower-wheat-procurement-benefits-all/article4733299.ece

A new phase in ties with Pakistan?

Nawaz Sharief's election for an unprecedented third time as Pakistan's prime minister has been welcomed by the Afghan government. Afghan President... ...

http://www.observerindia.com/cms/sites/orfonline/modules/weeklyassessment/WeeklyAssessmentDetail.html?cmaid=52274&mmacmaid=52275&volumeno=VI&issueno=20

Incremental progress but more work needed

A close scrutiny of speeches and documents during Chinese premier Li Keqiang visit indicate that, while there are gains for both Beijing and New... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/column/sino-indian-ties-incremental-progress-but-more-work-needed/20130520.htm

Sino-India Joint Statement on Li Visit

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Following is the Joint Statement on the State Visit of to India: At the invitation of H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime... ...

http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/2013/newsDetails200513t.php

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