Contracts will be given for five years, in a transparent manner
Govt looks to take cooking gas to tiger reserves, Naxal-hit areas
India is the third largest consumer of petroleum products, after the US and China.
The Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops the list of latecomer trains, with the highest average delay time of 11.5 hours!
As the BJP snaps at its heels, can the Communists stay relevant in the electoral game?
Since May 1, the dynamic fuel pricing model has been applied on a pilot basis in 5 cities
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is targeting the commissioning of the project by 2023-24
NDA's energy plan powered UP win, but it's not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof.
'You can never bring about a change if you only bring in outsiders. Consultants will never feel what changes are necessary and where,' says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.
This comes as IR posted its worst operating ratio (money spent to earn every Rs 100) in 16 years, at 96.9 in 2016-17.
The Cabinet has approved a framework of understanding on cooperation in hydrocarbons with Bangladesh recently.
Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.
2,470 BJP workers from across the country would spend a year visiting polling booths, while another 1,441 workers would spend six months and 378,000 workers will spend 15 days to reach out to party cadres and ensure better polling management in areas outside their home districts.
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The development comes after the National Democratic Alliance government this year broke a 92-year-old tradition of presenting a separate Railway Budget, according to suggestions made by the Debroy committee.
There are about 23 oil refineries in India with a combined capacity of 230 million tonnes per annum.
The ministry of railways is set to invite bids for content on demand and rail radio services, to be provided for travellers in April, says Shine Jacob.Shine Jacob in New Delhi
IRCTC used to charge Rs 40 per ticket for bookings in AC classes, Rs 20 per ticket in sleeper class
Suresh Prabhu on the priority being given to safety and the need for more funds for railways to move ahead.
Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury highlight the red flags raised by the Controller General of Accounts.
RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.
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